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Sandy Allen

Sandy Allen is a freelance writer based in Richmond, Virginia. She contributes articles and blog posts on travel, hotels, dining and boating (especially dining while boating) to sites such as AFAR, Family Destinations Guide, Our Community Now and PierShare.

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13 Best Team Building Activities in Salt Lake City for 2025 Shot

13 Best Team Building Activities in Salt Lake City for 2025

Team Building

The best team building activities in Salt Lake City promise to get your team engaged, enthused and excited. Here are 13 fun team building ideas to get started.

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13 Best Team Building Activities in Orange County for 2025

Team Building

Sunny skies and sandy beaches are the perfect backdrop to team building activities in Orange County. These fun ideas are sure to put smiles on the faces of all staff!

31 50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas for a Golden Celebration Shot

31 50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas for a Golden Celebration

Special Occasions & Holidays | Anniversary

Looking for 50th wedding anniversary ideas for two lovebirds celebrating their golden anniversary? From classic to unique, these 31 ideas have you covered.

45 Going Away Party Ideas for an Unforgettable Send-Off Shot

45 Going Away Party Ideas for an Unforgettable Send-Off

Special Occasions & Holidays

Looking for some going away party ideas that guarantee an unforgettable send-off? Explore our favorite ways to throw a fantastic farewell bash.

8 Best Santoku Knives Chosen By Chefs for 2025 Shot

8 Best Santoku Knives Chosen By Chefs for 2025

Cookware | Buying Guides

The best santoku knives offer superior function, maneuverability and versatility in the kitchen. Our top recommended santoku knives handle any chopping chore.

52 Cooking Gifts for Men Perfect for Father’s Day 2025 Shot

52 Cooking Gifts for Men Perfect for Father’s Day 2025

Cookware | Gifts

Make Father's Day all the more delicious with these cooking gifts for men. We've got our top picks for every grill master, pizza perfectionist and more.

41 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts to Bring You Closer Shot

41 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts to Bring You Closer

Gifts

Distance makes the heart grow fonder with these long-distance relationship gifts! From high-tech to heartfelt, these gifts will bring you closer together.

27 Graduation Gifts That Grads Will Love in 2025 Shot

27 Graduation Gifts That Grads Will Love in 2025

Gifts

Commemorate their success with graduation gifts for every budget and personality! Find something thoughtful to congratulate your favorite grad with.

31 Fun Engagement Gifts for the Happy Couple Shot

31 Fun Engagement Gifts for the Happy Couple

Gifts | Wedding

Celebrate the soon-to-be-wed with these thoughtful engagement gifts! Find all the inspiration you need to pick out a thoughtful gift for every person and personality.

49 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Shot

49 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Gifts

Need a last-minute Mother's Day gift to make Mom feel special? We've got something for every mother — or motherly figure — in your life.