Erin Bashford
Erin Bashford is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering reviews. She has a Master’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia and 7 years of experience reviewing music and events for various publications. She has edited publications such as Outline Magazine’s Guide to Norwich, and she has written for a number of magazines and websites such as Clash Magazine, Outline Magazine and Dork Magazine. Alongside this she has created video reports for BBC News and produced podcasts and radio broadcasts about everything from music to ghost stories. Erin is an avid user of home appliances like blenders, slow cookers, coffee machines, in addition to her penchant for MacBook Pros and iPhones. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing fantasy fiction, or stressing over todays’ NYT Games.
Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I have the best music taste in the world and it's time for my neighbors to know about it — the JBL Xtreme 4 speaker is $80 off
By Erin Bashford published
The JBL Xtreme 4 is my favorite Bluetooth speaker and it's a huge $80 off this Cyber Monday.
Do you thrive on terrifying your neighbors? This Hannibal Lecter-like LED skincare mask is $400 off for Cyber Monday
By Erin Bashford published
It's not Halloween anymore but that doesn't mean you can't cosplay as one of the most iconic horror movie villains.
Save up to 73% on these killer Cyber Monday REI deals — my favorite sales on Patagonia, Nike, Arc'teryx, and more
By Erin Bashford published
I walk you through my favorite REI Cyber Monday deals from top brands like Patagonia and Nike
Has Technivorm lost its mind? The Moccamaster KBGV is at its lowest ever price this Cyber Monday
By Erin Bashford last updated
The iconic Technivorm Moccamaster is discounted to its lowest ever price this Cyber Monday — just $244.
Motorola Razr 2024 plummets to lowest ever price — this is one of the best Cyber Monday deals by far
By Erin Bashford published
Amazon has slashed the price of the Motorola Razr 2024 to just $424.
Act fast! Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold just hit lowest price ever in epic Cyber Monday deal
By Erin Bashford published
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google's brand new top-of-the-range foldable at its lowest ever price already.
Forget Amazon — I’ve found REI's 27 best Black Friday winter apparel deals for Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Columbia, and more
By Erin Bashford last updated
Bundle up this winter with new apparel from iconic brands Patagonia, The North Face, ski brand Obermeyer, Fjallraven, and Columbia.
Carhartt’s Black Friday sale has me filling up my online cart — these are the items I think are worth it
By Erin Bashford last updated
Here are some of the best Carhartt work boots and hoodies on sale for Black Friday right now.
Ninja's Black Friday sale is live — 11 deals I'm obsessed with, including 7 best-ever prices
By Erin Bashford last updated
I've rounded up the 11 best Ninja deals, with best ever prices on 7 of the items.
I'm obsessed with Le Creuset and you can get up to 44% off with these 11 Black Friday deals
By Erin Bashford last updated
These are the best nine Le Creuset deals I've found while window shopping.
The craziest Black Friday deals right now — 7 most amazing discounts
By Erin Bashford published
I've found 7 of the craziest Black Friday deals, including a brand-new iPhone 16 for $0.01.
I'm an ex-barista — I've found the 15 best Black Friday coffee deals to turn your kitchen into an at-home cafe
By Erin Bashford last updated
I've found some of the best coffee tech deals to level up your routine without breaking the bank.
I'm an ex-barista and these are my favorite Nespresso Black Friday deals
By Erin Bashford published
Get a Nespresso machine for under $100 — or splurge on the high-end Creatista for massive $250 savings.
Save $120 on our favorite KitchenAid stand mixer — what color will you choose?
By Erin Bashford published
The KitchenAid stand mixer is Tom's Guide highest-rated stand mixer and it's a massive $120 off right now.
I’ve handpicked the best Owala water bottle Black Friday deals — save up to 20% now
By Erin Bashford published
I've picked the best deals for the viral Owala water bottle — my favorite is the 40oz tumbler in 'Yoga Pink'.
These are the 5 best Black Friday Sims 4 deals — from a self-professed Sims addict
By Erin Bashford published
These are the best The Sims 4 packs on sale right now — from a true Sims nerd.
TikTok favorite Ninja Creami ice cream maker is $40 off in this cool Black Friday deal
By Erin Bashford last updated
Save $40 off the social-media-frenzied Ninja Creami ice cream maker with this Black Friday deal.
These are the best Black Friday coffee maker deals — handpicked by an ex-barista
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Become a barista this Black Friday and grab one of the best coffee machine deals.
I thought this one-of-a-kind e-bike conversion kit would be great — I ‘spoke’ too soon
By Erin Bashford published
While the CLIP e-bike conversion kit feels like a great idea, it's not quite ready yet.
CLIP review: This e-bike conversion kit needs work
By Erin Bashford published
The CLIP e-bike conversion kit is a neat prototype, but needs fine-tuning before we can recommend it. The range is just 4 miles, it can't handle rain and is pretty bulky.
Felicita Arc review: This coffee scale has thought of everything
By Erin Bashford published
The diamond of coffee scales
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 review: High price, high fashion
By Erin Bashford published
The Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale is a premium coffee scale with a sleek LED waterproof screen, high weight accuracy, and a live flow rate monitor.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale review: Premium performance at an affordable price
By Erin Bashford published
The KitchenTour Coffee Scale is a great scale with a range of functions and a responsive LED screen. And the best part — it’s the cheapest coffee scale I’ve ever reviewed.
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