I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should pack and 5 they shouldn't.

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woman in a sunbonnet relaxes on the top deck of a cruise ship during her vacation at sea
I (not pictured) have gotten very good at packing for cruises after working on many of them.

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As a parent of adult children, my advice is no longer helpful. But stepping back isn't easy.

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Laura Falin and her children
The author (second from left) has older children, and she is trying not to give them advice.

Courtesy of Laura Falin

I'm an interior stylist. Here are 5 things in your living room you should probably get rid of.

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White sofa in living room with large lantern-style light, small beige rug
Lighting can make or break a space.

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I turned my side hustles into a 7-figure career. Here are the 14 tools that made it possible.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Andrew Yeung speaking at an event.
Entrepreneur Andrew Yeung scales his businesses with a collection of tools.

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I'm a third-generation cafeteria owner with 4 sons. I won't push any of them into this business.

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Michael Greene sitting in Matthews Cafeteria.
Michael Greene sitting inside Matthews Cafeteria, where he grew up learning the ins and outs of the food service industry.

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I work out with my 87-year-old mother. Training with her has made me rethink the way I want to age.

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janet osborne and her mother seated side by side
My mom and I have a 24-year age gap between us, but we still enjoy training together.

Janet Osborne

I landed a job by cold emailing the CEO. Nothing else worked for me.

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Cathy Xie, black and white headshot image.
Marketing professional Cathy Xie cold emailed the CEO of the job she wanted with the subject line: "My landlord inspired this email."

Photo courtesy of Cathy Xie

My 99-year-old grandma taught me important lessons about the power of silence, change, and living a good life

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Two women smiling under artwork
My grandma lived until she was 99. She taught me several important lessons that make my life better.

Kiersten Brown

I'm an AI consultant and using AI agents saves me hours. My clients follow 5 steps to become more efficient.

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Justin Parnell speaks on a podcast
Justin Parnell is an AI consultant.

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11 home trends you'll probably regret in a few years, according to interior designers

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Living room with gray and white couches, TV abovefireplace
Not all trends are built to last.

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