About
A DC-based writer + editor, I have more than 15 years experience creating content for a variety of print and digital publications, nonprofit organizations, and consumer brands.
Here’s what I can write for you:
News stories
Reported features
Profiles + interviews
First-person essays
Service pieces
Ecommerce copy
Branded content
Press releases
Marketing materials
Newsletters
Want to learn more about me? Scroll through the archives of my personal blog, A Girl Named PJ, and enjoy some super cute photos of my two elementary school-age boys as babies.
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PARENTING highlights
Making Gratitude a Daily Family Practice | Washington Family
4 Indulgent Ways to Pamper Yourself This Mother’s Day | Washington Family
Show and Tell: Artistic Ability | Washington Family
When Moms Don’t Get Enough Sleep… | Washington Family
How to Make Spring Cleaning a Family Affair | Washington Family
8 Comfortable - and Stylish - Nursing Bras for Breastfeeding Mamas | Motherly
Prioritizing Her Own Mental Health Was The Best Decision This Special Needs Mom Ever Made | Wolf + Friends
Amy Richardson’s Fashion Brand, June & January, Is for Sensory Kids—Like Her Son | Wolf + Friends
10 Gifts Kids Can Make for the Holidays | Oriental Trading
ENTERTAINMENT highlights
This is Why James Bond Would Have Made a Terrible Spy in Real Life | Reader’s Digest
Talking Podcasts with Serial Host Sarah Koenig | Strathmore
The Power of Words | Strathmore
Seasons of Love | Strathmore (print)
DreamWorks’ Home movie review | Cool Mom Picks
6 great documentaries to watch with kids about other kids | Cool Mom Picks
HOME highlights
10 Must-Haves for the Ultimate Guest Room | Drew and Jonathan
The One Thing Science Says You Need in Order to Declutter | Covey Club
5 Ways to Embrace the Wabi-Sabi Trend | BHG.com
Ultimate Guide to Home Fragrances | BHG.com
10 Amazing Things You Need To Know About Decorating With Crystals | BHG.com
5 Food Delivery Services That Make Healthy Eating A Breeze | Glitter Guide
13 Clever Ways to Slash Your Home Energy Bills | Reader’s Digest
10 DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas | Oriental Trading
9 High-Tech Kitchen Gadgets That'll Make Cooking More Fun | Techwalla
FASHION & BEAUTY highlights
15 Style Mistakes That Make You Look Older | Reader’s Digest
Get the Buzz on Bee Beauty Products | Glitter Guide
7 Rose-Infused Beauty Products | Glitter Guide
The Best Travel Beauty Products to Pack for Your Summer Vacation | Glitter Guide
The Hottest Unexpected Fall Nail Colors for a Modern Manicure | Perfumania
Beauty Oil Breakdown: Boost Your Skincare Routine | Perfumania
8 High-Tech Gifts for Beauty Lovers | Techwalla
Update Your Basic Ponytail With These Braids, Buns, and Twists | Cool Mom Picks
TRAVEL highlights
Classic Resort Offers Nostalgia Weekend | Washington Beacon
10 Beautiful Airports Around the Globe | Drew & Jonathan
The World's Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations | Reader’s Digest
16 of the Most Luxurious Presidential Suites Around the World | Reader’s Digest
15 Facts You Never Knew About the Washington Monument | Reader’s Digest
LIFESTYLE highlights
Rekindle the Romance | Montgomery Magazine
Writer Gina Hamadey Shares the Power of Saying Thanks | Bare Necessities
10 Reasons It’s Time to Take The Flu More Seriously | Reader’s Digest
Secrets Halloween Costume Designers Want You to Know | Reader’s Digest
10 of the Oldest Living Animals in the Entire World | Reader’s Digest
11 Childhood Toys That Are Worth Thousands | Reader’s Digest
The Crazy UNO Rule We Bet You Never Knew About | Reader’s Digest
13 Obscure Scrabble Rules Serious Players Need to Know | Reader’s Digest
13 Things You Never Knew About Penguins (and How to Help Them) | Reader’s Digest
16 Ways Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think | Reader’s Digest
10 Easy Ways to Look Better In Selfies | Techwalla
5 Ways to Lift Your Spirits this Season | Perfumania
Graphic Designer Dani Donovan Is Breaking The Stigma Of ADHD Through Her Popular Webcomics | Wolf + Friends
CAREER highlights
A Work Holiday Party Survival Guide for Introverts and Shy People | The Muse
6 Productivity Tips for Work-at-Home Parents, Straight From The Experts | The Muse
The Best and Worst Industries for Women in Leadership Roles | Covey Club
Taylor Barringer is a Social Media Strategist for an International Fashion Brand — She’s Also Autistic | Wolf + Friends
An Autism Diagnosis at 24 Led Joe Carr to Build a Company That’s Changing the Way Special Needs Children Eat | Wolf + Friends
At 24-years-old Haley Moss Became The First Openly Autistic Lawyer in Florida | Wolf + Friends
This Up-And-Coming Neurodiverse Actress Will Play An Autistic Teenager On The New TV Series "Everything’s Gonna Be Okay" | Wolf + Friends
WEDDINGS highlights
Real Weddings: Kaily and Matt | Martha Stewart Weddings
Real Weddings: Dayane and Collin | Martha Stewart Weddings
Real Weddings: Elizabeth and Greg | Martha Stewart Weddings
Real Weddings: Olivia and Brett | Martha Stewart Weddings
Real Weddings: Maddy and Cisco | Martha Stewart Weddings
Real Weddings: Ramsey and Charles | Martha Stewart Weddings