Lauren Gray

Title: Freelance writer

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Education: Master’s degree in nonprofit management and fundraising, Columbia University; Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, Kenyon College

Website Links:

https://www.laurengraynyc.com/

https://www.laurengraynyc.com

Experience:

Lauren Gray is a New York-based writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience covering health, wellness, beauty, and affiliate commerce. Her writing has been published by Best Life, Popular Mechanics, Yahoo! News, MSN, Eat This! Not That, Self Magazine, and more. She has also served as a member of the ‘Brain Trust’ for the brand consultancy firm Shareability, working to generate organic brand content that optimizes consumer engagement. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Lauren lived in India for three years, serving as the head of the writing center at Woodstock School.

As a young adult breast cancer survivor who now centers physical and mental health in her own life, Lauren is personally passionate about exploring new topics in health, wellness, and longevity, and sharing these with her readers.

With the help of top-of-their-field experts, Lauren is committed to delivering rigorously vetted service journalism content that translates into actionable advice IRL.

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11 Best New Michaels Fall Decor Finds Under $20. Milpitas, CA, USA - Feb 20, 2024: Front view of a Michaels store in Milpitas, California. Michaels Stores, Inc. is a privately held chain of American and Canadian arts and crafts stores.

11 Best New Michaels Fall Decor Finds Under $20

From a felt leaf garland to a harvest barn.

11 Best New Harbor Freight Finds Hitting Shelves in Late July. Harbor Freight Tools facade and entrance to discount tool and equipment retail chain store - California, USA - October 2019

11 Best New Harbor Freight Finds Hitting Shelves in Late July. Harbor Freight Tools facade and entrance to discount tool and equipment retail chain store - California, USA - October 2019

11 Best New Harbor Freight Finds Hitting Shelves in Late July

From a cordless pruner to a mobile tool cabinet.

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11 Best New Home Depot Garage and Workshop Finds Under $25. Toronto, ON, Canada - June 3, 2026: Exterior view of a Home Depot retail store under a bright blue sky.

11 Best New Home Depot Garage and Workshop Finds Under $25

From a hex key set to a creeper seat.

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11 Best New Bath & Body Works Fall Candles Hitting Shelves in July. Syracuse, NY - Feb 17, 2026: Bath and Body Works is a major U.S. specialty retail chain known for scented body care products and seasonal fragrance collections with over 1,800 stores nationwide.

11 Best New Bath & Body Works Fall Candles

From Leaves to Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.

11 Best New Target Living Room Finds Under $25. Brooklyn NY, USA - March 12, 2021: Target exterior. Retail store selling online and in-store everything from groceries and essentials to clothing and electronics.

11 Best New Target Living Room Finds Under $25. Brooklyn NY, USA - March 12, 2021: Target exterior. Retail store selling online and in-store everything from groceries and essentials to clothing and electronics.

11 Best New Target Living Room Finds Under $25

From marble bookends to a reactive glaze vase.

11 Best New Harbor Freight Storage and Organization Finds Under $25. Harbor Freight Store Entrance, Manassas, Virginia, USA, April 18, 2024

11 Best New Harbor Freight Storage and Organization Finds Under $25. Harbor Freight Store Entrance, Manassas, Virginia, USA, April 18, 2024

11 Best New Harbor Freight Storage and Organization Finds Under $25

From bin racks to tool mats.

Target

Target

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From hangers to garment racks.

Home Depot

Home Depot

11 Best New Home Depot Outdoor Upgrades Under $25

From solar string lights to reblooming shrubs.

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11 Best New Target Bedroom Finds That Look Designer. Los Angeles, California - June 16, 2026: The Target store on La Brea Avenue

11 Best New Target Bedroom Finds That Look Designer

From a cane dresser to a rattan daybed.

11 Best New Harbor Freight Outdoor and Yard Finds Under $25. Harbor Freight Tools Store, Wilmington, NC, USA, June 25, 2026

11 Best New Harbor Freight Outdoor and Yard Finds Under $25. Harbor Freight Tools Store, Wilmington, NC, USA, June 25, 2026

11 Best New Harbor Freight Outdoor and Yard Finds Under $25

From string lights to a hammock.

11 Best New Harbor Freight Finds Hitting Shelves in Mid-July. Houston, Texas USA 06-25-2024: Harbor Freight tools storefront parking lot retail store.

11 Best New Harbor Freight Finds Hitting Shelves in Mid-July. Houston, Texas USA 06-25-2024: Harbor Freight tools storefront parking lot retail store.

11 Best New Harbor Freight Finds Hitting Shelves in Mid-July

From an inspection camera to an impact wrench.

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11 Best New Tractor Supply Finds Hitting Shelves in Mid-July. Tipton - Circa May 2019: Tractor Supply Company Retail Location. Tractor Supply is Listed on the NASDAQ under TSCO I

11 Best New Tractor Supply Finds Hitting Shelves in Mid-July

From a YETI Roadie to a ceramic duck mug.

11 Best New Target Entryway Finds That Make Your Home Look Expensive. Denton, TX - USA - 5-31-2025 - Exterior view of a newly built Target store where Americans buy goods affected by global trade, tariffs, and a boycott because of a cancelled DEI program by corporate.

11 Best New Target Entryway Finds That Make Your Home Look Expensive. Denton, TX - USA - 5-31-2025 - Exterior view of a newly built Target store where Americans buy goods affected by global trade, tariffs, and a boycott because of a cancelled DEI program by corporate.

11 Best New Target Entryway Finds

From a woven bench to a cabinet.

11 Best New Harbor Freight Workshop Organizers Under $20. Harbor Freight tools retail store, Saugus Massachusetts USA, August 12 2022

11 Best New Harbor Freight Workshop Organizers Under $20. Harbor Freight tools retail store, Saugus Massachusetts USA, August 12 2022

11 Best New Harbor Freight Workshop Organizers Under $20

From magnetic tool mats to socket rails.

Target

Target

11 Best New Target Bathroom Organization Finds Under $20

From brass turntables to fluted trays.

Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight

11 Best New Harbor Freight Car Accessories Under $20

From a battery tester to an ooga horn.

Apex, North Carolina - May 8 2025: Dollar Tree Grand Opening New Store Location Apex Chessie Grand Station Location Apex Peakway NC

Apex, North Carolina - May 8 2025: Dollar Tree Grand Opening New Store Location Apex Chessie Grand Station Location Apex Peakway NC

11 Best New Dollar Tree Everyday Essentials Under $5

From Tide detergent to Dawn dish soap.

11 Best New Marshalls Bathroom Finds Shoppers Say Look High-End. Toronto, Canada - June 3, 2019: Marshalls store in Toronto, Canada Ontario, Canada. Marshalls is an American chain of off-price department stores owned by TJX Companies.

11 Best New Marshalls Bathroom Finds Shoppers Say Look High-End. Toronto, Canada - June 3, 2019: Marshalls store in Toronto, Canada Ontario, Canada. Marshalls is an American chain of off-price department stores owned by TJX Companies.

11 Best New Marshalls Bathroom Finds

From marble accessories to Made in Turkey towels.

11 Best New Dollar General Summer Decor Finds Under $5. Dollar General Store in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, June 11, 2024

11 Best New Dollar General Summer Decor Finds Under $5. Dollar General Store in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, June 11, 2024

11 Best New Dollar General Summer Decor Finds Under $5

From daisy touch lamps to Dolly Parton frames.

11 Best New Marshalls Living Room Finds Under $25 Hitting Shelves Now. Indianapolis - Circa September 2016: Marshalls Retail Strip Mall Location. Marshalls is a Subsidiary of the TJX Companies I

11 Best New Marshalls Living Room Finds Under $25 Hitting Shelves Now. Indianapolis - Circa September 2016: Marshalls Retail Strip Mall Location. Marshalls is a Subsidiary of the TJX Companies I

11 Best New Marshalls Living Room Finds Under $25

From chenille curtains to a shrimp pillow.

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