About the Author

Cassandra Raposo
Cassandra has been a writer for Your AAA since 2017. She writes mostly Lifestyle content, but will dabble in other topics here and there. Cassandra graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a bachelor’s degree in English and a concentration in writing, rhetoric and communication. When she’s not writing, you can likely find her singing in the car or petting a dog somewhere.
Articles by Cassandra Raposo
Wellness Travel: When Self-Care Takes a Holiday
Reenergize your spirit, relax your mind and rejuvenate your body while on vacation.
Navigating the Grad School College Search Process
The college search process is difficult enough for a burgeoning undergrad. Searching for a grad school can be just as stressful.
River Cruise Vacations for Families
More river cruise lines are appealing to younger crowds, including families with small children.
Tour America’s Most Iconic Cities on a Heritage of America Tour
AAA Vacations’ Heritage of America brings you back to the birth of the nation as you tour America’s most historically significant cities.
Boost Your Energy Efficiency
Increasing a home’s energy efficiency benefits both the environment and a homeowner’s wallet. That’s why the folks at Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven, in Connecticut, make the homes they build and rehabilitate as energy efficient as possible. “It’s the right thing to do,” said Executive Director Bill Casey. “Both for the environment, andRead More
Barbie Is a Vlogger
Since 1959, kids around the globe have been captivated by Barbie, playing with her dolls, her friends and accessories like the Barbie Dream House. They’ve even watched her on the big screen. Today, they’re still watching her, but on a smaller screen. That’s right: Barbara Millicent Roberts is a YouTuber. Barbie sits in front ofRead More
Food For All: Turkey 2.0
Ah, Thanksgiving. Time to gather with family and friends, give thanks for what we have … and stuff our faces with all the traditional favorites: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, veggies and oodles of desserts. Why not spice up your Turkey Day table this year with a new twist on a favorite classic? WhoRead More
How To Stop Bug Bites From Itching and Other Helpful Tips
Summer will soon grace us with its presence, but so will the bugs. Here’s how to stop bug bites from itching, among other helpful bug bite tips.
Busy Weekdays Call for Quick Dishes
During the school year, the regular rigmarole of a busy parent’s day goes something like this: work, cook dinner, shuffle the kids to basketball practice and ballet class, make sure they do their homework, sleep. Wake up, repeat. Squeeze making lunches into the list and free time becomes a mere whisper in the wind. Quick dinnersRead More
Craft Breweries in the Northeast
Looking for a mom-and-pop kind of hop? Here are the most popular and up-and-coming craft breweries near you.