I tried to keep up with my husband's intense fitness regimen and workouts for years. When I stopped, it helped us both.

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alexandra frost and her husband
My husband works out more often and intensely than I do. After years of trying to keep up, I've made peace with our differences.

Alexandra Frost

I moved to Seattle for a new job. The first year was the hardest of my life, but building a routine helped.

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The writer wearing a denim jacket and standing in front of pink trees in Seattle.
After building some new habits, I started thriving in Seattle.

Ashi Halani

I've been to all 50 states. If I only had one day in Colorado, here's how I'd spend it.

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Emily stands at an overlook with gorgeous mountains behind her.
As a local, I know how to spend a perfect day in Colorado.

Emily Hart

I tried vanilla ice cream from Costco, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Trader Joe's. The tastiest one is also a great value.

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Several cartons of ice cream sit on a wooden table.

I visited a historic city 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. I think it's one of the most charming destinations in the US.

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A side-by-side image of Tatyana taking a selfie and a quiet street with outdoor dining.
I visited Alexandria, Virginia, which is about 30 minutes outside Washington, DC.

Tatyana Gann; Ceri Breeze/Shutterstock

I ordered the same meal at Olive Garden and Red Lobster, and the winning chain had slightly lower prices

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Composite of olive garden exterior next to exterior of a Red Lobster
I ordered fried calamari, a shrimp Alfredo pasta, and a chocolate-cake dessert at Olive Garden and Red Lobster to compare.

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I live in a 200-square-foot camper on my parents' property. Instead of paying rent, I cook them dinner every night.

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Three people sitting around a table, eating food, with a field in the background.
Instead of rent, I pay my parents by cooking meals.

Lexi Inks

I moved to Italy 3 years ago. I live well on a budget and feel more optimistic about retiring than I did in the US.

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Woman smiling holding bottle of wine with glasses in front of her
As an American expat living in Italy, I've been able to save for retirement and live well on a tighter budget.

Su Guillory

I left my luxury gym for a more affordable club. I'm saving $160 a month, and my fitness routine hasn't suffered at all.

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Christina Stiehl lifting kettlebell in gym
I save $160 monthly after switching from a luxury fitness club to a more affordable gym.

Christina Stiehl

I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A side-by-side image of a 2-in-1 striped beach towel and tote bag on display at Costco, and boxes of Essenza outdoor citronella candles.
As a longtime employee, I think the 2-in-1 beach towel and tote bag, and Essenza citronella candles are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

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