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These Bedroom Houseplants Could Help You Sleep Better

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....

Brandi Johnston - Nov 10, 2022

What Are The Best Mattress Accessories?

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...

Kevin Spencer - Oct 21, 2022

Should I Buy A Firm, Or Soft Mattress?

This may seem like a simple question, but even if you’re sure about what level of firmness you prefer, there are a variety of ways to get what you want. The good news is that in the last few years mattress companies have adopted many new technologies and construction methods. The not-so-good-news is that all the different options can make the selection process a bit complicated. Today, we’re going to give you some insights to make the journey more simple. The First Step – Review Your Needs Is mattress firmness really just a personal preference? Sure it can be, when you’re young and in tip-top shape. For the rest of us, the support a firm mattress provides may be a necessity. The reason why is the same firm support we need in some areas can make existing aches and pains flare up in other areas. It’s...

Kevin Spencer - Oct 15, 2022

How To Help Your Kids Sleep Better At Night

The first years of life are crucial to child development. And we're learning so much about how vital sleep is to brain development. There has been a lot of research into how to help your kids sleep better at night, and the scientific community is consistently learning new things. A research team led by Dr. Ze Wang at the University of Maryland conducted a study that involved nearly 12,000 volunteers between 9 and 10 years of age from across the country. Their research compared children who typically got less than the recommended nine hours of sleep to children who generally got nine or more hours of sleep per day. The study was conducted over a two-year period, and both groups were matched according to key factors like gender, household income, body mass index, and puberty status. According to Dr. Wang, "Children who had insufficient sleep–less than nine hours per...

Brandi Johnston - Oct 06, 2022

A New Mattress is a Perfect Christmas Gift for Your Family

Buying a new mattress for Christmas might not be the first thing that pops into your mind around this time of year, but it should be. Can you think of any other gift that will be used for eight hours a day, year after year? How many "morning smiles" will a new bed give you from a good night's sleep? A new mattress really is the gift that keeps on giving. The Best Way to Watch Christmas Movie Classics These days, family traditions are hard to keep. If you want to create a new and everlasting Christmas Family Tradition, watch your favorite Christmas movie on The Family Bed by Taylor & Wells. This bed is ginormous, and your whole family, including your furry friends, will be able to bond while everyone enjoys a favorite Christmas movie like Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life, Rudolph the Red-Nosed...

Brandi Johnston - Sep 19, 2022

How Long Should A New Mattress Last?

This really depends on how important a good night’s sleep is to you. If it makes no difference, why buy a mattress at all? Why not sleep on the floor, on a military cot, or get comfortable in a corn crib? After all, that’s how our early pioneers did it. For everyone else, the average life span of a mattress is roughly 6 - 8 years. This depends on the type of mattress, the quality of the materials, the workmanship, the everyday use, and the routine of care. There are some things you can do to help make your mattress last longer, and yes, there are definitely some factors that will shorten its life. Take a Short Quiz To See If Your Mattress Needs To be Replaced Does your mattress sag in the spot where you sleep most often or at the edge where you get out of...

Kevin Spencer - Sep 12, 2022

Can the Right Food Help You Sleep?

Yes, of course. So let’s focus on precisely which foods can help you sleep. We’re also going to review some other factors involved in improved sleep quality. And just so we cover all the bases, we’ll confirm and dispel some commonly held misconceptions about sleep. Foods Naturally Rich In Melatonin Melatonin is a hormone, and it’s been proven essential to our sleep. Many people follow a Mediterranean diet that includes many fruits and vegetables just for this reason. Melatonin is recognized as a hormone that helps regulate our sleep. Let’s look at some of the foods rich in this important hormone. Unroasted nuts: Who knew they could be the perfect night snack? Having a moderate portion of nuts after dinner will increase the level of melatonin in your body, and this can help you sleep. Be sure to give yourself enough time between dinner and...

Brandi Johnston - Sep 06, 2022

What is the Best Memory Foam Mattress For Quality Sleep?

There are lots of places that will sell you any no-name memory foam mattress. Still, it’s not easy to find somewhere with a comprehensive selection of top-quality foam mattresses that you can research, compare, and evaluate. Although foam as a material has been around a long time, the specific processes, variables, and construction methods used in today’s memory foam mattresses are significantly more advanced. As such, spending a little more time learning about how these new memory foam mattresses can give you quality sleep can be very rewarding. Traditional Mattresses Just Can’t Compare There wasn’t much hi-tech built into regular mattresses and box springs in the past. And you couldn’t expect to get much from them in the way of quality sleep. Things are very different today, especially regarding memory foam mattresses. Find a place you can trust with sleep experts that can help you pick the foam mattress that...

Kevin Spencer - Aug 26, 2022