Emily Weaver

Title: Freelance Writer

Location: New York, NY

Education: Double major in Journalism & Mass Communications and Sports Studies from the University of Iowa

Expertise: Pop culture and trending news

Experience:

Since becoming a contributing writer in 2019, Emily has developed significant experience covering viral pop culture moments and trending news topics in the health and wellness space, while also writing about mental health, relationships, and smarter living. She joined Best Life in 2023 as a news contributor, writing for the brand’s travel, wellness, and entertainment verticals.

When Emily isn’t breaking down the latest news about Costco or the best travel hacks, she’s running Scary Mommy Book Club. As a contributing book club editor, she manages the club’s social media platforms, writes original book-related stories, and conducts interviews with authors.

A proud Iowa alum, Emily’s work has been featured on PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, POPSUGAR, HelloGiggles, Scary Mommy, and more.

Kirkland store with a Christmas holly background

Kirkland store with a Christmas holly background

11 Best New Kirkland’s Christmas Decor Finds

Some items are already on the brink of selling out!

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Bath & Body Work store with a pink sparkly background

11 Bath & Body Works Finds to Grab for Candle Day

It’s B&BW’s biggest savings event of the year.

11 Best New Five Below Gift Finds

11 Best New Five Below Gift Finds

11 Best New Five Below Gift Finds

Find presents for makeup lovers, gamers, and pets!

Dollar General store with a yellow background

Dollar General store with a yellow background

11 Best Dollar General New Arrivals

Grab 'em before they sell out!

ikea store with a christmas background

ikea store with a christmas background

11 Best New IKEA Christmas Decor Finds

Turn your home into a winter wonderland.

dollar general store with a pink background

dollar general store with a pink background

11 Best Dollar General Sales This Month

Holiday wrapping paper is on sale for just $1.

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barnes and noble store with a striped christmas background

11 Best New Barnes & Noble Christmas Finds

The best part? Everything is under $50.

sephora shopping bag on a pink background

sephora shopping bag on a pink background

11 Best Sephora Cyber Week Sale Items

These products are flying off the shelves.

amazon packages with a colorful background

amazon packages with a colorful background

11 Amazon Home and Kitchen Cyber Monday Finds

They're up to $351 cheaper.

five below store with a polka dot background

five below store with a polka dot background

7 Best New Five Below Name-Brand Dupes

Including those for Glossier and Summer Fridays.

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home depot sign with a red and green polka dot background

11 Best New Home Depot Christmas Decorations

You're gonna want to grab these great deals.

Mackenzie-Childs Christmas decor

Mackenzie-Childs Christmas decor

11 Best MacKenzie-Childs Christmas Decor Finds

Here's what's hitting shelves this week.

Dollar General store with a blue background

Dollar General store with a blue background

11 Best Dollar General Black Friday Deals

Including brands like Pyrex, Disney, and Frigidaire.

people walking with Black Friday shopping bags

people walking with Black Friday shopping bags

11 Secret Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

From Barnes & Noble, Cuisinart, DSW, and more.

Dollar Tree store with a colorful background

Dollar Tree store with a colorful background

7 Best New Dollar Tree Name-Brand Dupes

Including knockoffs for e.l.f., Bath & Body Works, and more.

Airliner on runway in blizzard. Aircraft during taxiing during heavy snow. Passenger plane in snow at airport. Modern twin-engine passenger airplane taxiing for take off at airport during snow blizzard

Airliner on runway in blizzard. Aircraft during taxiing during heavy snow. Passenger plane in snow at airport. Modern twin-engine passenger airplane taxiing for take off at airport during snow blizzard

Thanksgiving Storm Will Disrupt Travel This Week

Winter is definitely on the horizon.

Lowe's store with a Christmas background

Lowe's store with a Christmas background

11 Best New Lowe's Christmas Decorations

Including garland, yard inflatables, and string lights.

11 Best New Gap and Old Navy Gift Finds

11 Best New Gap and Old Navy Gift Finds

11 Best New Gap and Old Navy Gift Finds

Shop gifts for mom, kids, friends, and partners.

Bed Bath & Beyond store with a red sparkle background

Bed Bath & Beyond store with a red sparkle background

11 New Bed Bath & Beyond Christmas Decor Finds

Including inflatables, faux trees, pillows, and more.

11 Best Wayfair Early Black Friday Deals

With savings up to 80 percent off!

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