Latest articles by Alison Barretta
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.
Should you buy a past-season mattress in the Cyber Monday sales? I'm a sleep deals writer — here's my take
I weigh up the pros and cons of buying past-season mattresses in Cyber Monday and closeout sales.
Need an air mattress for holiday guests? Here's 3 under $65 in the Black Friday sales
Finding a high-quality air mattress can be challenging, but we’ve rounded up 3 top performers, now available at Black Friday prices.
The Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress is 27% off this Black Friday — why I think it's worth upgrading from the cheaper model
Side sleepers can now save 27% on the Midnight Luxe Mattress thanks to an exclusive Black Friday deal at Helix
Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress review
The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress is a handcrafted luxury foam offering that comes in two firmness options, but how does it fare for those with back pain? We tested it for three weeks to find out.
Puffy Cloud mattress review
RecommendedThe all-foam Puffy Cloud is an affordable mid-range mattress – we tried it for a month to see if it really is a back sleepers dream?
I slept on the $7,000 Bryte Balance AI-powered smart bed — here's why I think it's worth the money
I slept on the $7,000 Bryte Balance AI-powered smart bed at the Park Terrace Hotel in New York City — here how I found it
Is the Helix Sunset Luxe mattress worth it for side sleepers? We tried it to find out
The Helix Sunset Luxe could be the ideal choice for lighter weight side sleepers seeking a softer, pillow-top mattress. Here's what we discovered during our hands-on review...
Is the Helix Midnight Elite mattress worth it? I tried it — here's what I think
The Helix Midnight Elite one of the most luxurious mattresses for side sleepers I've seen, but is it worth the money? I tried it to find out...
Sleep Number has released a new smart mattress — and it's a game-changer for hot sleepers
The Sleep Number ClimateCool is the brand's newest temperature-controlled smart bed. Here's what you need to know.
I'm a mattress tester — 3 red flags to avoid when buying a bed in Labor Day sales
Don't lose sleep because of buyer's remorse — just follow these smart Labor Day mattress shopping tips instead.
I have a bad back — here are the 3 luxury mattresses I'd buy during Labor Day sales
I'm a mattress tester with a bad back. These are the luxury beds I'd go for in today's Labor Day sales
Should you buy a mattress in the Labor Day sales or wait for Black Friday?
Labor Day mattress sales are live, but is it wise to wait until Black Friday to buy? As a veteran deal hunter and mattress tester, here's my take...
Titan launches luxury hybrid mattress for heavy people — and it's 25% off today
Titan by Brooklyn Bedding's new Plus Elite hybrid mattress promises cooling comfort for heavy people. Here's what you need to know...
Is the new Sleep Number c1 smart bed worth it? I tried it — here's what I think
I tried the new Sleep Number c1 smart mattress to see how well it balances value vs features. Here's what I discovered...
I tested the new Tempur-Adapt mattresses and discovered Tempur-Pedic's most well-balanced bed yet
I'm a sleep writer, so of course I wanted to test all of the new Tempur-Adapt mattresses. Check out my hands-on reviews plus an interview with Tempur-Pedic's VP of Brand Management.
I’ve tested every major mattress in a box — 5 I'd buy in today’s Memorial Day sales
I've slept on mattresses in a box from Casper, DreamCloud and more, and these are ones I'd buy in today's Memorial Day sales.
I visited Casper Labs for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Casper's new mattresses
I visited Casper Labs in Brooklyn to explore Casper's all-new mattress lineup and learn why the brand decided to start from scratch after a decade in the sleep business.
I slept on a $125 pillow custom-designed for my body — is it worth the money?
The Pluto Pillow is custom-built to a person's unique body stats and sleep preferences. Here's what happened when I slept on one for one month...
Out of all the mattresses-in-a-box I've tested, these are the 3 I always recommend
In all of my years of testing mattresses, I've learned that you don't have to spend a fortune to sleep well. The three mattresses-in-a-box I highlight here are prime examples.
I visited a Saatva Viewing Room to find my dream mattress — here's what happened
Saatva Visting Rooms are a way to try before you buy, and they are more mini dayspa than mattress showroom. Here's what I discovered when I visited one in Philadelphia...
Hard vs soft mattress: Which is best for general aches and pains?
Just like taco shells, you'll need to consider whether you want your mattress to be hard or soft. Here's when you should go for a firmer or plushier bed to alleviate your aches and pains.
Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress review
Editor's ChoiceThe Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress is the brand's coolest offering yet, but how well does it perform?
