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I tried my regular Starbucks latte with 2%, soy, coconut, almond, and oat milk.The only option I wouldn't order again was almond milk, but at least it doesn't cost extra anymore.I've been drinking 2% lattes for years, but soy is undeniably my go-to.I used to pay extra to have my daily lattes made with a…

My family loves lasagna, so I tried recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Giada De Laurentiis.I thought De Laurentiis' dish lacked flavor, and Garten's was a little too cheesy. Drummond's recipe was the unanimous favorite, a classic take that called for 3 pounds of meat.Lasagna is a favorite meal in my house.As a busy mom with a…

I paid $1,500 for a three-night stay at a wellness resort called Palmaïa, The House of AïA.My king suite with an ocean view was super comfortable and I loved the 24-hour room service.I left the resort feeling better than I did when I arrived, so I'd say it was worth the money.For me, traveling is…

I compared roast-beef sandwiches at Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, and Subway to find the best one.The bread at Jimmy John's never fails to impress me, but I thought the rest of the sub was bland.My Subway sub was made with remarkably crisp produce, but Jersey Mike's easily had the best meat.I could probably eat a…

I tried Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Rachael Ray's recipes for roasted potatoes to find the best one.Mushrooms made Fieri's recipe more interesting, and Garten's potatoes had a nice crunch. But of all three, Ray's potatoes were the easiest, quickest, and tastiest. Roasted potatoes are an easy side dish, and I typically make mine without a recipe…

We first saw the $519 Droyd Fury at Toy Fair 2023 before its release. My then-10-year-old daughter took it for a quick spin around the show floor and promptly requested a sample, which brings us to this review.The Droyd Fury is an ATV designed for kids aged 6 and up but rugged enough to carry an…

My family tried and ranked 14 frozen meals from Costco to see which ones were the tastiest.The Kirkland Signature breaded panko shrimp was OK, but I wasn't fond of its $19 price tag.Red's turkey-sausage breakfast burritos were delicious, and I plan on having them in my lunches.Like a large portion of shoppers who buy frozen…

I tested a few different appliances to find the best way to make coffee.I brewed a cup with an Aeropress, coffee pot, French press, and Keurig and compared the results.The Keurig may have been the fastest, but it paled in comparison to the French press.Being able to make a fantastic cup of coffee at home…

I attended one of Dolly Parton's famous dinner shows, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud.My party of two spent $165 on the multicourse, two-hour dining experience.The dinner show was very entertaining, and our meal was delicious, making the price tag worth it.During a recent visit to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, I checked out Dolly Parton's Hatfield &…

My family tried and ranked plain Greek yogurt from four grocery stores.My daughter and I thought Trader Joe's Greek nonfat yogurt had an odd flavor.The organic plain nonfat Greek yogurt from Wegmans was our winner.My family consumes a lot of Greek yogurt — most brands are low in carbs, high in protein, and contain probiotics. Plus, it serves…