I didn't realize how strange my Christmas traditions were until I married an American

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Author Ash Jurberg and wife smiling in front of lit-up tree at night
As an Australian, I never realized how weird our Christmas traditions could feel until I married an American and celebrated in the US.

Ash Jurberg

5 of the best scents to wear this winter, according to professional perfumers

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A perfume bottle amid snow, pine cones, and tangerines.
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I went to see the hype about Aritzia's Super Puff for myself. I left with a $300 coat.

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Jordan Hart posing
The modern taupe liquid shine Super Puff was available in an extra-large.

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I tried to do all my Christmas shopping at Costco in one trip. Here are the 12 best gifts and deals I found.

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Author Terri Peters smiling in front of a Costco
Recently, I found some impressively affordable gifts and hosting finds for my family at Costco.

Terri Peters

I did my holiday shopping at Walmart and Target. One retailer left me feeling more festive and impressed.

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I didn't see a huge difference in pricing between most items on my list at Walmart and Target, but there's one store I'd rather shop for gifts at.

Terri Peters

I spent Christmas and New Year's Eve on a cruise with a few family members. I doubt I'd ever do it again.

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Author Erin Yarnall smiling on a cruise in front of a glacier
One year, I spent the holidays sailing past Antarctica on a 22-day cruise with a few of my family members.

Erin Yarnall

I've visited all 50 states. There are 7 cozy cities I always tell people to visit during the winter months.

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Emily stands in the middle of a street lined with shops in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah, is one of my favorite US cities to visit in the winter.

Emily Hart

I've been to all 50 states. Here are the 10 best ones to visit during the winter.

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Wyoming - The author posing at the top of Corbet’s Cabin in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
At the top of Corbet’s Cabin in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Katherine Parker-Magyar

I'm a lifelong Connecticut local — these are the absolute best places to visit in the state during the winter

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Author Alexa Mellardo in front of holiday lights at Terrain
Some of my favorite corners of New England feel like they're straight out of a Hallmark movie in the winter time.

Alexa Mellardo

5 shoe trends that are in this season and 4 that are out, according to stylists

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A person wearing a pair of brown suede mules.
Stylists think mules will be popular this winter.

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