Simba Hybrid® Firm Pillow

When you think about how much time we spend in bed, it is so important to make sure you are comfortable, ensure your questions such as how high should my bed be, do I have the right mattress and pillow, all of which should help you get that restful nights sleep and of course, the temperature has to be right too.

I am someone who doesn't sleep very well at all. I can drop off into the land of nod within minutes of a film starting, but I don't stay asleep and it is very annoying. Over the years I have changed my duvets, bought a weighted blanket, a mattress topper and just recently was given the opportunity to try the Simba Hybrid® Firm Pillow.

The team over at Simba are masters in their own products and have a lot of advice to offer, whether it is how to take care of your Simba Double Mattress with items such as the european double mattress protectors  or even advice on what product you really need.

I have always used a mattress protector on my bed and mainly because the benefits outweigh the negatives, for example 

• Protects against odours.
• Prolongs the life of your mattress
• Improves mattress hygiene.
• Looks after your mattress.
• Is easy to keep clean.
• Prevents wear and tear

Alongside have a good protected mattress is having a good pillow and once you’ve found that perfect pillow, there is no going back. 

The Simba Hybrid® Firm Pillow is said to be perfect for those of us who love a firm pillow and I definitely do. 

Lovers of firm pillows, this one’s for you. Discover the more supported sleep you’ve been dreaming of, thanks to an inner pillow of foam-enclosed Aerocoil® springs; just layer it up with the two softer pillows of Simba Renew in the order you prefer. Includes a cool, cotton cover with Stratos heat control tech.

For me, the best part of this pillow is that Stratos heat control tech, described as being an advanced technology that has been added to one side of the pillow cover. 

It’s designed to provide fabric with instant coolness to the touch, but it also enables it to draw away excess heat, keeping you cool and dry, Simba refer to it as being a sort of pillow thermostat. I really dislike a hot pillow, there is nothing worse than being woken up to have to turn your pillow over because it is too hot, so far with this one, I haven't had this issue!

The pillow also boasts of having:

• Two Simba Renew Pillows - Super-soft Simba Renew fibres cushion your head as gently as feather and down, but hold their shape rather than flatten over time.
• Breathable Mesh Border - A breathable mesh border enables fresh air to circulate through the pillow’s layers.
• Aerocoil® firm layer - A Hybrid layer of Simba Pure® foam and tiny, titanium alloy Aerocoil® springs keeps your head perfectly supported.
• 100% Better Cotton Cover - All of the cotton used by Simba is sourced via the Better Cotton initiative, which works to reduce the environmental impact of cotton production.

All of this aside, for me what I love about this pillow is that you can adjust the illow depending on how you sleep and it is a little big genius. As mentioned, inside the pillow you have 3 inner layers and by adjusting those to fit sleeping style helps you to find your preferred level of firmness as shown below:

It isn't difficult to see why people rave about Simba products, who knew that a pillow could make and offer so much improvement to a bedtime routine, even if you are not laying down to sleep, this pillow gives amazing lumber support whilst you are reading or watching a film too.

The Simba Hybrid® Firm Pillow is usually priced at £159 but with Black Friday on the horizon it does now come with 25% off and if you want that comfortable nights sleep, this pillow is a purchase you will not regret!

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Feather & Down Introduce New Bath and Body Collection

I am a tad obsessed with Feather & Down as a brand, ever since I was introduced to the Sleep Mist, I have tried everything the brand has within their collection and now I can boast I have tried the new Bath and Body Collection too.

To enhance the proud moniker of being the UK's No.1 Sleep Brand, Feather & Down have launched the Sweet Dreams Warming Body Scrub (£8) and the Sweet Dreams Nourishing Bath Soak (£8), both products designed to deeply nourish, moisturise and smooth as well as soothe.

The Sweet Dreams Warming Body Scrub is described as being a powerful body scrub that warms and comforts tired muscles whilst naturally exfoliating with sugar particles.

I absolutely love this scrub, I cannot stop raving about it.   Using the signature scent that Feather & Down has become known for - Lavender and Chamomile which encourage calm and aid relaxation, the scrub itself which is luxuriously thick, it feels like a scrub on the skin and does an amazing job at removing dead and dry skin thanks to those sugar particles, the best part is that as soon as it comes into contact with the skin, this is when the magic happens because it warms almost instantly and if you're cold, have aching muscles or even feel under the weather, this magical warming scrub is great to help relax and wind down as the scent of chamomile and lavender envelope the skin.

Then we have the Sweet Dreams Nourishing Bath Soak which has been created to nourish, soothe and promote a restful nights sleep.

Not only does taking a hot bath an hour or so before bed help you to relax and unwind, it is also said that by changing the body's core temperature helps to signal to your body that it is time for bed.  Within this nourishing formula is Evening Primrose Oil which is a highly emollient and nutritious oil which helps to soften and smooth the skin and reduce inflammation and alongside the Chamomile and Lavender you have an incredible recipe to promote relaxation.  What I have found when using this bath soak, not only do you get copious amounts of bubbles, it is that the signature scent really makes this product all the more amazing.

Using both of these products together is an amazing nighttime routine and if you happen to also use the pillow mist and the soothing sleep butter, then wow!  If you are a fan of Feather & Down, both of these products can be found in Superdrug and soon to launch on Amazon.

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Sleep, Dream, Doze - Luxury Sleep Subscription Box

It is well documented on my blog and across my instagram stories that sleep is more often than not an enemy and it fights me, I try all kinds of lotions, potions and witchcraft measures to try and ensure that once I do get to sleep, I stay asleep and it comes with some success and vice versa. With that in mind, let me introduce to an incredible beauty box called Sleep, Dream Doze, a luxury sleep subscription box which I have been very lucky to have been sent.

I feature a lot of beauty boxes on my blog, I am a huge fan, from them I have been lucky enough to come across some amazing brands that might have never grabbed my attention.  Sleep, Dream Doze, which is co-founded by Aly Johnson and Clare Taylor who, in their own words explain the need for this box:

After 5 years and 5 children between us, we weren’t just sleepy-tired, we were exhausted - emotionally, physically, mentally. The crux of our problem? A lack of self care. Like so many before us, we were guilty of prioritising everyone else's needs ahead of our own - family, friends, work, clients, hell, even the dog!We were so focused on keeping everything (and everyone) together and running smoothly, that we let ourselves fall apart. 

We needed sleep and for someone else to take care of taking care of us. And knowing that we weren't alone in this, we created Sleep Dream Doze - the luxury sleep-focused subscription box.

So, as you can see, this is a box which has really had some thought put in to how it fits into a theme with a lot of personality and I feel so lucky and honoured to be able to share this journey.  Each box, comes really well packaged and everything is just so beautifully presented.  

Inside my box was the following:Up first we have The Magic of Sleep: A Bedside Companion by Michael Acton Smith and it is described as being the "ultimate handbook for healthy sleeping." Michael Acton Smith, OBE, is the co-founder of the hugely successful Calm app, which sounds like the app I need to be downloading. 

The book is absolutely stunning from cover to cover, with fascinating facts, life-changing tips and is said to be your solution to a better sleeping life, improving each of your waking hours.

The second product hiding inside this box comes from Perfect Chaos with their Lavender, Rosewood and Jasmine Himalayan Bath Salts (300g).

Described as being Reminiscent of a walk through the English countryside, these bath salts bring together a blend of Lavender, Rosewood and Jasmine which work together to promote calm, relieve stress, and aid sleep. Made with Himalayan salts and 100% essential oils to help relax muscles and aid restful sleep. 

The third product comes from Booming Bob with the Stress Relief & Balancing Facial Oil (30ml).   

This balancing facial oil is packed with a range of essential fatty acids - Omega 3,6 and 9 alongside vitamins A, B, D and E.  Added to that is the inclusion of carefully chosen natural oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil, argan oil and Shea butter. Then alongside evening primrose oil and rose geranium oil have been added to soothe the skin and reduce redness.  On the skin, this is a non-oily oil and it absorbs so quickly, leaving no trace behind.

The fourth product is from TenT Nutrition with their Natural Sleep Supplement. Described has been specifically designed using ingredients built to ensure you have a restful and regenerative sleep .

A blend of calming amino acids and essential minerals to help you enjoy deeper, more regenerative sleep. This is an all-natural and vegan-friendly.  I am yet to give these a try, but there has been a lot of rave reviews about how good they are.

Then finally, we have the HOLM (House of Lady Muck) Enough Of Your Cheek Candle and it genuinely just incredible.

This amazing hand poured Vegan candle, which as you can see, lives up to its name with its cheeky shape. It is an unscented decor candle which has been made from natural white soy wax with an organic cotton wick and because it is hand poured each one will have its own unique markings.

As mentioned, Sleep, Dream, Doze is a luxury sleep subscription box which has three different offerings of how to subscribe:

• Crescent - A rolling monthly subscription which is priced at £49 per month
• Half Moon - A 3 month subscription which is priced at £45 per month
• Full Moon - A 6 month subscription which is priced at £40 per month

As a first box, this has really impressed me and I absolutely love this box and I adore the contents that feature is inside.  You can find out more about this box right here, get some hints and tips on how to indulge in self care, why journaling is good and why everyone needs to sleep on silk!

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Avon Planet Spa Aromatherapy Beauty Sleep Pillow Mist

I am a huge fan of mists for the home and I have quite a collection of different scents and fragrances depending on my mood. Sleep, is either something that comes or it teases me and I get the odd few hours here and there, you might have noticed that from my Instagram! One kind of Mist I can’t ever be without is a sleep mist, whilst they might not have a super power to send me off to sleep, they do wonders to relax the mind.

The latest addition to my evening routine comes from Avon and their Plant Spa Aromatherapy Range. The range itself features eight products and it has everything from masks and body butters to hand creams and sprays. The Pillow Mist I have is the Planet Spa Aromatherapy Beauty Sleep Pillow Mist with French Lavendar and Chamomile Essential oils and it is delightful and definitely need to become a candle!

Described as being a multi-use spray, it’s job is to deliver an instant hit or calm and it is ideal to be used on your pillow before you lay down to sleep, on your bed covers such as the duvet, on your towels if you shower before bed, on your house coat (dressing gown) or even in the air. My rule is spray on whatever you need to or whatever you think will calm and relax you. Part of my problem is my brain never switches off - I’ve tried reading, not looking at my phone, no TV, listening to a podcast or some whale moaning music, but I end up laying there over-thinking, so I usually keep as active as I can until I just flop.

Mood-enhancing ingredients such as French Lavender and Chamomile are know for their distinct properties. French Lavender for example is there to help you relax, make sleep come easier, relieve body aches, relieve anxiety, nervous exhaustion, insomnia and it may also help to encourage blood flow too. A lot of products which are “sleep” related contain Lavender in one form or another. Then we have Chamomile, it has a whole host of health benefits but in a product such as this, it shares many properties with Lavender in that it can help those who suffer with insomnia, it helps to relax and relieve anxiety as well as to gently calm your mood so you fall into a deeper sleep.

This is a scent I do find incredibly relaxing and after a long and stressful day in the office, I often just want to have a shower, curl up in bed and just forget the day and switch off. So this has helped immeasurably to do just that, the scent isn’t dominated by the Lavender either, so those of you who are not a fan of the scent needn’t worry too much because the Chamomile is much more dominant and gives a more floral scent.

Priced at just £4 for 100ml it is an absolute bargain and well worth a try if you find yourself in the same situation as me!

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