Journalism Portfolio

Vertical expertise includes travel, food, events, health and wellness, fashion and beauty, entertainment and celebrity, real estate and home, pregnancy and parenting, personal finance, and viral content. My journalistic writing has appeared in Insider/Business Insider, Glamour, AFAR, Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Verywell Family, Fast Company, Parents, Well + Good, Shondaland, Best Life, Allrecipes, E! News Digital, TODAY.com,  BravoTV.com, BizBash, SheKnows, and countless other digital and print outlets.

Travel

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

I grew up in Los Angeles and have lived here most of my life. There's so much to love about this city beyond the glitz and glamour — here's my ultimate guide to visiting.

I grew up in Los Angeles and have lived here most of my life. There's so much to love about this city beyond the glitz and glamour — here's my ultimate guide to visiting.

After a Nurse on My Flight Jumped Into Action, He Told Me to Always Travel With This $33 First-aid Tool

After a Nurse on My Flight Jumped Into Action, He Told Me to Always Travel With This $33 First-aid Tool

The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles

The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles

I spent 18 hours in transit in 4 airports with 2 kids and lost my luggage for 99 hours. Here are 5 lessons I learned about travel right now.

I spent 18 hours in transit in 4 airports with 2 kids and lost my luggage for 99 hours. Here are 5 lessons I learned about travel right now.

I've traveled regularly to Palm Springs for 20 years. Here's my ultimate guide to help you plan a desert escape.

I've traveled regularly to Palm Springs for 20 years. Here's my ultimate guide to help you plan a desert escape.

I booked a crowd-free private-jet-like experience for $99 on JSX. Here's why I can't stop recommending it.

I booked a crowd-free private-jet-like experience for $99 on JSX. Here's why I can't stop recommending it.

Vegas, Baby! The Best Family-Friendly Hotels In Las Vegas For A Baller All-Ages Vacay

Vegas, Baby! The Best Family-Friendly Hotels In Las Vegas For A Baller All-Ages Vacay

8 Train Rides Around the World That Immerse You in Gorgeous Landscapes

8 Train Rides Around the World That Immerse You in Gorgeous Landscapes

I Ate and Drank My Way Through Lisa Vanderpump's New Vegas Hotspot — Here's What It's Really Like Inside!

I Ate and Drank My Way Through Lisa Vanderpump's New Vegas Hotspot — Here's What It's Really Like Inside!

The 16 Best Caribbean Resorts for Families

The 16 Best Caribbean Resorts for Families

7 Things to Know Before Going Back to Disneyland

7 Things to Know Before Going Back to Disneyland

An Airline Lost My Luggage During a Recent Trip — and This $28 Hack Helped Me Find It

An Airline Lost My Luggage During a Recent Trip — and This $28 Hack Helped Me Find It

The best Airbnbs in California

The best Airbnbs in California

Flying British Airways from London to Los Angeles in Club World

Flying British Airways from London to Los Angeles in Club World

The best affordable overwater bungalows around the world

The best affordable overwater bungalows around the world

I've traveled the world with 2 kids. These are the 8 mistakes I'll never make again.

I've traveled the world with 2 kids. These are the 8 mistakes I'll never make again.

This is the future of hotel design after coronavirus, according to hospitality architects

This is the future of hotel design after coronavirus, according to hospitality architects

I took my family to a Palm Springs Airbnb for our first post-lockdown getaway — here's how it went

I took my family to a Palm Springs Airbnb for our first post-lockdown getaway — here's how it went

7 Things You'll Never See in Theme Parks Ever Again

7 Things You'll Never See in Theme Parks Ever Again

Family

How to sincerely and meaningfully apologize, according to psychologists

How to sincerely and meaningfully apologize, according to psychologists

Is This Generation of Kids Having a Full-On ‘70s Summer?

Is This Generation of Kids Having a Full-On ‘70s Summer?

I Gave My Twins Everything They Wanted for Their Pandemic Birthday — and Now I Regret It

I Gave My Twins Everything They Wanted for Their Pandemic Birthday — and Now I Regret It

The Best Teacher Gifts, According to Some Very Honest Teachers

The Best Teacher Gifts, According to Some Very Honest Teachers

What Happens When a Pandemic Changes Who's the Family Breadwinner?

What Happens When a Pandemic Changes Who's the Family Breadwinner?

Can Schools Stop Attendance-Shaming Parents?

Can Schools Stop Attendance-Shaming Parents?

Real People Reveal the Best and Worst Things About Getting Divorced

Real People Reveal the Best and Worst Things About Getting Divorced

I’m Celebrating My 10th Wedding Anniversary in Quarantine

I’m Celebrating My 10th Wedding Anniversary in Quarantine

Lifestyle

60 Good Questions to Ask to Get to Know Someone Better, According to Experts

60 Good Questions to Ask to Get to Know Someone Better, According to Experts

How to Effectively Argue About Abortion Rights With People Who Just Don't Get It

How to Effectively Argue About Abortion Rights With People Who Just Don't Get It

Those Thrift Store Finds Are Worth How Much?

Those Thrift Store Finds Are Worth How Much?

Why you need a virtual work spouse now more than ever

Why you need a virtual work spouse now more than ever

I'm a freelancer and mother who banished burnout by scheduling my own summer Fridays just for me — here's how I make the time

I'm a freelancer and mother who banished burnout by scheduling my own summer Fridays just for me — here's how I make the time

My Quarantine Hobby Is Work. Is That Bad?

My Quarantine Hobby Is Work. Is That Bad?

15 Movie Night Ideas to Jazz Up Your At-Home Viewing Experience

15 Movie Night Ideas to Jazz Up Your At-Home Viewing Experience

Life After Quarantine? Sounds Terrifying

Life After Quarantine? Sounds Terrifying

How Much It Would Cost You to Live the Downton Abbey Lifestyle — By the Numbers

How Much It Would Cost You to Live the Downton Abbey Lifestyle — By the Numbers

I Went to Coachella Just for Dinner Made by a Team of Top Chefs — and It Was Totally Worth It

I Went to Coachella Just for Dinner Made by a Team of Top Chefs — and It Was Totally Worth It

6 Cooking Tips a Jewish Grandmother Teaches Her Family

6 Cooking Tips a Jewish Grandmother Teaches Her Family

13 Festive Hanukkah Crafts for All Ages

13 Festive Hanukkah Crafts for All Ages

Tom Tom Is Open! I Ate at the Vanderpump Rules Hotspot — Here's What It’s Really Like Inside

Tom Tom Is Open! I Ate at the Vanderpump Rules Hotspot — Here's What It’s Really Like Inside

Padma Lakshmi Reveals the Only Food She Wants to Eat After Filming Top Chef

Padma Lakshmi Reveals the Only Food She Wants to Eat After Filming Top Chef

15 Chic and Sparkly Snowflake Crafts to Decorate Your Home This Winter

15 Chic and Sparkly Snowflake Crafts to Decorate Your Home This Winter

This New Jersey Mom Keeps Her Family Eating Clean on a Budget — Here's How

This New Jersey Mom Keeps Her Family Eating Clean on a Budget — Here's How

Entertainment

Tom Colicchio on How the Entire Restaurant Industry Has Changed Since Top Chef

Tom Colicchio on How the Entire Restaurant Industry Has Changed Since Top Chef

Kyle Richards Details the Agonizing Diet That Kept Her at 99 Pounds When She Battled Anorexia

Kyle Richards Details the Agonizing Diet That Kept Her at 99 Pounds When She Battled Anorexia

Kyle Richards Reveals the Truth About the Real Housewives' Boozing at Andy Cohen’s Wild Baby Shower

Kyle Richards Reveals the Truth About the Real Housewives' Boozing at Andy Cohen’s Wild Baby Shower

Padma Lakshmi Opens Up About Her Anxiety and

Padma Lakshmi Opens Up About Her Anxiety and "Very Deeply" Felt Imposter Syndrome on Top Chef

Captain Sandy on Her New Crew:

Captain Sandy on Her New Crew: "The Chef Is Critical" Because "Food Carries the Charter”

Events

6 Lessons Event Pros Can Learn From Disneyland’s Reopening

6 Lessons Event Pros Can Learn From Disneyland’s Reopening

How Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Secure Financial Independence? Six-Figure Events

How Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Secure Financial Independence? Six-Figure Events

I Ate and Drank My Way Through Golden Globes Night's Biggest Parties — Here's What It's Like

I Ate and Drank My Way Through Golden Globes Night's Biggest Parties — Here's What It's Like

How Aman Immersed Guests in Lavish Hospitality—Without Flying Them Anywhere

How Aman Immersed Guests in Lavish Hospitality—Without Flying Them Anywhere

Health & Wellness

Signs that you might be trauma-dumping instead of just venting, according to psychologists

Signs that you might be trauma-dumping instead of just venting, according to psychologists

What is hindsight bias? How to recognize it and why it matters

What is hindsight bias? How to recognize it and why it matters

Diastasis Recti: The Postpartum Body Problem No One Talks About

Diastasis Recti: The Postpartum Body Problem No One Talks About

The Best Healthy Cooking Oils (and Ones to Avoid), According to Registered Dietitians

The Best Healthy Cooking Oils (and Ones to Avoid), According to Registered Dietitians

How I Poured All of My Pandemic Feelings Into a Backyard Kiddie Pool

How I Poured All of My Pandemic Feelings Into a Backyard Kiddie Pool

How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom, According to an Expert

How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom, According to an Expert

An Infectious Disease Doctor Ranks the Riskiness of Your Daily Activities

An Infectious Disease Doctor Ranks the Riskiness of Your Daily Activities

Reviews

The 12 Best Matching Sets for Travel of 2023

The 12 Best Matching Sets for Travel of 2023

I’ve Traveled Around the World With Amazon's Top-selling Backpack — Here’s My Review

I’ve Traveled Around the World With Amazon's Top-selling Backpack — Here’s My Review

The 11 Best Laptop Cases of 2023

The 11 Best Laptop Cases of 2023

Article Sofa Review: At Home with Article’s Sven Sofa

Article Sofa Review: At Home with Article’s Sven Sofa

7 Best Electric Smokers to Heat Up Your Home-Cooking Game

7 Best Electric Smokers to Heat Up Your Home-Cooking Game

The 12 Best Travel Books for Kids of 2021

The 12 Best Travel Books for Kids of 2021

The 12 Best Sunscreens for Kids of 2021

The 12 Best Sunscreens for Kids of 2021

The 13 Best Travel Diaper Bags of 2021

The 13 Best Travel Diaper Bags of 2021

12 home upgrades to make yours feel like a luxury hotel — from sumptuous sheets to indulgent bath amenities

12 home upgrades to make yours feel like a luxury hotel — from sumptuous sheets to indulgent bath amenities

Travel

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

I grew up in Los Angeles and have lived here most of my life. There's so much to love about this city beyond the glitz and glamour — here's my ultimate guide to visiting.

I grew up in Los Angeles and have lived here most of my life. There's so much to love about this city beyond the glitz and glamour — here's my ultimate guide to visiting.

After a Nurse on My Flight Jumped Into Action, He Told Me to Always Travel With This $33 First-aid Tool

After a Nurse on My Flight Jumped Into Action, He Told Me to Always Travel With This $33 First-aid Tool

The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles

The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles

I spent 18 hours in transit in 4 airports with 2 kids and lost my luggage for 99 hours. Here are 5 lessons I learned about travel right now.

I spent 18 hours in transit in 4 airports with 2 kids and lost my luggage for 99 hours. Here are 5 lessons I learned about travel right now.

I've traveled regularly to Palm Springs for 20 years. Here's my ultimate guide to help you plan a desert escape.

I've traveled regularly to Palm Springs for 20 years. Here's my ultimate guide to help you plan a desert escape.

I booked a crowd-free private-jet-like experience for $99 on JSX. Here's why I can't stop recommending it.

I booked a crowd-free private-jet-like experience for $99 on JSX. Here's why I can't stop recommending it.

Vegas, Baby! The Best Family-Friendly Hotels In Las Vegas For A Baller All-Ages Vacay

Vegas, Baby! The Best Family-Friendly Hotels In Las Vegas For A Baller All-Ages Vacay

8 Train Rides Around the World That Immerse You in Gorgeous Landscapes

8 Train Rides Around the World That Immerse You in Gorgeous Landscapes

I Ate and Drank My Way Through Lisa Vanderpump's New Vegas Hotspot — Here's What It's Really Like Inside!

I Ate and Drank My Way Through Lisa Vanderpump's New Vegas Hotspot — Here's What It's Really Like Inside!

The 16 Best Caribbean Resorts for Families

The 16 Best Caribbean Resorts for Families

7 Things to Know Before Going Back to Disneyland

7 Things to Know Before Going Back to Disneyland

An Airline Lost My Luggage During a Recent Trip — and This $28 Hack Helped Me Find It

An Airline Lost My Luggage During a Recent Trip — and This $28 Hack Helped Me Find It

The best Airbnbs in California

The best Airbnbs in California

Flying British Airways from London to Los Angeles in Club World

Flying British Airways from London to Los Angeles in Club World

The best affordable overwater bungalows around the world

The best affordable overwater bungalows around the world

I've traveled the world with 2 kids. These are the 8 mistakes I'll never make again.

I've traveled the world with 2 kids. These are the 8 mistakes I'll never make again.

This is the future of hotel design after coronavirus, according to hospitality architects

This is the future of hotel design after coronavirus, according to hospitality architects

I took my family to a Palm Springs Airbnb for our first post-lockdown getaway — here's how it went

I took my family to a Palm Springs Airbnb for our first post-lockdown getaway — here's how it went

7 Things You'll Never See in Theme Parks Ever Again

7 Things You'll Never See in Theme Parks Ever Again