Chelsea Greenwood
Writer and editor extraordinaire
My specialties include general lifestyle, arts and culture, profiles, beauty, shelter/design, business and wellness. Note that some articles were written under my pseudonym, Pauline Estrem.
PROJECTS
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The 7 Warning Signs Renters Always Miss In Their Lease
Shopping for a rental property can be downright exhausting, but—unfortunately–the work isn't over once you think you've found a keeper. Before you sign a lease or put any money down, you need to do your due diligence to ensure you will be legally protected in the transaction.
Business Insider
How paid vacation time is different around the world
Taking vacation time can help keep your productivity levels high and reduce stress from the daily demands of a full-time job. Some countries, like Brazil, are entitled to 30 days a year of paid annual leave, while others like Singapore average seven to 10 annual vacation days.
Here's a roundup of how vacation time varies in 15 countries around the world.
Teen Vogue
Elsie Fisher in "Eighth Grade" Is a Necessary, Honest Portrayal of Modern Adolescence
It’s the last week of eighth grade, and high school looms on the horizon. Thirteen-year-old Kayla Day just wants to live her best life — but her crippling anxiety gets in the way at every turn. It’s brutal, it’s cringe-worthy, it’s completely realistic.
Business Insider
7 things I wish I'd known before adopting a dog
Despite the benefits of adding a new pet to your family, certain dogs can have more health problems, be more prone to anxiety, and cost more than you think — especially if you're adopting.
apartmenttherapy.com
Did You Know These 4 Things Can Affect Your Home's Value?
From location and lot size to curb appeal and area schools, most people know the most common factors that can affect a home's property value. However, the list doesn't quite end there.
apartmenttherapy.com
What Does “Starter Home” Really Mean?
When you become immersed in the world of residential real estate for the first time, there are so many terms and phrases bandied about that it can make your head spin. One such phrase is "starter home."
She Knows
Body Neutrality Is the New Body Positivity — Here's Why It Matters for Your Kid
If you search the hashtag #BoPo — short for body positivity — on Instagram, you’ll find nearly 670,000 posts by individuals of all shapes and sizes celebrating their bodies.
Business Insider
11 books that will make you smarter about politics
Politics can sometimes be difficult to follow, but it pays to be knowledgeable of pressing issues that deal with the current and future state of the US.
apartmenttherapy.com
What "Move-In Ready" Actually Means
If you've ever been confused about the meaning of the phrase "move-in ready" when looking at houses and apartments, you're not alone.
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6 Celebrities Who Have Homes in the Suburbs
When the hustle and bustle of big city living gets to be too much, many celebrities—understandably—flock to the suburbs for quieter living. After all, when you own multiple homes, it pays to diversify, right?
Teen Vogue
"The Kissing Booth" Author Beth Reekles on the Hit Netflix Movie and Why We Still Need Romantic Comedies
When Welsh author Beth Reekles heard her YA novel The Kissing Booth was going to be turned into a movie for Netflix, she found it totally fitting.
apartmenttherapy.com
What Does “Open Concept” Really Mean?
One of the most sought-after features in real estate today is "open concept." But, like many popular buzzwords, people seem to mean different things when they use it. So we decided to talk with some real estate professionals to break down what open concept really means, how it originated, and why it's so appealing.
Yahoo!
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern just gave birth and it’s not her first time making feminist history
New Zealand is celebrating the arrival of the country’s First Baby — the daughter of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Ardern is making history as only the second prime minister to give birth while in office — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto gave birth while in office in 1990.
Business Insider
6 signs your relationship is going to last
Though no one can predict the future, there are certain relationship qualities that can help determine if your relationship will prosper or fall short.
apartmenttherapy.com
5 Dream Homes for Those Who Like Untouched Retro Style
Raise your hand if you've ever felt personally victimized by a McMansion. OK, maybe that's taking it a little too far, but you have to admit that the proliferation of cookie-cutter houses across the country (and the world) can be a bit of a snore.