My Sleepy Valentine

Mama’s house has had a hard time with sleep lately! So for Valentine’s Day it would be nice to get to “sleep in” (which would be about 7 a.m.!)…Mama isn’t holding her breath for that one. So at the very least, on the top of Mama’s Valentine wish list are a few things that would make for a good night’s sleep. Here’s to getting some good “ZZZZZs” my fellow sleepy Mamas!

Beauty Sleep — haven’t you ever heard that sleeping on your side or stomach will give you wrinkles on your face. In fact, I think I remember reading once that Heather Locklear says she never sleeps any which way but flat on her back to avoid getting wrinkles and pillowcase creases on her face. If that’s just not possible for you (as it isn’t possible for this Mama), you’ll love the new pillowcase from actress Ashley Jones (The Bold and the Beautiful) called Beauty Silkz. It’s 100 percent Silk Charmeuse powered with natural proteins and amino acids which nourish your skin and hair. Not only will you avoid sleep lines and creases on your face but you’ll wake-up feeling cooler and refreshed with great hair! Available at BeautySilkz.com, $19.99 for the set.

Peaceful Wake-up — no more tripping over the power plug or having baby pull it out (danger!) of the wall with the new eco-friendly Bedol Water Powered Alarm Clock. It keeps perfect time by turning ions in the water into electrical current for continuous, clean energy. The clock also has an alarm — just be sure to add water to the tank every 10 weeks! Awesome eco-product with an awesome price! Available in a variety of colors at BedolWhatsNext.com, $29.

Language of Love — The Beatles had it right when they said “All you need is love!” Mamas you’ll adore the “Seven Ways to Say I Love You” set of seven silk knit boyshorts, each embroidered with a different language of “I Love You.” From designer Mary Green, the set will teach you new language skills and keep you comfy while you sleep (or not sleep!). Available at MaryGreen.com, $123.25.


Sweet Dreams — give yourself the gift of sweet dreams by making your own linen water! Spritz on your bed and in the room to provide a more relaxing environment before you drift off to dreamland and wake-up feeling rested and smelling good! All you need is a fine mist spray bottle, about 3 oz. of distilled water and lavender essential oil. Drop about 20-30 drops of oil in with the water. Let mix for about an hour.