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Amy Renea

As seen in: Houzz, Hobby Farms
Author of Crafting With Nature

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Amy Renea’s Biography

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Hello! I am a freelance writer and photographer based out of Hershey, PA and Humacao, Puerto Rico.

You can find the bulk of my work on my blog, 'A Nest for All Seasons' (http://www.anestforallseasons.com). I am also a design writer for the award-winning Houzz.com, a designer for Crafts Unleashed and a contributor to Celebrating Everyday Life and Hobby Farms Magazines.

I am currently writing my first book with Page Street Publishing.

Amy Renea’s Journalist Portfolio

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A Nest for All Seasons

A Nest for All Seasons

Today we will be making what I affectionately refer to as "Beach in a Jar". This creamy oil mixture has the s…

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A Nest for All Seasons

A Nest for All Seasons

How to Make Redbud and Lilac Jellies is sponsored by the amazing blooming garden outside my window and Amazon…

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A Nest for All Seasons

A Nest for All Seasons

Do you grow orchids in winter? Did you die for a bloom or two in February when the ground was covered with sn…

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A Nest for All Seasons

A Nest for All Seasons

Do you have one of those friends that are incredibly difficult to buy for? You know the kind. The girl that h…

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A Nest for All Seasons

A Nest for All Seasons

Sweet Tea with No Dregs is supported by Amazon.com. My mom has made tea ever since I can remember. It is serv…

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A Nest for All Seasons

A Nest for All Seasons

Good morning everyone!! Meet my ugly, stained sisal rug. It started out life as a decent sisal rug, probably …

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How to Keep Your Pets Safe in an Emergency

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By Mariella Attard Verified, Valerie McCaskill Dickman, Amy Renea, Vaccaro Intellectual Properties
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Whether for a wildfire, flood or other disaster, pets are a top priority when it comes to evacuating. But if you’re not prepared, it can make a difficult situation much harder. In an ideal world, our pets would be forever by our side. But for situations where this isn’t possible or safe, or when you and your pet need to leave home in a hurry, we spoke totwo experts to discover what to do to be pet-ready in an emergency. My cats don’t react well to any hint of stress.
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Landscaping and exterior suggestions on this 1965 New England home?

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By Laura Gaskill, Kelly Porter, Julie Sheer, Amy Renea
| Houzz
Hello! We recently purchased our first home in New England - Zone 6b. The house was built in 1965. Structurally, it's in pretty good shape, but it hasn't had much upkeep in the last couple of decades. I'm viewing it as a fixer upper and we'll probably take a few months to live in it before making major changes to the interior. This will likely be our forever home, so I'm willing to invest in making it look and feel nice. I'd like to start with the exterior.
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3 Chores to Do Now to Prep Your Garden for Winter and Spring

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By Aislin Suparak Gibson, Amy Renea, Bill Marken, Homefront Farmers
| Houzz
Fall is the time to clear the garden and plant for the coming seasons. How can we do this in a sustainable way that honors the land’s need for restoration, as well as ours? During this season, break down the daunting task of fall garden prep into smaller chunks. By doing so, you’ll reduce your environmental impact by recycling nutrients back into your soil while maintaining what you have.
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How is social media changing news?

News is instant and voiced by the people. Spin is much harder to accomplish.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email. always. I loathe the phone.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Blogger, Photoshop, Wordpress, Drupal, Nikon d7000