Giovanna Mengarelli

Giovanna Mengarelli

I write all things...about all things! From the best foods around, to the cutest dogs on the internet, to travel tips and tricks, and even making fun of the latest season (and past seasons) of The Bachelor/The Bachelorette! Find me on Twitter and we can chat about anything you'd like (plus, I post occasional impossible food polls, so be sure to look out for those). Just a HUGE Chicago Blackhawks fan!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: A view of the Bluey balloon during the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Beloved Disney character Bluey is getting her first ever video game, launching this November

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 06: Sasha, a four-month old Chihuahua puppy, smiles for the camera at the 11th Annual Running of The Chihuahuas, benefiting Rural Dog Rescue, on May 06, 2023 at the District Wharf in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images)

Bonded pair of senior Chihuahuas with a thing for shoes is looking for new home

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Truman, a black Labrador retriever, drinks water after hunting for Burmese pythons along a levee in the Florida Everglades on March 23, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is using the dogs to sniff out Burmese pythons. A black lab named Truman and a point setter named Eleanor hunt five days a week with a dog handler and an FWC biologist to search for pythons on different public lands across south Florida. The FWC is implementing dog sniffing python hunters to help find and eliminate invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades ecosystem. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Samson the Lab is the cutest senior pup up for adoption

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PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 05: In this photo illustration a gamer plays the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" (RDR 2) on November 5, 2018 in Paris, France. Red Dead Redemption 2, typographed Red Dead Redemption II is an action-adventure and multi-platform western video game developed by Rockstar Studios and published by Rockstar Games released on October 26, 2018. The new hit game from the US video game publisher has generated more than 725 million dollars in sales in three days, and has achieved the second best launch in the history of video games. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Red Dead Redemption 2: Mod now allows for players to have a Dog Companion

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ANTALYA, TURKEY - DECEMBER 28: A photo shows a view from a homeless dog shelter established in a forest area in Antalya, Turkey on December 28, 2021. The animal house became a home for dog breeds such as the American Pitbull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasilerio, Japanese Tosa, American Staffordshire Terrier and American Bully, which are determined to be banned species. (Photo by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

This dog with a super rare condition was tied up outside of a shelter with a heartshattering note attached

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ARTIST CONCEPT ONLY: Cinderella Castle is about to become even more magical inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Disney Animation classic film “Cinderella,” the princess’ namesake castle at the heart of Magic Kingdom Park will receive bold, shimmering and regal enhancements. The royal makeover begins in the coming weeks and continues throughout summer. (Disney)

Walt Disney World releases brand new Padawan Pet Academy Collection for your dogs

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Cloudside Music Maker, the Afghan Hound, shakes his head as he's groomed ahead of competition on day two of the Cruft's dog show at the NEC Arena on March 9, 2018 in Birmingham, England. The annual four-day event sees around 22,000 pedigree dogs visit the centre, before the 'Best in Show' is awarded on the final day. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Top 5 least affectionate dog breeds

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Cloud and Comet the Bichon Frises at the Crufts Dog Show 2023 at NEC Arena on March 12, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images)

Top 5 most affectionate dog breeds

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ALEXANDRIA, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 01: Jock the Shih Tzu plays in the snow on March 1, 2018 in Alexandria, Scotland. People have been warned to not to make unnecessary journeys as the Met office issues a red weather be aware warning for parts of Wales and South West England following the one currently in place in Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

This little dog was chained to a propane tank for 10 years…now she has a loving family and little best friend

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ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 05: A lion is seen at Park Of Istanbul Nature and Life Complex in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 05, 2023. In order to prevent about 500 animals to heatwave, located in the zoo cold and icy fruits are given to animals, also fountains are placed over their cages. (Photo by Ahmet Okatali/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Ruben, The World’s Lonliest Lion was just saved and brought into a Sanctuary

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ALMAZáN, SPAIN - 2021/05/24: Ondra, a Belgian shepherd malinois seen during a Utility Dog Obedience training in Almazán, north of Spain.Ondra won the ODU Spanish Championship in 2019. (Photo by Jorge Sanz/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

This dog-owner shared what it’s really like to own a Belgian Malinois

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: A Golden Retriever dog on day four at Crufts Dog Show at National Exhibition Centre on March 13, 2022 in Birmingham, England. Crufts returns this year after it was cancelled last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. 20,000 competitors will take part with one eventually being awarded the Best In Show Trophy. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images)

This shy Golden Retriever was saved moments before being euthanized

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Hungarian Vizsla watch their owner on day 2 of the Cruft's dog show at the NEC Arena on March 6, 2020 in Birmingham, England. The annual four-day show will see around 20,000 pedigree dogs visit the centre, before the 'Best in Show' is awarded on the final day. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

These two dog brothers reunited in the cutest way ever

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KHERSON, UKRAINE - MARCH 07: Puppies are seen at a dog shelter amid Russia and Ukraine war in March 07, 2023. Volunteers continue to take care of dogs in a shelter while explosions from frontline in Kherson to reduce stress on animals rescued from combat zones or because their owners died or leave the city. (Photo by Gian Marco Benedetto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Here’s a sweet montage of shelter dogs saying goodbye post-adoption…bring your tissues

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KHERSON, KHERSON PROVINCE, UKRAINE, JUNE 13: As water level is receding, a pack of stray dogs is seen in a flooded district of Kherson City in the bank of Dnipro after the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power plant were destroyed on last early June 6th in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, June 13th, 2023. (Photo by Narciso Contreras/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Mila Kunis teamed up with World of Warcraft to create a Ukrainian charity bundle

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 7: A man walks near Call of Duty game publicity on December 7, 2022 in New York City. Microsoft has entered into a commitment to bring the gaming Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress)

How does the brand new Tactical Pets feature in MW2 and Warzone 2 work?

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