Sleeping Tips

Are your sleeping habits compatible?

We talked about snoring and how it can force perfectly happy couples to sleep in separate bedrooms; but what happens when the problem is not loud body functions but sleeping or behaviorial habits? Couples can be in great love, but it DOES not mean that they share the intimate sleeping habits that are so personal to each individual. Some people like lots of covers, some don’t. Some people like a soft mattress, others don’t. This is just the way it is. These problems can be very stressful and toxic to an otherwise great relationship, but it should not force the pair to sleep in separate rooms! We here at Sleep Tips strongly believe in three values: peace, love, and sleep. We know it is vital in a relationship to stay connected so here are some tips to deal with different sleeping situations that can cause turmoil in a relationship.

1) TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
Now, if the issue you are facing is the girth of the mattress, then picking the right one that makes the two of you happy can be quite difficult. Ultimately, the right mattress for you can be the difference between a consistent good night’s sleep and restless nights. The resolution to this is quite simple. There are a couple ways to do fix it. Mattress companies make king and queen size mattresses that are especially accommodating to couples and actually have different settings for each side. These can be very pricy however and there is another way to have your desired comfort and maintained connection. By simply putting two mattresses in the same bed frame right next to each other, then it feels like you have your own space and mattress, but you are still very close to your partner.


2) BLANKET TIME!
If your problem isn’t the firmness of the mattress, then you may be sleeping with a cover hog…. Or maybe you are the cover hog? Every relationship has one and there is a very simple remedy. Get a Queen or King sized mattress and sleep normal, just use separate blankets. This way you can each hog all the blanket you please without stealing from your partner. One person can snuggle while the other kicks them off the bed, and there are no more midnight shoving sessions of trying to get back what is rightfully yours!


3) THE BED IS YOUR TEMPLE
Now another common sleeping dilemma is when one person is always eating or spilling food or watching TV. This can cause the other individual to loose sleep….or their temper. Neither is good, and the way to avoid this fiasco is the most simple. Are you ready for it…? Don’t eat in your bed, and no TV! If you make your bedtime sacred and treat your bed as a “temple” then you will sleep better as a pair. Make sure you don’t eat in the bed to avoid spills and set a designated time to have the TV off for the night. This way no one is disturbed.


Now sleeping…. And we mean SLEEPING, with another individual is not easy. You may have one of these sleeping blunders or you my have all of them. We hope that these tips can help make segregated sleeping a bit more comfortable and enjoyable.

Peace. Love. Sleep!

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GET YOUR Z’s, EVEN WITH THE IN-LAWS IN TOWN

It’s the Holidays! And they seemed to sneak up on us like the effects of eating too much Thanksgiving dinner. The Holidays always come and go too fast but there is one thing that happens during these festive times that you wish would go by a lot faster. That is, the inevitable visit of… dun dun dun…In-laws! If you luck out they stay in a hotel but what happens when they want to stay with you?! Whether you are a husband or a wife, the Holidays always seem like the worst time to take in your spouse’s parents, but it is also the time you can never say no. These times are spent running around like a crazy person making sure all the gifts are bought and the food gets prepared. The last thing anyone wants to think about is where their guests are going to sleep. Sure you can put them on the couch, but what if old man in-law has a bad back? Or mommy-in law prefers to sleep in a bed next to her husband? In the endless battle to please everyone, un-needed stress can occur and really put a damper on the holidays. Thankfully for everyone out there, we have some tips for you to use when forced to put up those crazy –in laws of yours.

Tip #1: Kick your kid out!
If you have a kid or teen, make them sleep on the couch. They won’t mind, plus it is a good way for you to get them to clean their room. Just tell them “company is coming and they need to sleep in your room so you have to clean it so it looks nice for grandma and grandpa” My parents used this on me all the time and I was always forced to make my room spotless. Also, the kids won’t mind sleeping on the couch for the night, whereas the in-laws might.

Tip #2: Cozy up a futon
Futons can be purchased for a reasonable price and can actually be a comfortable temporary bed if you give it a little TLC. First, if you need to purchase one, make sure it is made with foam instead of cotton. It is more comfortable for an extended amount of time. Then, put either a mattress pad or inflatable mattress over the futon and use a down comforter to keep them warm. They will make any bed feel more comfortable. Futons may sound out-dated, but they have great potential if you just cozy it up a bit. The unexpected comfort may even be the talk of the holiday dinner. (you never know)

Tip #3: Pull out the pull-out bed
If you would rather use a pull-out bed instead of a futon… great. There are some similar tips you can implement to make sure your in-laws are happy. First, flip the mattress from the last use. When someone sleeps on the mattress in one spot for too long, it creates a section that sinks in. If people have slept in it before, it would definitely be a good idea to give that baby a flip over so it’s almost like new. Another thing to consider is purchasing an air mattress to fit the hide-a-bed "frame".  Then put the air mattress over the current mattress and voila!  You have an even more comfortable nest for the in-laws.  Then, decorate with the softest sheets you have and a cozy, yet elegant down or other thick comforter. Add pillows, blankets, and maybe even a fuzzy stuffed animal to make them think you put extra thought into it. ; )


Tip #4: Sweeten up your guests
Here is one way to really please your holiday guests. Before they come, ask them in regular conversation what their favorite candy is. Get a response from each parent and then go to the store to get each one. When you are putting the bed together, put their favorite candy in a candy dish to put on a table or nightstand next to the bed. It works best if you have one at each end so the guests feel extra special. Put gossip or other female magazines on your partner’s mom’s side and some sports magazines on the dad’s side. They will feel so special and realize that you really are excited that they are there (even if you’re not). That, along with the bed, futon, or your kids room that you spruce up, the in-laws will be very pleased. And we all know happy in-laws mean happy holidays.

Tip #5: YOU RELAX!
We know this time is hard and stressful. But it is also the time to be with family and you should all be able to relax! Don’t take on too much and remember… the guests are only temporary, so have fun with it. Stay up late talking, play games, and make hot chocolate. Remember, now that your in-laws are setup for a nice night of slumber, you’re also setup for a relaxing night of Zzzz’s too. The holiday season only comes once a year so step back, relax, and take it all in.  Just hope your in-laws don't want to sleep in the same bed as you like THIS guy.