Kelsey Ogletree

Kelsey Ogletree, freelance lifestyle journalist for Real Simple

Kelsey Ogletree is an independent journalist contributing to a range of national digital and print outlets, from Real Simple and The Wall Street Journal to Travel + Leisure and AARP The Magazine. She specializes in food, wellness, and travel and has been writing professionally for more than 12 years. Kelsey is also the founder of Pitchcraft, a membership that teaches small business owners and PR pros how to pitch freelance writers. When she's not chasing down a story, her idea of a perfect night is whipping up a batch of cookies, then curling up on the couch with her husband, rescue kitty Monty and a good book.

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Latest from Kelsey Ogletree
How to Create a Work From Outdoors Setup: woman working outdoors
How to Set Up the Perfect Work-From-Outdoors Space (Since WFO Is the New WFH)
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All Natural Bulk Food Dispensers in Supermarket with Scale in Front
10 Foods You Should Buy From Supermarket Bulk Bins—and 2 to Skip
Clever Kitchen Ideas to Steal from Insta-Famous Organizers
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6 Things You Should Never Store Under Your Kitchen Sink—and 5 You Should
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Turmeric Tea Is the Anti-Inflammatory Drink That'll Warm You Right Up (and It's So Easy to Make)
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8 Clever Ways to Use a Pizza Stone—Besides Making Pizza
Healthiest Canned Food Types
7 of the Healthiest Canned Foods to Keep in Your Pantry, According to RDs
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How to Know When It's Time to Replace Your Cookware and Kitchen Tools
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7 Essential Things to Know Before Buying Your First Christmas Tree
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How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home to Help You Breathe Better
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Sleep Is Key, But Are You Getting Too Much? Here's What to Know About Oversleeping
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Tired of Oranges? Grapefruit Is Full of Vitamin C, Too (and Many More Healthy Benefits)
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Everything You Need to Know About Tretinoin—The Anti-Aging Ingredient Derms Swear By
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Are Tiger Nuts Worth the Hype? 5 Healthy Facts to Know About This Trending Superfood (That's Not Really a Nut)
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12 Fascinating Ways Mindfulness Can Improve Your Mental (and Physical) Health, According to Science
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Can You Clean a HEPA Filter? Here's What Experts Have to Say
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Reorganizing Your Fridge Is One of the Easiest Ways to Combat Food Waste—Here's How
Professional Chefs Share Their Tips for the Best Quiche: slices of quiche
13 Tips for Making Better Quiche, Straight From Professional Chefs
Surprising Things You Can Clean in Your Washing Machine
18 Surprising Things You Can Throw in Your Washing Machine
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The 14 Things in Your Bathroom You Should Get Rid of Immediately