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Sleep Tips

How to Get to Sleep After Catching a Second Wind

August 9, 2022

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Sleep Tips

What Sleep Doctors Do When They Can’t Sleep

August 8, 2022

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Bed Basics

How Long Does a Mattress Last?

July 29, 2022

Bed Basics
Buying Guide: Mattress AccessoriesSo, you've purchased the right mattress and you're wondering… what now? What else can I do to upgrade my sleep experience and get better sleep?
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Sleep Tips
Team pajamas or team birthday suit? When it comes to attire you sleep in, there are really only three options: pajamas, wearing your day clothes, or sleeping in the buff. Seems easy to choose between them, right? Here's why you should wear PJs to bed.
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Bed Basics

The Best Luxury Mattresses

As the most popular mattress in the U.S., the queen mattress size is ideal for both single sleepers and couples. See why the queen mattress is a popular pick.

Sleep Tips

5 Tips to Cooler Sleep This Summer

Don’t look now, but summer heat is here! As temperatures start to soar, we want to make sure you are well equipped to battle the heat when you sleep. Whether it’s creating more airflow through your bedroom or finding the perfect sheets that keep you cool, these tips help keep you from sweating the bed.

Bed Basics

Plush or Firm? How to Choose the Best Mattress for You

With so many options available when it comes to choosing your next mattress, selecting the right one can be a bit…challenging. As you start your search, one of the first questions you’ve probably asked yourself is “Do I need a firm or soft bed? Something in-between?”

Bed Basics

The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

From tossing and turning to bad dreams and racing thoughts, there's a lot that can get in the way of the perfect night's sleep — especially when your stress and anxiety levels are at an all time high. Sometimes, no matter how tired we can get, our bodies and our minds can keep us from getting the sleep we so desperately need.

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Bed Basics

How to Choose the Best Mattress Topper

Are you waking up with aches and pains but aren’t ready to invest in a new mattress just yet? A mattress topper may be the perfect temporary sleep solution. Mattress toppers allow you to refresh your current bed by adding an additional layer of comfort and support.

Bed Basics

Best Mattresses in a Box

What’s convenient to buy, comes in a box and gets delivered straight to your door? Not pizza: We’re talking about the mattress in a box.

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Bed Basics

To Make Your Bed… or Not

When it comes to household chores, making your bed is the first decision of the day. Maybe you were required to make your bed as a child. But as an adult, you get the say in whether you'll tackle this daily task or skip it entirely. The question you might ask yourself is, does it make any difference in your life and wellness? The answer is, it depends.

Bed Basics

The Best Mattresses Under $500

There's no better feeling than jumping into a nice clean bed at the end of a long day. Especially when your bed is the best part of your bedroom. But if your mattress is lacking in the comfort department, or worse yet, it's giving you more aches and pains than nighttime Zzz's, then it might be time to consider an upgrade.

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Bed Basics

Headboards: Do You Really Need One?

People typically think of headboards for beds as an essential piece of furniture for your bedroom. Whether you prefer wooden, upholstered or a DIY option inspired by Pinterest, headboards are an easy way to customize your bedroom. But we got to thinking, is there a functional purpose for headboards or are they just for aesthetics? Why do you need a headboard?

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Bed Basics

How to Wash Sheets and Other Bedding Accessories

When we think of house cleaning chores, we often think of taking out the trash, scrubbing the toilets and doing the dishes, but we often fail to consider one other task: cleaning our mattress. We spend at least a third of our lives in bed, yet we rarely set aside a couple minutes to maintain our investment and all our bedding accessories.

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Sleep Tips

5 Self Care Tips During Stressful Times

You can't take care of others until you take care of yourself first. During stressful times, self care is even more important. That's more true today than ever before. This added stress can make it hard to sleep — or it can make you sleep too much.

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Staycation

All good things must come to an end. But what if those things haven’t even started? If you’re bummed about having to cancel your travel plans this year, you’re not alone. Most of us won’t be traveling anywhere this summer, but there’s still one vacation you can take: a staycation.

Bed Basics

4 Tips to Keeping Your Room Clean

Many of us still have flashbacks to our childhood anytime we hear, "clean your room" but did you know that keeping your bedroom clean can actually help alleviate stress? More than that, a clean room can make you feel more accomplished during the day and make your room easier to navigate. If that's not enough reason to keep your room clean, studies show that people with clean rooms actually get better sleep.

Sleep Tips

How to Get to Sleep After Catching a Second Wind

August 9, 2022

Sleep Tips

What Sleep Doctors Do When They Can’t Sleep

August 8, 2022

Bed Basics

How Long Does a Mattress Last?

July 29, 2022

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

Moving? How to Safely Transport Your Mattress

July 26, 2022

Bed Basics

Full vs. Queen: What’s the Difference?

July 12, 2022

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Bed Basics

The Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers

July 1, 2022

Bed Basics

Best Mattresses in a Box

June 21, 2022

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Bed Basics

The Best Mattresses for Kids

May 24, 2022

Sleep Tips

How to Get to Sleep After Catching a Second Wind

August 9, 2022

Sleep Tips

What Sleep Doctors Do When They Can’t Sleep

August 8, 2022

Sleep Tips

How to Soundproof Your Sleep

September 14, 2020

Sleep Tips
How to Get to Sleep After Catching a Second WindWhether you're just getting home from a night on the town or you simply got a jolt of energy winding down on the sofa, few things are more frustrating than your body giving you a sudden burst of energy right when you're winding down to drift off. This irksome occurrence is known as catching a second wind.
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Sleep Tips
What Sleep Doctors Do When They Can’t SleepDid you have trouble sleeping last night?
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Sleep Tips

The Truth About the 15-Minute "Cat Nap"

You know the feeling. It's the middle of the day — you're hitting that 3 p.m. wall and all you want to do is lay down for a nap. Sometimes, all you need is just a few minutes, but other times, you feel like you could sleep for several hours. However, if you're pressed for time and just need some shut-eye, 15 minutes may be all you have to catch some Zzzz's.

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Sleep Tips

The Pros and Cons of Sleep Trackers

July 19, 2020

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Sleep Tips

We Know You Use Your Phone Before Bed—Here Are 3 Ways to Do It Right

July 16, 2020

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Sleep Tips

Indulge Your Senses for Better Sleep

July 7, 2020

Sleep Tips

3 Ways Napping Can Help You Work From Home

July 1, 2020

Sleep Tips

Sleep Tips for Father’s Day—Looking at Sleep Health Issues for Men

June 15, 2020

Sleep Tips

5 Tips to Cooler Sleep This Summer

June 10, 2020

Sleep Tips

5 Morning Routines To Get Your Day Started

June 9, 2020

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Sleep Tips

Bedroom Interior Design for Better Sleep

June 2, 2020

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Moving? How to Safely Transport Your Mattress

July 26, 2022

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

Holiday Gift Guide: Dreamy Gifts for Everyone on Your List—Yourself Included!

November 20, 2020

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

6 Creative Summer Activities for Kids

July 21, 2020

Lifestyle & Life Moments
Moving? How to Safely Transport Your MattressAt some point in your life, you’ll be faced with a challenging task: moving. Whether it’s into a dorm, an apartment or a brand new house, moving can be a tiring event. It can also feel chaotic and overwhelming. Since you’ll soon be sleeping in a new environment, moving is a great opportunity to check in on your current mattress setup to make sure it’s supporting your best sleep and ideal for your new sleep space.
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Lifestyle & Life Moments
Holiday Gift Guide: Dreamy Gifts for Everyone on Your List—Yourself Included!We know a little holiday cheer can help provide some much-needed relief after the past year. And even if we might be celebrating a bit differently, there’s one thing that remains the same: gift giving! At Mattress Firm, we’re all about gifting cozy comfort, and we have the ultimate holiday gift guide for grandparents, co-workers and everyone in between.
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Lifestyle & Life Moments

Moving? How to Safely Transport Your Mattress

At some point in your life, you’ll be faced with a challenging task: moving. Whether it’s into a dorm, an apartment or a brand new house, moving can be a tiring event. It can also feel chaotic and overwhelming. Since you’ll soon be sleeping in a new environment, moving is a great opportunity to check in on your current mattress setup to make sure it’s supporting your best sleep and ideal for your new sleep space.

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Moving? How to Safely Transport Your Mattress

July 26, 2022

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Holiday Gift Guide: Dreamy Gifts for Everyone on Your List—Yourself Included!

November 20, 2020

Lifestyle & Life Moments

6 Creative Summer Activities for Kids

July 21, 2020

Lifestyle & Life Moments

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Staycation

July 10, 2020

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

4 Ways to Stay Comfy When Working From Home

July 8, 2020

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

5 Things You’re Doing Wrong When Working From Home

July 3, 2020

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Father’s Day Gift Guide

June 10, 2020

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Gifts for Mom This Mother's Day

May 2, 2020

Bed Basics

How Long Does a Mattress Last?

July 29, 2022

Bed Basics

Full vs. Queen: What’s the Difference?

July 12, 2022

Bed Basics

The Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers

July 1, 2022

Bed Basics
How Long Does a Mattress Last? Think about how many years you have slept on your current mattress. How long has it been since you upgraded? If you’re struggling to find an answer, that may mean it has been too long. Even if your mattress looks like it’s holding up well, it may be time to start searching for your next bed.
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Bed Basics
Full vs. Queen: What’s the Difference?The search is on: You’re looking for the right size mattress for your bedroom. And when you’re on the hunt for a bed, for a new space or an existing one, even a little room can mean a lot.
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Bed Basics

3 Tips to Help You Break in Your Bed

Have you ever wondered how to break in a new bed or how long it takes to break in a new mattress?

Bed Basics

How a Pillow Fitting Can Improve Your Sleep

January 13, 2022

Bed Basics

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List

December 17, 2021

Bed Basics

Your Ultimate Guide to Bed Pillow Sizes

December 10, 2021

Bed Basics

Everything You Want to Know About Bunkie Boards

December 2, 2021

Bed Basics

Your Guide to the Best Black Friday Mattress Deals

November 12, 2021

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Bed Basics

The Best Mattresses for RVs and Camper Vans

October 22, 2020

Bed Basics

MATTRESS 101: Foam

October 12, 2020

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Bed Basics

The Best Mattresses of 2021

October 8, 2020

Community & Culture

Listen Now to Mattress Firm’s New Podcast "Are You Sleeping?"

April 5, 2022

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Community & Culture

See How 3 Artists Designed Pillowcases for the Art of Sleep

March 17, 2022

Community & Culture

The 12 Days of DREAMcember

November 30, 2020

Community & Culture
Listen Now to Mattress Firm’s New Podcast "Are You Sleeping?"Mattress Firm is proud to announce “Are You Sleeping?” its first-ever podcast series, in partnership with Vox Media’s Vox Creative.
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Community & Culture
See How 3 Artists Designed Pillowcases for the Art of SleepIn honor of Sleep Awareness Week, Mattress Firm partnered with three talented artists to debut the Art of Sleep. Each artist created a sleep-inspired design on a standard white pillowcase, and each shared a behind-the-scenes look at the process on Mattress Firm’s Instagram.
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