My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

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Ashley Archambault

I tried on leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta. My favorite pair made me feel comfortable and confident.

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I tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to see which would be best for working out.

Chloe Caldwell

7 of the best things to do in Vancouver, according to a local

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The author smiling with the sun in the background on the Dog Mountain Trail at Mt. Seymour.
There are plenty of fun opportunities to get outdoors in Vancouver, including hiking the Dog Mountain trail at Mount Seymour Provincial Park.

Alyssa Wiens

Our first visit to Japan was fun — but mistakes like traveling during the wrong month put a damper on the 10-day trip

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We spent 10 days exploring Japan.

Jenna DeLaurentis

I was skeptical, but Martha Stewart's crispy tofu recipe is my new favorite for a meatless, protein-packed lunch

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Martha Stewart's crispy fried tofu with rice, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts on a plate.
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Rebecca Strong

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

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The empty beaches, beautiful drives, and lack of traffic lights make Molokai feel like a paradise for the right kind of travelers.

Ashley Probst

4 mistakes you should never make at a high-end restaurant, according to an etiquette expert

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A hand places a knife on a table set with wine glasses, placemats, a napkin, and silverware at a restaurant.
There are a few things customers should never do at a fancy restaurant.

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I married an Irishman and moved to Ireland 10 years ago. My life is far from the fairy tale my friends back home imagine.

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The writer and her husband wearing sweaters in Cork City.
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Marci Cornett

My favorite dietitian-approved spritz is just 4 ingredients — and it can be made with or without alcohol

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Holiday Spritz in front of Christmas tree
Place cinnamon sticks inside the spritz for a festive touch.

Rachel Hosie

I started taking solo trips for my birthday years ago. Now that I'm in my 40s, it's my favorite way to celebrate.

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I don't like organizing parties or events, and planning a trip for more than two people is stressful. So, a birthday solo trip is perfect.

Matthew Lubin

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