Barbara Bellesi Zito
School: Emerson College
Expertise: Product testing Cleaning & organizing Home décor Gardening & plant care Health & wellness Beauty
Barbara Bellesi Zito
- Covers all things home & kitchen for Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Apartment Therapy and more
- Author of the novel, Lucky Stiff
Experience
As a freelance writer, Barbara has nearly two decades of experience covering lifestyle topics with a focus on home improvement, lawn and garden trends, DIY and decor. She has tested and reported on countless products that help readers live their best lives at home, especially in the kitchen. Barbara is the author of the novel Lucky Stiff and is currently writing a second book. She lives in Staten Island, New York, with her husband and their rescue Lab mix.
Education
Emerson College, MFA in creative writing
Wagner College, BA in English and theater
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7 Valentine’s Day Bouquets to Gift—That Aren’t Flowers
Flowers aren't the only way to their heart. Check out these unique Valentine's Day alternative "bouquets" you can send your sweetie instead.
20 Deliciously Cute Food Ornaments for the Ultimate Epicure
These food ornaments look good enough to eat, but you'll have to settle for hanging them on your Christmas tree instead.