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A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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Maryn Liles

School: Indiana University Bloomington, School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Expertise: cleaning & organization, humor, home decor & DIY

Maryn Liles

  • 15 years of experience as a national magazine editor for brands including Parents and HGTV Magazine
  • Published by Walmart and Better Homes & Gardens

Experience

Maryn writes about home and cleaning plus humor for Reader's Digest. She has 15 years of experience as a national magazine editor for brands including Parents and HGTV Magazine, covering everything from the best robotic vacuums to the most remote destinations around the world. She has also written for Walmart, Better Homes & Gardens and others. When she's not chasing down her next story, you can find Maryn working on her latest home-decor DIY project, out for a hike or dancing around the house to '80s jams.

Education

Indiana University Bloomington, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, BS, Legal Studies

Articles

Text reads: "How do mountains stay warm in winter? They put on their snowcaps." Red hat placed on drawn mountains, blue background.

60 Hilarious Winter Jokes That Totally Sleigh

These silly winter jokes will make you brrrr-st into giggles!
Text asks, "How is the moon like dentures?" Answers, Both come out at night." Image of the moon on a blue background.

60 Old-People Jokes That Make Aging So Much Funnier

These old-people jokes will have you laughing for years to come. And if your memory isn't what it used to be, they're just as hilarious the second time around!
Powder detergent in scoop, liquid detergent pouring into cap, and blue pods near folded white towel on white surface.

Liquid vs. Powder Detergent vs. Pods: Which Is Best?

Laundry experts take on the liquid vs. powder detergent vs. pods debate to help you determine which is right for your laundry