I tried ice-cream cakes from 3 popular chains, and the best was also cheaper than the rest

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I went to popular chains Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Cold Stone Creamery to see which had the best ice-cream cake.

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I'm not a crafty parent and used to dread summer. I learned 5 easy ways to keep my kids entertained when school is out.

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11 mistakes that can ruin your hot dogs, according to chefs and grilling pros

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A few small errors can ruin your dogs.

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8 of the best scents to wear this summer, according to professional perfumers

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Summer is all about light floral, citrus, and fruity scents.

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I tried 27 of Trader Joe's seasonal summer products, and there are only 6 I wouldn't buy again

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I tried nearly 30 summer items from Trader Joe's.

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I ate all 29 Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best

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I tried all of the Blizzards at Dairy Queen to see which was the best.

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I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 7 tips for surviving the parks in the summer heat.

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After going to Disney World for 30 years, I know how to survive the heat.

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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 June, Costco is carrying a variety of summertime items.

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Designers share 4 home trends that will be in this summer and 4 that will be out

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Designers said trends like maximalism and curved doorways will be on the rise this summer.

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I shopped at Lowe's and Home Depot for plants and outdoor essentials. The winner earned my loyalty all summer long.

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I found a lot of what I was looking for while shopping at Lowe's.

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