I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Woman smiling as she steps out of van in Joshua Tree
I was scared to do van life solo, but a lot of positive interactions while on the road has given me faith in humanity.

Sydnee Chapman

I'm a trained chef. Here are the 6 mistakes I see home cooks make that sabotage their meals.

Tech Insider : Business
Photo of hand slicing a tomato on a wooden cutting board
I've learned that most missteps happen during small moments during the cooking process.

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I've been to all 20 regions of Italy. There are 5 cities I recommend visiting, and 2 I'd skip.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer wearing a leather jacket, holding a chocolate, and posing in front of an old museum in Perugia.
I've been to every region of Italy, a nd Perugia is one of my favorite cities.

Kaitlyn Rosati

I made potato salad using recipes from Guy Fieri, Sunny Anderson, Ina Garten, and Ree Drummond to find the best side dish

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I tried potato-salad recipes from Guy Fieri, Sunny Anderson, Ina Garten, and Ree Drummond.

Paige Bennett

I tried potato salad from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. One stood out as the clear winner.

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Containers of Whole Foods Red Bliss potato salad, Wegmans potato salad, and Trader Joe's potato salad, each with a small bowl in front displaying the corresponding salad.
After tasting three different options, I found the best store-bought potato salad.

Ted Burg

I moved from the Boston area to upstate New York 11 years ago. My life has improved in many ways, but there are things I miss.

Tech Insider : Business
Lindsey hikes in fall foliage while holding hiking poles over her head.
I moved from the Boston area to the Hudson Valley in New York.

Lindsey Danis

I'm recently single and love shopping at Trader Joe's. These 9 items make cooking for one less of a headache.

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A basket full of Trader Joe's groceries.
Now that I'm single, I love Trader Joe's selection of frozen foods and grab-and-go meals.

Alexandra Garian

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my own backyard.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A wooden deck with an upholstered yellow couch, two chairs with white cushions, and several planters
Designing a great backyard space can be challenging, even for an interior decorator like myself.

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I live in the US, and my long-term partner is in Canada. We're in no rush to move to the same place.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
The writer and her partner standing on a balcony overlooking greenery and clouds.
My partner and I plan to live together eventually, but we're not in a hurry.

Catherine Collins

We tried Olive Garden's $60 family-style meal deal. Despite a few downsides, it was a great value for the 4 of us.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Author Terri Peters smiling outside of an Olive Garden
My family of four tried one of Olive Garden's $60 family-style meal bundles. There were a few downsides, but my teens were thrilled to have their favorite chain restaurant meal at home.

Terri Peters

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