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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

Three Bogg bags of different sizes in red, pink, and lilac, with heart-shaped holes in the sides, on a pink and purple background

Valentine’s Day Bogg Bags Are Here, and We’ve Got Heart Eyes

It’s officially bae basket season—and Bogg has you covered with the cutest vessels.
German shepherd on a grey Saatva dog bed

Saatva Dog Bed Review: High-Performance, Durable Dog Bed But Is It Worth the Cost?

A Saatva dog bed made with premium materials and an ergonomic design was just released for our furry friends. Scroll on to see if my dog gave it his stamp of approval.
Rd Editor Tested Eight Sleep Pod 3 Cover

We Tested the Eight Sleep Cooling Sleep System and Here’s How It Went

If you’ve tried everything to keep cool throughout the night, the Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover might just be the answer you’ve been searching for. I tried it for myself, so you know what it’s really like before you buy.