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Mary Henn

Mary Henn

location-pin Kansas City, Missouri

School: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Expertise: Product testing, bedding and mattresses, decor and design, household appliances, beauty

Mary Henn

  • Shopping editor and product tester for Family Handyman, Reader's Digest and Taste of Home
  • Holds an MA in Writing from Missouri State University and an MFA in Creative Writing and Media Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Tested hundreds of products, from handmade chocolates and kitchen knives to soft coolers and coffee makers
  • Former associate editor at Kansas City magazine
  • Former professor of writing; taught at Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City

Experience

Mary Henn, MA, MFA, is a shopping editor at Reader's Digest. She’s also a national award-winning writer and journalist. Her expertise lies in trends, appliances, bedding and mattresses. Previously, she was an editor at Kansas City magazine, where she covered everything from local restaurants to news and fashion. When she’s not working on the latest shopping content, you can find her reading poetry or hiking outdoors.

Education

Missouri State University, BA, English, 2016; Missouri State University, MA, Creative Writing, 2018; University of Missouri-Kansas City, MFA, Creative Writing and Media Arts, 2021

Articles

Miffy Products Collage

Meet Miffy: The Adorable Bunny Stealing the Spotlight This Easter

Here's why everyone is falling in love with Miffy right now—and where to shop the iconic bunny this season.
Earrings showcase atop jewelry boxes labeled "TRENDOLLA JEWELRY," "mint&dily," and one with a yellow heart, resting on a wooden surface.

10 Best Flat-Back Earrings, as Tested (And Slept In) by Our Editors

Behold: pretty and poke-free flat-back earrings that you can wear morning, noon and (yes) all night long!
A neatly made bed with a white mattress protector, black metal headboard, and two bedside tables, each with a lamp, box of tissues, and small decor in a modern, minimal bedroom.

Lull Mattress Review: Our Honest Take After Five Months of Sleep

Here's what we think about the Lull mattress after five months of nightly use.