I used to work at Hermès. I saw customers make the same 5 mistakes — especially when trying to get a coveted Birkin.

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Exterior of an Hermes store with a gold design on the door and gold plaques on the storefront next to the door
I used to work at Hermès and saw customers make the same mistakes over and over again.

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I tried club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, and there's one I wouldn't order again

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Three wrapped subs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's.
I wanted to see which popular sandwich chain made the best club sub.

Steven John

I saw 11 national parks in one 30-day trip. Using a few smart strategies and helpful apps, it only cost me $1,500.

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I took a 30-day vacation to America's national parks and spent only $ 1,500. A few key strategies and tips helped me do it, but there's one thing I'd do differently

Emily Pennington

7 of the best scents to wear this spring, according to professional perfumers

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A perfume bottle surrounded by white flowers, with a green background.
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I moved back into my childhood home at age 40 with my husband and 3 kids. It's been surprisingly nice.

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Man and women wearing baseball caps and sunglasses smiling at park
My family has been living in the house I grew up in for the past few weeks, and it's been going surprisingly well.

Melissa Noble

We spent 2 summers testing out living in different European countries. A year later, we're happily settled in our top pick.

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Two people in sunglasses smiling in front of water
We searched Europe for a new home and eventually settled on our top pick and made the move.

Ashley Stahm

My family of 5 booked an interior cabin and an ocean-view room on a Carnival cruise. Here's how they compared.

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I booked two rooms on the Carnival Legend for my family.

Lisa Galek

I've raised my 3 kids across Switzerland, Australia, and the US — each culture has taught me valuable parenting lessons

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Switzerland

Naomi Tsvirko

I opened a boutique under a senior living community. I worried it would be a disaster, but I've made surprising friends.

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The writer and her neighbor Chris standing in her boutique.
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Crystal Manke

I finally visited Niagara Falls for the first time. It was disappointing, but I'm still glad I went.

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Amanda and her boyfriend take a selfie in Niagara Falls.
I visited Niagara Falls in Canada and was a little disappointed by the experience.

Amanda Shammas

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