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.

Family Dollar store with a blue background

Family Dollar store with a blue background

11 Best Family Dollar New Arrivals

Items start at just $1.

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Barnes & Noble store with a gold star background

11 Best New Barnes & Noble Gift Finds

Shop books, games, and cozy knits.

Lowe's store sign with a red snowflake background

Lowe's store sign with a red snowflake background

11 Best Lowe’s Early Christmas Sales

From Christmas decor to power tools.

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Harbor Freight store with a Christmas tree background

11 Best New Harbor Freight Gift Finds

Items start at just $7.

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Ulta store with a colorful holiday background

9 Best New Sephora and Ulta Gift Sets

Shop Clinique, Laneige, Glow Recipe, and more.

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five below store

11 Best New Five Below Clothing Finds

Everything is $15 or under.

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Dollar General store with green dollar signs background

11 Best New Dollar General Finds for Just $1

Including items from Crest, Gain, and Jergens.

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BJ's Wholesale Club store with a striped Christmas background

11 Best New BJ's Gift Finds

For home chefs, food lovers, and R&R seekers.

Kirkland's Home store with a Christmas background

Kirkland's Home store with a Christmas background

11 Best New Kirkland’s Christmas Decor Finds

It’s not too late to deck the halls!

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Dollar General sign with dollar bills in the background

11 Best New Dollar General Specials Up to 70% Off

Their epic 24 Days of Savings event is underway!

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Dollar General store with a yellow and blue background

11 Best New Dollar General Home Finds

Refresh your living room and kitchen on a budget.

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Trader Joe's store with a Christmas background

11 Best New Trader Joe’s Seasonal Finds

Including stocking stuffers and gift ideas.

Family Dollar store with a blue background

Family Dollar store with a blue background

11 Best Family Dollar New Arrivals

Everything is under $10.

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.

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