Collette Reitz

writer/editor

About Collette

Collette is a writer and editor with nearly nine years of experience in digital media. Currently, she's a special projects editor, managing large-scale sponsored edit projects. Before that, she was a news editor where she assigned and edited coverage of new food items, social media trends and updates, new tech releases, and travel. She's also experienced with long-form content and conducting and editing interviews

As a media professional, Collette is experienced with SEO optimization, Google Analytics, and publishing high-quality and high-performing articles. 

Apartment Therapy •

We Asked Recent Buyers About the Compromises They Made to Buy a Home — And They All Said the Same Thing

“The increased interest rates have made things much less affordable for buyers, and many buyers can’t afford to buy what they could have two years ago; or, they have to buy a completely different property, such as a condo or townhome,” says Cara Ameer, a bicoastal agent with Coldwell Banker, covering the Southern California and Northeast Florida markets. Of current home shoppers with a budget of less than $500,000, 20% of them are looking at condos/apartments, 15% are interested in townhouses, a...
Kitchn •

The 10 Biggest Food Trends That Are in for 2024 — And What's on Its Way Out

To determine The State of Home Cooking in 2024 and what worthy trends are on the rise, we went straight to the source, surveying both home cooks and culinary experts about what they can’t wait to make and eat this year. (Interested in what they had to say last year? Check out the 2023 survey results here.) In one survey, we asked 3,119 home cooks about how they cook for themselves and their families week after week. In another, we tapped 52 food experts (including influencers, cookbook authors,...
Elite Daily •

Apple's $800 Watch Isn't For Everyone — Here's Who Might Consider The Pricey Upgrade

I love a big watch, and I seriously miss the days of oversized timepieces dangling off everyone’s wrists. Once smartwatches took over, it became more about utility than aesthetics, which is why the 49-millimeter case on the Apple Watch Ultra caught my eye. It’s Apple’s biggest and baddest watch yet. While it doesn’t look like the accessories from the early-to-mid 2010s, it does satisfy the “big watch” requirement — and it’s compatible with your iPhone, which is a big plus if you’re an Apple user
Elite Daily •

Here’s What It Means If You Can’t Stop Sending People Emojis, According To Experts

Is a text thread really a text thread without a few smiley face emojis? IMHO, the answer is no — and I’ve got scientific research on my side. Yes, emojis brighten up a message and make endless lines of text more readable, but they also reveal something about the person who sent them. “People who are rated higher in agreeableness use more emojis in general,” Lara Jones, associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University, tells Elite Daily. And no, it’s not just people-pleasing for the sa
Elite Daily •

This Disney Park Producer Makes Your Favorite Rides ~Magical~

In Elite Daily’s I Have The Job You Want series, we tell the stories of people working in the most ridiculous, unbelievable, and totally envy-inducing fields you never thought possible. In this piece, we talk to the woman who gets to turn your fave nostalgic Pixar movies into the rides and attractions you’ll be talking about. Krista Sheffler has your dream job — and it all started with a cold call. During her post-college job search in 1997, Sheffler picked up the phone and unknowingly embarked
Elite Daily •

These 2 Gen Z Voters From Both Sides Agree The Time To Act On Climate Change Is Now

For first- and second-time voters, casting your ballot can feel intimidating. There are so many important issues to consider — how do you know which ones you should pay attention to, or which ones will affect your life most? In Elite Daily’s election series, I've Got Issues, we’re having conversations with young voters all across the country who hold different opinions on some of the biggest “dealbreaker” issues in politics. Here’s how they feel about the major topics impacting their vote in Nov
Elite Daily •

I Stayed At The World's "Most Remote Hotel" & The Middle Of Nowhere Is Stunning

My Name: Collette Reitz What I Do: Associate News Editor, Elite Daily Where I Live: Chicago, Illinois Where I Went: I went to the town of Ittoqqortoormiit in East Greenland on a trip provided by Hotels.com. How Long I Stayed: 3 days, 2 nights My Spending Style: Occasionally indulgent. I don't throw money around, but I will definitely splurge on more than a few expensive things on a vacation.
Elite Daily •

5 Fascinating Facts About Making Tequila That I Learned At The Patron Headquarters

When it comes to tequila, I thought I knew a little bit about it. More accurately, I knew enough to know that I enjoy it in a margarita and have probably outgrown my tolerance for salt-rimmed shots of the hard stuff. After spending two days immersed in the entire tequila-making process from the agave fields to the bottling room, I can say with confidence that I didn't know nearly enough about tequila before my recent experience at Hacienda Patrón.
Elite Daily •

WNBA Superstar Sue Bird Works Hard, Plays Hard, & Takes Nothing For Granted

Even after a full workout, basketball superstar Sue Bird looks like she could bolt right back out on the court — almost like she’s constantly operating with a steady undercurrent of competitive energy. That readiness is what makes Bird one of the top players in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), where she’s a point guard with the Seattle Storm and an 11-time WNBA All-Star. Despite her high profile and 18 years of experience, she takes nothing for granted.