Marcia Passos Duffy
Marcia has been writing professionally for over 20 years. Her career has spanned from writing advertising and public relations copy in NYC to freelance newspaper,magazine, and online content feature writing out of her home-based office in New Hampshire.
She currently writes for national, regional and local publications on everything from parenting to green living, organic farming/gardening to personal finance.
Her stories have been featured on Yahoo Finance, CNBC, The Weather Channel's Forecast Earth, NY Times Lifewire, Bankrate.com, Smart Business Magazine, AAA Home & Away Magazine, Parenting Magazine, among others.
Marcia has also written three books and publishes two online magazines, The Heart of New England and Home Office Weekly, and one print magazine Our Local Table.
Through her business, Backporch Publishing & Writing, Marcia also helps people and businesses improve writing and publicity techniques.
Latest Articles
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Best Backyard Fruit for Beginners
Want to pick fresh delicious fruit just steps from your back door? Try growing your own backyard fruit. But stick to the easy-to-grow types.
Mar 15, 2011
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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Zipcar's New Plug-in Hybrids on the Road in Three U.S. Cities
Looking for a plug-in hybrid car in Boston, San Francisco or Portland, Oregon? Zipcar now offering Toyota Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles to its members.
Jan 31, 2011
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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How to Recycle a Christmas Tree
Before you drag your old Christmas tree out to the curb for disposal, read these tips on creative ways to reuse and recycle your tree.
Dec 31, 2010
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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More U.S. Families Buying Organic Food
Despite a sluggish economy, organic food purchases by U.S. families are higher in 2010 than in 2009
Dec 31, 2010
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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Networking to Find a Dream Job
Holiday parties and networking events can be a drag if you hate your job or are unemployed. But use these festive occasions to find a dream job. Here's how.
Dec 30, 2010
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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How to Use Wood Ashes in the Garden
What do you do with all the wood ashes from your woodstove or fireplace? Spread it in your garden and landscape to fertilize the soil. Here's how.
Dec 29, 2010
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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Free Online Shipping Day
Late getting holiday gifts? Don't want to spend a bundle in shipping charges? Put Free Shipping Day on the calendar.
Dec 8, 2009
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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Tips on Buying Prepaid Gift Cards
Have a hard-to-buy-for friend or relative? Consider a prepaid gift card. But understand the differences among the prepaid gift cards first.
Dec 4, 2009
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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How to Regift
Want to save money, time and resources this holiday season? Try "regifting." Jerry Seinfeld coined the term, but it has become more popular and acceptable.
Dec 3, 2009
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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Work after Retirement Has Health Benefits
Dreaming of playing endless rounds of golf when retiring? Work instead: it's better for your physical and mental health, study finds.
Nov 23, 2009
- Marcia Passos Duffy
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