Lucia Peters

Lucia Peters

Lucia Peters is a lifestyle writer for Bustle based in Washington, D.C. She covers a sprawling and diverse array of topics, including but not limited to food and wine, web culture, technology, career, money, pets, true crime, travel, and Disney — usually with a feminist bent. Lucia’s bylines have appeared in The Toast, Crushable, The Gloss, and others. She also writes and manages the website The Ghost In My Machine, where she haunts readers several times weekly with spooky stories of the strange and unusual. Her first book, Dangerous Games To Play In The Dark, was published by Chronicle Books in September of 2019. Originally a director and stage manager, Lucia holds degrees from Barnard College and the New School for Drama. These days, she puts her theatre skills to good use over-analyzing every movie and TV show she watches, every book she reads, every podcast she listens to, and every video game she plays. Right now, she’s also probably trying to stop her two cats from jumping up on the kitchen counter, where they are definitely not allowed to be. Follow her on Twitter @luciapeters, and check out her website at theghostinmymachine.com.

The 2020 Starbucks holiday drink menu doesn't include the Gingerbread Latte - so here's what to orde...

Food

If You Miss Starbucks' Gingerbread Latte, Here's What To Order Instead

It's a secret drink that doesn't require any gingerbread syrup.

By Lucia Peters and Mia Mercado
A sick woman in bed

Life

The Flu Shot Isn't A Catch-All — Here Are 5 Things You Can Still Get

By Lucia Peters
These Hello Kitty wine glasses from Sanrio and World Market are a nostalgic dream.

Life

This Hello Kitty Wine Glass Set Is A Must-Have For Rosé Fans

By Lucia Peters
Hot Pockets Sweet Treats come in two cinnamon-heavy dessert flavors, Cinnamon Roll and Apple Cinnamo...

Life

You Can Get Cinnamon Roll Hot Pockets Now

By Lucia Peters
Reusable red holiday cups are returning to Starbucks for the 2019 holiday season.

Life

How To Get A Free Reusable Red Starbucks Cup For The Holidays This Year  

By Lucia Peters
The 2019 Starbucks holiday drink menu is full of old favorites.

Life

Starbucks Just Announced All 5 Holiday Drinks Hitting The Menu This Year

By Lucia Peters
This 'Golden Girls' ugly Christmas sweatshirt is absolutely holiday goals.

Life

You Can Get An Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt Featuring All 4 'Golden Girls'

By Lucia Peters
Pepperidge Farm's new holiday Milano flavors include Irish Cream and Caramel Macchiato.

Life

Milano Just Released A Cookie With Irish Cream Filling

By Lucia Peters
Happy young woman throwing autumn leaves and smiling on colorful nature city background

Life

8 Hacks For Getting More Sunlight After Daylight Saving Time Ends

By Lucia Peters
Attractive girl listening to music with wireless headphones or watching videos at home. Beautiful mo...

Life

5 Ways Apple TV+ Is Totally Different From Netflix

By Lucia Peters

Life

Everything You Need To Know About Apple TV+ Before You Get It

By Lucia Peters
Non-profit organization Advent Of Change's advent calendars let you donate to a different charity ea...

Life

These Advent Calendars Let You Donate To A Different Charity Every Day

By Lucia Peters
Pottery Barn just dropped more 'Friends' merch for the holidays, including a mug featuring Monica's ...

Life

Pottery Barn Just Launched A Bunch Of Holiday-Themed 'Friends' Merch

By Lucia Peters
The Hallmark Channel's holiday merch line includes accessories for humans and dogs.

Life

Hallmark Just Released A Whole Line For People Obsessed With Their Christmas Movie

By Lucia Peters
Allow this photorealistic, life-sized, inflatable Buddy The Elf decoration to grace your lawn this h...

Life

You Can Buy A 6-Foot-Tall Inflatable Buddy The Elf From Target

By Lucia Peters
The Post Box app from Experiments With Google's Digital Wellbeing Experiments collection holds your ...

Life

You Can Temporarily Hide Your Notifications Using This "Post Box" App

By Lucia Peters
waitress pouring red wine in a glass

Life

The Actual Reason Wine Makes You Feel Sleepier Than Other Drinks

By Lucia Peters
Checking your phone first thing in the morning can have some surprising effects on you.

Life

What Happens To Your Brain When You Check Your Phone First Thing In The Morning

By Lucia Peters
Hot Cocoa M&Ms are returning to Target for the 2019 holiday season starting on Oct. 27.

Life

Hot Cocoa M&Ms Are Coming Back For The Holidays

By Lucia Peters
The Maleficent-inspired bear at Build-A-Bear Workshop is perfect for the budding supervillain in you...

Life

This Maleficent Build-A-Bear Is Not Here For Your Sass

By Lucia Peters