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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Sleep

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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Often referred to as ‘winter depression,’ seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a season-specific mood disorder that typically strikes during the winter months. For the vast majority of sufferers, SAD symptoms reliably begin during the fall and continue through winter. For others, however, SAD begins in the spring or early summer. Whether … Read more

Organic Cotton vs. Eyptian Cotton

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Egyptian cotton has a stellar reputation, and for good reason — for generations, true Egyptian cotton has produced the softest and most luxurious bed sheets. Unfortunately, the industry has been plagued by deceptive marketing in recent years, making it difficult for consumers to determine which sheets are true Egyptian and which are low-quality imitations. Worse … Read more

Zotto Mattress Giveaway!

A person lies on their side on a multi-layered mattress, with dots along their back indicating spinal alignment. The mattress layers are visible, showing various textures and materials aimed at providing support and comfort. The person is using a supportive pillow.

If you can’t afford a new mattress, win one! Now until September 7, 2016, Zotto will be giving away a free mattress to Yawnder readers. There are 6 ways to enter and each counts as a chance to win! The Zotto mattress leverages cutting-edge foam technology to deliver a sleep experience like no other. Instead … Read more

Mosaic Weighted Blankets Review

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Weighted blankets can have an instant calming effect for anyone dealing with anxiety. I came across this type of blanket through a google alert on sleep. I bought a 20lb. Star Wars themed weighted blanket from Mosaic Weighted Blankets. You can purchase this blanket either from their website or via Amazon. These blankets are made … Read more

Best Mattresses 2016 from The Yawnder

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The Best Mattresses of 2016 in each category are listed below. These selections are based on my personal experience with these mattresses and testing that I have done. There’s no perfect mattress for everyone and so I have created categories to help you find the mattress the will most likely be the best fit for … Read more

Interview with Joe from Mattress Clarity

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I had the privilege of interviewing Joe Auer from another mattress review website, Mattress Clarity. Joe has been reviewing mattresses for years and brings a unique perspective to the process. Make sure to check out his site for his take on popular online mattress brands. How did you get into the mattress review business? I … Read more

Purple vs. Novosbed Mattress

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Purple vs. Novosbed Overview I was given both a Purple and Novosbed mattress free to review. I also have an affiliate relationship with both of these companies. The Purple Mattress and Novosbed both sell their queen sizes for $999 (after you use my Novosbed and Purple discount codes). Both have unique features and benefits, and … Read more

Loblolly Mattress Review

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The Loblolly mattress is an 11 inch all foam mattress that provides a little bit of everything. It’s a well built mattress with good support. Ordering You can purchase the Loblolly online direct through their website. Your mattress will arrive in a box and come with a nice welcome letter and a few stickers. It … Read more