March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and this week specifically is Sleep Awareness Week. I, for one, have never been more aware of my sleep. I’ve been on a mission to improve mine. Every element of your bed can factor into your quality of sleep, from your mattress to yourContinue Reading
My favorite pastime on cold nights is tucking in early, relaxing, and warming up finally in the cozy sheets on my bed. Those cozy bed sheets are, of course, flannel sheets: the warmest version of cotton sheets and perfect for chilly nights, whether you’re in the midst of a mildContinue Reading
If you use a duvet cover over your comforter instead of a top sheet, Holliday-Bell says washing it every two to four weeks along with your comforter is typically sufficient, depending on your personal preference and usage. I know it’s tempting to leave your duvet cover in place for monthsContinue Reading
Rohrscheib also suggests keeping your sleeping area away from vents, since sudden temperature changes can make you too warm or too cool during the night, which can increase ”sleep fragmentation and restlessness.” When it comes to electronics, experts say you should consider removing them completely from your room. That includesContinue Reading
My husband puts up with a lot of crap with my job. I mean that literally: I get an average of 10 packages a week, sometimes surpassing that number in a single day. He’s happy to not only help carry those packages—whether they’re a cute little blow-dry brush or aContinue Reading
I remember my first mattress topper. It was bright blue, made entirely of thin foam, and was purchased some random night off of Amazon. I used it to try to relieve some of my back pain on the super-thin mattress I owned in my post-college days. It didn’t do much—itContinue Reading
Honorable Mentions There are a few products we’ve tested that we liked but didn’t love that are still worth mentioning, in case you’re considering them. The Boring Hybrid Mattress for $799: Boring Mattress is a new company founded by two alums from Tuft & Needle. Simplicity is the company’s sellingContinue Reading
Other Pillows We Liked There are far too many pillows on the market. Just, in general. There’s so many. We’ve put some of our favorites above, but even that doesn’t cover the wide array of serviceable pillows out there. If, somehow, all of our picks above aren’t to your tastes,Continue Reading
What makes a mattress ideal for solving back pain? A common rule of thumb is to aim for a medium-firm mattress. “A mattress that is medium-firm may be better for people with back pain instead of one that’s soft or firm,” but these are based on low-quality studies, says SeanContinue Reading
More Weighted Eye Masks Luna Hot/Cool Minky Fleece Weighted Eye Mask for $36: This a solid mask for the price, and in addition to being able to go in the freezer, you can take out the insert and microwave it for some nice heat therapy. It’s about 10.5 ounces, soContinue Reading
