87: My best gift ideas for better sleep

These are some of the products that I use for better sleep and wake.  Enjoy!

Bearaby Cotton Napper Weighted Blanket  -  For those who love a weighted blanket but don’t like to roast under it!

Sunbeam Heating Pad for Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief - contours around the back of your neck and upper back to soothe muscles.

Manta Sleep Mask - 100% light-blocking eye mask, zero eye pressure.

Air Compression Foot and Leg Massager with/without Heat - These can be used for lower leg/foot massage or to improve pain and circulation.  It can also work well for people with restless legs syndrome (RLS).  

Blackout shades -  Totally worth it for the short summer nights in Minnesota.  Or a midday nap.

Bed sheets:  bamboo or cotton are most breathable and soft.  When was the last time you got new sheets?  I got QuickZip sheets because I was tired of wrestling with my mattress to get the fitted sheet on.  

White or pink noise machine.  Using a sound conditioner can help block out noises in your environment that disrupt your sleep.  There are a variety of features and price ranges- pick one that suits you.

Dimmable, color-changing smart bulb.  These can be incorporated into your “smart home” or just buy a red bulb to stand alone.  If you get up in the middle of the night use the red lighting to make it easier to go back to sleep.  

LILY SADO Caffeine Face Moisturizer - apply in the morning to reduce impressions from your CPAP mask

Herbal Tea from Yogi, Egyptian Licorice flavor - I don’t care for black licorice, but this tea tastes wonderful and is caffeine-free.  Brew longer for more flavor.

Alexander Del Rossa Women's Plush Fleece Robe - I love the cuffed sleeves and ribbon tie on this bathrobe.

Dagsmejan Pajama Set - soft, natural fabrics for a dreamy sleepwear experience.

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask - uplevel your bedtime routine with special attention to your face.  While you’re at it, take a bubble bath and then apply scented lotion!

Blue Light Computer Glasses Prospek, ELITE for Women and Men, 99% Blue Light Blockers - these allow me to use my electronic screens at night and still get great sleep.

Miroco Light Therapy Lamp, 10000 Lux with Rechargeable Battery, Full Spectrum Light, UV Free, 4 Timer Settings, 11 Inch.  Sit next to this lightbox when you wake up in the morning- it’s a strong signal to your brain to be AWAKE!

Massage, facial, pedicure, manicure - any spa service that helps you practice relaxing.  You might even try a “float”- a sensory deprivation flotation tank used for restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST).  There is about a foot of saltwater in the container.  You get in and float on the water.  Music or no music, light or no light.  There are big ones (cabins) and small ones (pods).