Seeking Costco Money-Saving Hacks + Heart Health Tips
Plus, more PR jobs
Happy Tuesday!
Did you all have a nice long weekend? Our staycation at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale was seriously fabulous and I made a one-minute Instagram Reel (yes, my dog is in there, being SUPER cute) about our experience. Please check it out and let me know what you think!
As promised, here’s a little update on my housing situation … if you’ve been subscribed to this newsletter since last November, you got an earful about our slab leak/move out and the ensuing mayhem (you can check the archives for deets)!
This week marks 8 weeks living in our tiny, sad 2-star hotel. It hasn’t been fun. But there are some good things that have come out of this experience:
I sold my story of living in a crappy hotel to Business Insider and can’t wait for the link to go live so I can share my debut for that pub! Spoiler: I’ve already sold a second story to them, too (on a different topic)!
I sold a story of how to know if you have a slab leak to Family Handyman magazine (due later this month) and hope it’ll help readers avoid the situation we got stuck in (or at least catch it sooner).
I sold a story of how to know when you should file an insurance claim vs pay out of pocket to the Franklin Prosperity Report.
My fiancé and I are still on speaking terms despite me claiming the only desk in this hotel room and him having to work on the couch/bed every day!
Lily, our very stubborn toy schnauzer, kinda learned how to walk on a leash even though she got DISMISSED from her Petco group training class halfway through the 6-week session because they decided she would benefit more from 1:1 training, LOL. She’ll be much happier having her doggy door and backyard when this is over (and so will we).
Speaking of “over” … we’re in the home stretch! The walls are painted, all 1,900-square-feet of flooring has been replaced (and it’s GORGEOUS). This week they’ll paint/install the baseboards and next week they’ll do a full construction cleaning and move us back in. We’ll be back home by next Friday and I couldn’t be more excited.
If you haven’t yet signed up for the paid version of my newsletter, now would be a great time to do so …. I’ll be sharing my next round of exclusive content next week and you won’t want to miss it.
Have a great week, everyone!
Jill
—— Current Editorial Needs ——
1. Franklin Prosperity Report: Costco Hacks
Looking for a shopping expert who can comment on unexpected Costco hacks for saving even MORE money
And if you happen to have your own Costco money-saving hack, let me know! I can weave in ideas from the average shopper, too, if they are unique and measurable (and legal, LOL)!
Subject line: Costco Hacks
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Monday Jan 17
2. Better Nutrition: 10 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health Today, According to Experts
Looking to interview cardiologists, certified nutritionists, certified trainers, etc. about their best tips for boosting heart health (really looking for some unique tips here and not the same ‘ol stuff)
Please send the expert’s credentials + as many tips as you’d like. For each tip, please include a link to a published study backing up the claim.
Subject line: Heart Health Tips
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Jan 19 EOD
Recently Published Pieces (Thanks for your help!)
Better Nutrition: Using Exercise to Boost Your Brain and Mood
Reader’s Digest: Amazon Shoppers are Obsessed With this $12 Lip Stain
My debut for HealthCentral magazine: 9 Reasons Why Rheumatoid Arthritis is Making You Tired
Reader’s Digest: 25 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts That Still Show You Care
Better Nutrition: 7 Best Wellness Resorts of 2022
Now, it's time to get the word out! When you and your clients share on social media, please be sure to tag my accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (and please connect with me yourselves!)
Food for Thought
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Hire Jill: Do you or your clients need blogs/web copy/marketing materials? I’m available for hire! You already know I’m a journalist, but you may not be familiar with my extensive editing/marketing background over the last 21 years (for such brands as AAA, CVS, Massage Envy, University of Phoenix, The Rich Dad Company and more). Feel free to check out my LinkedIn profile for details. I’d love to chat if you have a client or know someone who could benefit from my content services (blogs, marketing materials, brand stories, bios, white papers, email drip campaigns, etc.). Thank you for keeping me in mind for one-off or ongoing projects!
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PR Job Opps
The Zeno Group has several open roles to explore.
ICF Next is hiring a Senior Account Executive to work on national food, beverage and lifestyle brands.
Integrate Agency is hiring for a PR account executive.
Lotus823 is looking for a senior account executive.
If your agency is hiring, shoot me an email (JillSchildhouse@gmail.com) and I’ll blast it out to the 1,500+ publicists subscribed to this newsletter!
Jill
I’m glad you and your fiancé are still on speaking terms!!! Lol
Ooops, the deadline for the Costco article is actually Friday Jan 212! Sorry for the typo!