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Check Out These Designer Bed Sheets

There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. Well, maybe winning the lottery, but a restful sleep is certainly way up there! Sometimes it’s the bed. Sometimes it’s the pillow. For many, including myself, it’s all about the sheets. Whether you’re a fan of designer bed sheets or sheets with comic book characters on them, in most cases, the sheets can make or break a bed – and a great sleep!

Regal Comfort 1600 Series Sheets

I love the Regal Comfort 1600 Series Sheets! I have two sets for my king-sized bed and I sleep comfortably and soundly. Each set includes: 1 Flat Sheet, 1 Fitted Sheet, and 4 Pillowcases. You can choose for various colors (including Blue, Burgundy, Chocolate, Cream, and Eggplant) and various sizes (Full and King are currently available) – Colors and Sizes Subject to Availability. 

Comfortable Bedding

Let’s get something out in the open right away. These are not Egyptian Cotton, but you would be hard-pressed to tell the difference by feeling them! Regal Comfort’s 1600 Series Luxury Bedding offers a dream mix of style and comfort.

Made of super-soft and durable Microfiber, the 1600 Series boasts a claim of Experience the same Comfort, Luxury and Softness as 1600 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton. It is soft to touch, easy to care for with a wash in cool water, and no ironing needed because they are Wrinkle-Free!

Best Bedding

Take it from me, it’s so soft and comforting. It really is the best bedding! If you haven’t tried our sheets before, do so NOW. You will love them. Just browse our site and read the 400+ reviews.

Best Sheets to Buy

The Regal Comfort 1600 Series Sheets, for my money, and yours, are the best sheets to buy! Get yourself luxury quality bedding without having to pay luxury prices. Don’t wait, with the Regal Comfort Luxury Collection you’ll start sleeping like royalty!

Slumber Accessories

Get comfy cozy with our V-Neck Sleep Shirts by Hello Mello. Choose between two adorable designs – I Need Coffee or 5 More Minutes. Sleep, nap, lounge around, and sip your coffee in complete comfort! This lightweight, short sleeve sleepshirts are so soft you’ll want to go to bed early and sleep in late. Each shirt features a long relaxed fit, casual rolled sleeves, an open neckline, and it’s made from their dream worthy signature soft fabric. These sleepshirts are the best thing to go with your new Regal Comfort Sheets and the snooze button!

Had a rough day? Then slip into these super comfy pajama shorts! For comfort and style, nothing compares to these Soft Lounge Pajama Shorts by Hello Mello. These buttery soft pajama shorts will become your new favorite loungewear! Wear them to bed or when you’re relaxing on the couch. They come in two colorful styles: Floral Print or Cabana Stripes… Both are super cute! They also have a comfortable elastic waistband with adjustable drawstrings. And they come wrapped up in matching travel pouches – perfect for gift giving! We have an assortment of sizes available, choose from various sizes (4 to 16). And don’t wait to get yours because they are going fast!

Looking to keep cozy and cool? Then a Bamboo Memory Foam Pillow is the one for you! The bamboo memory foam pillow is one of the best pillows you’ll ever sleep on AND unlike the popular MyPillow, it is customizable utilizing the exclusive Variable Fill Technology. The easy access zipper allows you to adjust the fill of memory foam shredding to the exact amount YOU want. Ensuring a pillow that is tailored just for you. This is the ONLY Bamboo Pillow in the world that is adjustable!

How Sleep Affects Your Health

Your body can’t keep going without time to rest and recharge. Sleep is necessary to help regulate hormones and body processes even the way your cells function. Without enough sleep, your physical and emotional health can suffer. Here are some ways to help you get a good night’s sleep:

Being short on sleep can make you:

  • More likely to catch an illness
  • Tired and stressed
  • Unable to focus and concentrate at work or school
  • More emotional or moody
  • Have trouble making decisions
  • Less able to get along with others
  • More likely to fall down or have some sort of accident
  • Have problems with coordination while driving, using tools, or working at the computer

Get the Right Amount of Sleep

On average, most adults need seven or eight hours of quality sleep each night, but there’s no hard and fast magic number that’s right for everybody. A little quality sleep is better for you than a long night of restless sleep. The amount of sleep that you need changes as you age and varies with hormonal changes, like during pregnancy.

You should wake up easily in the morning, feeling refreshed and ready to start the day, not bleary-eyed and stumbling out of bed. If you consistently get seven hours of sleep but still wake up feeling drowsy, you probably need a little more. Once you figure out what works for you, be consistent about getting that amount every night.

Set the Stage

If you’re always tired because you only allow yourself a few hours of sleep each night, you obviously need more rest. But what’s even more important is getting better sleep.

Here are tips to make your bedroom a more restful place:

  • Keep your room dark and quiet when you sleep.
  • Keep the temperature on the cool side at bedtime; people don’t sleep as well in rooms that are too hot. Find your best temperature somewhere between 54 and 75 degrees.
  • Treat yourself to a big, comfy bed with the right pillow to support your head and neck.
  • Make sure your sheets are clean, soft, and comfortable.
  • Save your bedroom for sleeping; keep your TV and computer elsewhere in your home.

Prep When You’re Awake

What you do during the day has a big impact on the quality of your sleep. Exercise is great early in the day to prepare you for a good night’s sleep; working out too close to bedtime can make it difficult for you to fall asleep. Drinking caffeine or alcohol, eating fattening foods, watching TV, working, and smoking shortly before bed can all make it hard to truly relax. So to get better sleep, start getting your body ready for bed hours before you actually turn in.

No Skimping Allowed

Don’t think of better sleep as a luxury to enjoy when you have time. You make time for meals, paying bills, and doing household chores because they must be done, right? The same should go for more sleep. Block off the needed hours every night just as you would for those other important responsibilities.

Getting good quality sleep does seem luxurious because it feels great to slip between those clean sheets, relax, and then feel completely refreshed in the morning. So don’t skimp on sleep, and look forward to this reward at the end of each long day.

I hope these tips help you to sleep better, as well as the many dreamy products at PulseTV.com! Rest easy, friends!

Road Trip Vacations: Tips and More

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If you are like me and most people, traveling by air is not ideal during this pandemic. This does not mean you cannot take a vacation though. There is an old-school road trip way to travel our beautiful country. But we have lost the art of traveling by car to destinations.

Is it Safe to Travel Where I am Going?

Before anything else, check out just how widespread the Corona Virus is spreading on your stops and your final; destination. Check out the CDC website regarding hot spots and for general information. See here: CDC Consideration For Travelers. Of course, it is wise to practice social distancing and wear masks when you interact with people on the road trip.

This blog post will give you tips and pointers on what to pack and especially how to stay safe while traveling. Your car is like a mini-bubble for you and your family so let’s get right to the information. This is not theoretical as my wife and I drove from Chicago to Maine with stops in Niagara Falls and Vermont.

We had a fantastic time as the scenery was gorgeous and my wife brought along dozens of old CDs that we had not listened to in years. I did the driving while she played DJ. We both sang off-key in uncaring disharmony.

What to pack?

Obviously a lot depends on how far you plan to travel, but below is a brief list on what to pack. The further you drive, the more snacks and food you need to take, but there are always grocery stores along the way if you get off the Interstate and head into a local town. This is also a lot of fun.

Cooler with plenty of ice – A cooler is essential for packing water, ice tea, sandwiches, fruit, etc. Because of Covid-19, even if restaurants are open along the way, we do not recommend you patronize the establishments. So take plenty of food and liquids.

The Ultimate On-the-go Anti-bacterial 16pc Sanitizer Kit, which includes:

If you’ve been on the hunt for PPE Products then look no further than the On-the-go Anti-bacterial and Sanitizing Kit! This is the most affordable disinfectant kit on the market, that will protect you from harmful germs during this stressful time – on and off the road! (Plus, each of these items are available individually at PulseTV.com)

Blanket – When the Interstate system was created in the 1950s, rest stops became a thing because small towns were bypassed. There are many tremendous rest areas that you can have a picnic for lunch and dinner and enjoy the trees. Of course, rest areas all have bathrooms. This often creates an even more refreshing pause.

6ft Braided 3-in-1 Multi Charging Cord: Android and iPhone-Ready – You do not want to be stranded without power to your phone. This USB charging cord has 3 different cable types at the end of it which include a micro USB, type-C and iPhone lightning cable. You can charge up to 3 devices at once including your iPad, smartphone, tablet and many other devices!

Towel – Always comes in handy at a rest area or in the car. If you have children with you, pack a few more!

Foldable Tortoise Shell Sunglasses with Travel Case or BLACK Wayfarer Style Glasses w/ Case – Whether you are driving or a passenger while traveling on the road, driving during a clear, hot summer day can fatigue your eyes and you need some UV protection.

Plastic utensils – Ever try eating potato salad or coleslaw with your fingers? I did this once and never again.

Sonorous Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – When you make your stop at a rest area and are having a picnic, you will appreciate a portable speaker to enhance your entertainment. It delivers powerful HD sound at an affordable price. This high-end portable speaker will stream all of your favorite music and features an LED ring that dances along to the beat!

Napkins – This will save you wiping your hands on your shirt!

Farpoint 1500LM Rechargeable Flashlight and Power Bank – From searching for something around or under the car, to exploring some of the local plants, insects, and animals at a rest stop. Plus if you have car issues or a flat tire, a good flashlight can make a roadside repair go much smoother.

Plastic Bags – Nothing is worse than treating your car as a garbage dump while on a road trip. Have plenty of those plastic bags you get at your local grocery store and a couple of garbage bags for good measure. You will be glad you packed these.

10000mAh Power Bank with Digital LED Display – A blown fuse, loose wire, or even a penny falling into the socket can render your car’s DC outlet useless. A good power bank not only greatly increase your safety on the road but you’ll also keep your passengers from fighting over the limited number of outlets in the car.

Umbrella – Chances are good that while you might take off when it is a sun-filled day, at least once or twice on this road trip you are going to get caught in the rain.

OK, so now you are packed and there is more to a successful trip than what you bring with you. A road trip is different than hopping on a plane and getting to your destination. A road trip has the added benefit of the journey itself can be joyful. It is critical to a successful trip to relax.

We live in a world filled with speed. A road trip is a way to slow down and enjoy the sites along the way. Do not be in such a hurry that you miss the grandeur of our great nation. Pay attention to signs that point out interesting diversions. Iy could be a museum. A historic site. A sprawling lake…or the world’s largest ball of twine (yes this does exist!).

Taking your time along the way allows you to distress. Get out of the car and stretch at rest areas. We took a Frisbee and after picnics at rest areas, we got some much-needed exercise throwing the disk. It’s always good to get the blood running through your legs.

My wife and I stopped at Lake George in NY and watched the boats and spoke with several locals. In Vermont, we took a tour of a working farm and bought cheese made right on the premises. Road trips are a tremendous opportunity to meet locals. You will find nearly all of them generous with advice on what to do and where to go.

In fact, meeting locals on a road trip is one of the great experiences you can have before you even get to your final destination.

Take Photos

Since 2007 when the iPhone came onto the market, cameras on phones have become better and better. Take plenty of photos because each one is a memory you will cherish for years to come.

When my wife and I got to Maine, we stayed at different Bed & Breakfast establishments. If we were younger, we would have camped out which is even a better strategy to combat Coronavirus. Staying outdoors is advisable whenever you can.

One thing I forgot to mention. There are so many names of towns that are unusual. Use Google to search for the origin of the towns. Finding the answer is like a history lesson and this adds some spice to the drive.

Remember…Stay Safe

I am going to end this blog post like it began; with a plea to practice safety first. Most of this time it means to wash your hands, apply plenty of hand sanitizer, and practice social distancing.

Now, hit the road Jack!

Important Tips For Working From Home

homeworkSince the coronavirus outbreak, working from home has become the norm for some. It can also be quite a challenge if you haven’t done it before. It can be tough to stay focused with all of the distractions of home right around you, plus feeling disconnected can get to you, too.

At the time of writing this we still have people coming into the office but we have deemed that “At-Risk” employees should be working from home.

Here are a few things you can do to try to effectively work from home.

1. Ditch The PJs – First, get changed out of your pajamas every morning. It’ll help get you in the right headspace for work and allow you to take video calls on the fly.

2. Workspace(s) – Pick one or more dedicated workspaces, ideally with a decent chair that will support your back.

3. Mornings – Wake up more than five minutes before your workday starts. You need time to prepare for the day, both mentally and physically.

4. Shoes – Sounds strange, but try wearing shoes, because let’s be real: You probably wouldn’t be chilling barefoot in an office.

5. Music/TV Softly – Listen to music or put the TV on quietly, since working from home can sometimes be a little too quiet, which makes it difficult to focus.

6. Lunch Breaks – Take a lunch break like you would normally do at work.

7. Regular Breaks – Take breaks so you don’t burn out. Stand up and stretch your legs!

8. Socialize – Be sure to socialize after work, even if it’s just a video call, to keep the loneliness at bay.

9. Household Chores a No-No – Don’t do household chores randomly throughout the day, since it can get distracting. Instead, schedule a specific time for them.

10. “I’m Working!” – Make sure the people you live with understand you’re working and to keep quiet when you’re on the phone.

11. Headphones – Use headphones and mute your microphone during conference calls (unless you’re speaking) to minimize the amount of audio feedback and times that random sounds interrupt the conversation.

12. Team Contact – Be in regular contact with your team, in part to make sure that you’re actually working from home.

13. Fresh Air – Go outside! Even if it’s just a quick walk or stretch, the fresh air will do wonders.

14. Stay Active – Finally, stay active. If you can’t go to an fitness class or to the gym, there are plenty of effective workouts you can do at home. YouTube them.

This list of helpful tips comes from our Third Age newsletter which can mail to you weekly, FOR FREE, with various tips, stories and more… all with the theme, Embrace Your Age.

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