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Sponsored Product Submissions for Yahoo Spring Home & Grad Guides

Yahoo: Sponsored Spring-focused product stories (this is paid and separate from my editorial work) Current available topics include: Home upgrades under $150 that feel bigger than they are Think: New showerheads Faucet attachments Lighting upgrades Smart plugs Drawer organizers Spring cleaning products people swear by Think: Countertop steam cleaners Cordless stick vacs Drawer organizers Shower grime removers Pet-hair tools Graduation gifts These can be appropriate for high school graduation, college, and adults who went back to school. Here are some ideas that came to mind, but I’m open to anything that fits: · Work bags · Desk or home office upgrades · Polished travel or commute accessories · Apartment and first-place upgrades · Tech solutions · Journals or planners · Books or subscriptions · Engraved or monogrammed items These guides are sponsored and priced very affordably since the total cost is split among a group of brands. I have limited slots—if you want info on fees and deliverables, just say the word. Subject line: Yahoo Sponsored post Email: [email redacted] Email by: February 13

Phoenix-Scottsdale Dining Guide Sources for Yahoo Spring Training

Yahoo: Phoenix/Scottsdale Restaurants (and the surrounding Valley) I’m creating a dining guide for fans visiting Phoenix/Scottsdale for spring training, which starts in a couple weeks! These can be high-end restaurants for a fancy date night, casual eateries for a meal before/after the game, brunch spots, whatever. I’ll have various dining categories in this guide. Subject line: Spring training restaurants Email: [email redacted] Email by: February 13

Wellness Products & Services for 2026 Home Refresh - Yahoo Creators

Yahoo Creators Rounding up some great wellness-oriented items to give your home a refresh as you enter the new year — this may include items that will help you have a more restful sleep, streamline your kitchen, get you organized, and more. I’m also looking for products/services to give yourself a refresh in 2026. This can be everything from meal kits and subscription boxes to wellness items and so forth. Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run.

Wellness-Pet-Food Gift Submissions for Yahoo Creators VDay Guide

Yahoo Creators I’m working on several Valentine’s Day gift guides: I’m looking for wellness gifts, pet gifts, food/spirits gifts, and more. To pitch me for these guides, please be sure to include the following: Name of item Links to major retailers where sold (it’s in your best interest to include several retailer link options when pitching, especially major ones like Amazon) Link to image and any necessary credits Description why it’s a fit Item must be currently available and currently in stock. Be sure to start a new email thread and be clear in the subject line what specific gift guide(s) you are pitching. Just replying to this email is a great way to get your pitch buried in a heap - we don’t want that! And, yes, in answer to all the questions in my inbox: These are all earned media, and not sponsored, guides. Tip: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/820fe532-b842-4c96-be93-095cf923d9f9]If you want any guidance on how to pitch for gift guides more successfully, be sure to check out the complete webinar recording linked here — it’s free![/url] Before pitching: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/efe40818-416a-4ad2-859f-b79e31e3113c]Please be sure to refer to my photo submission guidelines for help with photo submission best practices[/url]! Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run.

Mardi Gras Product & Gift Ideas for Yahoo Creators Feature

Yahoo Creators Have any fun Mardi Gras-related products or gift ideas? (Think shipping some perfect gumbo to someone who lives states away from Nola and misses the flavors of the city.) Send me an email! Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run.

Mardi Gras Gift Products for Yahoo Creators Feature

Yahoo Creators Have any fun Mardi Gras-related products or gift ideas? (Think shipping some perfect gumbo to someone who lives states away from Nola and misses the flavors of the city.) Send me an email! Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run.

Wellness Product Recommendations for 2026 Home Refresh - Yahoo Creators

Yahoo Creators Rounding up some great wellness-oriented items to give your home a refresh as you enter the new year — this may include items that will help you have a more restful sleep, streamline your kitchen, get you organized, and more. I’m also looking for products/services to give yourself a refresh in 2026. This can be everything from meal kits and subscription boxes to wellness items and so forth. Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run.

Winter Apparel Brands for Arctic Capsule Wardrobe - Yahoo Creators

I am based in Los Angeles, where it’s 80+ degrees and I went to the beach this weekend. Ergo, I find myself woefully unprepared for some upcoming arctic travels, and I’m building a Yahoo Creators story with the working headline/angle: “This is how I built a capsule snow wardrobe for my arctic travels.” Need boots, coat, pants, etc. Pitch away. Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

Product Case Studies for Yahoo Spring Vacation Essentials

I have two new paid opportunities coming down the pike for Yahoo Creators. ***Note that my opportunities for sponsored placement will always be clearly labeled as such; this content is strictly separate from my editorial work and always disclosed.*** Please email [email redacted] for additional information with the topic in the subject line. Here’s what I’ve got in the pipeline: Spring vacation essentials, highlighting the best products to help readers travel smarter, lighter, and more comfortably this spring — whether they’re heading on a beach getaway, family trip, city escape, cruise, road trip, or long weekend adventure. (Deadline: February 23) Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

Product Case Studies for Yahoo Spring Reset Guide

I have two new paid opportunities coming down the pike for Yahoo Creators. ***Note that my opportunities for sponsored placement will always be clearly labeled as such; this content is strictly separate from my editorial work and always disclosed.*** Please email [email redacted] for additional information with the topic in the subject line. Here’s what I’ve got in the pipeline: Spring reset and refresh guide, highlighting the best products to help readers clean, reset, refresh, and step into the new season feeling lighter, calmer, and more energized — whether that means refreshing their home, upgrading daily routines, organizing their space, resetting wellness habits, or embracing a fresh start mindset. (Deadline: February 23) Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

Women-Owned Brands or Self-Care Gifts for Yahoo Creators IWD Guide

Opportunity for coverage: International Women’s Day My friend and fellow freelance journalist [url=https://substack.com/redirect/628aa97b-5d2b-4607-bf6b-0bf64e5bd229]Pam Moore[/url] is working on a couple of gift guides for publication on Yahoo Creators in celebration of International Women’s Day. A limited number of *PAID* spots are available for brands that align with either of the following categories: - Gifts from women-owned companies: This gift guide will feature a variety of giftable products from women-owned brands. These products should be non-perishable and available for shipping in the US. Potential products include handmade jewelry from women artisans; ceramics, textiles, or home goods by women makers; beauty and skincare brands founded by women; and food gifts (chocolate, spices, coffee) from women-led companies. - Gifts for women who crave time and space: This gift guide will feature products and services designed to help women carve out time for themselves and/or prioritize self-care. Potential products include subscriptions to a meditation app, fitness classes or studio passes, co-working day passes (space for focused work), and weekend retreat vouchers (reset, reflect, recalibrate). Submission deadline: February 12, 2026 For more details, including pricing and how to submit, email [email redacted]. Please include “IWD gift guide” in the subject line. (Please do not reply to this newsletter with a pitch or send it to Joni—all pitches should go directly to Pam!)

Wellness & Gift Products for Yahoo Creators Home Refresh Guide

Aly Walansky is writing a piece for Yahoo Creators and is seeking wellness-oriented items to give your home a refresh as you enter the new year — this may include items that will help you have a more restful sleep, streamline your kitchen, get you organized, and more. She is also looking for products/services to give yourself a refresh in 2026. This can be everything from meal kits and subscription boxes to wellness items and so forth. Another request: She is seeking fun Mardi Gras-related products or gift ideas (Think shipping some perfect gumbo to someone who lives states away from Nola and misses the flavors of the city). Send an email if you have any products or ideas to pitch. Additionally, she is working on several Valentine’s Day gift guides and is looking for wellness gifts, pet gifts, food/spirits gifts, and more. To pitch for these guides, include: - Name of item - Links to major retailers where sold (include several retail options, if possible, especially major ones like Amazon) - Link to image and any necessary credits - Description why it's a fit - Item must be currently available and in stock. Be sure to start a new email thread and be clear in the subject line what specific gift guide(s) you are pitching. DO NOT just reply to the newsletter, as your email may be lost. These are all earned media (not sponsored) guides. Tip: [If you want any guidance on how to pitch for gift guides more successfully, check out the complete webinar recording linked here — it’s free!](https://substack.com/redirect/b6e0c360-406b-41b3-a82c-8dfc32e27497) Before pitching: [Please refer to my photo submission guidelines for help with photo submission best practices](https://substack.com/redirect/c5727f66-4703-4cf0-ab7e-d6c0dd8f04ea)! General submission instructions: Email Aly at [email redacted]. Do NOT just hit reply on the newsletter. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching for. Consult her industry insights guides on submitting [expert commentary](https://substack.com/redirect/ffa6b066-4a22-4e36-90bd-c6c9539960a7), [sending emails that catch a journalist’s attention](https://substack.com/redirect/f172afe5-0e9b-4067-8cd1-a8fa3bee5696), [how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to](https://substack.com/redirect/5e244728-d810-4e08-bbc2-82fae307b475), and the [right and wrong way to submit photos](https://substack.com/redirect/c7b0b7c1-d410-4c85-98db-fe7aa1df52a3) if you need extra guidance.

Wellness & Mardi Gras Products for Yahoo Creators Home Refresh Guide

Background: Aly Walansky is working on a roundup for Yahoo Creators covering wellness-oriented items to give your home a refresh for the new year. This includes items that promote restful sleep, streamline your kitchen, help with organization, and more. She is also seeking products/services for personal refreshment in 2026, including meal kits, subscription boxes, and other wellness items. Additionally, Aly is looking for fun Mardi Gras-related products or gift ideas. Instructions to pitch: Send your email to [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching for. Please consult her industry insights guides for submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/51fee0e6-7837-43fe-ba29-ad2c2fae40f1]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/0d52496e-e9cc-4980-bd51-66497bf30559]catching a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/5f3da84d-13d7-4457-9d96-a54210b50366]winning pitches[/url], and [url=https://substack.com/redirect/d17254a0-5092-4428-b305-2ace1e8c3e16]photo submission best practices[/url]. Pitch details for guides: For wellness, Mardi Gras, or personal refreshment items, please include the name of item, links to major retailers, a link to an image and any credits, and a description of why the item is a good fit. Items must be currently available/in stock. Subject lines should clearly indicate which guide or product is being pitched.

Rug Designers & Brands for Yahoo Product Feature

Yahoo: I’m rounding up some awesome rugs. Please send pitches my way! Please use the subject line below and send responses to the provided email by the deadline. Subject line: Yahoo rugs Email: [email redacted] Email by: February 6

Home Upgrade-Spring Cleaning Product Features for Yahoo Sponsored Post

Yahoo: Sponsored Spring-focused product stories (this is paid and separate from my editorial work) Current available topics include: - Home upgrades under $150 that feel bigger than they are (e.g., new showerheads, faucet attachments, lighting upgrades, smart plugs, drawer organizers) - Spring cleaning products people swear by (e.g., countertop steam cleaners, cordless stick vacuums, drawer organizers, shower grime removers, pet-hair tools) These guides are sponsored and priced very affordably since the total cost is split among a group of brands. I have limited slots—if you want info on fees and deliverables, just say the word. Please use the subject line below and send responses to the provided email by the deadline. Subject line: Yahoo Sponsored post Email: [email redacted] Email by: February 6

Valentine-Mardi Gras-Wellness Gift Ideas for Yahoo Creators Guides

Aly Walansky is working on a story for Yahoo Creators and is seeking the following contributions: - Rounding up some great wellness-oriented items to give your home a refresh as you enter the new year — this may include items that will help you have a more restful sleep, streamline your kitchen, get you organized, and more. She is also looking for products/services to give yourself a refresh in 2026. This can be everything from meal kits and subscription boxes to wellness items and so forth. - Have any fun Mardi Gras-related products or gift ideas? Send an email! - Several Valentine’s Day gift guides: looking for wellness gifts, pet gifts, food/spirits gifts, and more. To pitch for these guides, include: - Name of item - Links to major retailers where sold (especially major ones like Amazon) - Link to image and any necessary credits - Description why it’s a fit - Item must be currently available and in stock - Be sure to start a new email thread and be clear in the subject line what specific gift guide(s) you are pitching General submission guidelines: Do NOT reply to this newsletter; email Aly directly at [email redacted]. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching for. Please refer to photo submission guidelines: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/99624085-0797-450d-9197-689e19813072]Please be sure to refer to my photo submission guidelines for help with photo submission best practices[/url]. Consult industry insights on [url=https://substack.com/redirect/28161796-5d72-473b-a5fb-3b1e41536994]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/635a78cf-bbd1-4fec-823c-b187d9ec81fc]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/003bf3c5-be40-490c-991b-4dad94609190]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the [url=https://substack.com/redirect/70b32f7c-0b3d-46fb-86c6-815a7dd8e2fd]right and wrong way to submit photos[/url]. For gift guide pitching tips, see: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/f48ec72d-06aa-470e-84ea-70567e84d292]If you want any guidance on how to pitch for gift guides more successfully, be sure to check out the complete webinar recording linked here — it’s free![/url]

Galentine’s Day Products & Chocolate Sources for Yahoo Creators

Journalist Rachel Weingarten is seeking Galentine’s Day products and chocolate sources for her Yahoo Creators' column ITYLT (I think you'll like this) and Hello Gorgeous!. In case you missed it earlier this week, I put out a call for Galentine’s Day products for my [url=https://substack.com/redirect/f99a9fd5-716b-4874-b37e-0264270daa56]Yahoo Creators[/url]’ column ITYLT (I think you’ll like this) and [url=https://substack.com/redirect/7bdf6663-decc-43d0-ad1f-b9a6c13cff8f]Hello Gorgeous![/url]. Also, I have no idea of why people continue to disparage flowers and chocolate. I love both and would be your galentine in a heartbeat if you sent me some. I digress. For more detail, see the full story: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/f76e0c43-1b0e-45b8-8075-b2e62de1f042]Read full story[/url].

Mardi Gras Gift & Product Ideas Needed for Yahoo Creators Story

Aly Walansky is seeking fun Mardi Gras-related products or gift ideas for a Yahoo Creators story. General instructions: Send your ideas via email to [email redacted] (do NOT reply to this newsletter—use a direct email). Clearly indicate in your email subject line that it is a pitch for the Mardi Gras products/gift ideas piece. Consult her guides linked for pitching and photo best practices. [url=https://substack.com/redirect/99c8bb4f-f7d4-4a28-aa3c-f6a28128fecd]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/abf3be5c-0d3d-47c6-b865-0e64b99a83b0]how to craft pitches[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/7e1e6695-d84e-4859-a36f-58a8d5f34c26]photo submissions[/url].

Wellness Home Refresh Products & Services for Yahoo Creators Feature

Aly Walansky is working on a Yahoo Creators feature rounding up great wellness-oriented items to give your home a refresh as you enter the new year. This may include items that will help you have a more restful sleep, streamline your kitchen, get you organized, and more. She is also looking for products/services to give yourself a refresh in 2026, such as meal kits and subscription boxes to wellness items and so forth. General instructions: Email your pitch to [email redacted] (do NOT reply to this newsletter, or your email may be lost), and make your subject line clear as to which story you are pitching for. Consult Aly's expert commentary and photo submission guides if needed. [url=https://substack.com/redirect/99c8bb4f-f7d4-4a28-aa3c-f6a28128fecd]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/7e1600e3-d0da-4dee-9280-dd94533409e2]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/abf3be5c-0d3d-47c6-b865-0e64b99a83b0]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and [url=https://substack.com/redirect/7e1e6695-d84e-4859-a36f-58a8d5f34c26]right and wrong way to submit photos[/url].

Bridgerton Themed Gift Ideas Needed—Today Deadline—Yahoo Creators

Aly Walansky is working on several stories and is actively seeking contributions for the following angles: 1) Yahoo Creators: Rounding up great wellness-oriented items to give your home a refresh as you enter the new year — this may include items that will help you have a more restful sleep, streamline your kitchen, get you organized, and more. Also seeking products/services to give yourself a refresh in 2026, from meal kits and subscription boxes to wellness items, etc. 2) Yahoo Creators: Looking for fun gift ideas for the Bridgerton fan (or Bridgerton-related/themed gifts) - wrapping this up TODAY. 3) Yahoo Creators: Request for several Valentine’s Day gift guides: Looking for wellness gifts, pet gifts, food/spirits gifts, and more. To pitch for these guides and stories, include: - Name of item - Links to major retailers where sold (especially major ones like Amazon; include several options) - Link to image and any necessary credits - Description of why it’s a fit - Item must be currently available and currently in stock. Be sure to start a new email thread with a clear subject line indicating which guide/story you are pitching. Do NOT just reply to the newsletter. These are all earned media, not sponsored. Tip: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/a7472d4d-ca16-4011-b2bd-dc03eb5a203f]If you want any guidance on how to pitch for gift guides more successfully, be sure to check out the complete webinar recording linked here — it’s free![/url] Before pitching: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/db0160ea-c6cc-4e37-a779-5c09d160db4f]Please be sure to refer to my photo submission guidelines for help with photo submission best practices[/url]! Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/381cc5cb-6c18-4b81-b797-1865d4eea906]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/749a840e-271f-4412-a6fa-92cf40b0833a]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/82d54532-da8f-46de-9096-b894f3eaefea]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the [url=https://substack.com/redirect/b561e953-95a6-406f-bee1-b82da6781a68]right and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need extra guidance. General instructions: Email pitches to [email redacted]. Do not reply to this newsletter. State clearly in the subject line which specific story/guide you are pitching for.