Writing Samples

Collection of writing samples from 2003 -present:

ALL THINGS HAIR

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Hair Interview: Rockin’ the Gray Hair Color Trend

5 Minutes with Georgette Padilla on Bright Hair Colors

How to Get Slicked Back Hair, 4 Ways

Holiday Hair Trends from Ursula Stephen

Office-Friendly Costumes: 5 Metallic Accessories We Love

Witch Hair: 5 Ideas to Try for Halloween

6 Really Cool Fall Hats We Love

1980s Hairstyles: 4 Totally Tubular Ideas for Halloween

Paris Street Style Looks that Slay

8 Back-to-School Hair Trends We’re Digging

Look of Summer: Rainbow Roots

Launch of the Nexxus Tribeca Salon

All Things Health –

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What are the Signs of Male Pattern Baldness and Natural Ways to Treat It

5 Incredible Benefits of Reishi Mushroom

How Can the Amazing Goji Berry Benefit Your Health?

Heart Function and Circulation: Understanding this Incredible Organ

Eczema Treatment: 5 Home Remedies to Help You Manage this Skin Condition

New York Family

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February Cover Mom Sophie Demenge Founder of Oeuf: A New York Love Story

Westchester Family

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Free Things To Do in Westchester with Kids

Supporting Local Westchester Businesses during COVID-19

Batch Cooking While in Quarantine

What I Learned During Coronavirus

Local Art and Virtual Activities

How These Local Moms are Coping with Quarantine and Homeschooling

10 Family Hikes in Westchester while Social Distancing

Go on a Virtual Tour of These Museums and Cultural Institutions

COTTAGES GARDENS

Serena Norr- Author Page

Pamper Yourself This Holiday Season

Lavish Open House in the Hamptons

Grand Opening of the Bedford Playhouse

Why the Elaborate Franciacorta Wine Region Needs to be on Your Radar

Where to Eat and Drink in Tulsa

Take a Tour of The Marquee: A Boutique Timeshare That Combines Luxury with Augmented Reality

GUIDEPOSTS

Create a Peaceful Home Office

9 Ways to Support Your Community During Tough Times

THE LADDERS

I tried Instagram Reels and this is what happened

I tried answering as many emails as I could and this is what happened 

PARENTS

10 Ways Moms Can Balance Work and Family

PAMPERS

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How the Definition of Love Changes After Kids

12 Moments You’ll Want to Write Down During Baby’s First Year

Last Names that Make Great First Names

Top 10 Baby Names Inspired by Past Presidents

5 Ways I’m Preparing My Child for Preschool

8 Ways to Survive a Summer Pregnancy

GUGU GURU

10 Essential Items for your Baby Registry

The Honest Company

Serena Norr Joins the Honest Blogging Family – Honestly
Staying Healthy During The Colder Months
Recycling and Crafting with DIY Bookmarks
Shopping Local and Eating Healthy
Making the Switch to Eco-Friendly Cleaners

MANFROTTO

Brooklyn Imagery

Tristin and Tyler

Cooking with Tristin & Tyler: Episode 2 – How to Make Granola Bars …

WELL ROUNDED NY, Now MOTHERLY

Baby Fashion: Headbands
Well Rounded Recipes: Hummus
The Gift of Giving
Green Baby Registry 
Won’t You Meet Your Neighbors?
Recycling Baby Gear
5 Q’s with Serena

NY METRO FAMILY

Organize your kids schedules with the free NYC school app

COOL MOM PICKS

62 Million Girls Yearbook 
Stylish New Baby Carriers
http://coolmompicks.com/blog/2015/10/29/ultimate-last-minute-halloween-ideas/
http://coolmompicks.com/blog/2015/10/29/new-comotomo-silicone-baby-bottles/
http://coolmompicks.com/blog/2015/12/08/baby-tights-june-and-january/

EHOW.COM

Hotels Near the Capitol in Washington, DC
The Best Places in Ohio to Retire
Unique Bar Mitzvah Gifts
Summer Programs for Kids in Tucson, AZ
Athens, Georgia Area Attractions

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Seven Soups Inspired by the Oscars for Best Motion Picture

Can Bikers and Walkers Co-Exist?

Moving Back Home

Soups for Spring

Chilled Summer Soups

Irish Soups

MOMTRENDS

http://www.momtrends.com/author/serena/

Beaches Turks and Caicos Review (Part 1)

Beaches Turks and Caicos Review (Part 2)

Chandler, Arizona Travels

Tempe Arizona

Traveling to Mexico

Stroller Review: Mamas and Papas

Weekend at Morey’s Piers 

Opening Day at Sesame Place 

Vacation to Jamaica 
Kristen Bell Announces This Bag Saves Lives
Galveston, Texas Travel
Sound Beginnings Review
Prental Vitamins
Preggers: Comfortable and Fashionable Maternity Tights
Second Pregnancy: Tips to Ease the Transition for Your Older Child
Finding a Pediatrician: What Questions Should You Ask?
Barramundi Recipe
Bento Diaper Bag: Skip Hop’s Functional and Stylish Diaper Bag
First Days with Your Baby: What to Expect
Fact from Fiction: De-bunking the Common Pregnancy Myths
SOYJOY: A Joyful Experience in Snacking
Homemade Baby Food
ProBugs: A Healthy and Delicious Drinkable Snack
The Cooking Experience: Healthy Eating and Creative Recipes
Workout Snack Ideas
Healthy and Delicious Snacks
Winter Traveling Made Easier with Amy Tara Koch
Quince Paste
Best Christmas Cookie Recipes
Jessica Seinfeld’s Double Delicious Review
Holiday Dessert Ideas: Apple Pumpkin Oatmeal Pie
Recipe Linky: Easy Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Recipe Linky: Simple Recipes and Bread Pairing Ideas from Panera
Delicious Fall Soup Ideas
Healthy Halloween Candy Options
Birthday Cupcakes
Getting Sneaky: A Mission to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
Lessons in Sustainable and Eco Flowers for Kids
Breakfast for Dinner
2011 IKEA Catalogue Just Released — Mom’s Across the Nation Cheer for Organization
Easy Family Pizza Recipe
Getting Quichy for Dinner
How to Make Your Own Jam
Ramona and Beezus – The Ultimate Family Move Hits Theatres July 23rd
The (Semi) Healthy Cookie
Whimsical Hand-Crafted Dolls

NEWPARENT

The Truth about C-Sections
How to Become a Green Mama
http://newparent.com/mom/fun-and-relaxing-ideas-for-you-time1
http://newparent.com/toddler/best-rainy-day-activities-for-kids
http://newparent.com/toddler/healthy-toddler-snack-ideas/
http://newparent.com/mom/best-exercises-for-postpartum-moms
http://newparent.com/baby/games-and-activities-for-babies
Going Organic One Step at a Time

RELOCATION.COM

A Super Easy Do-It-Yourself Wall Art Project

Car Move: Fun Activities for Kids When on the Road

How to Organize Your Closet

Moving with Toddlers

Relocating During the Holidays: How to Make the Most of this Unique Moving Experience

Settling In: How to Have a Low-Key Thanksgiving After Moving Day
Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day
Relocation.com’s 2011 Moving, Storage and Home Improvement Resolutions
Sleek and Functional Products for the Home
Moving Home: Don’t Dread the Journey Back
Relocation.com’s Best Cities for Coffee Lovers
How to Get Organized and Have an End of Season Garage Sale

The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report – February 16, 2011
The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report – October 14, 2010
The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report – October 6, 2010
The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report – August 18,2010
The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report – August 11, 2010
The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report – July 28, 2010
The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report – July 21, 2010
The Celebrity Beat: Relocation.com’s Celebrity Real Estate Report
Part 1: The Devastating Impact of the BP Oil Spill on the Real Estate Industry (with Joann Pan)
Part II: The Devastating Impact of the BP Oil Spill on the Real Estate Industry (with Joann Pan)
Let’s Get Physical: Where are the Healthiest Cities to Live
Green Home Ideas
Buy or Rent? The 10 Best Cities for Both Markets
Relocation.com’s Best Real Estate Blogs for Los Angeles

Tea and Coffee Trade Journal

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Annual syrups survey: Tea and Coffee Trade Journal will illustrate how the market for syrups is expanding through an analysis of trends, top sellers and the future of this unique supplement.

Yerba mate–new trends, old traditions: in Part I of this article, we explored the origins of the ancient drink of Yerba mate and its ceremonial roots. Much like the rest of the tea industry, this once specialized brew is becoming mainstream in an international market.

Working for parents–sustaining the industry from generation to generation: talented individuals are sustaining the coffee and tea industry by continuing family dynasties that they have essentially learned about from the roots up.

Where does the caffeine go? Decaf coffee is just one of the growing segments in the coffee market. The extraction of coffee is an intricate process where the removed caffeine is converted into items that we enjoy in our everyday lives–sodas, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

Let’s get personal–personalizing your own niche in tea: special events from weddings to baby showers are moments that you want to mark with your personal touch. Companies are now incorporating tea in their product line to personalize anything from favors to special blends that can be customized to your preferences.

Spa and teas–an ethereal experience.

An education in tea: the tea industry is booming with more and more individuals wanting to learn about the inner working of tea. Tea & Coffee Trade Journal highlights a few of these notable offerings.

Swiss water process: the 100% chemical free decaf coffee: the patented Swiss Water Process is renowned for its 100% chemical free properties that utilize water to decaffeinate. This organically certified blend is one of the world’s most preferred decaf blends available only from Vancouver, Canada.

What’s the Soup

What’s the Soup Recipes

Film Monthly:

Grace Is Gone

BLOGS

Weekend Jaunts