Making a New Year’s resolution is easy. Sticking to it – for more than a couple of weeks – is tough. But did you know, in many cases, the difference between your success and failure could be sleep? When striving to make improvements to any aspect of your life, sleep is an important factor that … Read more

Hoping for a silent night on Christmas Eve? You’re not the only one. It’s an exciting time – not just for children, but for adults too. And that excitement can make it very difficult to fall asleep. Kids who still ‘believe’ can be tricky to settle come bedtime and, in a recent survey, it was … Read more

After a year of social distancing and strict COVID-19 restrictions, it’s fair to say, most of us had resigned to the idea of a ‘stay at home’ Christmas – with only the people in our household. But good news! Recognising the importance of the festive season (particularly after such a difficult year) the government is … Read more

Too hot, too cold? Finding the right temperature in bed can be tricky. And maintaining it can be even harder. As we enter the chilly months of winter, thermostats go up, layers go on, but the temptation to wrap up extra toasty in bed can lead to disturbed sleep. Waking several hours later drenched in … Read more

Lockdown 2.0. Here we go again. With all but essential shops closed, no socialising permitted and our enthusiasm to use the spare time to get fit fading as fast as the daylight hours, the temptation can be to hunker down and hibernate. But, before you crawl under the duvet for the next 4 weeks, did … Read more

Thanks to the pandemic, daytime napping is on the rise. Whether you’re working from home or just self-isolating, your bed is never more than a few steps away. And when the afternoon slump hits, it’s incredibly tempting to lie down for a quick snooze. But how long should you nap for? And will it really … Read more

Online shopping has become a part of our everyday lives and, thanks to COVID-19, it’s certainly here to stay. From the weekly food shop to new clothes and birthday gifts, you can buy just about everything – without ever having to leave the comfort and safety of your own home. But what about when you … Read more

Heard of #sleeptember? It’s an annual campaign – led by The Sleep Council – designed to raise awareness about the importance of sleep and good sleep hygiene. And here at Dreamers Bed Centre, we’re a huge supporter. After all, our ultimate goal is to help customers ‘save money and sleep better’. Therefore, we thought it … Read more

Bedtime crept later and later due to lockdown? Don’t worry – most parents are having the same problem. Without any real structure to the week, it’s been incredibly easy for normal sleep routines to slip. And, in a recent study conducted by The Sleep Charity, it was found that sleep issues in children have escalated … Read more

Did you know, the UK national average sleep duration has steadily declined since the 1960s? It’s a sleep-loss epidemic. One that has (no doubt) been caused by our modern lifestyle – including longer working hours, excessive screen time, caffeine consumption and increasing levels of stress. But we should never underestimate the importance of sleep. Just … Read more