One of our most popular product lines is our traditional, all-organic shikibuton. It's also the product that we receive the most questions about. Something like this: "so, what is a shikibuton?" or "what's the difference between a shikibuton and a futon?" Well, to answer those questions, we first need to address what a futon actually is.
Did you know that nearly a third of Americans suffer from sleep deprivation? Despite experts recommending that adults sleep at least 8 hours, many get 6 hours a night or less. Summer is a time of change, and while no one denies having the sun on the horizon is a good thing it could be negatively effecting your sleep.
As any mother can tell you when a baby is born sleep deprivation takes on a whole new meaning. Those few precious hours of sleep you do get are more akin to a constantly interrupted nap than any type of actual, restful sleep. It can be frustrating beyond measure for both parents, but especially mom. Until she gets into a regular cycle of pumping breast milk so dad can help out and give her that extra sleep she so desperately needs, making sure that tiny wonder gets all the nutrients required to stay healthy and grow up to be big and strong is entirely up to her.
Well, not that far east, about 10 miles. However; as residents of King County know, that short trip across beautiful lake Washington can certainly feel transcontinental.
Soaring Heart Natural Beds is excited to introduce our new sleep collections, designed from the ground up to address the individual needs of all of our customers. We've done the work for you and put together packages for the new mattress buyer, the achy waker, and the luxury seeker. Whether you're looking for your first mattress or your fourth, we have a collection that will fit your lifestyle and comfort preferences.
Each organic mattress collection has a different comfort profile, from firm and supportive to plush and contouring, and contains everything you'll need to start sleeping better and healthier right away.
The classic Organic Latex Mattress is paired with our Organic Wool Mattress Topper for a sleeping experience that has just the right amount of support and softness to provide you with... Read More
Experience lavish comfort without sacrificing support. The combination of the Organic Latex Mattress and ultra plush Deluxe Organic Wool Mattress Topper (twice as thick as the standard Organic Wool Mattress Topper) wraps you in both comfort and health... Read More
Uncompromising design is matched to unparalleled comfort. The sumptuous Deluxe Organic Wool Topper sits atop our Zoned Organic Latex Mattress, designed with five separate comfort zones that give each area of your body the individualized support needed to keep your body in perfect alignment... Read More
Hand-crafted from the springs up to provide the most supportive and restorative night's rest you've ever experienced. Hand-turned hourglass springs are nestled between over 70 lbs of organic, long-fiber American cotton to form... Read More
Think your dorm will need a bit of a makeover, the extremely peppy Mr. Kate (not a typo) has some great tips for simple, inexpensive dorm DIY projects to quickly spruce things up. Warning: there is theme song/musical number thing in the beginning. As I said, she is peppy.
A no-flip mattress is a legend, a veritable El Dorado of the mattress world. That is to say, not a reality. Flipping a mattress is a pain to the consumer--they're heavy, they're ungainly. Making a mattress that is the same on both sides, i.e. twice as much material, is a pain to the manufacturer--they are more difficult to make and can't be as fluffy. So, how does one take this problem on and attempt to solve it? there are three philosophies.
The effects of sleep seem pretty obvious; tired, dragging feet, maybe grumpiness. However, sleep isn't so simple and you'd be surprised just how many things sleep,or lack thereof, affects. For example...
