Alison Barretta
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.
Latest articles by Alison Barretta
Memorial Day sales: Expert picks the 3 cheap mattresses worth buying
By Alison Barretta published
Expert mattress tester recommends the three cheap mattresses worth buying in the Memorial Day sales.
Save $250 on an Eight Sleep smart mattress in the Memorial Day sales
By Alison Barretta published
Eight Sleep smart mattresses track your sleep — now they're up to $250 cheaper during the Memorial Day mattress sales.
Helix Memorial Day Sale cuts up to $350 off its award-winning mattresses
By Alison Barretta published
The Helix Memorial Day Sale features some of the strongest discounts we've seen from this top-rated mattress brand.
I test mattresses for work and these are my Presidents’ Day mattress sales tips
By Alison Barretta published
If you're shopping for a comfy new mattress in this year's Presidents' Day sales, here's what to look out for.
Breville Precision Brewer review 2021
By Alison Barretta published
The Breville Precision Brewer is a lot to handle, but it's your key to producing the perfect cup of coffee.
Braun Brew Sense KF6050WH drip coffee maker review 2021
By Alison Barretta published
We put the Braun Brew Sense KF6050WH through its paces to see if it's the best coffee maker around.
Coop Home Goods Original Pillow review 2021
By Alison Barretta published
We review the Coop Home Goods Original premium adjustable loft pillow to see if it's worthy of the endless fanfare.
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select review 2021
By Alison Barretta published
The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select is made for brew enthusiasts — and it certainly delivers.
Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker review 2021
By Alison Barretta published
The versatile Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker can make your morning cup of coffee plus fancy cafe-style drinks.