This is good news for those who want to make their bed, but can’t be bothered. However, it’s bad news for those people who can’t rest without making the bed! Nevertheless, I think there is a solution for both! Author of ‘How to Cheat at Cleaning’, Jeff Bredenberg, stated that 60% of people did not ... [ Read More ]
Rules for dogs in bed
The statistics are out and they do vary, depending on the survey, however, between 50 & 80% of people allow small dogs in bed! Like any good thing – there are rules: 1. sheets must be washed weekly 2. the dog is preferably on the small side 3. no squeaky t ... [ Read More ]
Middle of the night bed change
Prepare to be waken in the middle of the night for a bed wetting change and it won’t be so horrible. Explain to your child before bed - the process: 1. “I am putting this waterproof bedwetting sheet on and if this gets wet in the night I will take it off.” Explain that this is a special sheet that s ... [ Read More ]
Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Parts of the United States are starting to return to their ‘new normal’. Hurricane Sandy battered the mid-Atlantic region on October 29 and 30, 2012, with storm surges that caused once-in-a-generation flooding in coastal communities of New Jersey, New York an ... [ Read More ]
Sleep and shower often go together
Sleep and shower often go together Whether you have a shower before bed or after bed… the towel matters, but nobody looks forward to a crusty towel. Ways to make your towels soft: *Add an extra rinse to your towel wash *Use a gentler program that uses more water *Lower ... [ Read More ]
Finding the perfect bed
The bed dilemmas Image source Most of us have beds and a lot of times we have new beds which we have sampled for 2 minutes at the shop! After talking to a friend today she said her and her husband were discussing the bed purchasing dilemma and that one couldn’t truly try before one bought! I m ... [ Read More ]
Give sleep certificates as Christmas presents
If there was a sleep tablet that gave you options of 2 hours, 4 hours or 9 hours of instant sleep - I am sure it would be as popular as coffee! However, the next best thing is giving a sleep certificate to friends and family. It is hard to imagine being sleep deprived - if you have never been. ... [ Read More ]
Always make your bed says Pauly D from Jersey Shore
Make your bed says Pauly D Pauly D from Jersey Shore said, on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, he is looking for a girl who makes the perfect bed. He said this is how you tell how organised someone is in their whole life. Jersey Shore is an American reality television show. The series follows the ... [ Read More ]
10 reasons why you can’t sleep
1. your mind is busy 2. you are angry 3. you are hungry 4. you are too tired 5. you are not in the mood to sleep 6. noises are keeping you awake 7. you are anxious 8. you are crying 9. you are homesick 10. you often have sleep issues ... [ Read More ]
Steps to a clean house
10 steps to help you break the messy house cycle Image Source 1. Every morning wake up and get dressed. 2. Have breakfast. 3. Do the dishes. If the dishes have to stay in the draining board that is okay. Just have one sink clean and no dirty dishes. If you have a dishwasher then put the dishes in ... [ Read More ]
Appropriate bed attire
Appropriate bed attire It is night time and we can put on our comfy daggy clothes. However, try to keep to a standard so you still care about what you wear to bed. It is still nice to look nice at home and even when you will be in bed. Baggy old ripped tee-shirts can be put in the rag bin ... [ Read More ]
A book to help kids want to bath
I am sure if we didn’t make kids bath regularly then they wouldn’t, but as adults we know it is important to be clean. It is nice to have things that make parents’ jobs easier. I have found a book I bought at my daughter’s kindergarten. “Big Smelly Bear’ by Britta Teckentrup is a fun interactive stor ... [ Read More ]
I must hug my pillow
Interactive battery-powered pillows have been designed to communicate comfort to a loved one when he or she is not right with you. The pillows are perfect if loved ones are away for work or in a long distance relationship. Also, I guess if you have had a disagreement and are in separate rooms for ... [ Read More ]
Food and sleep
Food and sleep Cockroaches will eat your children while they sleep! Image Source People swallowing spiders while they sleep is quite rare and hard to do I would think, however, The American cockroach, or the 'water bug,' has been documented feeding on toenails, eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair ... [ Read More ]
Some good house jobs to do at night
Some good house jobs to do at night Sometimes television is a must after a long day or a nice walk and a healthy dinner. Then later in the night some good house chores to cross off the list (maybe 2 a night): 1. mop the floor/sweep 2. sort clean clothes and put away 3. clear the bench 4. wipe ... [ Read More ]
What your toilet says about you
The sleep team investigates: A toilet is basically self cleaning, however, some human help is needed. Anyone who has a feral toilet needs to re-think their cleanliness status. The toilet is a place where human waste is deposited and this needs to be clean. We go to the toilet all throughout ... [ Read More ]
Try These Natural Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptoms
Got the Seasonal Sniffles? Try These Natural Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptoms If your nose starts running and your eyes water so much that it seems like you’re crying as you step outside in certain seasons, you’re not alone. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, there are a ... [ Read More ]
What is that smell
Maybe say goodnight outside your child’s bedroom Messy, smelly, bedrooms do not seem very inviting for a peaceful night’s sleep. However, a lot of children and teenagers sleep in such rooms with smelly clothes, food scraps, dirt, dust and clutter. The question for the parents is to decide wha ... [ Read More ]
Making the beds
Making the beds Making beds in some households is like getting dressed and if this routine is started early it doesn’t seem like a hassle or a chore – just what is done. Image source When kids are younger than school age – they will need your assistance. Even if they par-take – like ... [ Read More ]
Be real about your toddler’s nap
Yes toddlers need to take naps but be real about it. They can only nap if the environment is ‘nap friendly’! Some stop napping around 2 – 3 years and some around 5- 6 years. If your toddler sleeps extremely well at night and the day sleeps are small or non-existent – you may be happy with that. ... [ Read More ]
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