Monthly Archives - August 2014

26Aug

How to Beat the Summer Heat (without A/C)?

Take a second to think about the most memorable things in the summer. In my mind, I'm thinking about picnics at the park, hanging out on the beach, and chilled beverages (like tasty homemade iced tea). However, summer heat is dangerous. We’re talking about the real dog days of summer, when the extremely intense heat is pounding and the humidity makes it impossible to sit comfortably, be outside for more than a few minutes and sleep well through the night.  How to Beat the...

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21Aug

Making Your Bed

Although making your bed may be annoying or appear to be useless to some people, it is important and it is almost an entire industry in itself.  There are so many institutions, the military, the army and the navy and the travel industry that take the task of bed making very seriously and even to some extent, their bed making practices help to define who they are and what they represent in society (great video clip below about a navy seal...

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19Aug

Hypo Allergenic Bedding Questions Finally Answered!

What Does "Hypo Allergenic" Mean? Relatively unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. Am I Allergic To Dust? For real confirmation, as to whether you are allergic to dust, we recommend you speak to an allergist. However, if you want to take the common sense approach, here you go. If you find yourself having trouble sleeping at night and you're constantly waking up with a runny and itchy chances are that dust mites might be behind it and you are allergic. Here is a...

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15Aug

How to Sleep During Pregnancy

Often a pregnant woman will say that one of the most difficult things to adjust to, during pregnancy, is sleep. How to sleep during pregnancy is a very common question and we hope to help you with some these tips: Tips: Sleeping During Pregnancy Buy a white noise machine that will make you feel calm (you can just as easily use your fan, humidifier or cell phone). Rub oils on your body or have your husband help with a massage. Make sure your room is as...

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07Aug

Duvet vs. Comforter

Duvet vs Comforter, What is the Difference Between a Duvet and a Comforter? Duvet vs Comforter, such an old bedding question, but a good one: What is the difference between a duvet and a comforter? Image from wsj.com   Which is the best bed cover option to use, to accentuate your bedroom decor? The truth is, it probably is a matter of practicality, but some might even make this decision solely based on aesthetics. Here, we will examine the pros and cons of both...

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05Aug

5 Ecofriendly Wedding Day Ideas

Looking To Have A "Green" Wedding Day? It’s that time of year again, summer is in full effect and the wedding bells are ringing. For all of the brides and grooms getting married (some new “green” people and some die hard tree huggers), it should also be time to think about the plethora of opportunities to be kind to our planet while planning your wedding day.  Why not start with ecofriendly sheets?  That’s what we’re all about and we have so many...

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