Maria Cristina Lalonde

Austin

Content Writer at Freelance

Lover. Fighter. Freelance writer.

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I Rented Strangers' Pools Using an App, and It Wasn't Weird at All

2 days ago | popsugar.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

TravelHype CheckSummerGetty | Justin PagetGetty | Justin PagetWhen I tiptoe down the driveway and open the gate to let myself into Joey's backyard, I discover an Instagrammable, Palm Beach-style oasis. Flamingo floaties glide across a sparkling, waterfall-fed pool. Shimmery tinsel curtains hang from the door frames. Sabrina Carpenter croons from the speaker system. A bottle of fancy pink champagne sits on ice. I have never met Joey before. I don't even know what he looks like.
The Memorial Day Fashion Sales Our Editors Are Shopping Now

2 weeks ago | retailmenot.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

Sayonara, spring. Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial kickoff to summer — is upon us. In addition to backyard barbecues, beach days and getaways, the three-day-weekend brings some pretty epic sales. At RetailMeNot, discounted apparel is our love language. We’ve been on the lookout for deals since mid-May, when early-bird Memorial Day sales first started cropping up. Already, we’ve spotted discounts of up to 70% on everything from breezy maxis to strappy sandals to designer wedding guest dresses.
The Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter Reduced My Texas-Sized Utility Bill (and Saved My Relationship, Maybe)

3 weeks ago | retailmenot.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

I am a hot sleeper. If I had my way, I would sleep in a frosty 62-degree room every night, swaddled in a fluffy comforter and dreaming of Robert Pattinson. And if you think that low temperature is too cold, experts actually say otherwise. According to a sleep psychologist interviewed by the Cleveland Clinic, you bedroom should be between 60°F and 67°F (16°C and 19°C) for optimal sleep. “Our bodies naturally cool in tandem with the natural environment overnight,” explains Brandon R.
Best Mother's Day Sales At Alo, Macy's and More

1 month ago | offers.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

News flash: Mother’s Day is almost here. This year, the momma–centric holiday falls on Sunday, May 11. If you haven’t even started thinking about what to get your mom (no judgement) — you're in luck. Tons of our favorite retailers are running some seriously enticing Mother's Day sales, with discounts on everything from flowers to yoga pants. With the hallowed date mere weeks away, you'd better start shopping if you want your gift to arrive in time. We're here to help.
Best Friends & Family Sales at Macy's, Adidas and More

1 month ago | offers.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

The best part about spring? Packing away your puffer coats and long underwear and pulling out your spring dresses and strappy sandals. If your warmer-weather wardrobe needs a refresh, you're in luck. Plenty of major retailers are running spring sales this month, with deep discounts on everything from dresses to denim. Clothing stores aren't the only ones getting in on the spring sale action. We're spotting savings events crop up everywhere, from online furniture retailers to popular makeup brands.
I Wouldn't Wish ProLon's 5-Day Fast-Mimicking Diet on My Worst Enemy

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

I receive an email check-in from the company that informs me my unpleasant symptoms mean I'm transitioning into ketosis. "As of today, your body has likely used up its glucose stores and is beginning to rely entirely on your internal fat stores to produce ketones, an internal process called ketosis," the email reads. This initial transition into ketosis might also bring symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, or body aches. "This will balance in the coming days — stay strong!" the email adds.
A Room-By-Room Guide to Deep Cleaning Your Home

1 month ago | retailmenot.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

As the weather warms, the skies brighten and daffodils bloom, you may be overcome with a strange urge to dust your window sills and vacuum beneath your couch. You aren’t crazy — or alone. Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition in the West, with ancient origins, believe it or not. Every year around March and April, people get into the spring cleaning spirit, dusting hard-to-reach places, disinfecting the long-overlooked surfaces and donating seldom-worn winter coats.
the Ultimate List for 2025

2 months ago | offers.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

Show 7 Subcategories Flights Hotels Clothing & Shoes Travel Restaurants & Dining Guides Deals & Coupons Stores Related to this Post Maria Cristina Lalonde Maria Lalonde honed her deal-hunting skills while traveling through South America and Southeast Asia and combing colorful local markets for unique finds. Her love of blogging and thirst for deals brought her to Offers.com.
'Loud Luxury' Resortwear Inspired by Your Favorite White Lotus Characters

2 months ago | retailmenot.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

Billowing caftans. Jaguar print polo-and-shorts sets. Slinky silk sarongs. Scene-stealing designer swimsuits. The outfits on HBO’s hit series The White Lotus speak volumes, telling us exactly who the characters are before they utter a word. The impeccable costuming is the work of costume designer Alex Boviard, who earned two out of her three Emmy nominations for the show’s two few seasons.
This TikTok-Famous Travel Product Is the Only Thing That Got Me Through My Recent Red-Eye Flight

2 months ago | retailmenot.com | Maria Cristina Lalonde

Have you ever flown first class? Me neither. As a professional travel writer and former digital nomad, I’ve taken more flights than I can count — virtually every single one in basic economy. As such, I’m always looking for ways to make the basic economy experience less cramped, uncomfortable and all-around miserable. So when the Amazon Basic Concepts Airplane Foot Hammock began popping up on my TikTok feed, I was intrigued.