The view from my table in L.L. Bean's coffee shop in Freeport, Maine.

Vermont-Based SEO Writer


Tracy Farnsworth is an SEO writer based in Vermont with over 20 years of experience. She has written for a wide variety of clients, including AtoZ Animals, Recycle Nation, several senior care agencies, California plastic surgeons, and marketing firms. She is a passionate advocate for using SEO to help businesses reach their target audience and achieve their online marketing goals.

When she's not writing, Tracy enjoys baking, reading, and gardening. She is a multi-generational Vermonter and loves the state's natural beauty and quieter lifestyle.

My Latest Work

21 Common Household Things You Didn't Know You Could Recycle

21 Common Household Things You Didn’t Know You Could RecycleThere are some items you use every day, like your glasses or your clothes hangers. But there are some other items you're likely to trash without a second thought that could find life elsewhere (like broken crayons, for instance). Is this the right thing to do, or should you be recycling more than you realize?
Learn which household items you can hand over to a recycling center to extend their life and prevent them from ending up in a lan...

Does It Snow in Greece? See When and How Much

A Greek winter typically runs from November to April, though seasonal shifts occur. Does it snow in Greece? Yes, it does snow in Greece, but snowfall is usually no more than trace amounts. Keep reading to learn about Greek winter weather, what the average snowfall is, how snow affects Greece’s birds and other wildlife, and where snow is most likely to fall.

Greece’s winter season runs from November to April, though the Mediterranean climate lends towards winters that are rainy and mild. By Apr...

Product Spotlight: Jalapeno Slices for Recipes and Tips

Have you ever wondered how hot peppers get their spiciness rating? The Scoville Scale ranks the amount of sugar and water it takes to counteract the capsaicin in a pepper. The more a taste tester needs, the higher the heat index. Jalapenos average 2,500 to 8,000.
Mt. Olive Jalapeno Slices pack a punch without being overwhelming. That ensures they’re the right chili pepper when you crave a balance of heat and flavor.
Every jar of Mt. Olive Sliced Jalapenos starts with ripe, juicy peppers grown lo...

The Actual History of Black Friday Goes Back Over 150 Years

According to the National Retail Federation, 200.4 million consumers took advantage of Thanksgiving weekend sales in 2023. That five-day period includes one of the nation’s busiest shopping days. What is the history of Black Friday, and how has it progressed…This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them.According to the National Retail Federation, 200.4 million consumers took advantage of Thanksgiving...

These Uncrowded Theme Parks Are Your Memorial Day Destinations - NewsBreak

While Memorial Day is a brief holiday, it’s one that many families view as an opportunity to visit a theme park. The weather is improving and an extra weekend day means more time to take a vacation. But Disney parks are overcrowded, making it difficult to do everything you want to do in such a brief amount of time.It’s also getting expensive to visit a theme park. In one decade, Disney World ticket prices have increased by as much as 101%. That increase is even higher at Disneyland, where the in...

Tracy Farnsworth: Vermont's long-term care system is in poor shape

This commentary is by Tracy Farnsworth of Georgia, Vt. In addition to being a family caregiver to a parent with Alzheimer’s, she is a self-employed content writer for several marketing firms.

One of nine U.S. adults aged 65 or older (6.2 million people) has Alzheimer’s disease. There are 14,000 adults with Alzheimer’s in Vermont alone.

When care services are needed, families discover waitlists that span years. With 25,000 unpaid family caregivers in this state, I know all about it, as I am one

What is Wish-Cycling and Why Does It Matter? - RecycleNation

Wish-cycling is the practice of recycling items that cannot be recycled. It stems from the best intentions. You wish or hope that something you’ve bought or use regularly can be recycled. Instead, your good intentions end up costing recycling companies more time and money. Worse, it can impact recycling at a later processing point. The items that people wish-cycle are usually things you would expect can be recycled. Something may have a recycling symbol on it and not be recyclable in your area....