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Erin Scottberg

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  • Journalist, Editor and Content Strategist, Freelance
Brooklyn, Minneapolis, New York
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Aol, Reader's Digest (U.S.), Mental Floss, Curbed, Food & Wine, Apartment Therapy, Yahoo Style Canada, The Muse and
Covers:  DIY, Gardening, Home Decor and Trends, Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Policy, Sewing, Homesteading, Gardening, Pets, Self Care, Textiles, Shelter, Design, Personal Finance, How-Tos in General, etc

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I'm a journalist, copywriter, and general content strategist with nearly 20 years of experience writing for magazines, blogs, websites, brands, and agencies.

I specialize in service journalism and explainers; food and lifestyle coverage; and garden and agriculture. I am also a trained horticulturalist, holding my certification from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

I am very interested in covering anything related to the environment, sustainability, recycling & reusing, DIY, and community.

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Why Making Up for Lost Sleep Doesn't Work

Why Making Up for Lost Sleep Doesn't Work

Try as you might, it's almost impossible to fully repay a sleep debt. That's right: There's a technical term …

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How to Care for Down Bedding

How to Care for Down Bedding

Down Duvet Inserts give so much and ask so little in return. They're lofty and warm while requiring very litt…

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How to Care for Down Bedding

How to Care for Down Bedding

Down Duvet Inserts give so much and ask so little in return. They're lofty and warm while requiring very litt…

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How to Care for Down Bedding

How to Care for Down Bedding

Down duvet inserts give so much and ask so little in return. They're lofty and warm while requiring very litt…

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What Happens to Your Body When You Don't Sleep

What Happens to Your Body When You Don't Sleep

We all know that we should be aiming for about eight hours of shut-eye each night. But despite that, 35 perce…

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What Happens to Your Body When You Don't Sleep

What Happens to Your Body When You Don't Sleep

We all know that we should be aiming for about eight hours of shut-eye each night. But despite that, 35 perce…

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Articles

6 Things You Should Never Buy From Amazon

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By Erin Scottberg
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Wealth 6 Things You Should Never Buy From Amazon Shopping online from big e-retailers may be convenient, but it’s not without downsides. As sites like Amazon — the biggest online retailer, responsible for more than 35% of all online sales in 2025 — have gobbled up consumer dollars, it’s become harder and harder to know what you’re buying.
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How To Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

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By Erin Scottberg
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Health How To Repel Mosquitoes Naturally Every summer, mosquitoes force most of us to choose between two less-than-ideal propositions: get eaten alive, or cover ourselves in an insect repellent that likely includes DEET. DEET-based topical repellents are widely used because DEET has a reputation for being effective. But between its strong chemical smell and the sticky, skin-irritating residue it leaves behind, it’s not the most pleasant experience.
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6 Things You Didn’t Know Lemons Could Do

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By Erin Scottberg
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Home 6 Things You Didn’t Know Lemons Could Do I buy at least one lemon any time I go to the grocery store. Why? Lemons are the kitchen’s biggest overachiever: They’ll zest up your pasta (or even a serving of frozen veggies), make your water feel fancy, and add a bright flavor to quick salad dressing. But they also have a ton of uses beyond culinary applications — a lemon can clean your microwave, help you make pancakes, and save you a trip to the nail salon.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was the publisher and EIC of "Cayuga Avenue News" at the young age of eight years old. But professionally? ASME intern at Popular Mechanics

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yep! and an electric word processor, too!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Easy: April O'Neil!
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