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Katie Gregory

Katie Gregory has been writing consumer reviews for IndyBest since 2021, with a particular focus on kids’ products and homeware. She started writing for interiors magazines back in 2005, moved into travel, and spent a decade working in-house as a copywriter and editor. Since going freelance in 2016, her copywriting clients have included brands such as TUI, Amazon, Shell and Sainsbury’s. Katie’s travel writing has covered everything from spa reviews in Switzerland to luxury hotel stays in the UK, with bylines in The Guardian, London Evening Standard, Time Out London, Tripadvisor and Discover Britain.

<p>My pick covers matching sets from Dualit, Tefal and Salter </p>
Kitchen Appliances

Best toaster and kettle sets 2026, tried and tested

<p>A garden sofa helps bring the inside out by creating a cosy external living area</p>
Garden Furniture

Best garden sofa sets 2026 for all budgets and outdoor spaces

<p>You won’t lose players to boredom with our family favourites </p>
Toys & Activities

12 best family board games for 2025, tried and tested

<p>Each game had to be special in its own way, with relatively easy rules to follow </p>
Home & Garden

10 best card games 2025, tried and tested

<p>I tested a wide range of electric air fresheners for all budgets, to make sure you don’t end up paying through the nose</p>
Home Fragrances

Best plug-in air fresheners 2025, tried and tested at home

<p>Improve spinal alignment and keep stiffness at bay, with these natural and synthetic pillows</p>
Bedroom

Best pillows for neck pain 2025, tried and tested

<p>These classic pot-bellied designs date back to ancient Mexico </p>
Garden Furniture

Best chimineas 2025, tried and tested

<p>We awarded points based on speed of cooking time, crispiness, user-friendliness and ease of cleaning</p>
Kitchen Appliances

Best dual air fryers for 2025, tried and tested

<p>The appliance is about 25 per cent slimmer than standard dual air fryers</p>
Kitchen Accessories

I tested Ninja’s double stack air fryer for weeks – here’s my verdict

<p>We tested for ease of assembly, storage, space saving and, with help from our mini testers, comfort </p>
Furniture

7 best kids’ beds to ensure a great night’s sleep

<p>Our shortlist includes options suitable for all ages from tiny toddlers up to travelling teens</p>
Travel

Best kids’ luggage: Suitcases, rucksacks and carry-on bags

<p>We looked for craftsmanship, durability and how waterproof they were in dewy grass</p>
Outdoor Eating

Best picnic blankets for al fresco dining this summer

<p>Our school-age testers ranked their containers for style, based on how jealous their friends were</p>
School Clothing & Equipment

14 best kids’ lunch boxes for your little ones

School Clothing & Equipment

14 best kids’ lunch boxes for your little ones

<p>Our school-age testers ranked their containers for style, based on how jealous their friends were</p>
<p>Activity trackers can be a brilliant way to encourage them to develop healthy habits and turn fitness into a family activity</p>
Kids

7 best Fitbits for kids and teenagers to encourage healthy habits

<p>The lamps on our list are designed specifically for kids, often with extra safety features built in</p>
Lighting

9 best kids’ lamps that’ll brighten up your little one’s bedroom

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