
Katie Bandurski
School: Drake University, 2018
Expertise: Product testing; home decor; gifts; outdoor gear
Katie Bandurski
Experience
As senior shopping editor, Katie connects readers with the best gifts and outdoor gear on the market. An avid nature lover, it is her personal mission to help readers find quality products that will make their lives easier and more joyful. She has personally tested hundreds of products, ranging from plant clubs to squirrel-proof bird feeders. Before joining the shopping team, Katie worked as a digital staff writer at Better Homes & Gardens and on the Taste of Home editorial team. She has over eight years of experience in the home and food space. When she’s out of the office, you’ll find her exploring Wisconsin with her husband, trying out new vegetarian recipes and watching Christmas movies.
Education
Drake University, bachelor's degree in Magazine Journalism, 2018. Minor in Marketing
Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies
For nearly 30 years, Birds & Blooms, a Trusted Media Brand, has been inspiring readers to have a lifelong love of birding, gardening and nature. We are the #1 bird and garden magazine in North America and a trusted online resource for over 15 million outdoor enthusiasts annually. Our library of thousands of informative articles and how-tos has been written by trusted journalists and fact-checked by bird and garden experts for accuracy. In addition to our staff of experienced gardeners and bird-watchers, we hire individuals who have years of education and hands-on experience with birding, bird feeding, gardening, butterflies, bugs and more. Learn more about Birds & Blooms, our field editor program, and our submission guidelines.