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Not a morning person? Join the club. I love staying up late even if I have an early wake up call. Here are several tips and tricks that get me, a night owl, started every morning TIRED AS A MOTHER COTTON LUX SLEEP MASK, $24   HIGHLY MEDITATED COTTON LUX SLEEP MASK, $24    1. DON'T HIT SNOOZE I always set an emergency alarm on my phone just in case the power goes out or any other life glitch happens. My phone used to be my only alarm and when I use it, I’m the WORST about hitting the snooze on the alarm. When you hit...

I hate to travel. It can honestly be such a pain in the ass, stressful situation. However, I am here to help you! Here are my top 5 travel hacks that will make your life a lot easier.  SMOOCHES MASK, $25  1. CHANGE YOUR SEAT Who loves sitting in the middle seat? Me neither. So here's the deal. Don't pay extra to choose your seat. This is the airlines way of trying to squeeze out as much dough from your pocket and is totally unnecessary. Choose any seat when you book your flight, then, at the gate, be as nice as...

DON'T WORRY BE YONCÉ COTTON LUX SLEEP MASK, $24   Trying to fall asleep when having anxiety is the absolute worst and can seem impossible! Here are 5 ways to help you get the rest you need when your feeling anxious! 1. EXERCISE Exercise has been found to lower anxiety and improve sleep. Moving your body in the morning or afternoon can help you get your sleeping and waking cycle on track! Try to avoid exercising right before sleep, as it can keep you awake. 2. PUT DOWN THE PHONE Your phone, tablet, and TV emit light that keeps your brain awake,...

CIAO FOR NOW COTTON LUX SLEEP MASK, $24 Sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing, yet most of us don't get as much shut eye as we should. Transforming your bedroom will help you get those necessary hours of rest! Here are 5 tips how to turn your bedroom into a sleep cave!  TURN ON A FAN Research highlights the benefits of noise and blended sounds during rest. 75 percent of participants reported more restful sleep with pink noise (aka white noise for sleep) than silence. You can create this sound at home with fans that produce steady,...