Samantha Darby

Samantha is a #girlmom to three little ladies, and a Senior Lifestyle Editor and writer for Romper. She began at Romper in 2015 as a lifestyle writer before the site officially launched, working out of Google docs when Romper didn’t even have a name, and became a lifestyle editor in 2017. In 2022, she was promoted to Senior Lifestyle Editor. Samantha covers a wide variety of topics under the lifestyle umbrella, including parenting, TTC, pregnancy, sex and relationships, and product roundups. She also focuses a lot of her work on baby name coverage, essays about motherhood, children’s books, and holiday content. She loves a good, wholesome, Jennifer Garner-vibes essay.

In 2020, she won a BDG Edit Award for Best Headline for When Grandmas Duel, We All Win, Don’t We?

Before working at Romper, Samantha worked as a freelance writer and had essays published at Motherlode, HelloGiggles, Barnes & Noble Kids, Babble, Work It, Mom!, and The Huffington Post. She also dabbled a bit in digital marketing and writing content for small businesses. She’s currently working on a novel.

On her way to becoming a full-time writer and editor, Samantha was a professional actor in Atlanta, doing stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, theatre, and generally auditioning her heart out. It was good practice for motherhood, where she routinely has to follow the exact scripts her daughters give her while playing Barbies. She lives in Georgia with her husband and her three girls — Alice, Lucy, and Clara.

You can contact Samantha by email at samantha.darby@bustle.com or find her on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Samantha Darby

Mini Passion Project

by Samantha Darby

How To Help Your Kid Find Their “Thing”

Because you want something to give them that spark inside.

Pass The Cabbage

by Samantha Darby

11 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Ideas To Make You Feel Irish Inside

Hearty stews, stout chocolate, and more delicious ideas to make you say, “Cheers!”

At The End Of The Rainbow

by Samantha Darby

9 St. Patrick’s Day Party Snacks To Put You In A Festive Mood

You know, for a wee bit of fun.

I'll Take 3.14 Of Them

by Samantha Darby

17 Pie Recipes To Help Celebrate Pi Day

Try one for breakfast, dinner, and dessert.

PRODUCTIVITY HACKS

by Samantha Darby

I Wake up At 5 A.M. To Drink Coffee And Watch TV Alone

The 5 A.M. club isn’t just for boss babes and business bros. It’s also for moms who want some peace.

Pass The Parmesan

by Samantha Darby

13 Hearty & Easy Pasta Recipes For Busy Weeknights

Because nobody has time for much else.

Just You Wait

by Samantha Darby

17 Historical Boy Names For Your Own Future Leader

These names hold serious significance and set your little guy up to change the world.

Take A Look, It's In A Book

by Samantha Darby

11 Children’s Books You Can Snag For Free On Kindle

From classics to more recent stories, you can build your child’s library out pretty quickly.

Hop Hop Hop

by Samantha Darby

15 Bunny-Themed Accessories & Decor

Because there’s nothing cuter than ears on a candle holder.

Breakfast Is Served

by Samantha Darby

Can Babies Eat Sunny-Side-Up Eggs?

How long do they have to avoid the beauty of a runny yolk on toast?

Don't Forget Your Quarter

by Samantha Darby

I Personally Want To Play With This Aldi Grocery Store Set

Definitely going to make my kids bag their own groceries.

*Drool*

by Samantha Darby

9 Fun Leap Day Recipe Ideas To Try On Your Extra Day Of Cooking

Because what could be better than a four-layer cake for dinner?

One Extra Day

by Samantha Darby

How To Celebrate Leap Day With Your Family

It only comes around every four years, so it’s nice to be a little *extra.*

Let's Have A Garden Party

by Samantha Darby

J.Crew's Crewcuts Spring 2024 Collection Has Major Big Bow Girl Energy

I now have to host a garden party for my children.

Soccer Moms Get Sh*t Done

by Samantha Darby

13 Hacks To Ease The Mental Load Of Being A Sports Mom

Because of course you’re responsible for knowing where their shin guards are.

GOAAAAAAAAL

by Samantha Darby

13 Easy Practice Night Dinners

Because you’ve already hit Mickey D’s twice this week.

Get Comfy

by Samantha Darby

The Best Breastfeeding Pillow Is Actually A Squishmallow

The genius advice one lactation consultant gives new parents.

NOPE

by Samantha Darby

"Living Room Families" Is The Newest Influencer Label & No Thank You

As a former bedroom kid I promise you can provide a safe, loving home and still have a kid who hangs out in their room.

Goodbye Sleep

by Samantha Darby

When Do We Spring Forward In 2024?

More sunlight, yay!

Baby Names

by Samantha Darby

23 Traditional Girl Names With Fun Nicknames

So she can have her ~fancy~ name and her fun, spunky name.