Barbara Zito

Barbara Bellesi Zito

location-pin Staten Island, NY

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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The Best Boneless Couches for Lounging—No Bones About It!

Rest your weary bones on these boneless couches.

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.