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We went on the Behind the Seeds Tour in Epcot, which is the cheapest tour in Disney World. The hourlong experience was a great value and very fun.

Trader Joe's $9 facial sunscreen is considered to be a dupe for Supergoop's $38 Unseen Sunscreen. Here's how they compare and which I prefer,

I've been to both the Blue Lagoon and the Sky Lagoon in Iceland, but there's only one I'd go back to again and again.

I bought premade vanilla-flavored iced coffees from Coffee Mate, Dunkin', International Delight, Starbucks, and Cafe Bustelo to find the best drink.

I tried and ranked frozen burger patties from different grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans, to find the best one.

Lorde's new album, "Virgin," tackles topics like sex, drugs, and eating disorders, reflecting a cultural shift toward mess and imperfection in pop.

From Coffee Bean Blast to cookie sandwiches, I tried all of Trader Joe's ice cream and frozen desserts to see which sweet treats were worth buying.

I tried bottled water from Waiakea, Fiji, Saratoga, Poland Spring, Good & Gather, and Smartwater to see if they taste different and find the best one.

I tried on high-waisted shapewear from Skims and Spanx under the same dress. I was impressed by how comfortable, supportive, and affordable one was.

I tried barbecue-flavored burgers from Burger King, Shake Shack, and Smashburger and ranked them worst to best.

I visited Olive Garden for the first time in almost two decades, and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious most of the meal was.

For dinner, my family of four tried Chick-fil-A's family-style Chick-n-Strips meal. We saved money, but the value and ordering process let me down.

I tried vanilla syrups from Torani, Monin, DaVinci, and Portland Syrups to find the best one to add to my coffee for extra flavor.

I ate at the fast-casual restaurant chains Chili's, Applebee's, and TGI Fridays, to find the best cheap burger and fries meal. The winner cost me $11.

I ordered the same meal at Wahlburgers and Smashburger and compared the food to find out which fast-casual chain had a better burger and tots combo.

I bought and tasted several frozen pizzas from Aldi's budget-friendly Mama Cozzi's label to see which has the best crust, toppings, and value.

I tried butter alternatives from Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Earth Balance, and Smart Balance to see which spread is best.

The Blue Mansion, or Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, is a heritage hotel and working museum in Malaysia. Our stay was great but had some big drawbacks.

I made Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks on my charcoal grill. They came out juicy and delicious, and I can't wait to make them again.

My kids love Disney, but my family has as much fun at Great Wolf Lodge resorts around the US, especially in Dallas and Houston. They're cheaper, too.