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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A package of several balloons with a blue graphic and image of water balloons and a boy and a girl throwing balloons on the package
This June, Costco is carrying a variety of summertime items.

Veronica Thatcher

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

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A sofa with a pink back and pillows, a ceiling made with straw and other natural materials, and several arched doorways with glass doors
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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Author Terri Peters in Lowe's garden center
I found a lot of what I was looking for while shopping at Lowe's.

Terri Peters

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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A blue box with images of vanilla ice-cream bars with a chocolate coating on it on a shelf at Costco
This month, Costco is carrying plenty of home essentials and foods for the warm weather.

Veronica Thatcher

5 backyard trends that are in this year and 5 that are out, according to gardeners and interior designers

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colorful backyard with lots of different flowers and fun patio furniture
Backyard gardens with diverse plants and lots of personality are in this year.

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The safest place for some species of Florida coral? Land.

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A researcher stands in front of bleached coral samples preserved in water at a research site.
Temperatures off the Florida coast exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit in July, causing significant damage to nearby coral.

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Forget summer Fridays: These 9 European countries guarantee workers at least 5 weeks of paid vacation per year

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sailing harbour of the island Resö in Sweden.
American workers in their first year at a company take an average of 11 days of paid vacation per year.

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Flights from the US to Europe are going to be incredibly expensive this summer — here's why

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A view of the London Bridge at night from the window of a plane.
London is the most searched destination in Europe, followed by Paris and Rome.

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Summer flights in the US are 19% cheaper than last year — here's how to find the best deals

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A plane seen from below.
Jet fuel is now around $90 per barrel, cheaper than it was last year, when it reached $178 per barrel in June.

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A charcoal brand's failed price hikes are a perfect example of 'greedflation' gone wrong

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Kingsford charcoal
Clorox, the company behind Kingsford charcoal, raised prices more than rival brands during the first quarter of 2023. Now, it's worried about losing market share going into the summer grilling season.

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