Gemma Hartley, Author at Amendo

Gemma Hartley

Gemma Hartley is a freelance writer with a BA in writing from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her work has appeared on Redbook Magazine, Washington Post, Good Housekeeping and more, in addition to contributing regularly to SheKnows, Ravishly, and Romper. She lives in Reno with her husband, three young kids, an awesome dog and a terrible cat.

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Why Everyone Needs a Financial Safety Net (And How to Start Building It Now)

Gemma Hartley July 19, 2021

An unexpected parking ticket in college was my first big financial slap in the face. When I was visiting a friend, I didn’t realize I…

5 Things to do Before You Check Your Phone in the Morning

Gemma Hartley June 21, 2021

Too often, my mornings start off with me looking at my phone while I’m stumbling into the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea.…

4 Tips for Getting out of a Funk

Gemma Hartley June 7, 2021

There are times when I wake up ready to seize the day and max out my productivity. But there are other times when I wake…

4 Ways Clutter Holds Us Hostage

Gemma Hartley May 7, 2021

When clutter invades my life, I am always thrown off my game. I’m a little less productive. A little less focused. A little less happy.…

Is It Time for Some Spiritual Spring Cleaning?

Gemma Hartley April 26, 2021

As the weather warms up and spring cleaning fever hits me with a vengeance, I am more than ready to declutter my closet and deep…

A Little Hygge Is What You Need This Winter

Gemma Hartley December 21, 2020

I’m a natural homebody. My ideal winter afternoon is spent holed up in my house with a good book and roaring fire, watching the snow…

Plan Your Fall Budget in 4 Easy Steps

Gemma Hartley October 16, 2020

Fall is absolutely my favorite season. The weather gets a little crisp, the autumn baking (and pumpkin spice latte season) begins, holidays start rolling up,…

3 Ways to Remind Yourself of Daily Blessings

Gemma Hartley September 7, 2020

I’ve long been a fan of keeping a gratitude journal to help with my overall happiness, a practice I’ve kept up for the past eight…

3 Ways to Be a More Affirming Friend

Gemma Hartley August 28, 2020

I have never been someone who craves words of affirmation. As a writer who loves words to the ends of the earth, it’s a strange…