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Daria Smith

Daria Smith

location-pin Charleston, South Carolina

School: Georgia Southern University

Expertise: Product testing, Travel

Daria Smith

  • Senior shopping editor for Reader's Digest, Taste of Home and Family Handyman
  • Written for publications including Forbes, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Eating Well, Charleston Living
  • Former newsletter editor at Post and Courier; Former content writer at Lewis Communications

Experience

Daria has experience writing and editing shopping, lifestyle and travel content for several publishers. As a senior shopping editor, she leads a team of writers and editors managing content updates to enhance reader experience, while maintaining a pulse on sales and innovative products. Since entering the digital sphere 11 years ago, Daria has reviewed products as an influencer, managed social media accounts, built newsletters and spearheaded content strategies. She has Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Relations and Journalism from Georgia Southern University. When OOO, Daria frequently travels across the South with her German Shorthaired pointer, sharing accounts of emerging restaurants and outdoor activities.

Education

Georgia Southern University, bachelor's degrees in public relations and journalism

Articles

I Tried the Ostrich Beach Chair That Lets You Comfortably Lie Face-Down

As an avid beach-goer, I (now) won't hit the sand without the Ostrich beach chair.

This Cozy Earth Comforter Completely Changed the Way I Sleep

The Cozy Earth comforter regulates temperature year-round and works for any sleeper—it's breathable, moisture-wicking and ultra-soft. The easy-to-change duvet cover seals the deal.

This Genius Tool Cuts My Laundry Time in Half

This shirt folding board is fast, easy and offers perfectly folded laundry without any fuss.