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Michelle Mastro

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Words in @IndyMonthly, @ArchDigest, @dwell, @MidwestLiving, @readersdigest, and more. Formerly @IUPress Pitch me: mmastro1986@gmail.com Based in Indy

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Glamping with the stars: These 7 retreats are perfect for night-sky watching

Glamping with the stars: These 7 retreats are perfect for night-sky watching

Bask in modern luxury while taking in the cosmos at these astrotourism escapes.

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14 Spectacular Frozen Waterfalls in the Midwest

14 Spectacular Frozen Waterfalls in the Midwest

Deep in winter across the Midwest, cold temps have an upside-turning waterfalls into snow-white winter marvel…

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Awaken Your Creativity at this Artist Retreat Deep in the Woods of Indiana

Awaken Your Creativity at this Artist Retreat Deep in the Woods of Indiana

At The Hundredth Hill Artist Retreat in the woods of Southern Indiana, creatives come to reawaken their imagi…

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The Midwest's Fall Foliage Will Be the Country's Most Vibrant This Year-Here Are the Coolest Ways...

The Midwest's Fall Foliage Will Be the Country's Most Vibrant This Year-Here Are the Coolest Ways...

Ready to catch the changing fall leaves? These unique ways to see fall foliage in the Midwest will have you l…

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11 Vacations Your Dog Will Love Even More Than You Will

11 Vacations Your Dog Will Love Even More Than You Will

Make your next trip one your dog will love. Dog-friendly cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, Milw…

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Could Citizens of This Indiana Town Have Seen a 500-Pound Turtle?

Could Citizens of This Indiana Town Have Seen a 500-Pound Turtle?

Two men said they saw such an animal, dubbed the Beast of Busco, in 1948

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Pro Gardeners Swear By This One Fertilizer to Keep Their Flowers Blooming All Fall

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By Michelle Mastro Verified
| The Spruce Verified
Though colder seasons like fall might not always seem like the best time to start a new flower garden, autumn is an ideal season for adding more color to your yard. But keeping these flowers blooming through the end of the season can be a challenge, especially as temperatures drop. Gardening pros share their favorite go-to item to make flowers last through fall, including some other methods they’d recommend. JoJami Tyler is a certified garden coach and founder of Fancy Pants Gardens.
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How to Get Rid of Horse Flies and Prevent Painful Bites

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By Michelle Mastro Verified
| Martha Stewart Living Verified
Credit: MattiaATH / Getty Images Horse flies are painful pests that can ruin your outdoor time and even harm pets or livestock. Keep your yard tidy and free of standing water to make it less inviting for horse flies. Use natural solutions like flypaper traps, outdoor fans, and protective clothing to reduce bites and discomfort. Horse flies are some of the worst garden pests.
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How to Get Rid of Horse Flies and Prevent Painful Bites

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By Michelle Mastro Verified
| Yahoo Life Verified
These pesky flies can leave painful bites. Michelle Mastro Wed, August 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Credit: MattiaATH / Getty Images Horse flies are painful pests that can ruin your outdoor time and even harm pets or livestock. Keep your yard tidy and free of standing water to make it less inviting for horse flies.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorial intern

When's the best time to pitch you?

Any time before 5pm

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Hiking trails, reading books, or catching up on my watch list.