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Karen Cicero

Karen Cicero

Experience

Karen Cicero is a seasoned journalist who specializes in food, travel, home and new product coverage. She has visited almost every state (look out, Alaska, she's coming for you next!). A mom who goes overboard for all the holidays, she lives in the Christmas city itself—Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Articles

45 Dystopian Books That Will Change Your Worldview

Pandemics, climate change and ethical dilemmas about technology make these dystopian books feel eerily realistic

How to Create iPhone Shortcuts—and Make Your Life Infinitely Easier

Ready for the best smartphone hack ever? Learn these simple iPhone shortcuts to streamline everyday tasks and save a ton of time.

How Do Instagram Accounts Get Hacked—and How Can You Prevent It from Happening to You?

Your chances of getting hacked on Instagram increased tenfold in the last year. Here's how to protect your account before it happens to you.