I tried ice-cream bars from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. The winner had an extra ingredient that gave it an edge.

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I tried ice-cream bars from Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Costco.

Ted Berg

We went to the Amalfi Coast during peak summer season. These 4 tips made our trip better — but there's one mistake I won't make again.

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My family visited the Amalfi Coast during its busiest season.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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This month, Costco is carrying plenty of items for summer and fall.

Veronica Thatcher

An interior decorator shares 7 mistakes you should never make in your backyard

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As an interior decorator, there are a few mistakes I'd avoid when designing a backyard.

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Vintage photos show what summer on Martha's Vineyard used to look like

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A couple sits on a beach blanket near Katama Shores Inn in Martha's Vineyard, circa 1960
A couple sits on a beach blanket near Katama Shores Inn in Martha's Vineyard, circa 1960.

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I send my kids to stay with family over the summer. I deserve time away from them, and they have fun.

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Tanya Mitra (not pictured) enjoys relaxing without her kids in tow during part of the summer.

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I've been to 48 states, but there's one US city I want to visit every summer

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Chicago can be absolutely beautiful in the summer.

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A teacher details her 3 summer jobs to save up money and buy supplies for her students

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Rebecca Cox is a teacher working different jobs this summer.

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5 iced drinks everyone should order at Starbucks, according to a former barista

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I worked at Starbucks for almost a year.

Inga Parkel

I spent 3 days hiking Big Bend. The famous national park had some cool views, but I'd never go back.

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A view of Casa Grande.

Isobella Jade

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