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Jill Schildhouse

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  • Travel, Commerce and Food Writer and Editor, Freelance
Phoenix
As seen in: Forbes, MSN, MSN Australia, MSN Canada, MSN Deutschland, MSN Malaysia, MSN Money Canada, MSN Singapore, Yahoo Life, Business Insider and
Covers:  Travel, health, wellness, fitness, travel, food, wine, financial services, real estate investing, entrepreneurship, beauty and more
Doesn't Cover: parenting, family travel, children
Travel, commerce and food writer/editor @readersdigest @forbes @southern_living @thisisinsider @usnewstravel @aarp @tasteofhome @thepointsguy @yahoo

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Jill Schildhouse’s Biography

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I'm an award-winning writer and editor with 24 years of experience based in Phoenix. I cover travel, health and wellness, nutrition, food, personal finance, and e-commerce. My bylines regularly appear in Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, AARP, Business Insider, Southern Living, Fodor's, The Points Guy and more.

Jill Schildhouse’s Journalist Portfolio

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10 best Asia cruises for a bucket-list trip - The Points Guy

10 best Asia cruises for a bucket-list trip - The Points Guy

You can find short and long cruises to Asia, some specializing in one country, others visiting several. Here …

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The Embarrassingly Easy 4-Ingredient Appetizer I Must Bring To Every Party

The Embarrassingly Easy 4-Ingredient Appetizer I Must Bring To Every Party

This four-ingredient appetizer is so simple you'll probably be skeptical of how good it could possibly be, bu…

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This Is the First Thing You Should Do When You Board a Cruise

This Is the First Thing You Should Do When You Board a Cruise

If you want to have a successful vacation, doing this one thing should be your No. 1 priority upon embarkatio…

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I traveled 33 hours to Vietnam but was denied entry because of a common travel mistake I'll never...

I traveled 33 hours to Vietnam but was denied entry because of a common travel mistake I'll never...

I've been to 46 countries and had never had an issue getting into any until now. Here's how one common mistak…

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Smart Guide to Reducing Food Waste | Members Only

Smart Guide to Reducing Food Waste | Members Only

Separating certain fruits and vegetables, the truth about expiration dates, how to use food scraps and more, …

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25 Great Ways to Build Healthy Habits | Members Only

25 Great Ways to Build Healthy Habits | Members Only

From working backwards and playing games to habit stacking and celebrating micro wins, here is practical advi…

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20 Cruise Essentials Experienced Travelers Never Leave Home Without Original

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By Jill Schildhouse Verified
| Southern Living Verified
A cruise is an incredibly convenient and often surprisingly affordable way to wake up in a new city or country every morning—and you’ll only need to unpack one time because you can see the whole world without having to switch hotels. It’s no wonder that the Cruise Line Industry Association reported nearly 31.7 million passengers in 2023, a 7% increase from 2019.
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This $3.49 Trader Joe’s Find Has Earned A Permanent Spot In My Cart Original

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By Jill Schildhouse Verified
| Southern Living Verified
Trader Joe’s has perfected building a cult-like following on its products. Loyal shoppers rush to fill their carts with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, Mandarin Orange Chicken, Cauliflower Gnocchi, and seasonal treats that seem to disappear almost as quickly as they arrive (hello, Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s). I get it.
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This $3.49 Trader Joe’s Find Has Earned A Permanent Spot In My Cart

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5 hours ago Finding Jamie Ep3: Flotation YouTube • 5h Envious of his dog Conker’s carefree life (tracked live via @Life360Inc at the Duck Pond), Jamie Oliver tries sensory deprivation flotation therapy to feel "free." But ranting about turkey twizzlers, E numbers, and mechanically reclaimed meat isn't quite the peaceful relaxation his Life Coach had in mind! Watch the full Finding Jamie series playlist to follow every step of his quest! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjnPPIbl1qY...
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, that's how I learned to type in 7th grade. Am I old?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Emails with clear subject lines. Don't group multiple pitches into one email.

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

iMac, Macbook, iPhoneX, Microsoft Office