17 cozy comfort foods you can make in a slow cooker

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beef stew in a white bowl with a spoon
Beef stew.

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I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of surprises.

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I rode the Santa Claus Express on a trip to Finland.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I'm vegan, but the rest of my family isn't. So, I'm relying on these 8 tasty Trader Joe's finds this holiday season.

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I've discovered some of Trader Joe's best vegan holiday staples.

Stephanie Dreyer

I tried 5 hot-chocolate recipes from celebrity chefs, and only one beat Ina Garten's

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I made hot chocolate using popular chefs' recipes to find best one out there.

Paige Bennett

I spent a night at Disney World and Universal. Both have their strengths, but you get more for your money at the latter.

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I live in Florida and visit Disney World and Universal often.

Terri Peters

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

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three bottles of perfume on a vanity with a mirror and a bowl of brushes
Winter is a great time for sweet and natural-smelling fragrances.

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I tried 10 of Trader Joe's holiday snacks, and I'd buy at least 7 of them again

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Trader Joe's winter snacks on a table
I tried all of the seasonal Trader Joe's holiday snacks that I could find.

Paige Bennett

I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves right now.

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A large plastic tray with a meatball sub sandwich with halved meatballs, cheese, and bread
This month, my Costco is carrying a couple of new food items.

Veronica Thatcher

I tried all the premade soups I could find at Trader Joe's and ranked them from worst to best

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six container of trader joe's soup lined up on a kitchen counter
There were six premade soups available at my Trader Joe's.

Ted Berg

I've been to over 50 countries. Here are my 4 favorite destinations to escape the winter cold.

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An aerial view of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia.
If you'd rather look at greenery than snow in the winter, Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, is a great place to visit.

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