Samantha Jones Samantha Jones has been at Dotdash Meredith since 2021. She is currently an associate editor on the performance marketing team, writing and editing content on a variety of topics. This includes food and lifestyle for brands such as Food & Wine, Real Simple, Health, Verywell Fit, and the Spruce Eats. Previously, Samantha held roles as a performance content writer at Meredith Corporation and as an apprentice at Better Homes & Gardens. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.