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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30 Mythological Baby Names That Exude Power and Timeless Charm
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75 Bad Jokes That Are So Dumb, They’re Actually Hilarious
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100 Old Lady Dog Names That Are So Vintage, They're Cool Again
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88 Best Father's Day Quotes That Celebrate All We Love About Dad
Make any card more heartfelt with one of these heartfelt and funny sayings.
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85 Best Quotes About Traveling With Friends
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15 April Baby Names for Spring's Newest Bundles
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21 Surprising Celebrity Oscars Hosts Through the Years
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25 Best 30th Birthday Gifts for The Special Milestone
Thoughtful ideas to celebrate the big moment!
15 Charming Names for Babies Born in March
Let the season of new growth, hope and rebirth inspire your spring baby's name.
10 Fashion Trends From the 1950s That Are Making a Comeback
Think feminine, polished and playful.
21 Songs From the 1990s That Feel Like They Came Out Yesterday
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100 Hanukkah Greetings and Wishes to Share with Friends and Family
Find appropriate well wishes and cheerful blessings for those who celebrate the Festival of Lights.
20 Free Printable Christmas Bingo Cards for the Ultimate Party Game
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96 Best New Year Wishes and Messages to Kick Off 2025
Share sweet sentiments, funny sayings and inspiring quotes with friends and family.
40 Christmas Nativity Sets so Beautiful You'll Want to Pass Them Down
Honor the reason for the season with your personal nativity scene.
50 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids That Bring on the Holiday Sparkle
We promise these simple DIYs will get your kids in the holly jolly spirit.
20 Modern Menorahs to Add Style to Your Hanukkah Decor
Find a gorgeous new centerpiece for your Festival of Lights.
What Is Sukkot? All About Celebrating the Jewish Harvest Holiday
A full guide of the history and significance of this special time.
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21 Best Rosh Hashanah Gifts
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40 Scariest Horror Movies on Netflix to Stream Right Now
From teen screams to psychological thrillers, watch these films in all their gory glory.