In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a sneak peek into the most private part of a couple’s lives… THE BEDROOM. This is where couples spend time resting, playing, getting naughty and of course, getting lots of restful sleeping. Except… for many couples, sleep can be anything but “restful” – especially when him and her have differing sleeping habits. If your partner makes you feel like you’re from Mars...

Gong xi fa cai! It’s that time of the year again. Chinese New Year is a joyous occasion that’s filled with lively family gatherings, great food and good fortune abound. But it can also be a hectic period as holiday preparations can overwhelm even most well-prepared of us. If Chinese New Year planning is getting you down, don’t fret. We’ve got some “cheat codes” that can lift your stress and...

Christmas is a festive season for making merry and cosying up with family and loved ones. On top of the outdoor Christmas revelry you'll end up doing, you'll also spend a fair bit of quality time indoors in family gatherings, sleepovers and movie nights, for example. In the spirit of spreading warmth and joy, this article looks into various ways you can keep your home, your loved ones and yourself...

  Let's address the elephant in the room and talk about the noisiest night activity in your bedroom. You know, your loud huffing and puffing that drives your spouse crazy and disrupts his or her sweet slumber at night? The habit that leaves your spouse tired and unable to effectively function the next day? That's right, I'm referring to snoring. Almost everyone snores. In fact, 40% of normal adults snore...

  A good night's sleep is critical for a healthy body and mind. Although your state of mind is vital in your body's ability to rest, the type of mattress you use is equally important. Unfortunately, the emphasis has been on the double size mattresses, while very little information is readily available concerning the single mattress. In Singapore, the single mattress measures 91cm x 190cm. People who would like a...

There have been several concerns about the necessity of a baby pillow. Does a baby need it? What is the right age to introduce it to your baby? Some parents feel it is not ideal for a baby to use a pillow, while others have argued for its use. First-time parents are often left wondering if they should use the baby pillow, or stay away from it. The Right Age...

Congratulations on getting the keys to your new home, this is an exciting time for any new family (or swinging single). There’s lots to be done and you have an entire apartment to furnish, so let’s start with what we could be your most important purchase – and the place you’ll be spending a-third of your life on – your mattress. It’s a big decision, but don’t worry – we’ll...

Sleeping is like nutrition for the brain and is more important than cramming, science says. It’s true: shorting sleep can result in lower grades. While students do that studenty thing of pulling all-nighters before an exam a.k.a clutching Buddha’s leg at the last possible moment, their body set up the perfect recipe for stress, lack of focus, “fuzzy thinking” and lower grades. A 2012 study in the journal Child Development found...

Having trouble falling – or staying – asleep? Say goodnight to insomnia with these nifty tips. It’s no secret that we feel better, work faster and make smarter decisions after a well-earned night of ZZZs. But if you’ve been struggling to get to sleep no matter how tired you feel, or you’ve been waking up at night, you’re not alone. Four in 10 Singaporeans are getting only four to six...

Set yourself up for sleep success with these mattress shopping secrets. Perhaps you’re a virgin buyer, or you’ve had yours a little too long. Maybe you’re shifting into your new home, and want a new one to go with it. Either way, shopping for a mattress is perhaps one of the most important home furnishing decisions you’ll make – given that you’ll be spending about 1/3rd of your life on...