Sophia F. Gottfried

Los Angeles

Writer at Freelance

New Jersey-grown, Los Angeles-based writer covering food and drink, travel and sustainability.

Articles

70 cute and funny messages to write in a Valentine’s Day card 💌

2 months ago | cosmopolitan.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

Between texts, DMs, voice notes, and Snaps, there’s literally no shortage of ways to convey how you feel about your boo. And as much as a cute text can make your day, nothing beats a good old fashioned handwritten card, especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Listen, I don’t make the rules.
70 Cute and Funny Messages to Write in a Valentine’s Day Card

Jan 24, 2025 | cosmopolitan.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

Jump to:Funny Valentine’s Day MessagesSweet (and Kinda Cheesy) Valentine's Day Messages Galentine's Day MessagesLove Quotes for Valentine's Day Between texts, DMs, voice notes, and Snaps, there’s literally no shortage of ways to convey how you feel about your boo. And as much as a cute text can make your day, nothing beats a good old fashioned handwritten card, especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Listen, I don’t make the rules.
Just 30 of the Best Desks for Small Spaces

Aug 6, 2024 | cosmopolitan.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. As much as I'd like to be living somewhere grand and palatial, I *actually* dwell in a darling one-bedroom apartment that simply does not have enough closet storage...or, ya know, space in general for that matter. I know I'm not alone in this struggle—living quarters for many of us can be prettyyy tight.
These 11 Barefoot Dreams Blanket Dupes Will Have Your Budget Singing Your Praises

Jun 26, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Look, when it comes to splurging, I don't judge! In fact, ask anyone who knows me—I am so not above a little treat (or many little treats hehe) and the occasional impulse buy, especially on things that make my home feel chic and cozy.
Stay Organized With These 8 Functional (and Cute!) Packing Cube Sets

May 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."I won't lie, I didn't always used to be a packing cubes stan. TBH, I didn't really see how they could make much of a difference in my luggage. But boy let me tell ya, I have since been awakened and man was I wrong. Since I've gotten on board, my life has had the ultimate upgrade, aka my frazzled pre-trip routine is a lot easier, which is a feat if I'm being real.
Ahem, You Need One of These 14 Travel Blankets for Your Next Trip

May 29, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."If you're like me, you run cold and you also travel quite a bit, which isn't always...the best combination. Personally, I'm getting tired of wearing my bulkiest clothes to the airport, peeling them off at security, and then sweating through the layers for my inevitable run through the terminal. Just me? Didn't think so.
Ahem, You Need One of These 14 Travel Blankets for Your Next Trip

May 29, 2024 | aol.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

May 29, 2024 at 2:16 PMAhem, You Need a Travel Blanket for Your Next TripGravel"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."If you're like me, you run cold and you also travel quite a bit, which isn't always...the best combination. Personally, I'm getting tired of wearing my bulkiest clothes to the airport, peeling them off at security, and then sweating through the layers for my inevitable run through the terminal. Just me? Didn't think so.
55 Nature Captions for When Your Off-the-Grid Moments Need to Go Online (Obviously)

Mar 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sophia F. Gottfried

Ever look at your screen time reports and absolutely cringe? Because same. That’s when I know it’s time to give my poor, stressed-out retinas a break and get some outside vibes beyond my daily hot girl walk. Whether it’s a close-to-home hike, a day at the beach, or a cutesy weekend trip to the mountains or a national park, I always feel rejuvenated and less anxious after some meaningful time out in nature.
Why Cooperative Food Businesses Are on the Rise

Oct 3, 2023 | jamesbeard.org | Sophia F. Gottfried

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for the restaurant industry, permanently shuttering 17 percent of restaurants nationwide, and revealing inequities and vulnerabilities baked into the foundations of these businesses. But there is hope on the horizon, as vaccines roll out and more food professionals are immunized.
As More Drinkers Ditch Booze, Non-Alcoholic Bars Offer Essential Social Spaces

Jul 21, 2023 | wineenthusiast.com | Sophia F. Gottfried |Samantha Sette

What makes a bar, well, a bar? For Chris Marshall, founder and owner of booze-free Sans Bar in Austin, Texas, it’s more than just the drinks. For him and others, atmosphere, service and community play just as big a role as booze. That’s not to say that zero-proof cocktails are an afterthought.