Bedding & Sleep Blog

Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on 6th Apr 2021

International Pillow Fight Day History (And why it's always a good time to have a pillow fight)

For centuries pillow fights have existed throughout the world as a fun activity for those aged 3 to 99 years.At the Library of Congress in Washington DC, for example, you can watch a silent short movi …

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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on 1st Apr 2021

April Fools’ Day - The best bedroom tricks for a fun April 1

It’s time again for some lighthearted fun to break up the winter blues and welcome in the Spring.Many historians trace April Fools’ Day back 450 years, to when France adopted the Georgian Calendar, sw …

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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on 25th Mar 2021

Sleep in Maximum Darkness for a More Serene Sleep

Light, whether it comes from the outside (natural lighting, public lighting or advertising) or from the inside (electronic devices, night lights), is harmful to sleep. Light disrupts the secretion of …

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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on 15th Mar 2021

The Holy Grail of Sleep (and How to Attain It)

The self-help section of the bookstore has lots of advice about improving your life and status. From the venerable How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936) to the contemporary How to Talk to Som …

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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on 11th Mar 2021

How Can I Help my Child Fall Asleep?

Bedtime for a child means stopping play and separating from you and the family. No wonder he or she may be balking, but with a cozy soft pillow and keeping the following basic tips in mind, everything …

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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on 8th Mar 2021

Stargazing From a Cozy Nest

No, we’re not talking about watching the Academy Awards® from the comfort of your California King size bedding, we’re talking about gazing upon actual heavenly bodies. We all have experienced the deli …

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