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The Bedding Hack That Improved My Sleep

December 13, 2018 By Ashley McKeown Leave a Comment

I used to hate memory foam.

I sleep hot, and I always found memory foam to be stifling. So four years ago when our mattress was at the end of its life and my husband suggested a memory foam mattress topper, it took a lot of convincing before I was willing to give it a try.

We ordered this* memory foam topper from Amazon based on the price and great reviews. We removed it from the box and set it out so it could reach the correct height. Then before bedtime, we lifted it onto our mattress and settled in for a night of – hopefully – wonderful sleep. [Read more…] about The Bedding Hack That Improved My Sleep

Essential Oil Blend to Help Fight Insomnia

October 31, 2018 By Ashley McKeown Leave a Comment

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and am in no way promoting essential oils as a way to cure any ailments. You should only use essential oils with caution, especially for children and pregnant women.

I’m a terrible sleeper.

I’ve always battled insomnia and exhaustion, and I’ll admit that I probably don’t have the best sleep hygiene. I’m a night owl who stays up way too late. Then I struggle to fall asleep, as I know I face a night of tossing and turning. Bad dreams leave me feeling unrested, and I oversleep, leading to feeling overtired.

Even though I was finally diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2018, I still struggle with falling asleep. [Read more…] about Essential Oil Blend to Help Fight Insomnia