Katie Bandurski

Katie Bandurski

location-pin Milwaukee, WI

School: Drake University, 2018

Expertise: Product testing; home decor; gifts; outdoor gear

Katie Bandurski

  • Senior shopping editor
  • Former associate digital editor, Taste of Home
  • Former assistant digital editor, Taste of Home
  • Former digital staff writer, Better Homes & Gardens
  • Graduated magna cum laude from Drake University in 2018 with a major in Magazine Journalism and minors in Marketing and English.
  • Pioneer of the shopping team. To date, Katie has reviewed 100s of items in the food, kitchen, holiday and home spaces.
  • 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.

    Articles

    4 Best Gardening Subscription Boxes You’ll Love to Open, Tested by Editors

    Looking for a perfect gift for plant parents? Gardening subscription boxes deliver plants, garden tools, flowers and more to your door.