Last call for tomorrow's HGG AMA and lots of new opps
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Here in Los Angeles, it was 500 million degrees (actually 105) and we sweltered our way through a relaxing weekend with friends, family, and happy times at the pool and splash pad.
Given it’s a short week, let’s hop right into today’s business!
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For Insider, I’m looking for a licensed psychologist (PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LMSW/LCSW, or LMHC only please) to offer some comments on long-term relationships today. Please reach out if you have a qualified expert available for quick-turn feedback.
For Prevention, I am working on a story about the best under-desk bikes. I am also looking for experts (CPTs, MDs, etc.) who can comment on this topic from a posture/spine and health/fitness perspective.
For Woman’s Day, I’m working on the best gifts for men under $50. Pitch away.
For Verywell Family, I’m looking for the best cameras for kids. In addition, I’m looking for experts — photographers, photography teachers, or photography equipment experts who are also parents — to comment on this topic. What is a good starter camera for a kid? What age should a child get a camera? What should you look for when selecting a camera for kids?
For Care.com, I am working on a roundup of kids’ birthday invitations. Event pros with images you can share (or anyone who has great examples from their own life!) — I’d love to see them. Thank you!
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What to Plant in Your Garden During November (Good Housekeeping)
ジューサーで作るフレッシュジュースはダイエットに効果的？ 米医師が説明 (Harper’s Bazaar Japan… no I didn’t learn Japanese but it’s a syndication badge of honor 😉)
Is Juicing Good for Weight Loss? (Prevention)
8 Best Glass Water Bottles for Earth-Friendly Hydration (Prevention)
30 Best Thanksgiving Movies and TV Shows on Netflix to Watch With Your Family (Good Housekeeping)
This Car Rooftop Carrier Is the Storage Solution Every Road Tripper Needs — and It's on Sale Now (Travel + Leisure)
An Airline Lost My Luggage During a Recent Trip — and This $28 Hack Helped Me Find It (Travel + Leisure)
Five Essential Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond (AFAR)
How My Kids Fared in Bora Bora, A Honeymooner’s Paradise (Ultimate Family Vacations, print feature beginning on page 26)
30 Best Labor Day Quotes That Express the Real Reason for the Holiday (Woman’s Day)
The Best 40th Birthday Gift Ideas for Every Budget (Woman’s Day)
How to Effectively Argue About Abortion Rights With People Who Just Don't Get It (Glamour)
The 9 Wildest Perks You'll Ever Encounter at a Hotel (Best Life)
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