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Alesandra Dubin

Contributing Writer

Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.

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Here’s what to know about their silly and surprising antics.

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Cats are excellent self-groomers, but there are some messes they shouldn't clean.

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Cats love high places, but there are some concerns about kitchen counters in particular.

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Experts reveal the pros, cons, and how to co-sleep safely.

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These Cozy Old-School Hobbies Are Having a Major Moment

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These tricks can help with cooking, cleaning, and household tasks.

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The products may be linked to a possible Salmonella risk, according to an FDA notice.

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9 Morning Habits Health Experts Swear By

"Small things create a bedrock for consistency in wellbeing," explains one doctor.

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30 Best April Fools' Pranks to Play on Your Boyfriend

These simple (and harmless!) ideas will actually bring you closer together.

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Read this before you give that box of vinyl records away!

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We promise these simple DIYs will get your kids in the holly jolly spirit.

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