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Lifestyle and Fitness

1) Cannabis as an alternative to opioids and sleep aids (Community Health Magazine Group)

2) Hotel/Resort Buyouts (The New York Times - Travel)

3) Soups and comfort food kitchen essentials! (I am the Maven)

4) How to prevent hip fractures and hip care (The Dallas Morning News' Senior Living magazine)

5) Things electricians would never do (FamilyHandyman.com)

6) Pregnancy Shapewear (The Scary Mommy)

7) What Is Cancel Culture? What Does OK Boomer Mean? (Parade)

8) Relationship therapists for "important questions to ask your partner." (Bustle)

9) how DST affects kids and babies (Romper)

10) Holiday Gift Guide - Gifts for Men (PoshBeautyBlog.com)

11) Holiday Gift Guide - Fragrance Gifts (PoshBeautyBlog.com)

12) Ski Industry and Resort News 2021 (Travel + Leisure)

13) Stories about career shifts in your 50s and 60s (Centennial Media)

14) Tips on navigating holiday loneliness from a mental health professional (The Everygirl )

15) Mindfulness + wine tasting and analysis (wine searcher)

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Lifestyle and Fitness

1) Summary: Cannabis as an alternative to opioids and sleep aids

Name: Bill Jones Community Health Magazine Group

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bg4u@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Community Health Magazine Group

Deadline: 5:00 PM CST - 2 November

Query:

I'm seeking experts on the use of cannabis as an alternative to
opioids and as a sleep aid. What about the psychoactive effects
of THC make it suitable for this purpose? Is it as effective as
a painkiller and sleep aid as drugs used specifically for those
purposes? What makes it safer? What States have already approved
substituting cannabis for opioids?

Requirements:

Ideally seeking a medical expert, a cannabis-for-opioids
advocate, and a patient who has made the transition.

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2) Summary: Hotel/Resort Buyouts

Name: Sarah Firshein The New York Times - Travel

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgdd@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The New York Times - Travel

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 November

Query:

I'm starting to report a piece about buyouts at hotels and
resorts, with a focus on Thanksgiving and the December holidays.
I already have enough info about industry offerings -- for
instance, new, pandemic-era buyout packages at hotels -- and am
solely looking to interview *travelers* who can speak firsthand
about their buyout experience/hopes/dreams.

Requirements:

If you're a publicist with a hotel or resort client, please
(please!) do not pitch me *unless* (and this is a big unless!)
you have a traveler(s) willing to chat on the record about the
topic. My inbox thanks you in advance!

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3) Summary: Soups and comfort food kitchen essentials!

Name: Kerri Jablonski I am the Maven

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgf2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: I am the Maven

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 November

Query:

What do you need to make the perfect fall recipe? Is it an
InstantPot? An Immersion blender? The perfect seasonings?
Beautiful soup bowls? Pretty spoons? Do you have a small kitchen
appliance that makes making comfort food easier? I want to know
about it. Have your product featured as must haves for fall and
winter recipes. This blog follows FTC blogger guidelines. Items
featured will receive a product link and be re-amplified as part
of our holiday gift guide. PLEASE NO BOOKS! Thank you!

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4) Summary: How to prevent hip fractures and hip care

Name: Sheryl Jean The Dallas Morning News' Senior Living magazine

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgk6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Dallas Morning News' Senior Living magazine

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 2 November

Query:

I'm looking to interview doctors, physical therapists or
professors of geriatric medicine about hip fractures in older
adults (age 60 and older), how to prevent them and other hip
care tips. This is for print and digital. I need to speak to
folks ASAP.

Requirements:

The expert must work in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I must use
the person's full name and place of work.

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5) Summary: Things electricians would never do

Name: Dawn Weinberger FamilyHandyman.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgs5@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: FamilyHandyman.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 November

Query:

Interview request: For a story on things electricians would
never do in their own homes, I would like to interview an
electrician sometime between now and 11/4.

Requirements:

I'm seeking an electrician for a phone interview only. I won't
be able to use advice sent via email. Thanks!

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6) Summary: Pregnancy Shapewear

Name: Tabitha Britt The Scary Mommy

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgxw@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Scary Mommy

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 30 October

Query:

Pregnancy Shapewear

I need quotes from a mom who's used pregnancy shapewear and
loved it.

This is not a body-shaming post. Carrying a baby is a lot of
work (it's uncomfortable), and sometimes, shapewear can help
with the extra weight.

I need real quotes from real moms who have suggestions and
recommendations for our audience.

Requirements:

I need quotes from a mom who's used pregnancy shapewear and
loved it.

Please send me the direct quote with your first name, last
initial (if you're uncomfortable sharing your last name), and
city, state.

So: "quote," says First Name, Last Name from City, State.

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7) Summary: What Is Cancel Culture? What Does OK Boomer Mean?

Name: Stephanie Osmanski Parade

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgy0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Parade

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 October

Query:

Are you up to date on the latest lingo and online trends? I'm
looking for 2-3 sources to explain to our readers what cancel
culture is, where it stemmed from, and how people feel about it.

Similarly, I'm also looking for 2-3 sources all about what "OK
BOOMER" means? Does this sound like you? I'm on a tight deadline
so please put your answers in your response - thank you!

Requirements:

Preferred US-based. Preferred millennial.

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8) Summary: Relationship therapists for "important questions to ask your partner."

Name: Carolyn Steber Bustle

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgya@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 30 October

Query:

I'm working on an article for Bustle called "20 Questions To Ask
Your Partner To Make Sure You're On The Same Page."

I'm looking for questions to ask to bring you closer together
and ensure you want the same things. They can be fun!

If you are a relationship therapist, please see my questions
below.

1. What are some questions to ask a partner to make sure you're
on the same page? For each, please briefly explain why the
question is helpful or important to ask.

2. Why might it be important to ask each other questions and
ensure you're on the same page? What are the benefits? And is
this something you should continue doing throughout your
relationship?

Thank you!

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9) Summary: how DST affects kids and babies

Name: Samantha Darby Romper

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgyf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Romper

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 October

Query:

Working on some pieces about how daylight saving time ending
affects kids and babies. Would love sleep experts and/or
pediatricians to weigh in!

Requirements:

sleep experts (preferably baby/kid sleep experts) and/or
pediatricians are great!

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10) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide - Gifts for Men

Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgyq@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 3 November

Query:

Last call for submissions for the holiday gift guide - Gifts for
Men. Please include description, URL and images and send them to
carla@poshbeautyblog.com

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11) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide - Fragrance Gifts

Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgyt@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 3 November

Query:

Seeking submissions for the holiday gift guide - Fragrance
Gifts. Please include description, URL and images and send them
to carla@poshbeautyblog.com

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12) Summary: Ski Industry and Resort News 2021

Name: Julia Heffelfinger Travel + Leisure

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-balf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Travel + Leisure

Deadline: 7:00 PM MST - 1 November

Query:

I am gathering news and openings for the upcoming 2020-2021 ski
season for a potential online package. Looking for major new
openings (hotels, F&B, resort expansion) happening in ski towns
across the US. and Canada.

Requirements:

New for the 20-21 ski season.

Official representation only, please.

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13) Summary: Stories about career shifts in your 50s and 60s

Name: Elizabeth Millard Centennial Media

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgtb@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Centennial Media

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 3 November

Query:

Issue about "happiness after age 50" needs stories of people who
have made major career shifts in their 50s and 60s, and are
willing to do phone interview about that decision, including
challenges and rewards. Also need experts who help those making
these kind of transitions, including recruiters, career
counselors, etc.

Requirements:

This article is not about easing into retirement or
"downshifting" a career, but rather, about the current job
landscape for those in these decades, and how they can navigate
potential changes.

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14) Summary: Tips on navigating holiday loneliness from a mental health professional

Name: Bianca Lambert The Everygirl

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgx7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Everygirl

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 November

Query:

I'm writing a story about how to get through holiday loneliness.
I am looking to talk with a therapist about tangible ways to
find some light this holiday season.

I would love answers to the following: -Is it normal to feel
more lonely during the holidays?

-When experiencing loneliness, is it helpful to fill your time
with hobbies/activities?

-Can virtual connections create a sense of community?

-What are the best ways to support someone coping with the loss
of a loved one this holiday season?

-How can those already experiencing loneliness due to COVID that
are also choosing not to travel to see their loved ones feel
more connected even if they can't be with those they love this
holiday season?

Requirements:

Deadline 12 PM 11/2

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15) Summary: Mindfulness + wine tasting and analysis

Name: Kathleen Willcox wine searcher

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bgxx@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: wine searcher

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 November

Query:

I am hoping to speak with somms and other industry pros who
spend a lot of time analyzing the flavor of wine and have tried
adding yoga, meditation or other practices to their tasting and
analysis experiences. I'd love to hear how this changes -- or
doesn't -- the experience for you, and if it improves -- or
doesn't -- the analysis / results.

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