A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

Daria Smith

Daria Smith

location-pin Charleston, South Carolina

School: Georgia Southern University

Expertise: Product testing, Travel

Daria Smith

  • Senior shopping editor for Reader's Digest, Taste of Home and Family Handyman
  • Written for publications including Forbes, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Eating Well, Charleston Living
  • Former newsletter editor at Post and Courier; Former content writer at Lewis Communications

Experience

Daria has experience writing and editing shopping, lifestyle and travel content for several publishers. As a senior shopping editor, she leads a team of writers and editors managing content updates to enhance reader experience, while maintaining a pulse on sales and innovative products. Since entering the digital sphere 11 years ago, Daria has reviewed products as an influencer, managed social media accounts, built newsletters and spearheaded content strategies. She has Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Relations and Journalism from Georgia Southern University. When OOO, Daria frequently travels across the South with her German Shorthaired pointer, sharing accounts of emerging restaurants and outdoor activities.

Education

Georgia Southern University, bachelor's degrees in public relations and journalism

Articles

Tineco Floor One S7 Steam Review: I Tested the Wet-Dry Vacuum That Tackles Three Chores at Once

The Tineco Floor One S7 Steam vacuums, mops and steams simultaneously. It cuts cleaning time in half and cleans itself.

Eight Sleep Mattress Review: My Quality of Sleep Has Improved, Thanks to This Cooling Mattress System

In my Eight Sleep mattress review, I detail how the Eight Sleep Pod 3 cover heats or cools your bed for better sleep.

I Tried the Ostrich Beach Chair That Lets You Comfortably Lie Face-Down

As an avid beach-goer, I (now) won't hit the sand without the Ostrich beach chair.