Most references consider the ideal sleep environment to be cool, dark, and quiet. Sometimes that’s not enough; many of us occasionally experience nights where we lie in bed for hours staring at the ceiling, wishing the Sandman would make an appearance. Fortunately, there are elements that we can add to our boudoirs to help with those sleepless nights and send us off to dreamland until morning.…
You’re in the bedding aisle at the store, scanning the shelves, trying to choose amongst the many options and wondering which may embody the sleep environment you’ve been imagining. But where to start? Many people’s idea of a bedding selection is either cotton or flannel. The questions fly through your mind… There are bamboo sheets now? What is
Tencel? How is that different from cotton?…
Once daylight savings time hits and the sun goes down before
many of us can even get home from work, things may start to seem a little
bleak. On average, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SADs effects an estimated
10 million Americans.
But the Danes and Norwegians, with their months of darkness
and cold temperatures are spreading the word of Hygge (hoo-ga) to help the rest of the
world t…
We sat through long History classes in our youth listening to the teacher drone on about
Eli Whitney and the cotton gin. Fast-forward to our adult years and we find ourselves tucked neatly into our warm beds with the smooth touch of fresh cotton sheets without a second thought about Eli and his marvelous invention that revolutionized the southern United States economy in the 1800s. But have…
Some people like to relax after their big meal on Thursday
and watch the game. Others know that the real game is yet to be played. They scour
the ads, plan their stops, and come up with a game plan for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If
you’re one of the later, here’s a few tips to help get you ready.Black FridayFollow a budget:I know this isn’t fun but with all of the deals available
and the g…
We're at our most vulnerable when we sleep. With the lights out and our minds occupied with dreams, we can't pay attention to what may be sneaking around beside the beds. Maybe that's why there are so many superstitions around sleep. Here are just a few things to consider this Halloween before you fall asleep...If you turn a mattress on Sunday you will have nightmares for the next week.…
