Mia Mercado
Mia Mercado is a lifestyle news writer for Bustle, covering race, gender, and all things internet. She also covers trending food, health, science, and tech news, specifically making hard-to-understand topics (new studies, app updates, why ranch is everywhere) a little easier to digest. Mia is also a humor writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York Times, McSweeney’s, Reductress, American Bystander, Gizmodo, BUST, Hallmark Cards, and a bottle she threw in the Milwaukee river when she was nine. Mia’s debut nonfiction collection of humorous stories and essays WEIRD BUT NORMAL is set to be published with HarperOne in Summer 2020. Ava is Mia's perfect and stinky dog who you can see on Mia’s Instagram at @mia.market. You find Mia's luke-warm takes on her on Twitter at @miamarket or read more of her work on her website at miamercado.com but, like, no pressure.
Halloween
25 Creepy Ghost Story Podcasts You’ll Want To Finish Before Halloween
Just don't listen to these before bed.
Identity
What “Latinx” Means To Young People
Latinx Millennials are trying to bridge generational divides.
Halloween
25 Warm Halloween Costumes Perfect For Freezing Cold Nights
Cold weather can't stop the fun.
Halloween
PSA: These 7 Halloween “Costumes” Will Always Be Offensive
Dressing up as a cultural stereotype is never, ever OK.
Food
The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Officially Back At Dunkin’ Stores
And for a limited time, you can get one for only $3.
Food
4 Easy Ways To Recreate Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte At Home
Avoid the drive-thru with these easy hacks.
Life
31 Quotes From Famous Feminists To Share On Women's Equality Day
“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.”
Food
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Officially Back In Stores
It’s back earlier than ever!
Nostalgia
This Is How Much Your Fave ‘90s Items Cost On eBay
You won’t believe how much some Beanie Babies are going for these days.
Food
Every Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Product You Can Get At Grocery Stores
You’ll have to wait a little longer for the PSL.
Food
17 Genius Hacks That’ll Save You Money At Starbucks
#11 is a total game-changer.
Food
The Best Eggnog & Alcohol Pairings, According To Mixologists
Peppermint Schnapps FTW!
Food
7 Hacks To Make Your Favorite Starbucks Drinks Vegan
And they'll keep you plenty caffeinated.
St. Patrick's Day
21 St. Patrick’s Day Instagram Captions That'll Make Your Friends Laugh
“The paddy don't start till I walk in.”
St. Patrick's Day
Here's The Real Reason We Wear Green On St. Patrick's Day
Turns out, the original color was blue.
St. Patrick's Day
13 St. Patrick's Day Activities Beyond Drinking Green Beers
Guinness-infused green pancakes, anyone?
Food
The Major Differences Between Truly Lemonade & Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade
It’s a battle of the spiked and sparkling lemonades.
Take Action
7 Ways To Keep Fighting For Breonna Taylor
The EMT was killed on March 13, 2020, in a police raid.
Tech
TikTok’s Viral Bugs Bunny Challenge Is Based On A Pun
The trend doesn't have much to do with the cartoon.
