More stories, snack closets + Skimlinks data
Guess what I learned yesterday? We all know that women’s magazines have beauty closets overflowing with eye creams, lipsticks and foundations in every shade… food mags have their own much-tastier version. SNACK CLOSETS filled with everything from Costco cookies to extremely rare coffee blends exist. OMG.
Before you get excited for me and my snacking, I’m mostly on Reader’s Digest (even if I dabble in Taste of Home, The Healthy, etc.). There are no snack closets in my life aside from the very normal pantry my kitchen has. And that’s mostly stocked with almond flour, chia seeds and canned Italian tomatoes, but I thought it’d bring us all a smile to learn that these snack closets exist in addition to the already-known test kitchens.
What I’m working on now:
Reader’s Digest: Another fashion piece! I’m rounding up the best sweaters for fall and want your pitches. Though the story has a distinct fall vibe, I STRONGLY prefer styles that will be available for sale for at least a few months + have stylish appeal through the winter months as well. So, a sweater that says “apple picking” is probably a little too seasonal, but a soft, solid-toned cashmere round neck? Timeless and perfect. Please pitch for all sizes and mostly under $250! I want to make sure my fashion pieces appeal to women of all shapes and budgets. bryce@theluxuryspot.com
Family Handyman: Still need a few more top-rated laundry products + would love to hear about any new launches from major brands like Tide, All, Gain, Seventh Generation, Persil. Please also pitch if you rep bestselling laundry accessories with TONS of amazon ratings like mesh lingerie bags, stain removers, etc. bryce@theluxuryspot.com
Family Handyman: Rounding up the best laundry hampers, sorters and baskets on the market. If you rep a really cute, top-rated and/or well-reviewed laundry basket/hamper, hit me up! bryce@theluxuryspot.com
Recently published:
The best accent lighting options for every area of your home
Garage walls + laundry rooms NEED this mop and broom holder contraption
The best refrigerators 2022 has to offer
Musings:
Woohoo! We have a 1-hour AMA session via Zoom on the books for September 15 at noon ET. It’ll be open to all paid newsletter subs, so start making a list of questions you’d like covered :) If you’re already in that private newsletter group, you’ll receive an invitation/link to the Zoom next week.
Skimlinks data:
Here’s what is currently trending on Skimlinks. Use the data for your own pitching! It’s a good opportunity to peer into consumer behavior, and a good portion of digital editor behavior is dictated by data-driven shopping patterns.
Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow: 15-20%
Saatva Latex Pillow: 10%
Serena & Lily Stool: 3% (hits every coastal grandma note)
Kule Oversized Shirt: 15%
Jimmyjane Reflexx Rabbit: 20% (omg seriously… what a theme this week)
Dermstore Essential Kit: up to 12%
Paula’s Choice Discoloration Care: 25% (ding, ding, ding—we have a winner)
Lancome Primer: 12%
AirTag Dog Collar: 10%
Chewy Washable Dog Diapers: 6% (way to go chewy team!)
That’s it for now! I’m back to work at regular/full speed next week and will start sending my HGG pitch requests then :)