Alison Barretta

Alison Barretta

Freelance reviewer and writer

Freelance writer and editor Alison is an expert mattress tester for Tom's Guide, and hails from Philadelphia, USA. Alison has reviewed a wide range of mattresses, pillows and other sleep accessories for Tom's Guide, putting the latest hybrid, memory foam and cooling mattresses from Casper, Nectar, Awara, Brooklinen and other leading brands through their paces. Alison has been sharing buying advice and retail news for over a decade. When she isn't reviewing mattresses, other home products or hunting for great deals to save you money, Alison can be found teaching/training in martial arts, fawning over skincare, and indulging in her quarantine-borne hobby: cooking.

Articles by: Alison Barretta

Best Cyber Monday memory foam mattress deals, featuring the Tempur-Cloud

I'm a mattress tester, and these are the 3 memory foam beds I'd buy in today's Cyber Monday sales

By Alison Barretta published

Don't sweat it if you missed this year's Black Friday sales. Here are the three Cyber Monday memory foam mattress deals that I'd buy if I were shopping for a new bed.

Cyber Monday Mattress Topper Deals featuring Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper

Cyber Monday deals: Our 3 favorite mattress toppers are now on sale from $82

By Alison Barretta published

Mattress toppers are a great way to change the feel of your bed for less. If you don't know where to start, then check out these three amazing Cyber Monday deals.

Purple Mattress on a wooden bedframe in a purple bedroom

Last call for super-cheap Emma, Casper, and Purple mattresses — don’t miss these Cyber Monday deals!

By Alison Barretta published

These Cyber Monday mattress deals are outstanding – and in some cases, they're better than what we spotted over the weekend.

Bear Elite Hybrid mattress

The 7 best hybrid and memory foam mattresses to buy in the Black Friday sales

By Rachael Phillips published

Looking for a memory foam bed to sink into, or a bouncy hybrid? Shop the best Black Friday mattress deals available now from Emma, Nectar, Purple and more.

The DreamCloud Mattress

I’ve tested all the best hybrid mattresses and these are the 3 I’d buy in Black Friday sales

By Alison Barretta published

For sleepers who want the best of springs and foam, here are the three Black Friday hybrid mattress deals a veteran deal hunter and mattress tester.

7 Best Black Friday Mattress Deals featuring the Saatva Classic as the best overall

I'm a pro mattress tester and these are the 7 very best mattress deals of Black Friday 2023

By Alison Barretta published

If you don't feel like swimming in a sea of Black Friday mattress deals, then take a look at the seven very best offers as chosen by a veteran deal hunter and mattress tester.

The Saatva Classic mattress on a fabric bed frame with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid on the image

LIVE: Black Friday mattress deals 2023 — today's biggest sales

By Claire Davies last updated

Black Friday mattress deals news live: Our certified sleep expert picks out today's best deals on top beds and bedding

The Saatva Classic mattress photographed on a fabric bed frame with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid on the image

5 best Black Friday mattress deals with lifetime warranties

By Alison Barretta published

Looking for a mattress that'll last you a lifetime (or close)? These five Black Friday mattress deals come with a forever warranty.

A man with dark hair and a woman with red hair go mattress shopping together

As a pro mattress tester, these are my 3 golden rules of Black Friday sales shopping

By Alison Barretta published

I'm a mattress tester and deal hunter who's been covering Black Friday sales for 15 years. Here's what you need to know about scoring a winning mattress deal this Black Friday.

The Siena Memory Foam Mattress placed on a light wooden bedframe in an orange bedroom with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid in blue

Is the Siena Mattress worth buying in Black Friday sales? I tested it — here's my advice

By Alison Barretta published

Have your eye on the super-cheap Siena Memory Foam Mattress in the Black Friday sales? Here's what I want you to know, as someone who's reviewed it.

The Saatva Classic mattress photographed on a fabric bed frame with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid on the image

I’m a mattress tester and the hybrid bed I'd buy in Black Friday sales is $400 off

By Alison Barretta published

If there's one mattress I'd recommend for most sleepers this Black Friday, it's the Saatva Classic. And right now it's on sale for $400 off in every size from twin XL up

Saatva RX mattress review image shows Saatva's new mattress for back pain placed on a grey bed frame

Saatva RX mattress review 2023: A luxury solution to back pain

By Alison Barretta published

The Saatva RX is the brand's new mattress designed for people with chronic back pain, but how effective is it? We review it to find out.

White mattress that comes with a lifetime warranty placed on a beige bedframe

Is there such a thing as a mattress for life? We explore forever warranties

By Alison Barretta published

Does a lifetime warranty mean your mattress will last forever? Not quite, so here’s what you need to know before buying.

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress on a grey fabric bed frame placed against a yellow wall

Our favorite Nectar mattress drops to just $359 in official Black Friday sale

By Alison Barretta published

Nectar is kicking off its Black Friday sale with 40% off its best memory foam mattress in a box.

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress on a yellow bed frame in a yellow bedroom with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid on the main image

I've tested all the best mattresses in a box — these are 3 I'd buy in Black Friday sales

By Alison Barretta published

Hoping to land a great price on a mattress in a box this Black Friday? I've slept on plenty of them – these are the three I recommend.

Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress image shows a man and his daughter read a book together while lying on the Loom & Leaf mattress topped with a grey button headboard

Is Saatva's Loom & Leaf mattress worth buying on Black Friday? I reviewed it and here's what I think

By Alison Barretta published

I'm a mattress tester and this is what I want you to know about the Saatva Loom & Leaf before buying it this Black Friday.

The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress with a woman and a dog sitting on top of it

Is the Tempur-Adapt mattress worth buying on Black Friday? I tested it and here's what I think

By Alison Barretta published

I slept on a Tempur-Adapt mattress – here's what I want you to know if you plan on buying one during the Black Friday sales.

Image shows the Saatva RX mattress for back and joint pain placed on a luxury grey mattress in a stylish bedroom

I’m testing Saatva’s new mattress for back pain and it's having a big impact on my sleep – here’s why

By Alison Barretta published

The Saatva RX is designed for sleepers with back and joint pain. Here's what it's done for my bad back after sleeping on it for just one week.

Image shows the Nectar Memory Foam mattress placed on a light wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

I reviewed the Nectar Mattress – here's 3 reasons why you should (and shouldn't) buy it this Black Friday

By Alison Barretta published

I'm a mattress tester and these are my reasons for and against buying the Nectar Memory Foam this Black Friday.

The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid in a stylish dark blue bedroom with a pros and cons label overlaid on the imagemattress placed on a wooden bed frame in a

Is the DreamCloud mattress worth buying on Black Friday? I reviewed it and here's what I think

By Alison Barretta published

I'm a mattress tester and this is what I want people to know before buying the DreamCloud in the Black Friday sales.

Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom, with a Lowest Price graphic overlaid

Forget Black Friday – Awara launches flash sale on its top latex mattress

By Alison Barretta published

Head to Awara, where its flagship latex mattress is on sale for up to $765 off – yielding all-time low prices.

Woman asleep in bed, lying on her back

What is sleep hygiene? Here are 6 ways to improve yours

By Jo Plumridge published

We explain the importance of sleep hygiene and offer six tips to help you achieve your best rest.

best mattress in a box: image shows the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid bed in a box placed on a wooden bedframe with a golden labrador lying on top

Best mattress in a box 2023: Expert-rated boxed beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Choose the best mattress in a box for your budget with our expert buying guide and bed-in-a-box reviews.

Best king size mattresses: image shows the Saatva Classic hybrid mattress placed on a stylish dark wood bedframe placed in front of a log fire in a cabin

The best king size mattress 2023: with full reviews

By Alison Barretta last updated

This year's best king size mattresses for enjoying more space to sleep, tested by our expert team.

The Allswell mattress review image featuring the mattress on a wooden bedframe in a white bedroom

The Allswell mattress review 2023

By Alison Barretta published

In our Allswell mattress review, we put Walmart's bed-in-a-box through its paces. Here's what we discovered...

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