Jack Ridsdale
Jack, a multimedia journalist, is the Sleep Deals Writer for Tom's Guide. Since attaining his journalism degree at the University of Gloucestershire, Jack has built up eight years of experience in writing and content creation. At Tom’s Guide, he is responsible for reporting on the latest deals and sales on mattresses, mattress toppers, beds, bedding, and sleep tech. Jack is fascinated by the link between sleep and mental health, productivity, and general quality-of-life. He’s especially interested in exploring how technology from brands like Sleep Number and Eight Sleep can improve sleep and general wellbeing. His other interests include live music and gaming, subjects about which he has penned thousands of words.
Latest articles by Jack Ridsdale
I'm a mattress deals writer — the 5 Black Friday sales I'd shop this weekend
By Jack Ridsdale published
Save up to 35% on a new mattress this weekend with these Black Friday deals from Helix, Saatva, Naturepedic and more.
Saatva's Black Friday sale is here! Save $400 on our mattress of the year
By Jack Ridsdale published
The Saatva Classic mattress has dropped to the lowest price since Labor Day, with a queen on sale for $1,695 this Black Friday.
This top-rated hybrid mattress is now 30% off — here's why you shouldn't wait for Black Friday sales
By Jack Ridsdale published
Brooklyn Bedding's 30% sale is back and taking up to $479 off the Signature Hybrid Mattress — here's why it's the best deal ahead of Black Friday
Last chance to get Nectar’s top-selling memory foam mattress for this year’s cheapest price — sale ends today!
By Jack Ridsdale last updated
The Nectar Classic is this year's top memory foam mattress, and for this weekend only a queen is on sale for the cheapest price ever.
These are the 10 scariest movie scenes of all time
By Alix Blackburn published
What’s the scariest movie scene of all time? Our writers share a scene that scared them the most.
I'm a mattress deals writer — here's why I'd buy a Nolah Natural in the early Black Friday sale
By Jack Ridsdale published
Enjoy a cleaner, greener sleep for 35% less with Nolah's new Black Friday deal on the organic latex Natural 11 Mattress in Nolah
Which is the best Nectar mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Trying to choose the best Nectar mattress for you? Here's how to pick between the sleep brand's memory foam and hybrid beds.
Which is the best DreamCloud mattress? Everything you need to know
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.
I'm a mattress deals writer – here’s why I’d buy a REM-fit mattress in October
By Jack Ridsdale published
REM-Fit's award-winning mattresses are currently 50% off, with some amazing mattress deals for those looking to upgrade their sleep.
I’m a sleep deals writer — here’s why I’d buy a Sealy Posturepedic mattress this week
By Jack Ridsdale published
Sealy's evergreen sales offer great discounts on specialist Posturepedic mattresses, meaning you can save over $800 on your next bed. Here are the deals I'd shop this week.
I'm a mattress deals writer — the 5 queen beds I'd buy in this weekend's sales
By Jack Ridsdale published
Prices start from $649 for the top-rated queen Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress in a box.
Couples love Beautyrest's luxury pillow top mattress — and it's just $332 for a queen in huge Mattress Firm sale
By Jack Ridsdale published
Save up to an impressive $959.99 on the Beautyrest BR800 13.5" Plush Pillow Top mattress right now at Mattress Firm
Saatva returns policy: Key things to know before buying
By Jack Ridsdale published
We’ve looked through the Saatva returns policy with a fine-toothed comb. Here’s what we learned about how to return a Saatva mattress and other products…
How a good mattress can help improve your mental health
By Jack Ridsdale published
For World Mental Health Day, we explore how the right mattress can improve your sleep and mental health.
October's Amazon Prime Day mattress deals 2024: The 9 best deals still live
By Jack Ridsdale, Claire Davies last updated
Amazon Prime Day mattress deals and had some huge discounts on top-rated beds. Although the sale has technically ended, there are still some good deals live now
October Prime Day Bedding Deals 2024
By Jack Ridsdale last updated
October's Prime Day bedding deals have now ended, but there were some major savings offered in the major sales event
I’m a mattress tester with back pain — here’s the best mattress topper deal I’d buy after Prime Day
By Jo Plumridge last updated
Can't buy a new mattress to ease your bad back? Check out this Amazon Prime Day mattress topper deal while it's still live and get up to $254 off this model from Tempur-Pedic.
Should you buy a mattress during October's Amazon Prime Day? I’m a deals writer — here’s my take
By Jack Ridsdale published
Amazon Prime Day mattress deals usually pale in comparison to what the sleep brands themselves offer. Here's where you should be shopping if you want to save on a new bed.
Nectar mattress launches Prime Day-beating flash sale — up to 50% off top-rated beds-in-box
By Jack Ridsdale published
Nectar launches Prime Day rival sale, cutting prices by up to 50% and offering an extra $100 off when you spend over $1,000.
Ask a Sleep Coach: Top 3 mattresses to buy in the Prime Day deals
By Jack Ridsdale published
Our resident sleep coach handpicks her top 3 mattresses to buy in today's Amazon October Prime Day sales.
Want to sleep like an NFL player? Then this $600 off Sleep Number sale is for you
By Jack Ridsdale published
Sleep Number has slashed the prices of its award-winning i8 smart mattress in an Amazon Prime Day-beating sale.
Does Saatva have a Prime Day sale? Where to find today's best deals
By Jack Ridsdale published
You won't find Saatva mattresses in Amazon's big sale, so here's where to shop for the cheapest prices instead...
Save up to $1,100 on Avocado's top luxury organic mattress in huge rival Prime Day deal
By Jack Ridsdale published
You can also save up to $600 on Avocado's best-selling organic bed-in-a-box, the Avocado Green Mattress, ahead of Prime Day.
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