Lauren Dana

Joined: Aug 6, 2020

Lauren Dana is a freelance writer, editor, and social strategist based in NYC. When she's not obsessively online shopping (oops), you can find her binging Curb Your Enthusiasm, drinking an Aperol Spritz, scrolling through Instagram, or planning her next trip.

Best to avoid using the air fryer to cook bacon or kale.

Houses can have a lot of architectural quirks.

Baby viewing windows were once a staple of hospital maternity wards across the country, but now they feel like a relic from a bygone era. Read on to learn about their history—and the real reasons why they vanished.

The scene might not linger, but the smell could.

Getting that campfire smoke smell out of your clothes isn’t as hard as it might seem, thanks to these tips and tricks.

It's more than just a decorative choice.

It’s not a coincidence that so many porch ceilings are often painted blue in the South, and the history of why is even more fascinating.

Summer travel doesn't have to be a logistical nightmare.

These travel hacks from TikTok can make everything from planning to packing for your next summer vacation trip a lot easier.

This clever kitchen hack from TikTok can help you figure out which blueberries are still too tart to eat, and it only takes a couple of minutes to pull off.

Bedrooms are notoriously dusty, but you can get rid of buildup and enjoy a cleaner space with these six useful tips.

The lore behind America's favorite ballpark snack is pretty fascinating.

Discover the curious origins of America’s favorite ballpark snack and why it’s called a “hot dog” to begin with. (Spoiler: It doesn’t involve any literal dog meat.)