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Fighting a cough is a tiring thing, so falling asleep should be the easiest thing to do when fighting a cold, right? But it isn’t. For most people, the strong desire to sleep away a cough is thwarted by the discomfort and disturbance of the cough itself. We drift on the edge of sleep, only […]

What better way to go to bed than to climb into a preheated haven of rest and sleep. Far better than getting in and shivering waiting for the bed to heat up right? Absolutely, that’s why elecetric blankets are the way forwards. But finding the best electric blanket can be difficult, which is why I […]

Any eye mask is going to do great things for your sleep. It’ll have you falling asleep easier and won’t wake you up with the morning sun. All without having to worry about side effects of sleeping pills! Let’s take a walk through the world of eye masks and find everything that we need to […]

Sometimes sleeping can be tough. It happens to all of us: We go through periods of just not being able to sleep properly. But we don’t want a drug that’ll knock us out leavin us feeling groggy and horrible, plus whatever else it might do. You want a nice natural sleep aid that’s going to […]

About one-third of your life is spent slumbering away. Of that third, how much of it is actually good, restful sleep? I’ve put together this expert guide to the best sleep trackers to help you make an informed decision when buying one for yourself. Check out the Contents table below to see everything this guide […]

Sleeping somewhere noisy really sucks. If you aren’t being woken up by huge trucks rumbling past the house, then someone in your building is having a raging party at 3am. Even if you get away with those things, having your partner rumbling like a chainsaw beside you can prevent any sleep from happening. How can […]

You’ve done hours and hours of research trying to find out how to get a good, restful sleep. You have gotten the right mattress, a mattress topper, a sleep tracker and even a monitor that analyses the environment in your bedroom. All that helps until you realize that you haven’t solved the problem of your […]

Sofa beds are great. Just fold it out and anyone can happily stay the night. No wasting time blowing up an air mattress that’s deflating as fast as it’s blowing up. No overpaying for a hotel. Turn your dining room into an extra spare room. Great for the kids coming home to visit! Even free […]

The advent of smartphones and tablets has done away with many of the things we used to think were indispensable. Everyday items that seemed like they were going nowhere have now been relegated to the dustbin of obsolescence. Walkman. Rolodex. Pager. VCR. Television. Alarm clock? It seems like there is no place for an alarm […]

Divan beds are great. The practical storage underneath makes them ideal for tidying away bed linen, towels, shoes or anything else. Way better than putting all your stuff under the bed on the floor and letting it slowly become one with the dust! In this guide I’m going to talk you through a bit about […]

A clock radio may seem a little obsolete these days. But in the age of the mobile phone, they’re more valuable than ever!. I’m avidly against having mobile phones near the bed. Sure having an alarm on your phone is handy but there are so many drawbacks: Disadvantages of mobile phone alarm Before Bed Facebook […]

After extensive research I found that the Flashy is the best hot water bottle. It’s got a fleece case, well made so it won’t leak and has a nice wide top so it’s easy to pour into. Check it out further down the article. Not for you? Not a problem, I’ve put together this guide […]

Waking up in the morning is hard work. And if you take coffee out the equation it gets even harder. Or so you might think… There are ways you can wake up in the morning without coffee, they might not be as pleasant but they can be faster and equally as effective if not more […]

Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow all swear by drinking lemon water, claiming it keeps them looking fresh and lovely all day long. But did you know that water with lemon juice can actually have a lot of benefits when you drink it at bedtime? (and no, that doesn’t mean having lemonade with your vodka!) […]

Everyone’s different. What one person finds soft another person finds hard. This makes defining mattress firmness difficult, but I’ve put a lot of time into researching and writing this article to make it as clear as possible. And if you’re in a hurry just don’t forget the golden rule – If in doubt go medium […]

It’s a big problem with memory foam mattresses. They just trap so much damn heat! And while getting too hot at night can be attributed to night sweats what your sleeping on can have a lot to do with it. So I’ve written this article to help you cool your memory foam mattress so you […]

It doesn’t matter if it’s memory foam or spring, if it’s a single a double or a king, it’s important that you store your mattress properly. So what do you need to do? Clean it, wrap it, and lay it flat. Clean It It’s the same with everything you’re going to put in storage, you […]

I LOVE hot chocolate, the sweet delicious beverage is just the best thing. And I’ve always thought the best time to have hot chocolate was before bed (or out in the snow) so wanted to know what it does. Does hot chocolate help sleep? Is it healthy? I decided to find out so spent many […]

Green tea can indeed help you sleep at night despite being caffeinated. It’s got loads of good things in it that help with sleep and it’s damn relaxing to boot. So a warm mug of it before bed could be the solution you’ve been looking for, unless that is you are very caffeine sensitive, I’m […]