Latest articles by Alison Barretta
Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper review
The Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper offers luxurious comfort that's similar to its full-fledged mattresses, but at a much lower cost.
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet
What is the Eight Sleep Pod? A guide to the celebrities' favorite smart mattress system
Tech moguls and world-class athletes credit the Eight Sleep Pod with their best rest yet. But is it worth the hype? We take a look at how this smart mattress system works...
Does the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress still impress? Here's what I think after one week of re-testing
I reviewed the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress three years ago, and re-testing it now to see if it's still deserving of praise. Here's how my first week went.
The Allswell mattress review 2025
In our Allswell mattress review, we put Walmart's bed-in-a-box through its paces. Here's what we discovered...
Do mattresses need box springs?
What you need to know about using a box spring with a hybrid, memory foam, latex or innerspring mattress.
Want to be sure you're buying a mattress without fiberglass? Here are the red flags to look for
Fiberglass is still widely used in many cheap mattresses — and manufacturers aren’t always upfront about it.
DreamCloud Mattress review 2025
We tested the DreamCloud Mattress for three weeks to see if this affordable hybrid can deliver the luxury sleep it promises.
What are the different types of foams used inside mattresses?
Not all mattress foam is the same. This guide explains the different types and how they're used.
Hurry! One of our favorite cooling mattresses is up to $800 off in the after Christmas sales for a limited time
Brooklyn Bedding's after Christmas sale is a repeat of its Black Friday sale, cutting 30% off sitewide. That includes an all-time low for the Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress.
Better than Black Friday! The Purple Plus Mattress is $400 off during Purple's after Christmas sale
A flat $400 off the Purple Plus in the after Christmas mattress sales yields better-than-Black Friday prices — but don't wait too long to buy.
Saatva's after Christmas mattress sale offers a rare chance to save 15% on its organic bed topper
Saatva's after Christmas mattress sale shaves 15% off the Saatva Organic Quilted Mattress Topper in select sizes — but act fast, because this offer won't be around for long.
Casper’s after Christmas sale delivers 50% off clearance mattresses and 30% off bundles
The Casper after Christmas sale cuts 30% off bundles — or shop its clearance section for 50% off discontinued mattresses.
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt ProAdjust Pillow review 2025
Our tester slept on a Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt ProAdjust Pillow for two weeks. Here's how it helped her neck and shoulder pain...
Don't let your FSA dollars expire! Buy a smart bed in the after Christmas mattress sales instead
With FSA funds, you have to use them before you lose them at the end of the year. Consider spending them on a new smart bed in the after Christmas sales.
Hurry! Get Tempur-Pedic's bed-in-a-box at 30% off in this year's after Christmas mattress sales before it's too late
No sweat if you missed Tempur-Pedic's Black Friday offer for its Tempur-Cloud bed-in-a-box. It's returned as an after Christmas mattress deal for a limited time.
This AI-powered smart bed is $500 off in the after Christmas sales — but this deal won't be around for long
Bryte is back with another discount, with $500 off its AI-powered smart bed during its after Christmas sale.
This DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress is one of the best deals in the after Christmas sales
DreamCloud's after Christmas sale is no different than what we normally see, but with prices for its luxury hybrid mattress starting at $419, it still sets a high bar for overall value.
What are mattress covers made from? Everything you need to know
An easy guide to the different types of mattress covers and how they affect your sleep comfort.
Saatva Classic vs Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid: Which pillow top mattress should you buy
In our Saatva Classic vs Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid showdown, we compare these two popular mattresses to help you find the right fit for your needs and budget.
Nectar Classic vs Nectar Luxe: Which mattress in a box should you buy for aches and pains?
Our Nectar Classic vs Nectar Luxe showdown compares the design and performance of these memory foam mattresses based on our hands-on testing.
Which Nectar mattress should you buy if you have back pain? I’m a bed tester — here’s my advice
Here are the three Nectar mattresses I recommend based on our testing, research, and customer reviews...
Rare deal alert — get a custom-made Pluto Pillow for just $105 while you still can this Cyber Monday
Pluto Pillow hosts one deal a year, and this is it. Save $20 on its award-winning customizable pillow.
