Jill Layton is a writer based in Long Beach, California, who has been covering lifestyle, parenting and commerce for over a decade. Her work has appeared in outlets including PEOPLE, Scary Mommy, Bustle, Romper, Best Products, Runner’s World, The Dodo and Popular Mechanics, where she blends thoughtful reporting with a candid, relatable voice. She writes about the realities of everyday life — from parenting and relationships to shopping to the small moments that often go overlooked — with an eye for what resonates and what’s actually worth talking about.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost in June 2026.