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Don’t sleep on this: Plants in the bedroom
I’ve always loved plants, but making a few cross-country moves in my life (plus living exclusively in small apartments) has meant that I’ve rarely been consistently able to maintain many plants in my home. In fact, I still think about the tiger fern I gave away to a friend before a move over a decade…
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Racial disparity is hurting our sleep
It’s easy to imagine that getting into a healthy sleep routine is just a matter of silencing our inner toddler– who’s begging for one more snack or story or show or scroll of Twitter before bed– and choosing to shut off screens and head for our pillow when our phone’s bedtime reminder tells us to.…
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The best pajama sets for fall
As the weather cools, we’re switching out our tank tops and oversized tees for pajama sets that offer a little more coverage and warmth for chilly fall nights. Read on for pajama picks in pinstripe, silk, linen, pumpkin print, and more. Short pajamas My favorite three-season sleepwear option is a set of short pajamas. This…
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Four cozy bedroom upgrades for fall
We’re about to hunker down for a long fall season. From the continued stresses of the pandemic to the election to our day-to-day concerns, we’re going to have plenty going on, and we’ll want to make sure our bedrooms are a true sanctuary and escape from the worries of the world. Here are my picks…
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This month on Sleepie Blog {October 2020}
October means cooling temperatures, shorter days and the sights and smells of fall– turning leaves, crisp air, and more than a little pumpkin spice. On the blog this month, we’ll be celebrating the changing seasons by refreshing our bedroom accessories for maximum coziness, and switching out our tanks and tees for overnight wear that’s just…
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Don’t sleep on this: Exercise for healthier sleep
After abandoning my usual exercise routine for a week to protect my lungs, I realized that no indoor exercise on top of no opportunity for a run or even a longer walk outside was contributing to some bad nights of sleep, and some overall bad feelings about… a lot of things. I got back to…
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Beauty Night: Evening Skincare Routines for Fall
This year the transition from summer to fall has been hard on our skin. For many of us, spending time outside has been more important than ever, and we’ve got the sun damage to prove it. For those of us on the West Coast, fire season has meant spending September inside with doors and windows…
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Sleep News Roundup {September 2020}
Every month, we take a look at the latest news in sleep and sleep health. Read on for your monthly Sleep News Roundup. Coronavirus is impacting our sleep It’s not surprising, but at least it might be validating: The coronavirus pandemic is causing widespread insomnia and other sleep issues. According to sleep experts interviewed by…
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Can we eat our way to healthier sleep?
Cruise through the search results for “food and sleep” and you’ll find hopeful articles about foods and beverages that just might help us kick insomnia and sleep better each night. The idea of a midnight snack doubling as a sleep cure sure is tantalizing– but is it too good to be true? Let’s see what…
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Transitional bedding: Linen edition
Your best bedding for the transition between summer and fall just might be linen. Why linen bedding? We usually think of crisp cotton when we imagine the perfect sheet set, but it turns out that linen can offer a ton of benefits, particularly as the weather changes. In many parts of the U.S., September weather…
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