You don’t have to resort to popping sleeping pills, Benedryl or Tylenol PM to get a decent night’s sleep.
Here are a few frugal ways you can get a few more zzzzzzs.
Knock out the caffeine, especially after 2 p.m. You can’t get a good night’s rest if you’re still hopped up on Mountain Dew.
Don’t snack after 8 p.m. Your body needs some time to digest food. No more late night snacks.
Get some exercise. Make sure you do some physical activitity every day, and not too close to bedtime or you’ll be wide awake. Our bodies were designed to move and function better with regular exercise.
Make sure your house is the right temperature for sleeping. You won’t sleep well if you’re too hot or too cold. I have a pair of fleece pajamas that are awesome in the cold winter months… but all wrong in the summer!
Determine whether you need total darkness and background noise. Some folks sleep better in pitch darkness, while others need a street light shining in their window. Some people like white noise (like a fan) and other people need total silence. Figure out what works best for you.
Make sure your kids sleep. It’s a blessing to have children who sleep soundly the entire night. I love The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Make sure your kids don’t wake up too early. Okay, this clock isn’t frugal (suggested retail is $40), but you can’t put a price on beauty rest! This this alarm clock and nightlight
Create a bedtime routine. Parenting experts tell you to create a bedtime routine for your kids, but how many of us don’t bother to do that for ourselves! Create a relaxing bedtime routine, such as reading or taking a warm bath. Stay off the computers and away from the television before bed.
What are some of your frugal ways to get a good night’s sleep?
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