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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

We spent 14 hours in Qatar Airways' Qsuites with our baby. It's easy to see why it's the 'world's best' business class.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Economy
Man taking selfie in Qatar Airways business-class suite
The flights I've spent in Qatar Airways' Qsuite business class have left me impressed.

Sam Shead

I lived apart from my husband for 2 years after he got a job in a different state

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Man and woman smiling at table
For about two years, my husband worked in South Carolina while I stayed in Washington, DC, with all of our pets. It was harder and less temporary than we expected.

Brittany Kerfoot

I'm an interior designer. Here are 7 things that should never be in your living room.

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A living room with blue walls, open bookshelves, and lots of decor.
As an interior designer, I don't think cluttered book collections should be in a living room.

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I'm a travel planner who's been on over 26 cruises. Here are 10 things I always pack and 2 I never bring.

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Aerial view of cruise ship docked in blue waters next to island
I've spent years figuring out the best things to bring on a cruise, plus a few items worth leaving behind.

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I've lived in LA, Philadelphia, and Seattle. In every city, my closest friendships have been with women my mom's age.

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Woman smiling in chair with baby next to window with ocean views
Although I'm in my 30s, most of my closest friends are over 50. They've helped me build community and navigate different life stages.

Cheyenne Elwell

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