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Lauren Dana Ellman

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Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based freelance writer who has covered everything from travel and wellness to weddings and beauty. She's especially passionate about maternal mental health, travel, and self-care. Lauren's work has been published in Time Out, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, The Knot, InStyle, Reader's Digest, PureWow, and more. She is a proud graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. She lives on Long Island with her husband, dog, and infant twin girls.

Latest Posts From Lauren

My Postpartum Wellness Retreat Wasn't Indulgent — It Was Survival

Jun 19, 2025

My Postpartum Wellness Retreat Wasn't Indulgent — It Was Survival

By seven months postpartum, I felt like I was running on fumes.

100+ Iconic Group-Chat Names For Family, Friends, Coworkers, and More

Feb 18, 2025

100+ Iconic Group-Chat Names For Family, Friends, Coworkers, and More

Ah, the group chat: the real place where the magic happens.

Not Sure How to Write Your Wedding Vows? Here's What Wedding Experts Suggest

Dec 30, 2021

Not Sure How to Write Your Wedding Vows? Here's What Wedding Experts Suggest

Planning a wedding can be quite a stressful task.

19 Asian Lifestyle Influencers to Follow on Instagram Who'll Instantly Brighten Up Your Feed

Mar 25, 2021

19 Asian Lifestyle Influencers to Follow on Instagram Who'll Instantly Brighten Up Your Feed

The best thing about lifestyle influencers is that they cover such a wide range of topics.

No Bonfire, No Problem: These Air Fryer S'mores Taste Like Exactly Like Summer

Jan 15, 2021

No Bonfire, No Problem: These Air Fryer S'mores Taste Like Exactly Like Summer

I have a confession to make: I'm in love with my air fryer.

We Made the 4-Ingredient Cool Whip Cookies That Are All Over TikTok, and Yep, Worth the Hype

Jan 12, 2021

We Made the 4-Ingredient Cool Whip Cookies That Are All Over TikTok, and Yep, Worth the Hype

As a self-proclaimed baking aficionado, I love an effortless go-to dessert recipe, especially one that utilizes premade ingredients.

I'm a Full-Time Travel Editor, and I Just Stayed in a Hotel For the First Time Since COVID-19

Aug 29, 2020

I'm a Full-Time Travel Editor, and I Just Stayed in a Hotel For the First Time Since COVID-19

After months of self-isolation as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, chances are you're one of many individuals who are itching to indulge in a much-needed — and well-deserved — escape.

I Tried Block Scheduling, and It Completely Changed My Productivity

Apr 26, 2020

I Tried Block Scheduling, and It Completely Changed My Productivity

In today's hustle-minded society, it seems like everyone is juggling 1,000 tasks at once.

I Have Triplet Siblings — Yes, It's a Lot, but I Couldn't Imagine My Life Without Them

Apr 23, 2020

I Have Triplet Siblings — Yes, It's a Lot, but I Couldn't Imagine My Life Without Them

The first time I tell someone I have triplet siblings — which, by the way, makes for a great ice breaker or conversation starter (I've used it in any and all awkward social settings including sorority rush and job interviews) — they usually reply with one of three questions: 1) "Are they identical or fraternal?" 2) "What was it like growing up?" 3) "Do you remember when they were born?"

I'm Postponing My Wedding Because of the Coronavirus — Here Are My Biggest Tips For Other Couples

Apr 15, 2020

I'm Postponing My Wedding Because of the Coronavirus — Here Are My Biggest Tips For Other Couples

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the country and world, many public gatherings and events have been canceled or postponed in an effort to flatten the curve of new cases — and that includes weddings.