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In my journalism work, I focus on amplifying voices by finding and speaking with a diverse group of subject matter experts for more accurate and honest reporting. Editors enjoy working with me for my thoroughness, insightful interviews and submitting clean copy on deadline or earlier.

Here is a sampling of my work.

TRAVEL

AAA Club Alliance-5 Stunning Island Getaways That Don’t Require a Passport

Fatherly- The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Is a Summer Highlight

SmartertravelThe 5 Best National Parks for Wildflowers

Smartertravel-8 of the World’s Weirdest Food Festivals

Smartertravel-8 Amazing Train Rides in the USA

Budget TravelThese U.S. Parks Require Winning the Lottery to Visit

Oyster.com- The 6 Best National Parks for Winter Wildlife Spotting

FOOD

AARP- How to Get Fresh Produce by Joining a CSA

AARP- Winter Squash Recipes and Health Benefits

The Kitchn-3 Ways to Save Money at the Farmers Market, According to a Former Vendor Manager

Allrecipes-Here’s Why Not All Cheese Is Vegetarian Friendly

Allrecipes- How to Use SNAP Benefits at Your Local Farmers’ Market

Modern Farmer-Meet the Farmer Who Pivoted in Her Fifties From a Law Firm to a Microgreens Farm

Food Print- Why Heirloom Seeds Matter

The Spruce Eats-“Produced In USA” Label for Meat Doesn’t Mean What You Think

The Spruce Eats-Why Are Eggs Refrigerated in the US but Not in Europe?

Simply Recipes- Do Eggs Really Need To Be At Room Temperature For Baking?

GARDENING

The Washington PostHow to save this year’s seeds for next year’s garden

The Washington Post7 mistakes that could ruin your compost

The Washington PostWhy you want bats in your yard — and how to attract them

The Washington PostHow to water your garden wisely in the summer heat

AARP- How to Attract Birds, Bees and Butterflies to Your Garden

Better Homes & Gardens- How Much is Watering Your Lawn and Garden Costing You? Reduce Your Bill With These Tips

Better Homes & Gardens- How to Attract Goldfinches for Backyard Birdwatching

Better Homes & Gardens- 12 Best Vines for Hummingbirds That Are Easy to Grows

Reader’s Digest-How to Make Compost at Home to Enrich Your Garden

HOUSEPLANTS:

Southern LivingHow To Keep Houseplants Alive While You’re On Vacation

Southern LivingWhy You Should Always Clean Garden Containers Before Potting New Plants

Country Living-How to Grow Lithops, AKA The Living Stone Plant

Reader’s Digest-How to Care for a Jade Plant

Reader’s Digest-How to Care for a Pothos Plant

Mindbodygreen-Venus Fly Trap Care: Watering Tips, Sunlight Needs & More

Mindbodygreen-Got Your Heart Set On A Monstera? Here’s How To Keep The Plant Happy

Nutrition and Health:

AARP-5 Vitamins You Can Overdose on

HuffPost- The Ingredients Nutritionists Avoid On Packaged Food Labels

HuffPost- Do You Have Issues Peeing? These Foods And Drinks May Be To Blame.

HuffPost- 1 Pantry Staple Nutritionists Use For Easy Meals

Everyday Health: How Bad Are Energy Drinks for You, Really?

https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/a62487599/living-stone-lithops-plant-guide

COMMERCE/COPYWRITING:

CNN Underscored- Can’t kneel or bend over like you used to? These 19 products make gardening easier and more comfortable

CNN Underscored- The 10 best-raised garden beds to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers

CNN Underscored- The 7 best watering cans for every job, according to gardening experts

Allrecipes-The Best Stockpots and Why Every Home Cook Needs One

AllrecipesThe Best Tortilla Presses and Why You Should Consider One

Greatist-The Great Indoors: An Indoor Garden Kit Can Help Your Green Thumb Thrive Anywhere