When I turned 40, my wife and I took a hard look at our lives in the US. Then, we moved our family to Spain.

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I love having time for silliness with my family.

Brian Hodge

I tried 38 of Trader Joe's seasonal spring products, and there are only a few I wouldn't buy again

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TJ's Seasonal Spring Products
I tried 38 spring products from Trader Joe's.

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I tested denim jackets from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. One became my new closet staple.

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I tried on denim jackets from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap.

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If there's one closet staple that's stood the test of time, it's the denim jacket. From oversize looks to slimmer silhouettes, it's been a consistent symbol of effortless, cool fashion for years.

I took the same grocery list to Walmart and Costco. When it comes to prices and value, I found a clear winner.

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I took the same grocery list to Costco and Walmart in search of the best value.

Savannah Born

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should pack and 5 they shouldn't.

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I (not pictured) have gotten very good at packing for cruises after working on many of them.

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I moved from a big city to a small town 4 years ago. It's still not going nearly as well as I'd hoped.

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As much as I enjoy living in a small town, I've found it hard to make deep connections here and struggled to be part of the tight-knit community.

Alice Sanders

I gave up my corporate job to travel full-time and live in other people's homes for free

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After years of 9-to-5 corporate life, I decided to travel full-time and use house-sitting and pet-sitting to help do it for as long as possible.

Alanna Parrish

I've been a chef for more than 15 years. Here are my tips for making the perfect ham.

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As a seasoned chef, I have a few tips for making a great ham.

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I'm a Brit who has fallen in love with Trader Joe's. Here are 11 of my favorite things to buy at the US chain.

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I love that you can find freezer staples and unique products you can't get anywhere else at Trader Joe's, an American chain.

Janine Clements

One piece of advice from a teacher helped me become the first in my family to graduate from college

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Following one teacher's advice started me on a path to become the first person in my family to graduate from college and eventually build a career as a journalist.

Amber Campbell

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