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Do you ever feel like you never get enough sleep? When you become a parent, sleep is that one brass ring you’re always trying to grab.  A good night’s sleep is essential to the beginning of a great day. I love when I wake up feeling rested and ready to go.  That’s when I know I’ve had a goodnight’s sleep.
There are many things you can do to help yourself get the rest you need. I can’t wait to share with you my five favorite ways to get more sleep.
1. Lights out — Lights can keep you awake. I have found keeping our room very dark close to bedtime helps me get to sleep much easier and much faster. This is why we don’t have a television in our bedroom. We also have dimming lights in our room that we keep very low when it’s close to bed time. I try to avoid my phone screen during this time because I know it will keep me awake.
2. Read a book — Reading is another favorite way for me to relax and fall asleep. I’ve been doing it since I was a child. If I don’t read before bed, I tend to lay there with my mind racing through all the things I need to get done. It’s a great way to make yourself slow down.
3. Advil PM — “When pain keeps you up, get a Healing Night’s Sleep.” Advil PM works wonders when body aches or headaches are keeping me from sleeping. If you are suffering from occasional minor aches and pains, Advil PM can help you fall asleep soundly and wake feeling well rested when used as directed.
4. Emergen-Zzz* — This is a natural sleep aid in a drink mix infused with melatonin. It comes in both Peach and Nighttime Berry flavors. I really like the peach flavor.
5. Aromatherapy Eye Pillow — These little rice bags are my favorite way to help me relax and fall asleep when I have sinus pain and pressure. I mix the rice with a few drops of essential oils like chamomile and lavender to help promote relaxation. Here’s an easy tutorial to make your very own:
Supplies:
- Scraps of 100% cotton flannel
- organic rice
- essential oils to promote relaxation (chamomile, lavender, sweet majoram)
- funnel
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Get the Eye Pillow Pattern Piece
Fold the flannel as shown in the photo and cut out the pattern on the fold.
With right sides together, sew up the long side and one short side. Then, turn it with right sides out.
Add just a few drops of your chosen essential oil to about 2 1/2 cups of rice (for 1 eye pillow). I usually mix up enough to make 3-4 eye pillows at once. These are great for gift giving.
Using a funnel, add about 2 to 2 1/2 cups of rice to the bag. I like to add closer to 2 1/2 cups, so it’s really full.
Pin the open side closed and sew it up. Then, sew a top stitch to match on the other side.
These eye bags can be used hot or cold. You can keep one in the freezer for use with puffy eyes or sinus pain. You can also heat one in the microwave for about two minutes to help with relaxation. The heat helps me when I have a really stuffy nose.
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24 comments
I make something similar to your aromatherapy pillows for aches and pains- they chill and microwave beautifully. I’ll have to think of adding some oils to them! #client
Ooooh, I totally want to make one of these. I bet it smells amazing!
I have insomnia and I am willing to try anything to fall asleep and stay asleep! I am going to try this.
I need to try Emergen ZZZZZ!
Thanks for the great ideas because it has been almost 10 years since I’ve had a good night’s sleep (more than 3 hours at a time). I am going to have to try these.
Insomnia is HORRIBLE. I’ve had it for years, and think anything that could help me relax would be amazing! Thank you so much !
I love these ideas. I could use one of those eye pillow. Reading always relaxes me too!
I can never sleep with the lights on, it’s something that was born out of habit, I guess. Aside from that, when I have trouble sleeping, I normally just drink tea. It’s good to know that we Advil specifically for night time. That’s awesome.
Ohh, I really love this and It sounds makes me feel so relaxed. Love this idea
Thanks for this list. Thanks for the rice pillow DIY too. Might just do it soon.
i can already imagine having this on my eyes haha will deifntly try this, this school holidays,
This is a huge help for me, because sometimes I couldn’t get sleep, especially in the middle of the night.
I have to make this rice bag! This would definitely help me go to sleep!
I am bookmarking this! I need to use all of these things ASAP! Thanks for the info. Sleep is one of my biggest challenges.
I really need to make one of these! What a great idea!
Omg when I was younger I always took PM’s to help me sleep! They always worked like a charm too!
Being a busy mom of 2 naughty kids I always know I don’t have a proper sleep to take care of myself. These are some great tips that could help & the Aromatherapy Eye Pillow is something I would love to try out.
Sounds like a good way of relaxation at night, It really helps me to sleep well.
wow, I need to make these and give them away as gifts. I know my friends would love them
This looks so easy to make and absolutely amazing! We love using essential oils and this is a great way to rest before bedtime. Thanks for the great idea!
Thanks for the pattern! I am off to get some cotton flannel!
I used to take Advil PM but my Dr. recommended to switch to Benadryl to put me to sleep unless I had body pains. Taking ibuprofen without needing to, is bad for your tummy and other health issues.
Looks nice