I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet who loves Costco. Here are the 10 best things I bought there this year.

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Carts outside a Costco.
Costco is known for having some great deals.

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I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

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I spend days riding two Amtrak trains to get from California to Washington, DC.

Diana Kruzman

We've traveled with our kids since they were 6 weeks old. Now, they're confident, independent adults ready for anything.

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The Duplessie family posing for a photo at a wedding.
Traveling with our kids since they were young has helped them become resilient, confident adults.

VaNessa Duplessie

I tried making mac and cheese in 3 different appliances, and the tastiest dish honestly surprised me

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ingredients for mac and cheese on table
Throughout the mac and cheese taste test, I kept the ingredients consistent to accurately measure results.

Jennifer Messineo

Skip the crowds in Mykonos and Santorini and visit these 6 gems on the Greek mainland instead

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An aerial view of Meteora, Greece.
It's not difficult to see why Meteora was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List back in 1988.

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I eat this protein-packed bean salad 3 times a week. It's cheap, takes 15 minutes to make, and keeps me full for hours.

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My bean salad takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

Ellen O'Brien

I've been to all 50 states. Here are 9 places that should definitely be on your 2026 travel bucket list.

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Emily takes a selfie in front of a mountain surrounded by a lake on a cloudy day.
In my opinion, Glacier National Park is one of the best places to visit in the US in 2026.

Emily Hart

The 5 red flags a Michelin-star pastry chef looks for when visiting a bakery

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A graphic of a layered cake with two red flags sticking out of the top of it.

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I made Joanna Gaines' one-pot tortellini soup. The easy recipe has quickly become one of my favorite cozy comfort meals.

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The author posing with a bowl of soup.
Joanna Gaines' one-pot spinach-tortellini soup is easy to make and extra comforting this time of year.

Alexa Mellardo

I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

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The author wearing red heart-shaped sunglasses, a lei crown, and a beaded necklace.
I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu.

Megan duBois

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