Buzz
Kaitlin is a dedicated Shopping Writer who focuses on uncovering great deals and reviewing the latest products. With seven years of experience, she has written extensively about topics ranging from Black Friday sales to ways to score birthday freebies. She has a particular passion for home goods, reviewing a variety of products including kitchen gadgets, mattresses, vacuums, air purifiers, office chairs, and more.
Notable Achievements:
- Kaitlin spent seven years with Scripps Media, contributing to three websites that syndicated content across multiple U.S. news stations.
- Before transitioning fully into digital media, she managed a television station’s website, app, and social media channels.
- A proud graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint, she holds a bachelor’s degree in both journalism and psychology.
Career Overview
For the past seven years, Kaitlin Gates has worked as a freelance writer, covering an array of topics including celebrity news, recalls, health, science, food, and, of course, shopping deals. Her expertise lies in finding the best bargains to help readers save both time and money. While many people sleep in on Black Friday after indulging in Thanksgiving feasts, Kaitlin has embraced the tradition of waking up before dawn to scout the best offers, ensuring her readers get the most out of their holiday shopping — all while enjoying extra family time. Being a vegetarian, the post-turkey nap is never necessary for her! A huge fan of Halloween and fall, Kaitlin has also become the go-to expert for Halloween-related content, from costume deals to shopping tips for festive foods and decorations.
Favorite Purchase:
Living with scoliosis and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, comfort is something I’m always chasing, especially when it comes to finding the right mattress, pillow, and desk chair. While I’m still searching for the perfect mattress and pillow (trust me, I’ve tried quite a few), I did have the chance to review the Flexispot C7 Premium Ergonomic Office Chair for an article, and it turned out to be the most comfortable chair I’ve ever owned. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but if you have a desk job or suffer from pain, I highly recommend checking it out!
Education
Kaitlin earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and psychology from the University of Michigan-Flint, where she was honored with two journalism scholarships and served as the editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper.
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