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Noomi Mattress Review

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Noomi Mattress Review

https://youtu.be/6EGPRC0U6DYhttps://youtu.be/hOZ07Yhg2oQ The Noomi mattress has a great yummy factor. That’s a term I learned from some mattress insiders that know mattresses inside out. It means that it feel soft and squishy and cozy. However it is also supportive enough so that it’s not overwhelming. The Noomi feels a bit like the Endy Mattress but a … Read more

Slumber Cloud Mattress Pad Review

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A neatly folded, light gray duvet or comforter with a quilted pattern is displayed against a light background. The fabric appears soft and slightly textured, with the quilting creating a grid-like design on the surface, much like the craftsmanship found in a Slumber Cloud mattress pad.

The Slumber Cloud Cirriform mattress pad is a true mattress pad in that is thick and actually pads the bed, imagine that! I have slept on many other “mattress pads” that are really nothing more than a plastic sheet with a think layer of cotton over them. They are actually mattress protectors being marketed as … Read more

Alexander VS The Love Bed

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Graphic with logos of two brands. On the left, a heart shape with "The Love Bed" in colorful letters, a peace sign, a flower, and the words "peace, love and sleep." On the right, "Alexander Luxury Sleep" with a crest and "signature select." A bold black "VS" divides them. Nest Bedding Review included.

I was given both the Alexander Signature Select mattress and the Love bed to review. I have an affiliate relationship with Nest Bedding which makes both of these mattresses. Both the Alexander Signature Select and the Love Bed from Nest Bedding are mattresses I rate very highly. Because of this, many people want to know … Read more

Naturesoft Organic Sheets

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A cloth bag with two handles, labeled "Organic" and "Naturesoft," lies on a wooden surface. The text on the bag reads "100% Organic Luxury Bedding by Organic & More." Two green tags are attached to the handle, offering information about the Organic Sheets inside.

I purchased a set of Naturesoft sheets for review. The organic movement has expanded from the produce aisle in the grocery store to textiles and furniture. Consumers are increasingly demanding products that they know are safe and not made in a way that will harm the environment or contain residual chemicals from processing. When I … Read more

Nidra Sleep Mask Review

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A black sleep mask is displayed next to its packaging, which features an image of a person wearing the mask. The packaging text reads "The Deep Rest Mask by Nidra" and mentions the mask's comfort and lightweight design for use anytime, anywhere. Perfect for those seeking a quality Nidra Sleep Mask review.

The Nidra sleep mask is made for people that don’t like sleep masks. It’s patented design makes you feel like you’re not wearing anything because it mask does not make contact with your eyelids. Think of wearing a small bra around your eyes. It is very lightweight and comfortable. Because there’s no direct contact with … Read more

4th of July Mattress Sale 2015

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The Statue of Liberty stands tall with a vibrant display of red, blue, and gold fireworks lighting up the night sky behind it. The iconic torch and crown are prominently visible, symbolizing freedom and celebration—much like our incredible 4th of July mattress sale.

Looking for the best 4th of July Mattress Sale for 2016? Look Online! 4th of July is coming up which means more mattress sales at the brick and  mortar mattress stores. Sleepy’s, Slumberland, Sears, Mattress Firm and others will be rolling out the red carpet. Some brands such as Tuft & Needle will just have you … Read more

Danican Mattress Review

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A modern bedroom with a large grey upholstered bed featuring a patterned Danican mattress, two grey pillows, and a grey headboard. Flanking the bed are two white nightstands, each topped with books and glass table lamps. A chair and bookcase are in the background.

https://youtu.be/dfCpLAx2BwQ I was given a Danican mattress free to review. The word Danican is a blend of the words Danish and American. Danican has its roots in Denmark and the company recently brought their mattress over to the United States, setting up offices in California. They are truly a global mattress company that is offering … Read more

Znzi Travel Pillow Review

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A navy blue Znzi Travel Pillow is shown next to its black carrying case. The carrying case is labeled with the "ZNZI" logo and website. The text "NAVY" appears in the bottom right corner of the image.

I came across the Znzi Travel Pillow while browsing new sleep products online. I was intrigued by the pillow as it isn’t another typical horseshoe shaped neck pillow with some cheap cushioning. Instead, its a rectangular pillow with two suction cups on one end and a series of magnets inside that allows it to transform … Read more

Nest Bedding Review “The Love Bed”

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A woman with long red hair lies on her stomach on a bed, propped up on her elbows, looking at a phone in her hand. The room has wooden sliding doors, a knitted blanket, and a tray with a cup and book on the bed. She appears engrossed in reading a Nest Bedding review.

Update: the Love Bed has been officially retired. Nest has recently launched the Love and Sleep Mattress which provides even more value! Check it out here. The Love Bed is a new addition to the Nest Bedding line of mattresses, I received a free Love Bed to review. At first glance I thought this mattress … Read more

Memorial Day Mattress Sales 2016

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Memorial Day Mattress Sales 2016 are fast approaching and the mattress stores are getting ready to bombard consumers with their annual Memorial Day Mattress sales. Before you get too excited and tempted by the “massive discounts” and “lowest prices of the year” please do yourself a favor and take a look at some of the new … Read more

The Marpac YogaBed Review: A Memory Foam Mattress in a Box

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A woman with curly hair is lying on her side on a gray YogaBed mattress in a bright, minimalist bedroom. The room features a wooden bed frame, a potted plant, a white chair, a gray shag rug, and a brown bag on a table.

Yogabed was a brand of mattresses that offered memory foam options. It gained popularity for its convenience, comfort, and direct-to-consumer business model. However, in the highly competitive online mattress market, companies and products often undergo changes in terms of branding, product lines, or even ownership. In 2017, Yogabed was acquired by Marpac, a company best … Read more

Tuft And Needle Mattress Review Consumer Reports Top Pick!

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Welcome to a new era in mattress shopping. The days of going to a mattress store, lying on dozen’s of beds for 10 minutes each and being thoroughly confused with names, models, features, fillings and warranties are over. There are new online start-ups, including Tuft & Needle, that are disrupting the mattress industry and doing a phenomenal job!

Tempurpedic was the first company to introduce consumers to memory foam. For years Tempurpedic was the only game in town until slowly other companies started getting in the memory foam game. However, prices didn’t change all that much and if they did, there was a big sacrifice in quality. Fast forward a decade and there are now all sorts of online mattress companies emerging that are proving to be a quality mattresses.

Tuft & Needle is the first online bed start-up company bed that I have tested. For context, I have been through dozen’s of beds looking for the right amount of support and comfort and so far have not been 100% with any of my mattresses to date. I currently sleep on a king size organic latex mattress from Savvy Rest which is a great mattress but cost me over $3,000. For comparison, you can get a king size Tuft & Needle mattress for $500 including delivery!

Below is my experience with Tuft & Needle from the ordering process to how it sleeps.

Ordering the Tuft and Needle Mattress

What irritates me most about mattress shopping is the over abundance of choices. There’s so many options that you end up getting analysis paralysis. With Tuft & Needle, they only make 1 mattress. No different levels of firmness, no pillows, sheets or other accessories. Why should you be satisfied with only 1 choice? Well, for starters, it allows Tuft & Needle to focus on making 1 really exceptional product instead of multiple mediocre ones. Additionally, if for any reason you don’t like the mattress, they offer a 30 day no hassle return. And really the return process couldn’t be simpler. According to their website, you can donate it to a local charity and then send them your receipt as proof for a full refund. No need to ship back to the company:

To return your mattress, we work together to donate it to a local charity or non-profit. It’s that easy. Once your mattress is donated, send us a scanned or photographed copy of your donation receipt via email and we’ll process your refund in full.

We’re experts at finding donation locations. If you’re unsure of where to donate or need help, just let us know by phone or email [email protected]; we’d be happy to help find places! If we can’t find a donation location, then we’ll coordinate with a 3rd party pickup service free of charge.

The order form is literally 1 page and you just enter your name address and credit card info. You then get follow up confirmation and tracking information (shipped via fedex). It took about 1 week from hitting “order” to the mattress arriving at my doorstep. Tuft and Needle is headquartered out of Phoenix so if you’re in the area, you can test out their bed by making an appointment on their website and going to their local showroom.

Unboxing the Tuft and Needle Mattress

Below is a video of me unpacking the Tuft & Needle mattress. I received  full sized mattress because it fits well on my Lovesac Sactional couch which I use to test beds. Unpacking super easy. For context, the box containing the full size mattress weighs about 50 lbs. so it’s fairly easy to drag into your bedroom for setup and there’s not much packaging left over after you’re done.

 

Findings of the Tuft and Needle Mattress

I tossed my 14 lb. bowling ball on the mattress to see how much give it has. See below

Here are some pictures to illustrate the softness of the Tuft and Needle Mattress

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Tuft and Needle firmness

How does it feel to sleep on a Tuft and Needle Mattress?

I had my first night’s sleep on the Tuft and Needle mattress 3 days ago. This may sound funny but I didn’t sleep well the first night because I couldn’t get over how comfortable it is! It is like sleeping on a marshmallow, not that I’ve ever slept on one but I can imagine this is how it would feel. Like I said I’m primarily a side sleeper and the Tuft&Needle mattress was perfect for it!

There are some reviews online saying the mattress is too firm but I couldn’t disagree more. In fact, it feels a little than my organic latex bed from Savvy Rest. I’m a side/stomach sleeper so I’m a bit more finicky than a back sleeper in terms of need for softness. I have been waking up each time with absolutely no neck or hip soreness. You sink into the bed but it bounces back and rolls with you as opposed to a typical memory foam mattress that takes time to regain its shape.

Check out the Consumer Reports Tuft and Needle Mattress review. Consumer reports ranks the Tuft and Needle above 37 other memory foam mattresses rated! It is rated higher than the Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme.

I had my wife and daughter take naps on the bed and they both love how it feels. My 7 year old daughter wanted to replace it with her old mattress right away.

I honestly see no downside to giving this mattress a try. It is unlike anything I have tested out in the stores and the quality is right up there with mattresses costing at least twice as much. It is the highest reviewed mattress on Amazon right now with 757 customer reviews which says something. Given their generous and hassle free return policy, I strongly recommend giving this mattress a try.

UPDATE JUNE 6, 2015

Having owned this mattress for almost 3 months, I would say that this is a good mattress for stomach sleepers. Stomach sleepers can be the most finicky when it comes to comfort and the level for firmness of the Tuft & Needle is perfect!




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Tuft & Needle Mattress Unboxing

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Close-up image of a white, textured mattress with "Tuft & Needle" elegantly embossed onto its surface. The fabric boasts a dotted pattern for added texture.
Today I received my Tuft & Needle Mattress and was able to do my official Tuft & Needle Mattress Unboxing. Below is the video. The takeaway from this experience is that it was super easy and inflated way faster than I thought it would. You can hear the mattress sucking in air as I cut open the plastic. This was by far the easiest mattress setup I have ever done. You’ll notice that I decided to do the Tuft & Needle Mattress Unboxing in my basement. I decided too put the mattress on my Lovesac Sactional couch in case it needed to air out. While there was that typical memory foam odor, it was wasn’t bad at all! I look forward to sleeping on it tonight and reporting back with my first night’s sleep tomorrow. Enjoy! UPDATE, Please check out my full Review HERE

Sleep Warm While Camping

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Camping season if finally here! I occasionally go camping in Norther Minnesota and no matter what the season or temp during the day, the evenings can get cold. Below is a great infographic on how to stay warm while camping this season. It’s beyond the normal advice of just bringing a warm sleeping bag. Use these tips to sleep warm while camping this year and you will gain maximum comfort. Sleep Warm

The 4, 7, 8 breathing trick

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Black and white drawing of two people lying down. One person looks distressed and appears to be attempting a breathing trick to assist the other, who is lying on the ground with eyes closed. Both figures are depicted in simple, clean lines.

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What is the 4-7-8 Breathing Trick?

The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a relaxation exercise that involves taking a deep breath for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and then exhaling slowly for 8 seconds. This breathing exercise is said to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.

To perform the 4-7-8 breathing technique, follow these steps:

  1. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
  2. Place the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth.
  3. Take a deep breath in through your nose for a count of 4.
  4. Hold your breath for a count of 7.
  5. Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of 8, making a whooshing sound as you breathe out.
  6. Repeat the cycle for 3-4 times or as long as you need to feel relaxed.

It is recommended to practice this breathing exercise daily, especially when feeling stressed or anxious. The 4-7-8 breathing technique can be used as a relaxation tool to help you fall asleep faster, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being.

Why Does the 4-7-8 Breathing Trick Work?

The 4-7-8 breathing technique works by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body’s “rest and digest” response. When we feel stressed or anxious, our sympathetic nervous system is activated, causing the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which can lead to physical symptoms like increased heart rate, shallow breathing, and muscle tension.

By taking deep breaths and holding the breath for a few seconds before exhaling, we increase the amount of oxygen in our body and slow down our heart rate, which can help counteract the effects of the stress response. Additionally, exhaling slowly through the mouth can help release tension in the muscles and promote relaxation.

The 4-7-8 breathing technique also helps to focus the mind on the breath, providing a sense of mindfulness and present-moment awareness that can help reduce feelings of anxiety or overwhelm. Regular practice of this breathing exercise can train the body and mind to respond more calmly and efficiently to stress, promoting greater overall well-being.

How Many Times a Day Can You Do It?

The 4-7-8 breathing technique is generally safe and can be practiced multiple times a day as needed. It’s a portable relaxation technique that can be performed virtually anywhere, anytime. However, it’s recommended to start with practicing the technique two times a day, for a couple of minutes each time, and then gradually increasing the duration or frequency of the practice as per individual preference.

It’s important to note that if you experience any discomfort or dizziness while practicing the technique, you should stop immediately and return to your normal breathing. In some cases, the 4-7-8 breathing technique may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions, such as asthma or other respiratory problems, and it’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new relaxation technique.

 How Did it Become Popular?

The 4-7-8 breathing technique has been popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, who has been teaching it for many years as a relaxation technique. While there is no direct evidence suggesting that Navy SEALs use this specific technique, it’s possible that they may use variations of this technique or other breathing techniques as part of their training.

Breathing exercises, in general, are a common practice in many military and law enforcement training programs. Controlled breathing techniques can help improve focus, reduce stress, and regulate heart rate, which can be beneficial in high-pressure situations. Navy SEALs and other special operations forces are trained to remain calm and focused under intense pressure, and breathing exercises can be a useful tool for achieving this state of mind.

However, it’s important to note that the specific techniques and methods used by Navy SEALs and other special operations forces are typically classified and not publicly available.

How Else is it Used?

The 4-7-8 breathing technique is widely practiced as a relaxation exercise by individuals and groups around the world. It has been recommended by healthcare professionals, yoga and meditation teachers, and personal development experts as a tool for managing stress, anxiety, and promoting relaxation.

The technique has gained popularity as a simple and accessible tool for reducing stress and improving overall well-being, and it is used by many people in a variety of settings, including in workplaces, schools, and hospitals.

In addition to the 4-7-8 breathing technique, there are many other breathing exercises and techniques that are used by various groups and individuals, such as yogic breathing (pranayama), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and diaphragmatic breathing, among others. Each of these techniques may have unique benefits and may be more or less suitable for different individuals and situations.

Other Breathing Exercises

There are many different types of breathing exercises and techniques that can be used for relaxation, stress reduction, and improving overall health and well-being. Here are a few examples:

  1. Diaphragmatic breathing: Also known as belly breathing or deep breathing, diaphragmatic breathing involves taking slow, deep breaths that engage the diaphragm muscle, which can help promote relaxation and reduce stress.
  2. Alternate nostril breathing: This technique involves inhaling and exhaling through one nostril while closing off the other nostril with your finger, and then switching sides, which can help balance the body and calm the mind.
  3. Box breathing: This technique involves inhaling for a count of four, holding the breath for a count of four, exhaling for a count of four, and holding the breath again for a count of four, which can help regulate the breath and calm the mind.
  4. Kapalabhati breathing: This yogic breathing technique involves forceful exhalations through the nose, which can help increase energy levels, clear the mind, and promote detoxification.
  5. Breath counting: This technique involves counting the breaths, typically up to 10, and then starting over again, which can help focus the mind and promote relaxation.

These are just a few examples of the many different breathing exercises and techniques that can be used to improve health and well-being. The key is to find the technique that works best for you and to practice it regularly for maximum benefits.

How sleep can make you a better leader – CNN.com

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sleep leadership Another great sleep article from CNN about how lack of sleep can actually lower your IQ. It also makes a correlation between sleep and being an effective leader. Manager or leaders that get adequate sleep are better able to regulate their emotions and make better decisions. There’s again a call for napping at the office to improve productivity. Here’s the full article, How sleep can make you a better leader – CNN.com.

Is There Any Money To Be Made In ASMR?  

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A person with curly hair and a beard smiles at the camera while delicately holding a paintbrush. The scene is almost ASMR-like, as they stand in front of a painting of a serene landscape featuring snow-covered mountains, green trees, a waterfall, and a cloudy blue sky.

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Is Bob Ross the Poster Child for ASMR?

Forbes has just taken notice of the ASMR trend and has a decent sized article on the potential to make money with ASMR. The article features Springbok ASMR and details how she got in the ASMR busines and how she makes money with ASMR. Apparently before ASMR grew in popularity, people looked to videos of Bob Ross for their ASMR fix before they knew ASMR was even a thing! The full article is here: Is There Any Money To Be Made In ASMR?  .

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