Rachel Howatson
Digital Writer
Rachel Howatson is a digital writer who works across Our Media’s home and craft brands, writing primarily for YourHomeStyle.uk and Gathered.how. With a love of eclectic furniture and bold, statement décor, she’s got your interior and crafting needs covered. Often found scouring out the best deals online, Rachel has written buyers’ guides for special interest titles GardensIllustrated.com and Countryfile.com. She started her career in the lifestyle publishing sector as a digital writer for womanandhome.com over four years ago after training as a broadcast journalist.
Recent articles by Rachel Howatson
Our favourite Black Friday tech deals: save on air fryers, e-scooters, coffee machines and more
Save on the latest tech in this year's Cyber Monday sale event
Best mechanical keyboards: top retro picks for your desk
Whether it's for work or play, upgrade your desk setup with an old-school mechanical keyboard.
18 of the best garden gadgets for 2025
Here’s our pick of the best garden gadgets to make the most of your outdoor space.
Best charging stations for fuelling multiple devices
Charge all of your devices at once and keep cables to a minimum with a convenient charging station.
The best iPhone accessories to buy for 2024
Whether you're an iPhone loyalist, a MagSafe enthusiast, or even new to the game, upgrade your phone with a quirky and useful iPhone accessory.
Best office gadgets 2025: Top picks for your desk
Whether you're customising your office or making your home a better place to work from, these must have office gadgets will make your life easier
Best science toys: top picks for the bored and the curious
Being a grown up doesn’t mean you have to give up your toy box, right? Here is our top pick of the best science toys.
Best gaming earbuds to buy in 2024 for play on the go
Fancy swapping out the bulky headset for a more comfortable, lightweight alternative? Our list of the best gaming earbuds has got you covered.
Best point and shoot cameras in 2024 for faff-free photography
Looking to take quality snaps with a compact, lightweight device? Embrace the effortless nature of a point and shoot camera.
Camping gadgets | The best hi-tech camping kit for braving the elements
You’ll be the talk of the campsite when you rock up with these camping gadgets.
9 best motorcycle gadgets to buy in 2024
Spice up your road trip with our list of the best motorcycle gadgets.
8 best bathroom gadgets for a grooming routine upgrade in 2024
Make those mundane bathroom tasks and rituals more exciting with a quirky bathroom gadget.
The best wireless phone chargers for iPhones and Androids in 2024
Reduce the number of cables in your life, and make phone charging a breeze with a handy wireless charger.
Best desk mats for a smart workspace
Looking to upgrade your workspace? Treat yourself to a new desk mat for a stylish setup and productive working day.
Best smart meat thermometers for roasts and BBQs
Avoid dodgy guess work and dry turkey with our round-up of the best smart meat thermometers.
Best educational board games that make learning fun
Sneak some learning into your family time with these educational board games.
Best LEGO gifts for 2024: collectables, wearables, wall art and more
Looking to treat the LEGO lovers in your life? We've got you covered with our selection of the best LEGO gifts.
The best Minecraft gifts for gaming fanatics
Treat the gamers in your life this festive season with a Minecraft-themed gift.
The best Star Trek gifts for sci-fi fans
Treat the Trekkies in your life this season with a quirky Star Trek gift.
Best smart pens for paperless notes and sketches
Save on paper, and let your creativity run wild, with the help of a smart pen.
Best gaming mouse pads to buy in 2024
Is your mouse mat not on the same level as the rest of your gaming equipment? Treat yourself to a new gaming mouse pad for better play.
Best smart scales to buy for 2024
Looking for more thorough feedback when you step on the scales? Learn more about your body's makeup with a set of smart scales.
Best galaxy projectors for a starry room
Add a galaxy projector to your bedroom and sleep under the stars every night.
Best gadgets for kids: 10 techy toys for all interests
Whether you're after a set of walkie talkies, or a new coding toy, allow for a more dynamic playtime with the best kids' gadgets around.