I'm a dietitian and mom of 2. These are the 9 Trader Joe's staples I buy to make healthy meals in less than 30 minutes.

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Ana Reisdorf family on the couch
On busy night, I reach for Trader Joe's entrées and sides to feed my family.

Ana Reisdorf

My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.

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I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s, and my best friend. It's one of the best trips I've taken in a long time.

Lauren Breedlove

I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. I swear by these 11 staples for easy weeknight meals.

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Author Blythe Chadim smiling in selfie taken in Costco aisle
Of all the ways I've tried to make weeknight meal prep easier, Costco's prepared foods work best for my family.

Blythe Chadim

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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