Lauren Smith McDonough

New York, United States

Director, Commerce Editorial at Hearst

Pop culture junkie who is almost always wearing chambray or a jean jacket.

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Articles

We Figured Out the Best Way To Make Your Tomato Plant THRIVE All Summer Long

1 month ago | housebeautiful.com | Lauren Smith McDonough

One of the most popular summer crops, tomatoes are on every gardener's wishlist—and for good reason. There's something about biting into a red, juicy tomato you grew yourself that just tastes better, and cultivating a garden that's absolutely bursting with every variety of tomatoes is achievable, whether you have a small balcony or a sprawling plot of land. That said, tomatoes will take a bit of maintenance and TLC to thrive and grow to their full potential.
25 Stunning Easter Flower Arrangements That Are Guaranteed To Wow

2 months ago | housebeautiful.com | Lauren Smith McDonough |Hadley Mendelsohn |Angela Belt

1A CentrepieceNo tablescape is complete without flowers. We love this vibrant Easter display – combining flowers with foliage and bare branches will create height and visual interest. 2Vibrant WindowsTest tubes make surprisingly good containers – use a variety of individual sprigs on a small windowsill for instant impact. It's proof that flowers shouldn't just be confined to the table. 3Blooming Dahlias Adding a simple bunch of cut flowers will be a nice added touch to your bar cart display.
12 Festive Easter facts that you probably haven't heard before

2 months ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Lauren Smith McDonough |Selena Barrientos

Easter — along with all of its decorative eggs, delicious roast lamb dinner and traditional simnel cake — is hopping down the bunny trail quicker than the legendary speedy hare. This year, the Christian holiday will fall on April 17 so mark that calendar if you haven't already.
17 Amazon Prime Perks You Probably Didn't Know About

Mar 5, 2025 | flipboard.com | Kim Forrest |Lauren Smith McDonough

1 day ago9 Store-Bought Gravy Brands, Ranked Worst To BestArguably, the best part of Thanksgiving isn't the turkey, but rather the gravy. Those toasty, crispy bits of meat, along with the turkey juices, can …1 day agoHere's why you should not subscribe to Alexa PlusPaying more to get less is not something anyone should be lining up to do.
17 Amazon Prime Perks and What's Included With a Prime Membership

Mar 5, 2025 | goodhousekeeping.com | Kim Forrest |Lauren Smith McDonough

17 Amazon Prime Perks and What's Included With a Prime Membership
35 ideas bonitas para decorar con ramos de flores y centros florales y dar alegría a tu casa en Semana Santa

Mar 3, 2025 | nuevoestilo.es | Lauren Smith McDonough |Hadley Mendelsohn |Angela Belt

Skip to ContentNuevo Estilo participa en varios programas de afiliación de marketing, lo que significa que Nuevo Estilo recibe comisiones de las compras hechas a través de los links a sitios de los vendedores. Un adelanto de la llegada de la primavera con arreglos florales y estilosos jarrones para exhibirlos.
How to Get Ink Stains Out of Clothes: 3 Easy Methods That Work

Feb 25, 2025 | aol.com | Alyssa Gautieri |Lauren Smith McDonough

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Despite living in a digital world, it can feel more satisfying to put pen to paper — like jotting down a to-do list in your planner or a quick reminder on a post-it note. The downside? We've all experienced that dreaded moment after accidentally grazing your sleeve on a piece of paper with still-wet ink. But, don't worry: While ink can be difficult to remove from clothing, it's far from impossible.
How to Get Ink Stains Out of Clothes: 3 Easy Methods That Work

Feb 25, 2025 | ca.style.yahoo.com | Alyssa Gautieri |Lauren Smith McDonough

How to Remove Pen Ink From Clothes Jeffrey Coolidge - Getty Images"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Despite living in a digital world, it can feel more satisfying to put pen to paper — like jotting down a to-do list in your planner or a quick reminder on a post-it note. The downside? We've all experienced that dreaded moment after accidentally grazing your sleeve on a piece of paper with still-wet ink.
How to Get Ink Stains Out of Clothes: 3 Easy Methods That Work

Feb 25, 2025 | yahoo.com | Alyssa Gautieri |Lauren Smith McDonough

How to Remove Pen Ink From Clothes Jeffrey Coolidge - Getty Images"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Despite living in a digital world, it can feel more satisfying to put pen to paper — like jotting down a to-do list in your planner or a quick reminder on a post-it note. The downside? We've all experienced that dreaded moment after accidentally grazing your sleeve on a piece of paper with still-wet ink.
La guía definitiva para descalcificar tu cafetera de cápsulas con y sin vinagre

Feb 13, 2025 | nuevoestilo.es | Lauren Smith McDonough |Alyssa Gautieri

Para la mayoría de nosotros, el café es más que una bebida: es una parte esencial de nuestra rutina matutina. Rellenar el depósito de agua, colocar una cápsula nueva en la cafetera y preparar la taza de café perfecta marca la pauta para el resto del día. Pero, ¿qué pasa cuando tu café deja de saber fresco? Sin una limpieza y un mantenimiento regulares, la cafetera monodosis puede dejar de funcionar o, peor aún, desarrollar moho o bacterias que afecten drásticamente el sabor de su bebida.