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Amelia Jerden

Sleep Writer, the Strategist

Amelia is the Strategist’s sleep writer, covering mattresses, pillows, and other stuff you need to sleep better. She has been writing about sleep products since 2021, previously as a staff writer for Sleepopolis.

  1. mattresses
    The Best Fourth of July Mattress SalesFrom brands like Avocado, Leesa, and Tempur-Pedic.
  2. couch week
    This Extra-Long Body Pillow Saved My Sagging CouchIt’s nearly seven feet of glorious lumbar support.
  3. mattresses
    The 9 Very Best Plush Mattress ToppersTo add a layer of cushioning and comfort to any mattress that could use a li’l boost.
  4. bedding
    The 10 Very Best Mattress ProtectorsBecause your mattress isn’t washing-machine-friendly.
  5. pillows
    The 8 Very Best Cooling PillowsIncluding latex, silk, and even surprisingly cool memory-foam options.
  6. mattresses
    The 11 Very Best Mattress ToppersTo turn your too-firm or too-soft mattress into one that’s just right.
  7. strategist round table
    How We Hunker Down at the BeachThe Strategist staff has some devoted beachgoers. We asked them about their rules for what to bring and the best way to set up a space on the sand.
  8. mattresses
    The Best Hybrid MattressesHybrids promise a crowd-pleasing mix of foam and springs, for a just-right balance of softness and support.
  9. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Cooling Mattress ToppersTo make your mattress more comfortable without making you sweat.
  10. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Down PillowsIf you like your pillows soft and fluffy, down is the way to go.
  11. furniture
    The 9 Very Best Adjustable Bed BasesThese zero-gravity adjustable bed bases give you that weightless feeling you didn’t know you were missing.
  12. mattresses
    The Very Best Mattresses, As Tested by Strategist EditorsOur staff slept on each of these for at least one week.
  13. mattresses
    The Very Best Cooling MattressesGoldilocks options for sleepers who run hot.
  14. pillows
    The 9 Very Best Pillows for Side SleepersIncluding latex, down, down alternative, and memory foam.
  15. mattresses
    The Very Best Foam MattressesFor every type of sleeper (and firmness preference) at every price point.
  16. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Pillows for Neck PainFrom contoured memory foam to supportive shredded latex.
  17. pillows
    The 13 Very Best Bed PillowsWith comfortable options for every conceivable type of sleeper.
  18. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Body PillowsTo cushion your joints, align your spine, and give you something to hug.
  19. home
    The Particular Challenge of Decorating an Apartment BalconyTransform a few square feet into paradise with foldable furniture, portable lighting, and more.
  20. mattresses
    Yes, You Can Find a Great Mattress For Under $1,000. Here Are the Best.Budget-friendly all-foam and hybrid options for all sleep preferences and positions.
  21. mattresses
    The Best Memorial Day Mattress SalesDeals from Casper, Brooklyn Bedding, Tempur-Pedic, and more.
  22. pillows
    Side Sleepers, Consider the Boomerang PillowIt’s my new favorite pillow shape.
  23. sleep gear
    The 9 Very Best Sound MachinesIncluding mechanical, electronic, portable, sound-machine-alarm-clock combos, and tinnitus-friendly options.
  24. mattresses
    I Tried 4 Gizmos That Promise a Cooler Night’s SleepRelief for the truly sweaty sleepers out there (but it’ll cost ya).
  25. pillows
    The 9 Very Best Latex PillowsMeet memory foam’s cooler, springier sister.
  26. strategist hunt
    I Tried 6 Pairs of Concert Earplugs to Find the Best OnesIn search of comfortable, stylish earplugs I can actually stand to wear.
  27. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Air MattressesAir mattresses your guests will be happy to sleep on.
  28. pillows
    The 8 Very Best Memory-Foam PillowsMemory-foam pillows that feel like a hug for your head.
  29. celebrity shopping
    What Jane Pratt Can’t Live WithoutThe best box fan to help you fall asleep, bucket of salt, cashmere hoodie, and more.
  30. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Box SpringsA good box spring should do a few things: provide support for your mattress, improve airflow, and raise your bed to a more comfortable height.
  31. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at BagguFrom always-useful tote bags to stylish laptop sleeves.
  32. pillows
    The 6 Best Pillows for Stomach SleepersPillows that will keep your neck from straining more than it has to.
  33. pillows
    The 8 Very Best Pillows for Back SleepersProper posture is everything — even when you’re sleeping.
  34. pillows
    The 7 Best Down-Alternative PillowsThe feeling of down without the actual down.
  35. sleep gear
    The Very Best Earplugs for SleepingFrom disposable foam to reusable silicone to earbuds that play white noise.
  36. sleep
    You Really Shouldn’t Sleep on Your StomachHere’s how to stop.
  37. tariffs
    Here Come the Tariff SalesSaatva wants customers to “take advantage of current pricing” as possible increases loom.
  38. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Sleep 100A sweeping guide to getting a good night’s rest.
  39. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Wide-Leg Sweats and Dad ShoesWelcome to “Strategist Brain.”
  40. sleep
    Can ‘Grounding’ Sheets Actually Help Me Sleep?Grounding products claim to help you sleep and improve your health by connecting you to the earth’s magnetic field. Here’s what the science says.
  41. pillows
    The 9 Very Best Adjustable PillowsFor the Goldilocks sleepers who want their pillow just right.
  42. mattresses
    The Best Presidents’ Day Mattress SalesIncluding deals from Avocado, Brooklyn Bedding, Tempur-Pedic, and Saatva.
  43. sleep gear
    The Strategist Sound-Machine SmackdownA face-off between two of the Strategist’s favorites, the Dohm and the LectroFan.
  44. mattresses
    The Best Mattresses for Back PainSupport is the name of the game.
  45. pillows
    33 Percent Off the Pillow That Fixed Our Editor’s Neck PainThe wavy shape keeps your neck from collapsing in.
  46. pillows
    Our Favorite Affordable Pillows Are Even Cheaper TodayPlush yet supportive, for 23 bucks each.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Janelle James Can’t Live Without”That’s all the foundation. I don’t sleep, so I know I ain’t glowing on my own.”
  48. mattresses
    Why the Saatva Classic Mattress Is Our Long-Running FavoriteIt’s a versatile “everyman’s mattress” that made me appreciate the perks of firm but gentle support.
  49. celebrity shopping
    What girl in red Can’t Live Without“The lesbian in me definitely wants something more leathery and woodsy.”
  50. gifts
    60 Actually Good White-Elephant GiftsBecause no one wants another regifted candle.
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