Sarah Lemire Sarah Lemire is an author, writer, and photographer with more than a decade of experience covering a broad range of topics including health, home, food, personal finance, features, shopping, travel, wellness, and weddings. Her stories have appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Health, Parents, New York Daily News, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Hartford Courant, The Daily Meal, and more. Sarah attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where she studied broadcast communications and minored in sociology with a focus on women's studies. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.