We bought a century-old house filled with character. Eight years later, it's more of a nightmare than a dream.

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Author Samantha Priestly in front of house exterior
Owning a century-old house isn't as dreamy as we hoped it would be.

Samantha Priestly

I live in a Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed. Here's what it's like, fake snow and all.

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simone standing looking over a balcony of decorations and Christmas trees at the festival of trees in victoria canada
Victoria is a charming town on the west coast of Canada.

Simone Paget

9 items to remove from your closet before 2026, according to professional stylists

Tech Insider : Style, Business
A close-up of a woman's cream-colored turtleneck sweater with another light-gray sweater wrapped around her neck.
Stylists shared which clothes and accessories we should remove from our closets before 2026.

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Every year, I drive across the country to live with my mother-in-law for a few months. It's become my favorite tradition.

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Author Mar Yvette smiling with mother in law
Being able to spend a few months with my mother-in-law every year has been a gift, especially since she lives quite far away from me and my husband.

Mar Yvette

I'm a lifelong Connecticut local — these are the absolute best places to visit in the state during the winter

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Author Alexa Mellardo in front of holiday lights at Terrain
Some of my favorite corners of New England feel like they're straight out of a Hallmark movie in the winter time.

Alexa Mellardo

I hired a travel advisor to coordinate my family's Paris vacation — I might never plan my own trips again

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The author, right, posing for a selfie with her mom and sister.
Working with a travel advisor on my trip to Paris was a great decision.

Lauren Dana Ellman

3 common mistakes customers make at a wine tasting, according to a server at a winery

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The writer, Katelyn Snodgrass, wears a white cardigan and smiles as she pours white wine into a glass.
While working at a winery, I've seen guests make a few common mistakes.

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I thought Washington, DC, would be my perfect home, but it wasn't. I found exactly what I needed in San Diego.

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The writer posing in her new neighborhood, North Park, in San Diego.
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Julia Atkinson

I'm a dietitian who loves Aldi. I rely on these 11 items to feed my family of 4 on a budget.

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Cartons of eggs stacked at Aldi
My family goes through two dozen eggs per week.

Jennifer Messineo

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

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A composite image of a hand holding a container of Kirkland Signature peppermint bark, and boxes of Mikasa candle warmers on display at Costco.
As a longtime employee, I think the Kirkland Signature peppermint bark and Mikasa Home Accents candle warmer are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

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