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SleepSwag's Running Out of Things to Write About

SleepSwag's Running Out of Things to Write About

I’ll level with you: every month around this time I sit down in front of my computer, stare at the ceiling, pray that a new blog topic will fall out of the sky and hit me upside the head. And of course, to nobody’s surprise, nothing falls out of the sky. Instead, I end up curled up on the side of my bed, sleep mask on, napping my workday away. The perks and perils of being your own boss, I guess. Except this week, when, in the midst of avoiding this blog by taking a nap, I was woken up...

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How To Binge Watch Netflix And Still Get Sleep

How To Binge Watch Netflix And Still Get Sleep

Keep Binge Watching: SleepSwag’s Got Your Back For most of us, it’s a place we find ourselves every night: on the couch, body squished between the couch cushions, head propped up by a throw pillow, so many episodes into the Sex and the City reboot we’re not even sure what time it is anymore. Surprise, it’s 1 A.M. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the extra episode is cutting into your sleep time: nearly 9 in 10 American adults say they lost sleep because they stayed up to watch multiple episodes of a TV show or streaming...

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4 House Plants For Peaceful Sleep

4 House Plants For Peaceful Sleep

Did you know that being a parent can result in better sleep? Well, a plant parent that is.  While house plants have never gone out of style, recently there has been a resurgence in an abundance of greenery in home decor. And we’re here for it. Not only do plants add to the visual appeal of your home, but they are actually good for your health. One of the greatest health benefits plants provide is better sleep. But before you head over to the nearest nursery, what plants are best for more restful sleep?   Now that we know which...

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Noise and Sleep Satisfaction

Noise and Sleep Satisfaction

Having trouble drifting off to dreamland? Your sleep environment might be too quiet. Seriously! Studies have shown that perfect silence keeps some people from falling asleep and getting a truly restful snooze. Turns out, some background noise might actually be beneficial.  While a fire truck rolling down the street or the bar next door blaring music might not be the recipe for a peaceful slumber, ambient sounds might soothe you right to sleep. Ambient sounds, also known as background noise, are sounds such as rain falling softly on the roof, waves crashing in the distance, or even your air conditioning...

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What is Fast Fashion, and Why is it Time to Slow Down?

What is Fast Fashion, and Why is it Time to Slow Down?

In a society focused on consumerism, we are encouraged to buy the trendiest piece, at the lowest cost, and with the quickest delivery date. Fast Fashion has become the norm, and a popular buzzword in the sustainability world. But with every action, there is a reaction. In order to combat the unethical and unsustainable practices associated with Fast Fashion, the Slow Fashion movement was born. So what does all of this mean anyway, and why does it matter? Fast fashion is the, “design, manufacturing, and marketing method focused on rapidly producing high volumes of clothing” (The Good Trade). This industry-wide...

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