My dad has always said that you should spend good money on shoes and a mattress because you’re gonna spend practically your whole life in them. Well, I’m gonna add a pillow to that saying too. I already don’t get a whole lot of sleep and especially don’t get a whole lot with my flat $10 one. I’ve been through a lot of pillows; A LOT. Mattress Giant sent a Tempur-Pedic Symphony pillow to try out. Now one of the things that I don’t particularly like about memory foam pillows is that many times they are much too 
firm for my taste but that was NOT the case with this pillow. It was actually quite soft. I slept with it all week and I have to say, it was pretty dang awesome. I was extremely surprised that I’d like it that much because I had preconceived feelings about these kinds of pillows going into it. My oldest son had slept with it for a few nights and loved it….and of course tried to steal it but he’s just gonna have to get his own because I have a new favorite pillow.
May is better sleep month and if y’all follow me on twitter or facebook, then you’ll know that I have gotten tons of sleep this month. I’m thinking that maybe after the past three years of hardcore blogging that I finally hit a wall and needed sleep. I have some tips to share on how YOU can get a better night’s sleep. These are tips I’ve learned over the years.
- Own a good pillow and mattress. Our mattress is pretty terrible actually and is well over 20 years old. We currently have a Tempur-Pedic topper to help make it a little more comfortable. I’m determined to get a new mattress one of these days but until then, I highly recommend one of those toppers.
- Tensing up. I know, sounds odd huh but I find that tensing parts of my body up and then a nice stretch helps me a lot..
- Have a routine. Now I don’t get a lot of sleep but I do tend to go to bed around the same time every evening for the most part and I always get up early. I find that if I sleep late, I actually feel worse…it’s like my body doesn’t know what to do with extra hours of sleep. Anyways, make a routine and try to stick with it.
- Of course avoid caffeine a few hours before bedtime. That doesn’t mean just soda y’all! That also includes chocolate which is a weakness of mine!
So because I’ve been getting a good night sleep, I want YOU to get a good night sleep too. Thanks to Mattress Giant, one winner will get their own Tempur-Pedic Symphony Pillow valued at about $100 bucks! I’m excited about the giveaway for you guys and even more excited that I’ll be building a long term relationship with these guys and hope to bring you even cooler giveaways down the road!
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Leave a comment here telling me your tips on how to get a better nights sleep. Or share how you fall asleep. Do you have a bedtime routine? Do you drink a glass of milk before bed? **THIS IS A DAILY ENTRY!** So you’ll have more chances to win!
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Dark room, quiet except for the white noise machine and soft sheets and comforter.
I like to read a book.
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I sleep better on a well made bed.
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I use a sleep mask…even the slightest bit of light can make it harder to fall asleep!
I go to bed at a reasonable hour and try to shut out all light and noise.
I like the air for sleeping to be fresh and cool so summer and winter I have the window open a bit.
I always go to bed after watching Good Eats. I don’t know why by I sleep better after watching Alton Brown whip up some great dishes on TV…maybe it sweetens my dreams! ;D
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I get a good night sleep by not going to bed until I am real tired. I don’t read a book in bed, I don’t eat snacks, I don’t watch tv in bed. To me, the bed imeans bedtime, not time to do other things.
I find that tea works wonders as far as helping your unwind and relax enough to fall asleep!
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I sleep ok actually, I think from being in the Army I can sleep anywhere, or maybe we were just that tired!
My son recommends honey milk.
Try to have a scheduled time every night to go to bed so your body knows when it’s time to start shutting down.
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Since I am retired I pretty much set my own hours but always get my 7-8 a night and sometimes a nap thrown in when I feel the need. Actually I don’t watch daytime TV because there is nothing on worth watching then but do watch a few shows in the evening and Alton Brown’s Good Eats at 11:00PM then half an hour to do my tweeky things like washing up and moisturizing my dry skin then watch The Golden Girls from 12:00 to 1:00AM then join my cat Kitty Kitty (she was named by my 4 year old step grandson so not very original but it serves the purpose) in bed. Now how is that for excitement?
I always read a little before bed. Sometimes if it’s a really good book I read to much and regret it in the morning.
I have to take at least one Melatonin to fall asleep
I have a hard time falling to sleep at night. I just cannot make my mind stop replaying the day’s events. What I have found that works for me is to imagine something and make it as detailed as possible, it puts me to sleep
everytime.
If my first attempt to go to bed doesn’t succeed, I’ll come out to the living room and watch late-night infomercials until I start getting too drowsy to keep my eyes open… then I’ll trek my sleepy self back to bed and sleep like a rock for the rest of the night. So my tip, infomercials!
Like you, I’m a terrible sleeper. But I do try to read for an hour or so before bed to calm my mind. I also keep the room dark, and run a fan every night, even in winter, to keep the room cool.
I make sure I’ve had a hot shower, rubbed myself down with lotion, went through my face washing routine and turn the fan on full blast
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My husband makes us all the best chocolate milk! We’ve been thinking about checking into their mattress’s. Our backs have been hurting; we need a new one.
I have to wind down before I go to bed. Reading for a little while usually does that for me.
Getting to sleep is always an iffy proposition, I try word games in my mind, but maybe all I need is a “knockout” pillow!
I do have trouble falling asleep most night often because I have arthritis pain so I usually have to takle something, either an herbal remedy or a pain killer. I need a very dark and quiet environment or I will wake up often. I know I could use a good new mattress but I think this pillow would help too.
If I put on a movie that I really want to watch and lay down on the couch, nine out of ten times I will fall asleep. Go figure!
I use a sleep mask :)
Celestial Seasonings’ Sleepytime Tea puts me right to sleep!
After a good day’s work outside, falling asleep in not too difficult. If I do need a liile help, reading a book usually relaxes me.
I work third shift. I hung light blocking curtains in my bedroom. It helped a lot since the sun faces at least one of my bedroom windows most of the day. They also help keep my room cool.
I just have to have it quiet to go to sleep and I try not to eat after 6:00PM.
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I try and relax every part of me before i go to sleep, but I find that the best way to get to sleep is to have a newborn as you can’t get enough!
I like to read before bed that quiets my mind on the daily stuff that is going through my brain and reading relaxes me.
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What helps me get a good nights sleep at night is staying on routine. I notice I get better sleep if I go to bed around 9:00 each night. I have to get up at 5:30 each morning, including weekends.
I watch some mindless TV or read before bed :)
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i take a nice hot shower than relax with a cup of tea.
Some time I have a cup of hot tea. You are on my blog
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I try to exercise in the early afternoon so I will be tired at night
I use a pillow between my knees to keep the strain off my lower back and keep me from tossing and turning.
Get an alarm clock with an unlit face or turn it away. There’s nothing like staring at time pass to keep me up.
my routine is to read, it makes me drowsy!!!
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My tips to getting a good night sleep are trying to get to bed at a decent time. It makes a world of difference. Love this pillow! Thanks for the opportunity!
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I need the TV on softly to lull me to sleep
I get to sleep by not having sugar or caffeine anytime CLOSE to bedtime!
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I place a heated towel between my neck and pillow. That helps me get to sleep.
I love to keep my house cool and the blankets piled high. There’s nothing like a warm, cozy bed to help me drift off to sleep.
Take my glasses off and read–I’m out in about 10 minutes
make the room very dark…
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I do not slep well at all. I usually have to take something to help me sleep.
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I need the TV on softly to lull me to sleep
I have found I sleep much better when I do a short yoga routine about an hour before bed
I don’t drink caffeine at night and that helps me fall asleep better.
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I use a body pillow as a side sleeper
I have to have a noise machine with sounds of the ocean playing for me to go to sleep.
I fall asleep very fast and I’m not sure what the secret is, however, this pillow would be an added comfort :o)
As I sleep during the day as i work nights, I keep the room dark and as quiet as possible(not easy considering where I live).
I am one of those people who rarely have difficulty falling asleep. I drink a cup of hot tea before bed. Once in bed, I typically fall asleep within 10-15 minutes (sometimes sooner). One thing I have learned is to go to bed when you are tired, don’t wait until later as forcing yourself to stay up ultimately makes it hard to fall asleep later.
Reading before bed always makes me sleepy and a good cup of chamomile tea helps too. Thank you!
find a boring progam on tv low volume and set the sleep timer
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Sleepytime tea and a few pages of a boring book do the trick :)
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I try my best to go to bed at the same time. It helps alot! No cool bedtime routine, just let the dog out, check the locks and the garage door, brush my teeth, and as soon as my head hits the pillow I’m out. It makes DH mad cause I have no problem getting to sleep and he will be up for hours just trying to get tired!
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If my first attempt to go to bed doesn’t succeed, I’ll come out to the living room and watch late-night infomercials until I start getting too drowsy to keep my eyes open… then I’ll trek my sleepy self back to bed and sleep like a rock for the rest of the night. So my tip, infomercials!
A nice cold room and blankets
My tip to sleep better is that you should NOT do what I do and drink coffee nearly around the clock… trust me, it wreaks havoc on your sleeping.
I need a dark quiet room. I also try not to have any stimulating factors for at least an hur before bed-no coffee, tea, chocolate and not fights or spirted discussions. Create a down time and then when you are sleepy get into bed-not before.
On days i can get out side and get fresh air I sleep better.
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I try not to get on the computer before bed .. because i stay up way too late if i get started on it. soooo stay off computer before bed.
Within one hour of when you are planning to go to sleep, do not have any bright lights on and don’t drink any soda either.
I actually like to go to sleep watching television. It relaxes me, and I just doze right off.
My Sister gave me a recipe for a Lavender Pillow Spray~~1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon witch hazel, 4-5 drops lavender oil, shake them up in a spray bottle. It really is a lovely, relaxing scent!
we go 2 sleep @ 9:00 every nite after walking a imile or so around 7:00 thats our system
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I get up between 3 and 3:30 every morning so i’m pretty sleepy come night time.
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If I cant sleep, I pick up a book. I am out in 5 minutes.Thanks for the chance.
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i take 3mg of melatonin a night and one b-12 pill i wake up everyday feeling great
I read before I go to bed every night.
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Not good advice, but I fall asleep with my t.v. on. I do use the sleep timer. Ideally, I pray and try to think over my next day in a non-stressful way! I could use a good pillow! ;)
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I always take a shower a while before I go to bed and I use a lavender soap and try to read a chapter of a good book. It seems to help!
Sometimes I read before bed. That usually makes me sleepy.
I don’t have a routine and have problems sleeping, a change in pillows could help
Try not to eat or exercise close to bed time. Reading a book always relaxes me too!
I try not to watch TV for at least 30 minutes before bed.
If I’m having trouble falling asleep I’ll lay on my hands and arms. Kind of like trapping the squirmming.
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I watch the local news in bed (yawn) and turn the massage on my Tempurpedic adjustable base…that usually does the trick! :)
I meditate right before bed.
Before going to bed, I make sure I have a bottle of water on the night stand. I hate having to get up for a drink.
I like to read….usually a magazine or cookbook. I throw it on the floor by my nightstand when I fall asleep.
I read a bit when I first go to bed. As long as the book isn’t terrific, it will generally relax me and I fall asleep. Sadly, if it’s by one of my favorite authors, I get hooked into the story and forget to put the book down and end up reading late into the night! Of course, when I finally put it down (or finish it), I do sleep well… just not enough!
Coming from a family of hard-core insomniacs, I have lots of tricks, but the most effective is relaxation techniques, combined with mental visualizations that reproduces the hypnagogic state that normally occurs immediately before sleep.
I watch one of my favorite movies to fall asleep….
I usually read for 30 or 45 minutes before I go to sleep.
Don’t laugh but most days I fall asleep on the sofa with my laptop. No preparing for me, I am just out.
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Being tired from excercise usually helps.
Chamomile tea for me if I’m having trouble falling asleep
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I love to snuggle up to my man! He is so warm and cozy that it’s easy to fall asleep.
read before bed
I do a short yoga routine before bed and it works wonders.
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Honestly, my sleep routine varies. Some nights I have to wear myself out completely in order to get a good nights sleep. Gotta love menopause!!
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I put my favorite shows on and try to go to sleep
I listen to my husband’s snoring to go to sleep and wish I could fall asleep as fast as he does ;)
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A nice hot bath helps me relax!
I like to read before bed, but not in bed. That helps me relax but also makes it easier to turn my mind off when I get in bed.
watch the local news
I LIKE TO SLEEP IN A COOL, DARK ROOM
I sometimes do a few yoga poses before bed that relaxes me.
If my first attempt to go to bed doesn’t succeed, I’ll come out to the living room and watch late-night infomercials until I start getting too drowsy to keep my eyes open… then I’ll trek my sleepy self back to bed and sleep like a rock for the rest of the night. So my tip, infomercials! Also having a box fan on the ‘medium’ setting (for light noise) helps.. but that is more my husband’s thing.. I’ve just grown accustomed to it.
I have found that if I can’t get to sleep within 20 minutes it’s best that I get up for a little while – just don’t start anything that will keep you up – like TV or a computer game.
Get off the computer and get your butt into bed!
Another thing I do to get to sleep is read. This sometimes backfires if I doze off, and then drop the book. It wakes me back up, and then I really need help to fall back out!
I watch TV! I know its not good but it works for me! I get really sleepy!
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i go on the computer when i cant sleep puts me to sleep asap!
I wear comfy pj. some time even socks if it is cold..
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Relaxing in a warm bath with a good book is a great way to wind down before the day and get a good nights sleep.
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I play poker on my zune. After about 2-3 minutes, I get tired of waiting for the computers to do their betting and my eyes get tired. Before I know it, I’m asleep
I go on the computer until I’m sleepy.
I put on my favorite CD. Piano music puts me to sleep in no time.
I’ll cuddle up against the cat
Watching tv actually makes me sleepy. Nothing like another Law and Order marathon to get the z’s going.
I have a CD of rain falling, I listen to it to fall asleep.
Sometimes I read before bed
I turn out the lights and turn on the tv and that always puts me to sleep.
Insomniac here! i Can’t fall asleep without my trustee medication.
Melatonin also works (a safe non-prescription vitamin) for the stubborn non-sleeper!
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Take a long walk before you go to bed.
I TRY AND WATCH SOME TV TO UNWIND BEFORE GOING TO BED
A massage will put me right to sleep. I wish I could have one every day!
I like to read a good chic lit novel before bed, as they put me to sleep and fill my head with pleasant thoughts.
A massage
I read – guaranteed to knock me out in 20 minutes. Thanks for the opportunity for such a great prize.
a hot shower
We have an awesome massage chair that totally relaxes me and I sleep soundly after!
I turn off the phone and any other distractions or anything negative infleneces for an hour before I want to go to sleep. I often tke some Valerian or other herbal remedy when I need a good nights sleep. A good pillow will help as well.
If my first attempt to go to bed doesn’t succeed, I’ll come out to the living room and watch late-night infomercials until I start getting too drowsy to keep my eyes open… then I’ll trek my sleepy self back to bed and sleep like a rock for the rest of the night. So my tip, infomercials! Also having a box fan on the ‘medium’ setting (for light noise) helps.. but that is more my husband’s thing.. I’ve just grown accustomed to it.
I sleep very poorly, I wake up a lot during the night but I sprinkled lavender in my pillow slip and that helps me to get back to sleep faster
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a bit of lavender spray on my sheets and pillow
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Take a long walk before you go to bed.
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Before getting ready for bed, I take my dogs out. That way I know I’ll be able to get a good night’s rest before they have to go out again.
chamimile tea is a big help :)
Something I do when I really can’t fall asleep, is set one song (Astronomy-Blue Oyster Cult) to play softly, continuously.
If I can’t fall asleep, sometimes I will turn on soft music.
I always read for 20 minutes before turning out the light to go to sleep. I find it helps clear my head of the all the daily stuff going on and helps me to relax and fall asleep much more easily
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I like to drink a cup of hot decaf tea and read for at least 30 minutes before I go to bed. Really relaxes me and puts a buffer between events of the day and sleep time.
a long soak in the tub is a great way to relax b4 bed
I have the room as dark as possible in order to get to sleep.
My bedtime must is making the bedroom really cool – helps me fall asleep in a jiffy
I always read before I go to sleep. It relaxes and unwinds me.
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I have to have noise to fall asleep, i usually watch a little tv and then set the sleep timer for an hour. I also turn on the fan so when the tv goes off there will still be noise because I will eake up if it is too quiet.
I have a stretching routine I do before bed
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I just make it as dark & quiet as possible & cuddle with my dog & husband. Also no caffeine after like 3pm.
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Definitely no caffeine anywhere close to bedtime as you point out. A warm shower is helpful to me and also melatonin is a natural sleep aid that I sometimes use.
I drink a glass of chocolate milk before sleeping.
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I read a book before bedtime. It always makes me sleepy.
I try to turn off the TV at least one hour before I want to go to sleep.
I take a shower to help the body relax.
Take a long walk before you go to bed
I watch TV every night until I fall asleep.
Some people think watching tv in bed before falling asleep is restful, but studies have shown that it is not. It’s much better to go to sleep in a dark, cool, quiet room.
If my first attempt to go to bed doesn’t succeed, I’ll come out to the living room and watch late-night infomercials until I start getting too drowsy to keep my eyes open… then I’ll trek my sleepy self back to bed and sleep like a rock for the rest of the night. So my tip, infomercials! Also having a box fan on the ‘medium’ setting (for light noise) helps… but that is more my husband’s thing.. I’ve just grown accustomed to it.
I used to have trouble falling asleep because of my husband’s snoring, but he went to a sleep expert and discovered he had sleep apnea. Now he uses a machine to help with the snoring, and I get a good night’s sleep.
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Reading always helps me fall asleep!
Hot shower works for me…
I have neck and back issues think this would help much
I’ll take a nap on the weekend to catch up on any missed sleep
I always try to not watch scary or action packed movies before bedtime.
Need this for my neck and back
I make sure I clean sheets, a cool room and a good book to read. Currently I use two thin, lumpy pillows stacked together, so a nice pillow would be very helpful towards a good night’s sleep.
Something that I think helps, is when I go out with my dogs last thing before bed. It’s relaxing and quiet outside at that time of evening, I get a little fresh air, and enjoy the night sky.
If I can’t fall asleep I’ll run a hot bath and soak for a bit, that usually does the trick.
I play white noise or rain in the background it puts me out instantly and it helps filter out street and other noises so i can stay asleep.
I like to watch “lifetime” channel movies or Hallmark channel…..relaxes me. Thanks!
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We layed down last night a 6pm to take a nap and didn’t wake up intil 9:30 this morning. lol I have a hard time going to sleep so I count to 100 when I’m going to sleep. I might do it a few times but it eventually works for me. Thank you!
Oh goodness, I do not sleep so well at night. It must be my pillows and mattress! I know a Tempurpedic mattress and the pillows would really help me sleep much better:) Ive been bugging the hubby to buy us the mattress, maybe someday:)
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I have a hard time turning my thoughts off, and in order to get to sleep I start counting backwards from a thousand
I just had a baby 3 weeks ago, so I pretty much can sleep anytime anywhere these days, but before that I would take a benadryl every night before bed.
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We use blackout curtains to avoid any pesky distractions.
Maintain the same sleep schedule and keep your bed just for sleeping…watch tv in the living room.
I definitely have to read before I go to bed!!!
I spray lavendar on my sheets to sleep better.
Gte lots of exercise during the day
Unfortunately I have not been able to sleep well lately so I have had to rely on over the counter sleep aids. I would love to see if a new premium pillow would help.
I love this giveaway! My sleep tip is keeping a consistent sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day ( even on weekends.)
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I usually listen to music and play a few games on the internet before bed. I also have to have a completely dark room in order to sleep well.
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Lately I’m a terrible insomniac. I try to always drink a glass of milk before bed. Sometimes a hot soaking bath is relaxing too.
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I like to play on the computer for a couple hours and then I turn my tv on and watch tv until I fall asleep.
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I am working and going to school full time. I am so tired at bedtime (around 4am) that I never have trouble falling asleep. Thanks.
I make sure I exercise earlier in the day and stop drinking soda by about 5pm. As long as I keep busy during the day (not that it’s hard to do), I fall asleep relatively well.
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No coffee after 1:00 or I will not be sleeping. I also like to read for a little while to relax.
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No caffeine after noon for me!
I read before going to sleep. It helps me unwind.
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Chasing a 3-year-old around the house all day does the trick. I usually fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow!
Working outside now that it is nice out here will help with a good night’s sleep!
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I can’t go to sleep before I put my 14month old to sleep first. I tried the reading thing but the baby ends up eating the book. I tried giving bath before she goes to sleep but she ends up crying when she gets out. So my baby and I got into a habit of watching yo gabba gabba and we follow their advice of letting the wiggles out before going to sleep. Then we knock out.
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I turn on the humidifier before going to bed because my room is very dry.
I have my room as dark as possible to get to sleep.
I like to read before bed, that relaxes me.
My tip is to make sure that it is a comfortable temperature in your bedroom. Too hot is the worst, too cold is bad (but can be compensated for with blankets at least), and just right is, well, just right. Its worth it, imho, to get a window air conditioner if necessary or just put a bowl of ice under a fan, and/or get a small room heater. Laying down and being instantly comfortable with the temp and the bedding is hugely important! That being said, I’d love to try a memory foam pillow and see how it compares to me down filled one. Thanks!
If my first attempt to go to bed doesn’t succeed, I’ll come out to the living room and watch late-night infomercials until I start getting too drowsy to keep my eyes open, then I’ll trek my sleepy self back to bed and sleep like a rock for the rest of the night. So my tip, infomercials! Also having a box fan on the “medium” setting (for light noise) helps.. but that is more my husband’s thing…. I’ve just grown accustomed to it.
i like to watch re-runs of old sitcoms before bed. Lightens my mood and helps me sleep!
I sometimes take a short afternoon nap to recharge and then I have a comfy set of soft sheets and quilts to snuggle in at night
I read in bed for a while. I have to have some down time in the bed before I try sleeping.
I try to get to bead early to have a good nights rest.
I make sure I do not have any caffeine in the evening. I just chill out by reading a book etc.
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My tip for a better night sleep is to have some kind of white noise in the back ground. I cant have tv or radio on, but I need something like the hum of a fan. This pillow sounds rockin. Thanks for the chance
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I always take a shower before bed
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For a good night’s sleep, I always turn on my fan for background noise. Then, I watch my “shows” on tv. I guess you could say I have a routine. Usually, I am very sleep at the end of my shows, so I turn off the tv and drift away. Thanks!
I swear by my Tempur Pedic sleep mask and ear plugs!!
The herb Valerian from GNC works wonders for sleeping and having vivid dreams.
My husband works nights and I am a chicken so I do not sleep well. The light is on so people going by think someone is up.
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I’ve tried so many pillows and still haven’t found the perfect one. I try yoga before going to bed.
Getting a little exercise before bed sometimes helps me sleep.
I usually get a drink of water and then turn on the fan, fluff my pillows and snuggle in! I also keep a pad of paper by my bed so if I have thoughts that just won’t go away, I write them down and then I seem to not worry about them any more cuz I know I’ll deal with it in the morning.
I have a drink, go to the bathroom and climb in bed.
My dog can always be counted on to tire me out!
I suppose I am lucky… When I feel tired, I just climb on in, and pass out.
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I have to have covers on..no matter the weather…and it must be dark and quiet. :o) then…i fall asleep very quickly!
I drink herbal tea before I go to bed and it puts me to sleep soon afterwards.
I usually exercise right before I sleep, it puts me out, thanks!
A glass of wine and a snuggle with hubby does the trick for me. :)
Cool temperatures and peace and quiet are the secrets to a great night’s sleep
I play solitaire on my iTouch until I can’t keep my eyes open.
I usually have a glass of water by the bed, and then I read until I fall asleep.
I think I need more help with my sleeping habits than I can share, lol I totally agree with your daddy – you spend so much time in bed, you should spend the money on a good one!
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Benadryl works like a charm. :)
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I’ve had to cut out caffeine because it was keeping me awake. And I like to drink a nice warm cup of non-caffeinated tea. Thanks.
I always take a shower before bed
I make sure it’s really dark in my room…even a little light wakes me up all night.
When I can’t sleep I do try to have a cup of hot decaffinated mint tea. It does help often. When that doesn’t work, I try laying down in a really dark room with soothing music. Works often but not always :)
You’re supposed to sleep in a cool, dark room and leave the pets outside. Only my pet, one of them anyway, knows how to knock on the door until mommy wakes up. I haven’t had a full eight hours sleep in years. Years.
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I love having my room cold….it helps me fall right to sleep!
To fall asleep, I like to snuggle as a family with my husband and my 5 month old daughter.
Soft soothing low music or a fan gently running is good to sleep by
I wind down–half an hour before I want to be sleeping–I turn off my tv and read.
Take a warm bath before you go to bed.
i drink some hot tea before bed
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I cut out caffeine after lunch to ensure that I won’t be awake all night!
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I get a better nights sleep if I don’t take my worries to bed with me – which isn’t always easy, but it helps if you have a very comforting pillow! :)
I don’t do anything special. I take a shower and occasionally I read for a short time, but not always. I’m usually tired from all the activities of the day and just fall asleep.
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I read before going to bed–it relaxes me.
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I LIKE MY BEDROOM TO BE COOL AND DARK
Chamomile tea is helpful. Thanks.
I drink a glass of kefir!
I like an occasional glass of tawny port before bedtime. Puts me right to sleep!
A cup of warm milk and a good book before I go to bed.
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I get a better nights sleep when I sleep alone.
My bedtime routine is to pray I will go to sleep – I have terrible problems with my neck that keep me awake and when my neck doesn’t hurt – I have insomnia. Maybe a new pillow will do the trick!
For me to get a better night’s sleep, I must de-stress and focus my mind on something good in my life, or something I want to happen in my life. If I don’t do this, I am too anxious to fall asleep.
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Don’t laugh, but I read popular fiction novels about serial killers right before bed. I find that it gets my mind off my REAL problems, so I’m able to fall asleep as soon as I put the book down.
I read and listen to music before I go to sleep.
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Before going to sleep, I make sure I give my bf a hug and kiss. :)
If my first attempt to go to bed doesn’t succeed, I’ll come out to the living room and watch late-night infomercials until I start getting too drowsy to keep my eyes open, then I’ll trek my sleepy self back to bed and sleep like a rock for the rest of the night. So my tip, infomercials! Also having a box fan on the “medium” setting (for light noise) helps.. but that is more my husband’s thing.
I try to take a walk in the evening and then read a book for a little bit to slow down my mind… Thanks for the giveaway.
Get your hubby checked for sleep apnea! ;) Mine used to keep me up all night with his snoring, and now that he’s under control after seeing a sleep specialist, he doesn’t snore and I sleep like a baby.
I am gonna listening to music until I get to fall in sleep and I read magazines stuff before I sleep.
i get my husband to talk me to sleep, his voice is so soothing!
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a touch of lavender spray on my pillow and sheets
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i suggest you get some exercise during the day and do not eat for about 3 hours before bed time!
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I have such a hard time falling asleep its not even funny!
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A drink and a trip to the potty.
When I took a class on stress reduction they taught us the deep breathing method for relaxation. Slowing inhale through your nose, and then slowly exhale through your mouth.
Because you are concentrating on your breathing, your mind is pretty empty except for that.
It’s a great way to clear your mind when you go to bed, so that you can fall asleep quicker!
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My tip is to limit caffeine before bedtime
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If I find that I can’t get to sleep, I will usually take a warm shower and have a cup of hot cocoa. I’m usually pretty sleepy after that, and then I make sure that my window shades are down and my clock radio light isn’t facing me because that keeps me awake. If I’m lucky, these tips do help me get my 7-8 hours of good sleep.
Read a book before bedtime always works for me
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reading a book puts me right out like a baby..the bad news it takes me a year to finish a book..lol
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I think sticking to a consistant sleep schedule is the key.
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oh dear god, all i know is that i cannot sleep lately. i have been complaining about my pillow for weeks now. it HURTS my neck.. hurts my back. i sleep like shit.
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Taking a hot bath makes me relax enough to fall asleep quickly.
Thanks for the giveaway…a hot shower, a cup of warm milk, or a good book usually does the trick to get me to sleep.
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I always have music on to help me fall asleep.
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When I finally am able to fall asleep, I must kiss my hunny, whether he’s already asleep or not.
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Reading before bed helps me to fall asleep.
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I have the worst habit – I have to fall asleep with the TV on. I cannot sleep in a perfectly quiet room.
I showr, pamper my body by using body oil, have a glass of milk.
I do not exercise for at least 3 hours before bed. I listen to classical music for 30 minutes after I get in bed. Actually I set my radio to go off in 30 minutes, but often I don’t hear the second half. Thanks for the contest.
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I don’t have a routine. I actually have a hard time getting to and staying asleep. Would love some good advice for that.
I listen to my favorite music for a little while before I go to bed. That helps relax me.
I bought a Symphony pillow about a week ago and it feels NOTHING like the model in the store. The one in the store was so soft, like resting my head on a cloud. I was so excited about my pillow. That was short lived. My pillow is so hard and non-giving. It feels like a balloon after you put too much air in it. I called the Tempurpedic rep and they said that I have to “break it in.” Well, I’m not sure whose breaking who in. If anyone has ANY tips on how to break in my pillow, please let me know. I’m so disappointed. Oh, I’ve been sitting on the pillow, stepping on it with my feet, and that joker still puffs right back up…
I didn’t have to break mine in. It’s the perfect for support for me. Maybe you need to squish it a few times to “loosen” it up…I really don’t know but I LOVE mine. We bought three more for the boys.
I have trouble falling asleep & have to take nightime colds meds or Equate PM.
The only other thing is reading until I get sleepy.
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I run a small table fan every night next to my bed and the noise from the fan puts me to sleep.
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I lay against a wal for 10 min with my legs up the wall not sure why but it works
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I don’t have a regular bed time but I read once that you should not eat before bedtime directly (at least 2 hours between)
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Daily sleep routine? Get nekkid, snuggle with hubby, doze off. Tomorrow repeat.
I pick up a book and I out very fast, reading to my son I wonder if I will make it to the end:)
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Tips for a good nights sleep:
1: Have your last drink at least two hours prior to going to bed.
2: Consume sugary foods early in the day and not before bedtime.
3: Take a long walk prior to going to sleep.
4: Reading before bed helps you to relax.
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I do so much everyday that I just crash when I hit the bed.
I drink a glass of milk before bed.
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My wife has herniated discs and always struggles with her sleep. Deep breaths, saying prayers, soft music… anything to quiet the mind seems to help!
My sleep secret is melatonin! :)
I drink a glass of milk before bed
I read for at least 30 minutes to unwind.
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I listen to new age music-it’s so soothing.
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I read before turning out the lights.
I think this week end I will go to sleep with a glass of Mad House Wife Wine…
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