
Alison Barretta
Based in Philadelphia, USA, freelance writer and editor Alison Barretta has been sharing buying advice and retail news for over 15 years. Since 2020 she's been helping Tom's Guide expand its robust library of sleep content by researching the latest trends, speaking with renowned experts, and going behind the scenes at Saatva, Casper, Sleep Number, Tempur-Pedic, and 3Z Brands. Alison has reviewed everything from budget memory foam mattresses and luxurious innerspring beds to immersive sound pods and $7,000 smart beds that automatically adjust to your every move. When she isn't reviewing mattresses or searching for great deals to save you money, Alison can be found practicing yoga and martial arts, experimenting with recipes, getting too invested in the Philadelphia Flyers, and snoozing with her cat / assistant mattress tester Alex.
Latest articles by Alison Barretta

6 reasons to buy an adjustable bed base with your Saatva Classic mattress in the Presidents' Day sales
By Alison Barretta published
From back pain to snoring, pairing the Saatva Classic with an adjustable bed can help tackle a host of sleep problems

The Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress drops to just $664 for a queen in Black Friday-beating Amazon Presidents' Day sale
By Alison Barretta published
Here's your chance to get a queen-size Awara Natural Latex Mattress at the lowest price it's ever been on sale for.

Sleep Number Presidents' Day sale slashes up to $1,200 off its popular i8 smart bed
By Alison Barretta published
Get up to $1,200 off Sleep Number’s popular i8 smart bed with integrated sleep tracking during the Presidents' Day sales.

Should you buy the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress in the Presidents' Day sales? I tested it — here's my take
By Alison Barretta published
Thinking of buying a Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress during this year's Presidents' Day sales? Our mattress tester shares who should (and shouldn't) get one.

Queen mattress vs king: 3 signs you need to size up in this year's Presidents' Day sales
By Alison Barretta published
Should you size up to a king size mattress in this year's Presidents' Day sales? Here's how to tell.

Nectar Mattress review: A classic memory foam mattress for smaller budgets
By Alison Barretta last updated
Review The Nectar Mattress claims to deliver big comfort and support for nearly half the price of its many rivals. We review it to see just how well it performs.

Buy a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress and get a free bedding bundle worth $599 in epic Presidents’ Day flash sale
By Alison Barretta published
As part of its Presidents' Day flash sale, Nectar wants to give you up to $599 in free bedding with the purchase of a Nectar Classic Mattress.

Do memory foam mattresses cause back pain?
By Jo Plumridge published
If you experience back pain, you’ll know how important the right mattress is. We explain how memory foam mattresses can cause back pain — and how they can also help.

Saatva Loom & Leaf vs Saatva Contour5: Which luxury memory foam mattress should you buy?
By Ruth Jones last updated
Can't decide if the Saatva Loom & Leaf or Contour5 is right for you? Here's how to choose between these luxury memory foam mattresses.

Our all-time favorite hybrid mattress is $400 off in the Presidents' Day sales
By Alison Barretta published
The Saatva Presidents' Day Sale is live and cuts $400 off all mattresses — including the top-rated Saatva Classic.

Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper review
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper is a copper-infused memory foam topper for hot sleepers. Here, we review it for you.

What is the Eight Sleep Pod? A guide to the celebrities' favorite smart mattress system
By Alison Barretta last updated
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...

The Allswell mattress review 2025
By Alison Barretta last updated
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?
By Alison Barretta published
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
By Alison Barretta published
Fiberglass is still widely used in many cheap mattresses — and manufacturers aren’t always upfront about it.

What are the different types of foams used inside mattresses?
By Alison Barretta published
Not all mattress foam is the same. This guide explains the different types and how they're used.

Better than Black Friday! The Purple Plus Mattress is $400 off during Purple's after Christmas sale
By Alison Barretta published
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
By Alison Barretta published
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
By Alison Barretta last updated
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
By Alison Barretta published
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
By Alison Barretta published
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
By Alison Barretta published
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
By Alison Barretta last updated
Bryte is back with another discount, with $500 off its AI-powered smart bed during its after Christmas sale.
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