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I found a delicious, easy way to elevate store-bought ravioli. This 20-minute recipe is my new cozy weeknight go-to.

captiontk Justine Lee I tried Ree Drummond's cacio e pepe ravioli recipe, and I was shocked by how simple it was to make. The recipe only called for six ingredients, and it came together in just 20 mi...

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My family has been vacationing in Punta del Este for decades. It's a hidden gem in South America.

ElOjoTorpe/Getty Images I've been vacationing in Punta del Este, Uruguay, since I was a toddler. I live in Maine now, but I make an effort to bring my family to the same beach every year. The endless ...

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My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

The author is helping her mom purge her stuff. Courtesy of the author Swedish death cleaning is the practice of decluttering one's belongings before death. Though still in good health, my mom is gradu...

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I've been to all 50 states. These 4 cities are surprisingly underrated and incredibly fun to visit.

captionTK prairiefire kansas city Lauren Durie As someone who's visited 50 states , I love cities that blend adventure, culture, and affordability. Boise, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Cleveland are som...

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The holidays can be a great time to network for your next job

Networking during the holidays can pay off in the new year. Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press Job seekers can use the holiday season to network and reconnect with contacts. Holiday messages offer a na...

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When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...

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Major food chains are reinventing themselves. We ranked their efforts to see who's winning the Great Restaurant Reset.

Brands including Chili's, Starbucks, and Cracker Barrel have undergone revitalization efforts this year. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Many major restaurant chains have been undergoing revitalization and ...

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I bought a fixer-upper with my 2 siblings. It's a work in progress, but we hope to spend summers there together.

My siblings and I bought a fixer-upper in Vermont and have been renovating it this year. Bridget Shirvell Earlier this year, my two siblings and I bought a fixer-upper home together in Vermont. We've ...

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I tried the famous $140 cake that Tom Cruise gifts to his celebrity friends every holiday season

I tried the famous cake that Tom Cruise sends to his Hollywood friends every Christmas. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images I tried the famous "Tom Cruise Cake," which the actor sends to a...

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Why the time is ripe for Mormon mania

Koury Angelo/Bravo; Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Swig Drinks; Alyssa Powell/BI In 2025, Mormonism was at the center of mainstream popular culture. Reality shows, along with brands like Swig and Crumbl, h...

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I made Ina Garten's famous brownie pudding. The decadent dessert is perfect for the holidays.

Ina Garten's brownie pudding is a perfect holiday dessert. NBC NewsWire/Contributor I made Ina Garten's brownie pudding, which has been going viral on TikTok for the past month. The delicious dessert ...

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I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate — not smaller bars.

High cocoa prices pushed Singapore's Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie to innovate across its business. Huileng Tan/Business Insider Faced with soaring cocoa prices, Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie is turning crisis in...

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I'm a senior PM at Microsoft and a self-proclaimed early adopter of AI. Here are the easy ways it helps me at work and in my personal life.

Jolly said he's decided to embrace AI instead of being fearful of it. Courtesy of Rishab Jolly Rishab Jolly, a senior program manager at Microsoft, considers himself an early adopter of AI . He shared...

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I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Brown, 83, who works as a yoga instructor in Richmon...

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I'm alone for the holidays for the first time, and I'm thrilled

The author has been the holiday planner for her family in previous years. Courtesy of Asha Dore I've been taking care of holiday rituals for my family since I was a teenager. This year, my ex had our ...

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A Pinterest exec who used to work at Meta says she looks for a defining quality in potential hires

Pinterest executive Ayumi Nakajima said there is one thing she always looks out for in potential hires. Aditi Bharade Pinterest executive Ayumi Nakajima said there's one thing she looks for in potenti...

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I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

Georg Loewen Georg Loewen Georg Loewen struggled to get to the office on time due to his daughter's day care drop-off. His manager approved a more flexible schedule than the company's policy typically...

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My grandmother wrote me a letter before my wedding. Her marriage advice insulted me at first, but now I get it.

Victor Dyomin/Getty Images I married my husband, Scott, back in April of 2025. My grandmother wrote a letter with controversial advice before the big day. She warned me that married life isn't all &#3...

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My mom has built an incredible life for herself in her 60s. I still learn valuable life lessons during our weekly visits.

My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life. Alexa Mellardo I have a great relationship with my mom , and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life. She ...

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I wrote a book while working full-time. These 3 productivity habits helped me do it without sacrificing sleep.

Joshua Nelken-Zitser made sure to celebrate writing milestones with dinners and a vacation. Joshua Nelken-Zitser Joshua Nelken-Zitser researched and wrote an 80,000-word book in less than a year, whil...

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I found a delicious, easy way to elevate store-bought ravioli. This 20-minute recipe is my new cozy weeknight go-to.

My family has been vacationing in Punta del Este for decades. It's a hidden gem in South America.

My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

I've been to all 50 states. These 4 cities are surprisingly underrated and incredibly fun to visit.

The holidays can be a great time to network for your next job

When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

Major food chains are reinventing themselves. We ranked their efforts to see who's winning the Great Restaurant Reset.

I bought a fixer-upper with my 2 siblings. It's a work in progress, but we hope to spend summers there together.

I tried the famous $140 cake that Tom Cruise gifts to his celebrity friends every holiday season

Why the time is ripe for Mormon mania

I made Ina Garten's famous brownie pudding. The decadent dessert is perfect for the holidays.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate &mdash; not smaller bars.

I'm a senior PM at Microsoft and a self-proclaimed early adopter of AI. Here are the easy ways it helps me at work and in my personal life.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma &mdash; I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

I'm alone for the holidays for the first time, and I'm thrilled

A Pinterest exec who used to work at Meta says she looks for a defining quality in potential hires

I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

My grandmother wrote me a letter before my wedding. Her marriage advice insulted me at first, but now I get it.

My mom has built an incredible life for herself in her 60s. I still learn valuable life lessons during our weekly visits.

I wrote a book while working full-time. These 3 productivity habits helped me do it without sacrificing sleep.

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I found a delicious, easy way to elevate store-bought ravioli. This 20-minute recipe is my new cozy weeknight go-to.

My family has been vacationing in Punta del Este for decades. It's a hidden gem in South America.

My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

I've been to all 50 states. These 4 cities are surprisingly underrated and incredibly fun to visit.

The holidays can be a great time to network for your next job

When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

Major food chains are reinventing themselves. We ranked their efforts to see who's winning the Great Restaurant Reset.

I bought a fixer-upper with my 2 siblings. It's a work in progress, but we hope to spend summers there together.

I tried the famous $140 cake that Tom Cruise gifts to his celebrity friends every holiday season

Why the time is ripe for Mormon mania

I made Ina Garten's famous brownie pudding. The decadent dessert is perfect for the holidays.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate &mdash; not smaller bars.

I'm a senior PM at Microsoft and a self-proclaimed early adopter of AI. Here are the easy ways it helps me at work and in my personal life.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma &mdash; I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

I'm alone for the holidays for the first time, and I'm thrilled

A Pinterest exec who used to work at Meta says she looks for a defining quality in potential hires

I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

My grandmother wrote me a letter before my wedding. Her marriage advice insulted me at first, but now I get it.

My mom has built an incredible life for herself in her 60s. I still learn valuable life lessons during our weekly visits.

I wrote a book while working full-time. These 3 productivity habits helped me do it without sacrificing sleep.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate — not smaller bars.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate — not smaller bars.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.