Writer, yogi, mom to about a dozen houseplants

Amanda Nyren

Writer, yogi, mom to about a dozen houseplants

Bio Highlights

A lifelong Chicago resident, Amanda started covering the local scene for PureWow in 2016. She's a freelance writer and content strategist.

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