Sarah Magnuson

Chicago, IL

Sarah Magnuson is a Chicago-based, Rockford, Illinois-born and bred writer and comedian. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Sociology and a master’s degree in Public Service Management. When she’s not interviewing real estate experts or sharing her thoughts on laundry chutes (major proponent), Sarah can be found producing sketch comedy shows and liberating retro artifacts from her parents’ basement.
A “Passeggiata” Is the Soothing Italian Habit You Need to Weave into Your Workday
It’s done wonders for my stress levels.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 20, 2024
The Adorable $20 Little Luxury I’ve Gifted Everyone in My Life — Including Myself
I've gifted it to everyone in my life — including *myself*.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 2, 2024
My Mom’s Moving Tip That Saved Me Money (and Broken Dishes!)
Because moving is already expensive enough!
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 28, 2023
I Sent a Chef Photos of My Utensil Drawer — Here’s What He Told Me to Ditch
It was so helpful.
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 10, 2023
My Number-One Tip for Wrangling Any Plastic Bags That Come into My Home
If you’re looking to keep the plastic bag pileup to a minimum, you now have a new game plan for your household.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 26, 2022
Here’s What a Home Stager Told Me to Get Rid of in My Kitchen
When in doubt, take it out.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 17, 2022
7 of the Most Famous Suburbs in the U.S., Thanks to These Iconic Movies and TV Series
Was your town made famous by a TV show or movie?
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 8, 2022
I’m an Anxious Traveler — This Is How I Make a Foolproof Packing List for Every Trip I Take
Tips from The Kitchn
Embrace your wanderlust. Mitigate fears.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 28, 2022
6 Tired Kitchen Trends That Buyers Are Bored by, According to Real Estate Experts
Tips from The Kitchn
Enough with the subway tiles!
Sarah Magnuson
Nov 24, 2020
4 Things That Define an “Adult” Pantry, According to the Experts
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Hint: Labels are required.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 22, 2020
6 Overdone Kitchen Trends, According to Real Estate Experts
Tips from The Kitchn
Something to beware of, whether you're selling your house or not!
Sarah Magnuson
Apr 20, 2020