Sandi Schwartz

Environmental Author & Journalist

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Portfolio

Here are some highlights of my work:

Books/Reports

  • Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer
  • Article “Linking Noise and Vibration to Sick Building Syndrome in Office Buildings” was featured as a chapter in Noise Pollution: Impact and Mitigation, edited by Michael Vimal Pillai (2009).
  • Co-authored Bioinspired Chemistry for Energy: A Workshop Summary to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable (The National Academies)
  • Coal: Research and Development to Support National Energy Policy (Wrote Appendix C; researched/produced data used in Chapter 7) (The National Academies)
  • Wrote Chapter 1 of Managing Coal Combustion Residues in Mines (The National Academies)
  • Essay “How My Love For Science Shook Me Out of My Comfort Zone” featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman: 101 Stories about Being Confident, Courageous and Your True Self.

Articles

Sustainability

  • The 5 Best Mounted Solar Lights, According to Our Testing (Better Homes & Gardens)
  • The Home Investment That Puts Money Back in Your Pocket Year After Year (BobVila.com)
  • You’ve Probably Never Seen Lumber Like This Before (BobVila.com)
  • Think Twice Before Bringing These Items Into Your Home—They’re a Hassle to Get Rid Of (BobVila.com)
  • 10 Facts About Sustainability (MSN.com)
  • Does Your Home Improvement Project Qualify for Tax Credits? (BobVila.com)
  • 3 Reasons to Shop Secondhand Marketplaces This Holiday Season and Beyond (BobVila.com)
  • 3D-Printed Recycled-Glass Bricks Could Be the Next Big Thing for Home Construction (BobVila.com)
  • Strategic Hardscaping Can Make Your Outdoor Space More Sustainable—Here’s How (BobVila.com)
  • Dam Removal 101: Why Earth Law Supports Free-Flowing Rivers (Earth Law Center)
  • Incandescent Light Bulb Ban—All of Your Questions Answered (BobVila.com)
  • What Is the Most Sustainable Type of Groundcover? (Family Handyman)
  • Homeowner’s Guide on How To Recycle (Family Handyman)
  • Rescuing Product Returns Before They Reach the Landfill (Earth911)
  • How to Dispose of Carpet Properly (BobVila.com)
  • Remodeling Your Home? Consider These 10 Ways to Incorporate Recycled Materials (BobVila.com)
  • 10 Innovative Materials Poised to Make Home Building More Sustainable (BobVila.com)
  • What are Demand Response Programs and How Do They Work? (Sense blog)
  • 12 Ways to Make an Old Home More Energy Efficient (BobVila.com)
  • 9 Home Upgrades the Climate Bill Can Help You Pay For (BobVila.com)
  • Embodied Carbon: What Is It and Why Is It Important? (Earth911)
  • Passive House Design: What All Energy-Conscious Homeowners Should Know (BobVila.com)
  • Towards a More Eco-Friendly Home: Remodeling with Recycled Materials (Washington Parent)

Green Living

  • Eco-Friendly Fitness Gear for the Whole Family and Where to Find It in the DC Area (Washington Parent)
  • How Athletic Wear Impacts the Planet and Your Health (Earth911)
  • Athletic Clothing Textile Swaps for a Healthier Workout (Earth911)
  • Understanding Regenerative Agriculture Labels To Make Better Food Choices (Earth911)
  • Where To Buy Regeneratively Grown Foods (Earth911)
  • The Best Filters for Your Drinking and Household Water Supply (BobVila.com)
  • Good, Better, Best: Cutting Carbon From Your Workout (Earth911)
  • 12 Easy Ways to Store Food Without Using Plastic (Washington Parent)
  • The Short List: Sustainable Fashion (Austin Woman)
  • How to Choose the Best Diapers for Your Baby and the Environment (Cat & Dogma blog)
  • The Great Sustainable Clothing Debate: Organic Cotton vs Bamboo (Cat & Dogma blog)
  • It’s Easy to Go Plastic-Free (Sonoma Life Magazine)
  • How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Class Party (Washington Parent)
  • How To Recycle All The Plastic This Halloween (Houston Family Magazine)

Green Tech/Smart Tech

  • This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity (BobVila.com)
  • How to Use Smart Tech to Help Your Garden Thrive (Dwell)
  • Do You Really Need a Smart Faucet? 3 Opportunities to Embrace High-Tech in the Kitchen (BobVila.com)
  • How To Save Energy in Your Home With Smart Plugs (Earth911)
  • Move Over Touch Screens, Buttons Are Coming Back to Home Tech (Yahoo!)
  • The Pros and Cons of Smart Window Coverings (BobVila.com)
  • Smart Furniture Has Many Benefits—But It’s Not for Everyone (BobVila.com)

Pollution

  • How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Home in 2025 (BobVila.com)
  • The One Drawback of Lithium-Ion Batteries Just Became Nonexistent, Thanks to This New Technology (BobVila.com)
  • These Places Have the Worst Air Quality in the U.S. (Plus Expert Advice for Safeguarding Your Home) (BobVila.com)
  • What Are Forever Chemicals? (Family Handyman)
  • What Is Creosote and Why Is It Dangerous? (Family Handyman)
  • Balancing Noise Pollution with Nature (Today’s Family)
  • This Is Where to Place Air Purifiers in Your Home for Maximum Benefit (BobVila.com)
  • 5 Facts About Animal Agriculture and Air Pollution That You Just Can’t Argue With (One Green Planet)
  • This Pesticide Can Cause Cancer and Harms Insects – Why Is It Being Used and How Can We Stop It? (One Green Planet)
  • Linking Noise and Vibration to Sick Building Syndrome in Office Buildings (EM Magazine of the Air & Waste Management Association)

Climate/Weather/Storm Preparation

  • This Common Spring Maintenance Task Can Prevent the Spread of Wildfire to Your Home (BobVila.com)
  • Should You Water the Lawn Today or Is it Going to Rain? This Low-Tech Tool Can Tell You (BobVila.com)
  • There’s a Shortage of Ice Melt Right Now—What You Can Do to Keep Your Outdoor Surfaces Safe (BobVila.com)
  • Why You Should Never Knock Down Icicles Yourself—and What to Do Instead (BobVila.com)
  • Expert Tips for Protecting Your Property From Road Salt Damage (BobVila.com)
  • Is Your Yard Disaster-Proof? 5 Projects That Could Protect Your Home (Yahoo!)
  • 7 Things You Should Know How to Do When Moving to a Cold State (BobVila.com)
  • New Data You Should Pay Attention to on Real Estate Sites—Even if You Aren’t Moving (BobVila.com)
  • Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year (BobVila.com)
  • Why You Might Want to Replace Your Surge Protectors Before the Next Storm (BobVila.com)
  • How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
  • How to Protect Your Outdoor Security Cameras During Stormy Weather, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
  • Friends Matter in This Age of Climate Change (Next Avenue)
  • Friends Matter in This Age of Climate Change (Green Reporter)
  • The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Much Different Winter Weather This Year Compared to Last (BobVila.com)
  • What to Expect From a La Niña Winter Where You Live (BobVila.com)
  • New Survey Reveals How Extreme Weather Could Impact Real Estate Choices (BobVila.com)
  • 10 Heat-Resilient Materials That Prove Home Building Is Adapting to Climate Change (BobVila.com)
  • How to Remove Snow Without Ruining the Environment (Dwell)
  • NOAA Predicts Widespread Extreme Heat This Summer: 10 Ways to Adapt Your Home and Garden Now (BobVila.com)
  • This Palm-Size Accessory Can Help Save Your Roof During a Major Storm (BobVila.com)
  • How To Prepare an Emergency Evacuation Plan (Family Handyman)
  • Hurricane Preparedness in the Age of Climate Change (Environmental Defense Fund’s Moms Clean Air Force)
  • How to Turn Winter Snow Into Summer Water Reserves (BobVila.com)
  • Why You Should Care About Extreme Drought in the Southwest, Even if You Don’t Live There (BobVila.com)
  • Throngs of Home Buyers Have Relocated to Drought-Stricken Regions—What That Means for the Water Crisis (BobVila.com)
  • Water Restrictions Are Expanding—What That Means for Your Home and Garden (BobVila.com)
  • 8 Things to Know Before Buying a House in a Wildfire-Prone Region (BobVila.com)

Gardening

  • 8 Herbs You Never Thought to Grow But Definitely Should (BobVila.com)
  • Experts Say You’ll Want to Grow This Humble Plant in Your Backyard This Summer (BobVila.com)
  • These Flowers Deserve a Spot in Your Vegetable Garden (BobVila.com)
  • 5 Cheap Seed-Spacing Tricks Every Home Gardener Should Know (BobVila.com)
  • Types of Gardens That Complement Common House Styles (BobVila.com)
  • 7 Escape Artist Plants You Should Always Keep Contained (BobVila.com)
  • When and How to Fertilize Your Houseplants, No Matter the Type (BobVila.com)
  • Sensory Garden Ideas to Stimulate Your Senses and Delight Your Soul (AARP)
  • Move Around More Easily in the Garden (Next Avenue)
  • A Beginners Guide to Growing Your Own Vegetables (Vibrant Life)
  • How Music Can Enhance Your Garden (BobVila.com)
  • This Low-Maintenance Garden Trend Can Also Improve Your Home Value (BobVila.com)
  • How to Showcase the 2025 Garden Color of the Year in Your Yard (BobVila.com)
  • New Study Explains Critical Factors for Pollinator Gardens (BobVila.com)
  • What Is Permaculture and How Can I Use It in My Home Garden? (BobVila.com)
  • Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof? (BobVila.com)
  • Fall Companion Planting: 7 Keys to Success, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
  • Cucumber Recall Raises the Question: Can Homegrown Produce Make You Sick? (BobVila.com)
  • The Secret Behind the ‘Hydrangea Hysteria’ That’s Gripping the Northeast (Yahoo!)
  • Seed Company Ditches Profits So You Can Supply Your Garden With Plants for Free (BobVila.com)
  • Sci-Fi in the Garden: How to Transform Your Garden to Reflect the “Hortifuturism” Trend (BobVila.com)
  • The Pros and Cons of Homemade Weed Killers (MSN.com)
  • Heat- & Drought-Tolerant Veggies for Your Climate-Resilient Garden (Earth911)
  • The 10 Best Planters for Small Balconies of 2023 (BobVila.com)
  • The 12 Biggest Houseplant Trends for 2023 (BobVila.com)
  • What Is Banana Water and Is it Actually Good for Plants? (BobVila.com)
  • 15 Perennial Herbs to Grow for Years of Fresh Flavor, Pest Control, and Cleaning Supplies (BobVila.com)
  • 5 Reasons Why Gardening Can Help Children Feel Happier and Calmer (Kiddos Magazine)
  • Why Gardening Can Be a Calming Activity (Chicago Suburban Family Magazine)

Lawn and Landscaping

  • The 9 Best Leaf Blowers, According to Our Testing (Better Homes and Gardens)
  • 7 Plants That Look Great Around the Foundation—and 3 Never to Grow There (BobVila.com)
  • 7 Plants You Should Divide in Spring to Fill Out Your Home Landscape (BobVila.com)
  • 7 of the Longest Living Plants for Your Home Landscape (BobVila.com)
  • Here’s Why You Should Consider Xeriscape Landscaping—and How to Do It—No Matter Where You Live (BobVila.com)
  • Should You Leave the Leaves on Your Lawn This Fall? (BobVila.com)
  • How to Make Fall Yard Cleanup a Family Affair (Washington Parent)
  • How Much Does It Cost to Reseed a Lawn? (Yahoo!)
  • Choosing a Landscape Designer for Your Family’s Needs (Washington Parent)
  • Choosing a Landscape Designer (Oregon Family Magazine)
  • Do You Need a Landscape Warranty? (BobVila.com)
  • What Is Hardscape, Anyway? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Landscape Curbing Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • How Can You Mulch Leaves Without a Lawn Mower? (Family Handyman)
  • How to Grow a Landscaping Business: 13 Steps to Cultivate a Successful Landscaping Company (BobVila.com)
  • What Licenses Are Needed to Start a Landscaping Business? A State-by-State Breakdown (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does It Cost to Winterize a Sprinkler System? (BobVila.com)
  • How to Get a Landscaping License: Requirements by State (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Sod Cost to Install? (BobVila.com)
  • Does Liquid Lawn Aerator Actually Work? (Yahoo!)
  • How Much Does Fall Cleanup Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does It Cost to Level a Yard? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Land Excavation Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • What Is the Cost of Landscaping Rocks and River Stones? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pond? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Shrub and Bush Removal Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Sprinkler Repair Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Hydroseeding Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Landscape Design Cost? (BobVila.com)

Outdoor Living

  • 10 Ways to Create a Wellness Yard (Family Handyman)
  • The Best Outdoor Sheds for Your Home, Based on Material (Better Homes & Gardens)
  • Permeable Hardscaping and 6 Other Outdoor Living Trends to Know Before Summer (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does a Gazebo Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • Can Foraging in Your Yard Kill You? (BobVila.com)
  • 10 Outdoor Living Trends Expected to Be Big in 2023 (BobVila.com)
  • Kid-Friendly Backyards To Inspire Nature Play (Austin Family)

Trees

  • What Is Tree Equity and How Can You Help Improve It In Your Community? (BobVila.com)
  • Why All Homeowners Should Know How to Identify Black Walnut Trees (MSN)
  • Think Twice Before Planting This Tree on Your Property—It Might Be Illegal (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does Tree Transplanting Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does a Treehouse Cost to Build? (BobVila.com)
  • Tired of Killing Trees Every Christmas? Try a Living Christmas Tree (BobVila.com)
  • Would You Rent a Christmas Tree? Why Some Folks Don’t Hold Onto Their Holiday Decorations (BobVila.com)
  • How Long Do Christmas Trees Last? (Family Handyman)
  • How Much Are Real Christmas Trees? (Family Handyman)
  • When To Take Down a Christmas Tree (Family Handyman)
  • How To Care for a Living Christmas Tree (Family Handyman)

Cleaning/Organization

  • When You Spring Clean Your Kitchen, Move These 5 Items Away From the Stove (BobVila.com)
  • Can You Wash Bath and Kitchen Towels Together? (BobVila.com)
  • This Old School Cleaning Hack Simply Doesn’t Work Anymore (BobVila.com)
  • What’s Making Holes in My Clothes? (BobVila.com)
  • Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet (BobVila.com)
  • Spring Cleaning in the Fall? Experts Say You Should Get on Board (BobVila.com)
  • New Study Explores Americans’ Relationship to Clutter (BobVila.com)
  • 9 Ways to Organize a Combo Pantry and Laundry Room (BobVila.com)
  • Solved! How Long Does it Take for Carpet to Dry After Cleaning? (BobVila.com)
  • Take Steps Toward Plastic-Free Household Cleaning (Earth911)
  • 6 Astonishing Uses for Wax Paper Around the House (BobVila.com)

Home Design

  • 6 Minimalist Bedroom Ideas for Creating—and Maintaining—a Serene Space (Yahoo!)
  • We’re Over White-Washed Woods: See the Colors of the Year from 4 Major Stain Companies (BobVila.com)
  • 5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home (BobVila.com)
  • Kitchen Designers Weigh In on Deep Drawers vs. Cabinets (BobVila.com)
  • You Won’t Believe These 5 Houseplants Are Fake (and Better for Decorating Than Their Live Equivalents) (BobVila.com)
  • 7 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive, According to Designers (BobVila.com)
  • Overhead Lighting vs. Lamps: Experts Settle This Great Debate (BobVila.com)
  • Experts Predict These 5 Curb Appeal Trends Will Be Big in 2025 (BobVila.com)
  • Kitchen and Bath Pros Say the Latest Design Trend Goes Back in Time (BobVila.com)
  • Would You Spend Thousands of Dollars on the Perfect Toilet? (BobVila.com)
  • This Once-Popular Home Feature Is Falling Out of Favor (BobVila.com)
  • The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb (BobVila.com)
  • Maximalism Interior Design Could Be the Ticket to Joy and Agency in Unstable Times (Success)
  • The Most Convenient Location for a Laundry Room, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
  • 9 Insect-Inspired Interior Décor Ideas (Yahoo!)
  • The Red Flags of Low-Quality Furniture (and What to Look for Instead) (BobVila.com)
  • Energize Your Home With Garden Media’s Color of the Year: Cyber Lime (Family Handyman)
  • Gas vs. Electric Fireplace: What’s the Difference? (BobVila.com)
  • Electric Furnace vs. Gas: Which Heating System Is Right for Your Home? (BobVila.com)
  • 10 Ways to Get Around Buying a Box Spring for Your Mattress (BobVila.com)
  • Solved! What Is a Den? (BobVila.com)
  • Solved! What Is a Loft in a House? (BobVila.com)
  • Soft White vs. Daylight Bulbs: What’s the Difference? (BobVila.com)

Home Improvement/Renovation

  • This Is the One Place You Shouldn’t Caulk Around Your Window (BobVila.com)
  • How to Set Up a Temporary Kitchen When Your Real One Is Under Construction (BobVila.com)
  • The Home Project That Brings the Most Joy Is One You Can DIY (BobVila.com)
  • Not All Kitchen Remodels Have High ROI, but This Is How Experts Say You Can Hit the Sweet Spot (BobVila.com)
  • Spots to Save—and Splurge—in Your Kitchen Remodel (BobVila.com)
  • 3 Home Checkups You Won’t Want to Skip This Season (BobVila.com)
  • We Asked Plumbers the 3 Biggest DIY Repair Mistakes to Avoid (BobVila.com)
  • 4 Outdated Home Features That Are Easy to Fix—and 1 That’s a Major Red Flag (BobVila.com)
  • The One Tool Every Homeowner Needs During a Big Reno (BobVila.com)
  • We Asked 5 Renovation Addicts How They Would Spend a $100 Home Depot Gift Card and This Is What They Said (BobVila.com)
  • Experts Predict These 5 Home Improvements Will Have the Highest ROI in 2025 (BobVila.com)
  • Dream Home Remodel: Where to Start and What Can Wait (BobVila.com)
  • We’re On the Cusp of Something Big for Home Renovations, Say Experts (BobVila.com)
  • Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise: 7 Ways to Tweak a House to Make This Arrangement Work (BobVila.com)
  • 10 Steps to Turn Twin Closets into One Dream Closet (BobVila.com)
  • Does Paint Expire? (Family Handyman)
  • How to Shock a Pool Properly: 8 Steps to Clean, Safe Swimming All Summer Long (BobVila.com)
  • Ready to Sell Your House? Learn How to Take Pro-Quality Real Estate Photos Yourself (BobVila.com)

Home Appliances

  • 5 Things That Have Changed About Water Heaters Since the Last Time You Purchased One (BobVila.com)
  • 4 Things That Have Changed About Dishwashers Since the Last Time You Purchased One  (BobVila.com)
  • Why Does My Washing Machine Smell So Bad? (Family Handyman)
  • This Is the Biggest Problem for Most Garbage Disposals (Plus, How to Fix It Yourself) (BobVila.com)
  • What Size Mini-Split Do I Need? (BobVila.com)
  • Gas Stove or Not, This Is the Proper Way to Use Your Range Hood (Yahoo!)
  • Ducted vs. Ductless Range Hood: Which Is Best for Your Kitchen? (Yahoo!)
  • The Best Kitchen Sinks for Your Home, Based on Sink Style (Better Homes & Gardens)

Home Safety

  • Is the Land Under Your House Sinking? Experts Say It’s Happening Rapidly in Parts of the U.S. (BobVila.com)
  • Plan B: 10 Home Safety Devices That Don’t Run on Electricity Alone (Yahoo!)
  • You’re Probably Burning Candles Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Safely (Yahoo!)
  • How Electrical Fires Start and How to Prevent Them (BobVila.com)
  • What Does a Gas Leak Smell Like? (Family Handyman)
  • Can a Water Heater Explode? Yes—and Learn the 6 Biggest Warning Signs (BobVila.com)
  • Should You Water Your Foundation? (Yahoo!)
  • Spooky House Noises To Watch Out For (Family Handyman)

Nature Connection

  • Try Flower Arranging to Brighten Your Day and Keep Your Brain Active (AARP) Free login required.
  • How Friluftsliv Can Help You Live an Open-Air Life to Boost Well-Being (Success)
  • Oshibana: What to Do with Pressed Flowers (Mother Earth News)
  • How to Replace Screen Time With Green Time (Parent Map)
  • 7 Ways to Help Connect Kids With Nature on Family Road Trips (Mother)
  • How Community Service Projects Help Teens Connect to Nature and De-stress (Your Teen for Parents)
  • Baby, It’s Bold Outside! 5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Thrive Outdoors (Washington Parent)
  • Fun Fall Activities to Connect With Nature (Washington Parent)
  • Take a National Park Road Trip (Arizona Parenting)
  • Help Kids Connect to Nature (San Diego Family Magazine)
  • How Nature Can Help Kids Get Their Zzzs (Sonoma Family Life Magazine)
  • Nature + Volunteering = Opportunity (Arizona Parenting)
  • How to Build a Nature Habit (Western New York Family Magazine)
  • The Power of AWE (Houston Family Magazine)

Nature and Mental Health

  • Ecohappiness Project Blog Posts
  • How the Colors of Nature Impact Your Wellbeing (Vibrant Life)
  • Solved! Do Fake Plants Really Provide the Same Health Benefits as Living Plants? (BobVila.com)
  • Relax And Have Fun Volunteering Outdoors With Your Grandkids (Grand Magazine)
  • How to Use Nature Photography to Improve Your Health (Vibrant Life)
  • How Nature Helps Beat the Winter Blues (San Diego Family)
  • Scentsational! 7 Natural Scents To Help Boost Our Mood (Virginia Family)
  • How Nature Art Can Be A Stress Buster For Kids (Champion Your Parenting)
  • The Great Outdoors: Immersing our Kids in Nature Offers a Bounty of Benefits (South Florida Family Life)
  • Fun Ways Nature Helps Reduce Stress (North State Parent Magazine)
  • The Calming Effect of Water (Houston Family Magazine)
  • How To Enjoy the Benefits Of Nature Inside When You Can’t Get Outside: How to Ditch a Gloomy Mood (It’s Your Magazine)
  • Finding Ecohappiness (Arizona Parenting)
  • How to Build a Backyard Meditation Labyrinth for a Reprieve from Daily Stress (Success)
  • Why Labyrinth Walking Is A Powerful Meditative Practice + How To Do It (mindbodygreen.com)
  • 3 Fun and Quirky Ways Nature Can Help Reduce Stress (Parent Map)
  • Calming Mindfulness Activities for Kids Using the Colors of Nature (Montessori Nature)
  • Outdoor Mindfulness Art Activities to Calm Kids (Green Child Magazine)
  • 3 Ways Your Kids Can Find Mindfulness Through Nature (Parent Co.)
  • Why Your Kids Will Love Animal Yoga Poses (Houston Family Magazine)

Animals: Wildlife and Pets

  • Love ‘em or Leave ‘em: What to Do When You Find Wildlife in Your Yard (BobVila.com)
  • 5 Plants That Repel Ticks and Keep Them Away (BobVila.com)
  • Pest Predictions: 2025 Could Be a Doozy for Many Households (BobVila.com)
  • Is Your Yard a Threat to Migrating Birds? (BobVila.com)
  • The Number One Thing You Can Do to Help Protect Native Bees Where You Live, According to New Research (BobVila.com)
  • Fireflies Are Disappearing—and We’re to Blame (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does a Chicken Coop Cost to Build? (Yahoo!)
  • Drain Flies vs. Fruit Flies: Which Tiny Winged Pest Is Invading Your Home? (BobVila.com)
  • Solitary Bees: Nature’s Unsung Heroes (Family Handyman)
  • Rat vs. Mouse: How to Tell Which Rodent Pest You’re Dealing With (BobVila.com)
  • 9 Types of Ticks to Watch Out for This Year—and Which Ones Can Cause You the Most Harm (BobVila.com)
  • How Much Does a Koi Pond Cost? (BobVila.com)
  • 10 Types of Ants Every Homeowner Should Know (BobVila.com)
  • 12 Ways to Predict the Weather by Watching Nature in Your Backyard (BobVila.com)
  • The Best Place to Hang Bird Feeders for Safety and Optimal Viewing (Yahoo!)
  • 12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know (BobVila.com)
  • How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Backyard: 12 Tips That Work (BobVila.com)
  • How to Remove a Tick Safely (BobVila.com)
  • Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Yard by Avoiding These 10 Common Mistakes (BobVila.com)
  • Emotional Benefits of Pet Dogs for Kids (Oregon Family Magazine)
  • IRL Manatee Deaths Drastically Rise Due to Seagrass Loss (The Pelican Sierra Club Florida)
  • How Your Family Can Help Save the Bees (Growing Up Chico)
  • New Jersey Artificial Reef Program: Old and Obsolete Leads to New Life (Sea Isle Times)
  • Strandings on the Seven Mile Beach Not Usual (Seven Mile Times)

Education and Camp

  • 9 Ways to Help Your Grandkid Select a College (AARP)
  • Finding Ecohappiness in the Classroom (Green Teacher)
  • Gamification: Teachers Using Gaming as a Learning Tool (Bay Area Parent)
  • AI-Powered Tutors–Are They Right for Your Kids? (Bay Area Parent)
  • Microschool FAQs: What Are They and Why More Parents are Choosing Them (Washington Parent)
  • Microschools: Why are they trending? (Houston Family Magazine)
  • Nature Activities to Enjoy at Your Local Library (Houston Family Magazine)
  • Girls Who Click: Inspiring Young Female Nature Photographers (Children & Nature Network)
  • Camp Is More Important Than Ever–For All Of Us (MetroKids Magazine)
  • 5 Benefits of Hands-On Learning in a Tech-Crazed World (It’s Your Magazine)
  • 5 Ways Nature Can Help Your Kids Disconnect from Technology (Learning Here and There)
  • At Home in the World: Explore the Unique Benefits of Sleep Away Camp (Washington Parent Magazine)
  • How Children Find Their Purpose at Camp (City Parent)

Health and Wellness

  • 8 Highly Recommended Meditation Apps for a Better Self-Care Routine (Success)
  • Experts Say the 2025 Spring Allergy Season Will Be the Longest in Years (BobVila.com)
  • Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House? (BobVila.com)
  • Chronicles of Change: Storytelling Events Help Women Navigate Menopause (Next Avenue)
  • Have to Pee All the Time? Here’s How to Handle a Road Trip (AARP)
  • Green Exercise: Discover the Powerful Combination of Nature and Activity (Vibrant Life)
  • The Laughter Cure: How Laughter Changes Your Mind, Body, and Spirit (Vibrant Life)
  • Want less stress? Declutter your life (Gulf Coast Woman)
  • 3 Nutrition Hacks to Keep Your Kids Calm and Relaxed (Washington Parent)
  • Be a fitness role model for your kids (Houston Family Magazine)
  • How To Build An Uplifting Gratitude Habit In Your Home (Tulsa Kids)
  • No Joke: Laughter is Best for Raising Kids (Cincinnati Family)
  • 5 Community Service Ideas to Help Stay Fit (Taffeta)

Lifestyle

  • Why You May Need a Friendship Coach—Especially After the Election (Success)
  • Love Thrifting and Tag Sales? Buy These 8 Items to Resell (BobVila.com)
  • How to Build Thriving Friendships When You Crave Tons of Alone Time (Success)
  • Top 10 Experiential Valentine’s Date Ideas to Surprise Your Partner (Success)
  • Bibliotherapy: Boost Well-being and Find Community With a Therapeutic Book Club (Success)
  • Planning to Start Your Digital Nomad Journey? Use This Checklist Before You Go (Success)
  • Travel Alone at Any Age: Why Solo Traveling for Women 50+ Is Trending and How to Get on Board (Success)

Work/Business

  • Go Go Gadget: Create a More Energy-Efficient Home Office—and Shrink Your Energy Bill with These 5 Smart Tech Upgrades (Success)
  • 10 Ways to Reduce Your Digital Carbon Footprint (Success)
  • 6 Green Employee Benefits Companies Can Offer to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint (Success)
  • Climate Protection Could Soon Be Part of Your Employee Benefits Package (Success)
  • Keeping Your Work and Personal Life Separate: A Guide To Work-Life Balance (Success)
  • Mindfulness at Work: How to Audit Your Workspace and Maximize Well-Being (Success)
  • Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line (Success)
  • Has Employee Training Gotten Dull? Use Gamification to Enhance It (Success)
  • 7 Green Office Ideas Businesses Can Explore (TechTarget)
  • How to Increase Employee Engagement on Sustainability (TechTarget)
  • How Nature Can Enhance Your Workday (DC EcoWomen blog)

Profiles

  • Rescuing Packages for Good (Success)
  • Creating a Sustainable Future One Building at a Time (Austin Woman)
  • A Greener Tomorrow: A Landscaping Star in the Heart of Hollywood (synkd Landscaping Magazine)
  • Making a Splash: Kurt Bland Discusses Acquiring Foster Lake & Pond Management (synkd Landscaping Magazine)
  • Staffing Up (synkd Landscaping Magazine)

The following profile articles of non-profit organizations appeared in the Impact 100 Palm Beach County newsletter. They were also published in several local community magazines as ghostwritten pieces. I conducted the interviews and wrote the articles.

  • Impact 100 Magazine — Women Uniting To Transform Our Community: A curated collection of stories that reveal the of our mission
  • Bound for College
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • Community Greening
  • Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida 
  • Palm Beach Dramaworks
  • Place of Hope
  • Tri County Animal Rescue
  • YMCA Watersmart

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