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The Ultimate Sleep Kit

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A recovered insomniac shares ALL of the tips/tricks she's learned over the years!
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Start with Sleep Hygiene

Your good night sleep begins a few hours before bed time!

 
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This book will give you all the science-backed tips to help you beat insomnia. It was a game changer in my life!
Say Good Night To Insomnia by Gregg Jacobs
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We can't get away from our screens but we can get away from the harmful Blue Rays that keep us up at night.
Sleep ZM Blue Light Blocking Glasses
 
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A caffeine-free mug of tea can be a lovely part of a bed time routine!
Sleepytime Herbal Tea – Celestial Seasonings
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I'm obsessed with Clevr!! They make the creamiest, yummiest drinks that also happen to be super packed with healthy goodness! This blend has adaptogens, amino acids and other herbs to help support deep sleep.
Sleeptime SuperLatte - Clevr Blends

Set the Scene!

Turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary!!

 
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My sis bought me this exact model (the sage green one) and I love it! I'm an essential oils girly and appreciate how easy/low mess this diffuser is.
Aero SM – SEASONS
 
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My sis also got me a bottle of Aroma Tech's essential oil blends (I have “Hotel 1”) and it's incredible. Also recommend Lavender Linen for sleep.
AromaTech
 
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As someone who runs hot I dont know if I love their “Washed Linen” or “Classic Percale” more! Nothing like a fresh set of bedsheets to really make bedtime special!
Brooklinen® | The Internet's Favorite Sheets
 
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I have this exact bedside table lamp. I love how small the foot print is and that it's dimmable.
Haian Small Touch Table Lamp - Dimmable
 
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If you are a glasses girl like me, or just need a pair of “readers,” why not have a cute place to hold them while you sleep? (I also have a 2nd owl in the bathroom for face washing time)
Essentials Owl Glasses & Sunglasses Stand
 
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I have MANY pillows, but this is the only one I also have in travel size so I never have to sleep without it! It's designed to go over your head, and while I do like that, I also just like resting my head on top of it.
Sleep Crown, Over-The-Head Pillow, Sleep Better, Natural Ways to …
 
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Truthfully, I don't own this but I WISH I DID!! I love how phone free this is, how beautifully designed it is, and then all the features: sound machine, gentle wake-up alarm. If you get this let me know if you love it!
Devices to Help You Sleep Better | Hatch
 
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This IS the white noise machine I have. My husband, who is super gadgety, did all the research and got me this one. It only makes a “whoosh” noise, so if you like to hear all the birds in a rainforest to fall asleep, this isn't the one for you. I per...
SNOOZ: The World's Sleepiest Sound Machines

Get into Bed!

Now that you're under the sheets, it's time to snuggle in and relax your mind/body.

 
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I love this eye mask. I put it on, and it signals my body that “it's sleep time.” The satin design makes it easy to lie on my side too.
Silk Sleep Mask for Insomnia & Headaches
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These are my travel headphones, and I love them so much I got my bestie a pair too! (She calls them her “Harry Potter Headphones” as she likes to listen to HP to fall asleep) They are blue tooth and allow me to sleep on my side comfortably without ge...
MUSICOZY Bluetooth 5.2 Sleep Headphones
 
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I use this one for my migraine days. It's designed to stay in the freezer but honestly i find it's cool enough at room temperature.
TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap & Cold Mask
 
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How many sleep masks does a girl need?! I have to be honest I dont actually use this one as a mask. I like the gentle weight of it on my chest when sleeping on my back. I also like how somehow one side is cool and the other side is warm! I find mysel...
Nodpod™ The Weighted Blanket for Your Eyes – nodpod
 
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Sagely is my go-to for CBD! I use the cream for my sore muscles and migraine pain. It has a peppermint-y feeling that distracts me from the pain in the moment. I also use the lavendar roller ball on my temples or under my nose for sleeping.
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I have a child size weighted blanket that I love. I like the smaller size as they are heavy! And I think a larger one would tear my shoulder as I try to pull it up. I've never tried the ones that look like sweaters but I'm interested!
The 9 Best Weighted Blankets of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter

Podcasts

My brain needs something to absent-mindedly chew on while trying to fall asleep. These are some of my faves!

 
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A woman with a gentle voice and a British accent reads classic stories to you in a calming way. I really enjoyed “Anne of Green Gables," and the back catalogue is huge so lots of stories to choose from.
Free Audiobooks for Sleep – The Sleepy Bookshelf – Fall asleep to ...
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This is genius. A woman with a lovely voice tells you stories pleasant stories about her day. Maybe she went to the cheese shop? Or had some coffee sitting in a gazebo? Whatever she does, I imagine I'm doing that too and next thing you know it's zzzz...
Nothing Much Happens Podcast — Nothing Much Happens
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This podcast offers a variety of meditations, for different needs and of different lengths. She has some great sleepy time ones.
Mindful In Minutes Meditation Podcast - Apple Podcasts
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Omg. This one might be a little nerdy but I love it!! Hugh Bonneville, who played Lord Grantham on Downton Abbey, reads Sherlock mysteries. It ALWAYS puts me to sleep with the downside being I still don't know what happened to “The Man with the Twist...
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories Podcast - Apple Podcasts
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