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Sarah Jones

Assistant eCommerce Editor

Sarah Jones is the Assistant eCommerce editor for IndyBest where she commissions IndyBest content across all categories, including home, fashion and tech. Our resident sleep expert, Sarah has tested dozens of mattresses and sleep products. She also writes reviews and features about home, parenting, food and beauty launches. She joined The Independent in 2016 as a Fashion Assistant before being promoted to Lifestyle Writer in 2018, IndyBest Writer in 2020 and her current role, Assistant eCommerce Editor, in 2022. You can email Sarah at sarah.jones@independent.co.uk and follow her on Instagram at @sarah_j_jones.

<p>Avoid Yuletide arguments and dropped needles, by investing in one of these fuss-free artificial pines </p>
Christmas

The best artificial Christmas trees for 2024, tried and tested

<p>Our guide will make toy shopping that little bit easier on your bank balance </p>
Black Friday

Best Black Friday toy deals to expect in 2024

<p>Discover huge discounts on a range of mattresses from top brands </p>
Black Friday

Best Black Friday mattress deals to expect in 2024

Sustainable living

How to have an eco-friendly Bonfire Night

<p>With the help of our eager two-year-old tester, we tried out each gift over the course of several months</p>
Gifts

Best gifts and toys for 2-year-olds 2024, tried and tested

<p>Delivering on volume and length, this formula is a firm favourite for good reason </p>
Make-up

My favourite Maybelline mascara is currently reduced to less than £9

<p>We tested these high-tog picks for breathability, weightiness and affordability</p>
Duvets

Best winter duvets of 2024, tried and tested at home

<p>You can save hundreds of pounds on these leading brands right now</p>
Deals

Top cheap mattress deals in the sales, from double to king size

<p> Discover savings on Lego, Hot Wheels, Squishmallows and more </p>
Prime Day

I’m a mum and I’ve found the best toy deals for Amazon Prime Day

<p>The gadget has six settings: roast, air fry, bake, reheat, crisp and dehydrate</p>
Prime Day

Ninja dual zone air fryer at lowest ever price for Amazon Prime Day

<p>Get brighter gnashers, with the help of this IndyBest-approved product </p>
Prime Day

Our favourite teeth whitening kit has 20% off for Amazon Prime Day

<p>Play music, ask questions and turn up the heating with the help of this clever speaker </p>
Prime Day

Amazon’s Echo Dot speaker is 60% cheaper this Prime Day

<p>Witherspoon launched her book club in 2017 </p>
Books

Reese Witherspoon’s October book club pick is worthy of spooky season

Books

Reese Witherspoon’s October book club pick is worthy of spooky season

<p>Witherspoon launched her book club in 2017 </p>
<p>Whether you’re looking for a bed to ease back pain or keep you cool, our tried and tested guide is on hand to help</p>
Mattresses

Best mattress 2024: 14 tried and tested mattresses

<p>The toys are sure to delight under the tree </p>
Toys & Activities

Argos reveals top toys for Christmas with prices starting from £17

<p>From bedding plants or a bunch of blooms, these brands have got you covered</p>
Gardening

Best places to buy plants for your home and garden in 2024

<p>The period drama, set in feudal Japan, has been hailed as the next <em>Game of Thrones </em></p>
Television

Shogun won 18 Emmy awards – here’s how to watch the series for £1.99

<p>The period drama, set in feudal Japan, has been hailed as the next <em>Game of Thrones </em></p>
Television

Shogun won 18 Emmy awards – here’s how to watch the series for £1.99

<p>These energy-efficient appliances can help dry your laundry, too </p>
Household Appliances

Best dehumidifier deals September 2024

Fashion

Meghan Markle's entire outfit sells out just days after attending polo

<p>How firm your mattress is will affect how well you sleep – the type of firmness you need will depend on your sleeping position, height and weight<em> </em></p>
Mattresses

Mattress buying guide: How to choose the best one for you

<p>These tips will help you train for a 5k, a 15k or even a marathon</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

How to start running: Expert tips and what to buy for beginners

<p>It’s made from three layers of foam that mould to the shape of your body </p>
Mattresses

Emma’s original mattress is a bed that even Goldilocks would love

<p>We tested belts for a range of price points, looking for the best quality and fit</p>
Kids

7 best pregnancy support belts and bands for maximum comfort

<p>It’s been described as “pregnant skin’s elasticated waistband” </p>
SPONSORED

This is the best stretch mark cream for soothing irritated skin

<p>It’s like a mini gym ball that feels fun to hold and roll over skin </p>
SPONSORED

Facegym weighted ball review: Our favourite facial massage tool

<p>We tested belts for a range of price points, looking for the best quality and fit</p>
Kids

7 best pregnancy support belts and bands for maximum comfort

<p>It’s been described as “pregnant skin’s elasticated waistband” </p>
SPONSORED

This is the best stretch mark cream for soothing irritated skin

<p>It’s like a mini gym ball that feels fun to hold and roll over skin </p>
SPONSORED

Facegym weighted ball review: Our favourite facial massage tool

<p>Save on home security with this Ring deal you definitely don’t want to miss</p>
Tech

Save 60 per cent on this Ring video doorbell at Amazon now

Tech

Save 60 per cent on this Ring video doorbell at Amazon now

<p>Save on home security with this Ring deal you definitely don’t want to miss</p>
Health & Families

How to sleep during hot weather, according to experts

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

Best garden sofa sets for all budgets and outdoor spaces

<p>We recruited the help of a handful of dads of varying ages, all of whom had differing interests</p>
IndyBest

Best Father’s Day gifts that your dad will actually want

<p>The deal includes a charger, three brush heads and a travel case</p>
Tech

Save 70% on Oral-B’s smart electric toothbrush

<p>The deal includes a charger, three brush heads and a travel case</p>
Tech

Save 70% on Oral-B’s smart electric toothbrush

<p>We sifted through maternity collections to help you breathe new life into your pregnancy wardrobe </p>
Women's Clothing

Best maternity clothes: Our favourite brands

Fashion

The most controversial Met Gala themes of all time

<p>There’s never been a better time to pick up a quality VR headset</p>
Tech

Meta Quest 2 deal sees VR headset heavily reduced

<p>If tinnies don’t cut it, upgrade to a freshly pulled pint of Guinness, IPA, cider and more </p>
Beer, Cider & Perry

7 best home beer dispensers for pouring the perfect draught pint

<p>The cordless model is an updated version of an IndyBest favourite</p>
SPONSORED

Get £50 off Shark’s handheld vacuum cleaner right now

<p>Jamie Oliver says the gadgets are a great solution for the modern family </p>
Kitchen Appliances

How to watch Jamie Oliver’s new air fryer cooking show

<p>You no longer need to suffer a night sleeping in plaits thanks to these clever tools </p>
Hair

Best hair wavers 2024, tried and tested

<p>We put the brand’s hair tools to the test, to bring you our straight-talking reviews </p>
Hair

The best ghd straighteners for every hair style and type

<p>It has been dubbed the ‘purple shampoo of teeth’ </p>
SPONSORED

Hismile’s TikTok famous purple serum has 20% off now

<p>This snazzy copper model could be sitting pride of place on your kitchen worktop </p>
Deals

Ninja dual zone air fryer reduced to lowest-ever price

<p>The model has even given his robovac a name </p>
Vacuum Cleaners

David Gandy is “obsessed” with this exact robot vacuum cleaner

Vacuum Cleaners

David Gandy is “obsessed” with this exact robot vacuum cleaner

<p>The model has even given his robovac a name </p>
<p>We’ve curated a wide range of products that mums are sure to love</p>
Mother's Day

Best Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2024

<p>The gadget can straighten and create curls while reducing heat-styling damage</p>
Hair

Dyson corrale: We put the cordless hair straightener to the test

<p>The high-tech gadget delivers a personalised styling experience </p>
Hair

Ghd platinum plus review: We put the smart straightener to the test

<p>Your little ones will look the part with these budget-friendly costumes </p>
Kids

World Book Day 2024 costumes to buy online

<p>Your little ones will look the part with these budget-friendly costumes </p>
Kids

World Book Day 2024 costumes to buy online

<p>The smart appliance offers up to 1800W of heating power </p>
SPONSORED

This IndyBest-approved electric heater is currently 20% off

<p>The 42-year-old actor Sheridan Smith revealed she has recently been diagnosed with ADHD</p>
Health and Wellbeing

What is ADHD and how can it be treated?

<p>From heartfelt tales to fantasy novels, these are the stories every child should know </p>
Children's books

World Book Day 2024: IndyBest’s favourite childhood reads

<p>Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically and optically identical to mined gems </p>
Fashion & Beauty

This lab-grown diamond engagement ring rivals the real deal

<p>We’ve included something to suit every budget and taste </p>
Valentine's

Best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him 2024

Food and Drink

How to make British and American style pancakes

<p>Whether it’s jewellery or a bunch of flowers, we’ve reviewed the best gifts </p>
Valentine's

Best Valentine’s Day gifts for her 2024, from perfume to candles

<p>We tested for quality, style, capacity and user-friendliness, as well as that all-important comfort factor </p>
Bedroom

10 best storage beds to help you maximise on space

<p>Discover how we find our tried and tested favourites </p>
Mattresses

How we test mattresses at IndyBest

<p>Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling shine as Barbie and Ken </p>
SPONSORED

The Barbie movie is available to stream on these platforms

<p>The Swedish brand is renowned for its DIY facial devices</p>
SPONSORED

Foreo’s facial cleansers are reduced – including 60% off luna mini 2

SPONSORED

Foreo’s facial cleansers are reduced – including 60% off luna mini 2

<p>The Swedish brand is renowned for its DIY facial devices</p>
<p>The hype is real but is it warranted? I found out </p>
Make-up

Maybelline’s sky high mascara transformed my short, stubborn lashes

<p>The show stars LaKeith Stanfield of <em>Get Out</em> fame </p>
Television

How to watch The Changeling in the UK

<p>Here’s everything you need to know about measles</p>
Lifestyle

Measles: What are the symptoms and can it be treated?

<p>The best gifts that will put a smile on any new parent’s face and help to relieve day-to-day stresses</p>
Gifts

20 best gifts for new parents in 2024

<p>The best gifts that will put a smile on any new parent’s face and help to relieve day-to-day stresses</p>
Gifts

20 best gifts for new parents in 2024

<p>Secure sleek locks with this stellar deal </p>
SPONSORED

Ghd original hair straighteners reduced to less than £100

<p>Don’t sweat it – the fitness tracker has 25 per cent off</p>
SPONSORED

The Fitbit versa 4 has been reduced to its lowest price

<p>Whether you’re looking for a compact model or one that can do it all, we’ve found stellar savings </p>
Boxing Day Sales

The best Boxing Day sale air fryer deals, from Ninja to Tefal

<p>This IndyBest-approved brand has featured in several of our expert round-ups </p>
Boxing Day Sales

Simba’s Boxing Day 2023 sale has landed

<p>Know someone who loves all things home and soft furnishings? These are the gifts for them </p>
SPONSORED

The best home gifts to buy on Amazon

<p>Eufy’s X8 robot vacuum means there’s one less job you need to do </p>
SPONSORED

This robot vacuum is a gamechanger – here’s why I love it

<p>Once you own one, you’ll start to wonder how you ever lived without it </p>
SPONSORED

Slice food prep in half with this £17 mini chopper

<p>Curl up with your little ones for a yuletide story </p>
Christmas

Best Christmas books for kids 2023

<p>There are unmissable offers across Dunelm’s own-brand products, as well as big names such as Salter, Silentnight and more </p>
Cyber Monday

The best Dunelm Cyber Monday deals in the sale 2023

<p>Now’s the time to pick up Shark’s coveted appliances for less </p>
Cyber Monday

Shark’s Cyber Monday sale is here – best deals to shop

<p>The clever device features built-in temperature and motion sensors </p>
SPONSORED

Amazon’s Echo Dot speaker is 60% cheaper for Black Friday

<p>Get the festivities off to a heart-warming start, with this family tradition</p>
Christmas

Best Christmas Eve box fillers 2023: 11 gift ideas for kids

<p> Our reviewer said the model “handles dirt and dust with ease” </p>
SPONSORED

Save 34% on this eufy robovac at Amazon right now

<p>From his and hers PJs to baby grows, the high street has gone all out this year </p>
Christmas

Where to buy Christmas pyjamas for 2023

<p>Need a home style refresh? These are the names to look out for </p>
SPONSORED

The home brands you never knew were on Amazon

<p>It’s quiet, quick and did an impressive job at taming my post-partum flyaways</p>
Hair

This hair dryer is so good it’s replaced my trusty Dyson supersonic

<p>From his and hers PJs to baby grows, the high street has gone all out this year </p>
Christmas

Where to buy Christmas pyjamas for 2023

<p>Need a home style refresh? These are the names to look out for </p>
SPONSORED

The home brands you never knew were on Amazon

<p>It’s quiet, quick and did an impressive job at taming my post-partum flyaways</p>
Hair

This hair dryer is so good it’s replaced my trusty Dyson supersonic

<p>Share benefits with up to six people, including two adults and four children</p>
SPONSORED

Amazon Household: How to share Prime benefits with family and friends

<p>Amazon is really spoiling the kids with savings on Lego, Barbie and more </p>
Prime Day

Best baby and kids deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023

<p>From glittering baubles to retro ornaments, these buys are bursting with festive spirit </p>
Christmas

Best Christmas decorations 2023: Baubles, garlands, lights and more

<p>The insects can be found in bed frames, mattresses and clothing </p>
Mattresses

How to clean a mattress and get rid of bed bugs

<p>Shop skincare, make-up, haircare and more </p>
SPONSORED

The beauty brands you didn’t know you could shop at Amazon

<p>Spookify your space with ghoulish garlands, candles and more </p>
SPONSORED

Get ready for spooky season with these Halloween decorations

Fashion

MTV VMAs: Most iconic outfits of all time, from Lil’ Kim to Lady Gaga

<p>The calendar contains an impressive 32 products, 16 of which are full-sized </p>
Advent calendars

Selfridges has unveiled its beauty advent calendar for 2023

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