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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30 simple Father's Day gift ideas to buy for dad in 2022
These simple Father's Day gift ideas will go a long way in showing your dad how much you care about him
By Alison Barretta • Published
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The 8 best cooling pillows to buy ahead of summer 2022, as tested by us
The best cooling pillows will leave you feeling calm and refreshed after a night's sleep — here are 8 that we've tested and can heartily recommend.
By Alison Barretta • Published
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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.
By Alison Barretta • Published
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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
By Alison Barretta • Published
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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...
By Alison Barretta • Published
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Best Easter candy 2022: 15 picks for your baskets this year
There's a lot of Easter candy out there. Find out which ones deserve a place in your baskets this year
By Alison Barretta • Published
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The 35 best Mother's Day gifts to buy for mom in 2022
These unique Mother's Day gift ideas will help you find the best way to tell the moms in your life how much you value them.
By Alison Barretta • Published
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21 unique wedding gift ideas for couples of all stripes
Here are the top wedding gift ideas to buy for couples who seemingly have everything.
By Alison Barretta • Published
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8 of the best thin pillows to rest your head on in 2022
Having a hard time finding the best thin pillow for your needs? We've done our research and found eight that are worth your attention.
By Amy Hunt • Published