yippee1999's Profile

While 'all natural' sure is nice in theory, I suspect such mattresses are uber expensive no? So for the average Joe, I think there are just a few keys things you need to have a great sleeping experience. 1) Know whether you like firm or soft...whether you like 'solid' or with a little give. (I happen to love a box spring, with a firm/hard mattress on top, topped off with a featherbed. 2) I think neutral colored sheets are best as they immediately create a serene environment. All my sheets are in solid shades of beige, tan, etc. 3) Get the best quality (highest thread count) sheets you can, but at least be sure they are all cotton regardless. Also, contrary to intuition, HEAVIER cotton sheets (or the higher thread count sheets) actually seem to keep me COOLER in the Summer, as they are less apt to STICK to me. Thinner cotton sheets are more likely to cling to my skin on a warm night and are also less effective at absorbing any sweat. 4) In the Winter, go flannel. I mean, why not? :-) It's absolute heaven not having to wait for your regular cotton sheets to warm up! 5) Down comforters are great for the Winter. Way better than heavy blankets etc. They are incredibly effective at keeping you warm yet feel like a feather on top of you... 6) Also for the Winter, kitty cats (or a small dog I suppose) are a great addition to the top of your bed. I cover my bed with an extra 'cat sheet' at all times, to ensure cat hairs never get directly on my bedding.

When I buy something new it's almost ALWAYS to replace another version of something that I either don't use/like anymore, or that is broken/too worn out. So the old item gets sold or given to Goodwill or otherwise recycled.

I am constantly aware of the food in my fridge, cabinets and freezer and with regards to stuff that's been there for a while, will specifically focus on using that stuff up. Otherwise, it will pass the point of being edible and will then need to be trashed.

I try to keep my beauty routine simple. Do I really need 5 different lotions/potions for skincare? Is there any reason NOT to use my moisturizer with sunscreen at night as well? Do I REALLY need a 'nighttime' moisturizer?

I keep a working pile of bags in my assigned storage space (in my apartment building) that are constantly being filled-up with stuff for Goodwill. I am always looking for stuff to purge, even though new purchases are rare. ONce I have a few bags I make a dropoff at Goodwill.

I don't have tons of undergarments. Do I REALLY need ten plus bras/socks/undies? So I just hand wash them after wearing them. Once they are too worn out to use anymore, I buy replacements and drop off the old stuff at the fabric recycling table at the Union Sq Farmer's Mkt.

Having lots of stuff is very stressful I find and less stuff just FEELS better...less stuff to clean, to organize, to look at. There's a reason why open spaces make us feel more relaxed....