Arricca Elin SanSone
Contributing Writer
Arricca Elin SanSone is a writer, editor, and content creator who specializes in lifestyle and gardening. With a background in health reporting, she applies these same research skills when writing about the science of growing things. She trials new plants in her expansive garden, and her houseplant collection consists of 60+ varieties. Arricca has written thousands of articles for publications such as Country Living, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, VERANDA, Southern Living, and more. She’s happiest when digging in the dirt, baking, or spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
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8 Top Summer Superfoods to Load Up on This Season
These fruits and veggies are in season now, meaning you get a nutritious boost in a delicious package.
The Best Gardening Boots and Shoes, According to a Gardener
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14 Pantry Superfoods You Need to Stock Up On Now
Fill your pantry with healthy shelf-stable foods so you always have something nutritious on hand.
30 Best Ground Cover Plants for Care-Free Gardens
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9 Best Mood-Boosting Foods to Add to Your Weekly Rotation
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I Tried This Viral Walking Hack for Weeks — Here's Why I Think Everyone Should Do It
The health benefits include strength, endurance, better posture and more.
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Here’s how to tell if those spices in your cabinet are still okay to use.
13 Things Organized People Do Every Sunday to Guarantee a Productive Week
A successful Sunday reset will guarantee that your Monday mornings will be a whole lot better.
10 Cindy Crawford Beauty Secrets Everyone Should Try
Here's how the 59-year-old maintains her inner and outer beauty.
12 Costco Membership Rules You May Not Know
The retail giant is affordable but has very strict rules.
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12 Simple Hacks to Keep Warm When It’s Cold Outside
Feel toasty even when it’s freezing outdoors
11 Secrets From Super Organized People on How to Make Mondays More Productive
Monday can actually become your most successful day of the week.
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Don't wait until the new year to start feeling better.
12 Amazing Fall Foliage Train Rides With Truly Stunning Views
Who's ready to go leaf-peeping!? 🍁
7 Symptoms of Dengue to Watch For, According to Experts
There is currently no vaccine in the United Sates, but there are ways to protect yourself.
Has Your Tween’s Beauty Routine Gone Too Far? Here's How to Know
Child psychologists say it's natural for kids to want to experiment, but there's a fine line between curiosity and overkill.
How to Combat Inflammaging, the Aging Side Effect No One Talks About
You may not be able to turn back the clock, but there are things you can do to minimize chronic inflammation at you age.
Endometriosis Facts That Will Debunk Most of the Myths You've Heard
The condition is not fatal, and there are ways to live a happy, fulfilled life.
Scientists Say Eating Too Late Could Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
But what you're eating is most important.
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