Alison Barretta
Alison Barretta is a freelance writer and editor from Philadelphia, USA who specializes in home and lifestyle, skincare, and tech. For the last 15 years, she has been sharing buying advice and product reviews with curious, cost-conscious shoppers from around the world. Alison's work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, and Creative Bloq.
When she's not reviewing mattresses or waxing poetic about her favorite face cleansers, Alison can be found teaching/training in martial arts, streaming underrated TV series, trying new recipes, and singing karaoke until her throat is hoarse.
Latest articles by Alison Barretta
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The 8 best cooling pillows for 2024, tried and tested by us
The best cooling pillows are made with breathable, lightweight materials that can help you sleep better during warmer weather and disruptive menopause symptoms
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The best weighted blanket sales to shop on Cyber Monday 2023
Save money and sleep better by shopping the best weighted blanket Cyber Monday sales from Luna, Remy, Layla and more
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The best outdoor furniture deals to shop in December 2024 include mark downs of up to 80% off
Shop the best outdoor furniture deals and give your green space an upgrade on a budget
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28 unique wedding gift ideas for couples of all stripes
Our expert Shopping Editors share the top wedding gift ideas to buy for couples who seemingly have everything already
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39 best 40th birthday gift ideas to help her celebrate an exciting new decade
Our edit of 40th birthday gift ideas will help you find the right way to commemorate this significant milestone for a special someone
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The best engagements gifts for every type of couple
We've rounded up the best engagement gifts to surprise the bride and groom-to-be, from personalized keepsakes to practical picks that will help them plan their big day
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The best mattress deals available in July 2023: Up to 65% off on brands including Nectar, Emma, and Simba
Discover the best mattress deals to shop now, including major discounts on mattresses from leading brands
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The best Father's Day gift ideas for every type of dad
These unique and meaningful Father's Day gift ideas will hit the mark - even for dads who say they don't need (or want) anything
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The best coffee travel mugs to keep your drinks hot on the go in 2023
Our list of the best coffee travel mugs comes from hours of testing various brands and materials. See which ones we deem most worthy of your coffee (and your hard-earned cash)
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The best 50th birthday gift ideas for women and men that they'll use and appreciate
Our guide to notable 50th birthday gift ideas will give you inspiration on how to best commemorate this milestone occasion
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The 6 best water bottles for your health and the environment in 2022
The best reusable water bottles will keep you adequately hydrated and help reduce your reliance single-use plastics. Here are the six we like the most.
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The 9 best shoe organizers to buy in 2022 to sort your favorite footwear
Our edit of the best shoe organizers contains a mix of straightforward options and more discreet solutions that'll suit any kind of space.
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The 9 best makeup organizers to tidy your vanity in 2022
Our edit of the best makeup organizers will keep your cosmetics, brushes, and other beauty essentials neat and sorted
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The 7 best cleaners for hardwood floors and how to use them effectively
What are the best cleaners for hardwood floors? We tested a range of formulas, and these are the ones you should buy...
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