I live in a Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed. From roaming peacocks to fake snow, here's what it's like.

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Victoria is a quaint town on the West Coast of Canada.

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I did all my Christmas gift shopping at Costco for under $250 in just one trip. Here's what I bought.

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I found lots of great Christmas gifts at Costco this year.

Stephanie Pitera Statile

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 9 trends you won't find in my home in 2024.

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I don't want matching pillows or painted furniture in my home in 2024.

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I moved my family to Florida years ago. Celebrating Christmas in the sunny state has been filled with surprises.

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My family has gotten used to celebrating Christmas in Florida.

Terri Peters

I shopped at Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel for holiday decorations, and there was a clear winner on the festive front

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Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel both offer high-end decor.

Terri Peters

I moved from the US to Germany 11 years ago. A lot of things have surprised me about living here with my kids.

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Raising kids in Germany has had a few surprises.

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Interior designers share 5 bathroom trends that'll be huge next year and 5 that will be out

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Bathroom with teal tile and a green checkmark; Rustic tub with snow shoes hanging above with red X
Expect to see more tile and less rustic decor.

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I was raised in Virginia but didn't appreciate it until I left. Here's what I miss most about my home state.

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I grew up in Virginia and I miss a lot of things about living there.

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I've lived between Singapore and NYC my entire life. Here are 3 ways the latter is better, and one way it isn't.

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Singapore and New York City are both great, but I prefer the latter.

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How my partner and I live on $2,000 to $3,500 a month while living full-time in a van

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The author Donna Paul smiling next to her white RAM van
The backbone of this nomadic lifestyle lies in the art of budgeting.

Donna Paul

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