I traveled to 29 states last year. There are 3 I can't wait to go back to — and 2 I probably won't return to anytime soon.

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Emily and her husband sit on a bench swing.
After visiting 29 states last year, there are some I can't wait to go back to and others I'd skip next time.

Emily Pogue

I've been making this simple Ina Garten recipe for almost 20 years. It's easy, nutritious, and a total crowd-pleaser.

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A bowl of roasted shrimp and orzo.
I love making Ina Garten's roasted shrimp and orzo recipe.

Lauren Finney Harden

I moved from a major US city to a Canadian town with under 3,000 people. I thought I'd be lonely, but I've never been happier.

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The writer's brother driving her from Houston to Canada, with a dog visible in the backseat.
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Ashley Johnson

We swore by living in big cities but chose a suburb 17 years ago. Despite drawbacks, the decision has really paid off.

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Three girls smiling with man and woman in front of trees
Although we were hesitant about moving to the suburbs all those years ago, it ended up being a great decision for our family.

Lynnette Lyons

My husband and I started doing adult paint-by-numbers to get off our phones. The hobby's benefited us more than we expected.

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My husband and I have been working on paint-by-numbers together to stay off of our phones.

Tawnya Gibson

I moved to France after falling in love with it during summer visits. Nothing could've prepared me for living here full-time.

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There are a few things I wish I had known before moving to France.

Nicole Bedford

I'm an American who's lived in Milan for 7 years. Here are my best tips for seeing the city like a local.

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Liz stands on a rooftop at sunset in Milan.
I've lived in Milan since 2019 and know the best ways to see the city like a local.

Tadao Amano

I've traveled all over North America, but there's just one place I'd move to in a heartbeat

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Colorful alley in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Montreal is a place I often dream about.

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I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. There are 10 purchases I swear by every time I shop.

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Author Blythe Chadim at Costco holding executive membership card leaning on cart
I've been shopping at Costco for my family for years using my executive membership.

Blythe Chadim

I made Rachael Ray's 7-layer dip. It called for 19 ingredients but was surprisingly easy to make.

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The writer, wearing a red shirt, smiles and holds a tortilla chip with 7-layer dip on it. A casserole dip garnished with tomatoes, olives, and guacamole sits in front of her
I made Rachael Ray's seven-layer dip.

Lara Walsh

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