Are you sure it's your bed that's too hot? In some cases, it very well might be your mattress that is retaining instead of dissipating the heat radiating from your body. However, if this is true, then how can one person feel hot when another feels fine while sleeping on the same mattress?    In this article, we're going to explore some of the reasons why you may feel too hot during the night and some tips on how to battle your mattress heatwave.      Here Are Some Reasons Why You Feel Too Hot While You Sleep Room temperature: If the thermostat in your bedroom is set too high, it can make it difficult to sleep. This can happen during summer nights and even in the middle of winter. Bedding materials: Today, bed sheets are bedding available in a wide variety of materials. Higher-quality bed linens and accessories often...

  I bet you think your sheets are pretty soft and comfy. If so, think about this – imagine trying to sleep on a burlap bag. The scratchy, itchy, rough, and prickly fibers would keep you up all night. When you compare your sheets and blankets to the 7 most expensive sheets in the world, you might as well be sleeping on burlap or even that pink fiberglass insulation inside your walls.    The Superstars of Luxury Bed Linens In case your butler needs a refresher, here's a quick overview of the best and most expensive sheets ever.      7.) Dreamsacks Seamless Silk These sheets retailed for around $655 for the set a couple of years ago. They're probably even more now. One thing that makes them so expensive is the charmeuse trim and silk piping on them. They also have a special satin weave that creates a shiny...

  Who knew? I bet most of us had an inkling but exactly which plants are the best at helping you sleep and whyf? Which plants are easiest to take care of? And which plants will look the best in your bedroom? Let’s take a few moments to delve into this subject.   The Secret Life of Plants We’re finding out more and more about the health benefits of plants. And yes, plants can help you sleep better. We’re even finding out some puzzling things about plants we didn’t think were possible. For example, we’ve known for a long time that playing classical music for our plants and talking to them helps them thrive. Of course, the same can be said for our teenagers, but some teenagers talk back a lot. As it turns out, plants talk a lot, too – not so much to us but to each other....

  Congratulations – you finally bought the mattress of your dreams. And even better, now you have the opportunity to carefully select the best pillows, the best sheets, the best frame, and all the other goodies that can help you create a wonderful sleeping experience. Of course, starting with a great mattress is the most important decision you can make, but please don’t cheat yourself out of enjoying the finest accessories. Quality accessories last a long time, and they’ll be worth every penny every night they pamper you.    Stop – Do Not Buy a Mattress Topper Would you put a band-aid on a broken limb? It might make you feel like you’re fixing the problem, but you’re just covering it up. It’s the same with a mattress topper. If you’re considering a mattress topper because you’ve noticed your mattress has somehow changed, this is a clear sign you need...

  Yes, they do. Even though we cannot directly observe another being’s dreams, according to many studies, scientists agree that dogs and, in fact, most mammals have dreams. This is something you may have already noticed. If you watch your dog carefully as they sleep, sometimes you can see them moving their paws as if they’re running. Other times you may notice Rapid Eye Movement (REM), and this is one of the most telling signs of being in a dream state.   Snuggling With Your Dog Can Lower Your Blood Pressure It’s just one of the health benefits of interacting with a beloved pet. Studies show petting a cat or dog can lower your blood pressure. Pet owners generally feel calmer when they’re snuggling with their pets.     Petting an animal can also lower your heart rate. Pet owners know this already. No matter how stressful your day starts, the moment...

  Take care of your bedding, and it will take care of you. You already know this is true. Want to know how? Think about the best hotel you've been to. You walk in the room, and there it is – a big, beautiful bed that looks like it's ready for royalty. And when you get in, it feels even better than it looks. Ahhh, you feel like a million bucks. There's nothing like it. Right? Well, there could be. There's no reason why you can't enjoy the same feeling of luxury every night in your own home. It's not all about your mattress or your bed frame. Bedding and sheets are just as important. Depending on your budget, make sure you set aside enough to get the bedding that will make a difference.         Good quality bedding is worth every penny It's not like you buy...

  Prepare thyself. You're about to step into the great unknown. The last person who set out to discover how many comforter sizes there are hasn't been heard from again. Elon Musk has a better chance of landing on Mars than we do of getting to the bottom of this question. But we're in this together, so be brave, pack a snack, and no matter what you see or what you hear, never, ever let go of your handy dandy measuring tape. Here's one for you. Careful, it's only ten feet long, and on our journey, you might need a pocket laser. I bet you think we're kidding. Okay, what would you use to measure a comforter made for the largest production mattress in the US that's twelve feet wide? Yes, there really are beds as big as that! You might even have one in your neighborhood. It probably has...

  As if... As if by this age someone needs to explain how to keep your comforter clean. Nonsense. Obviously, you’d pass the UV light test with flying colors, right? “What’s that?”, you say. You’ve watched enough crime dramas to know, haven’t you? That’s when the forensics special agent comes into the hotel room with a UV blacklight flashlight to scan the bed to see if the perpetrator left any “traces” behind. “Oh, that UV light test”, you say. See, as we thought, there’s nothing to worry about. So, stop reading this article now and send a link to your teenagers or someone else who might be shocked at what they see on their comforters. You just sleep tight tonight.       Dust mites, bed bugs and other little creatures that might be sharing your comforter   We’re not even talking about the whole world of things you need...