Category: Community
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How to Combat Daytime Drowsiness
9:00 a.m.: “I’m still a little sleepy from waking up this morning.” 10:00 a.m.: “Waiting for the coffee to kick in.” 11:00 a.m.: “I still feel sleepy. Maybe I should get a second cup of coffee?” 12:00 p.m.: “I really wish I could take a nap.” 1:30 p.m.: “I really, really need a nap.” 2:45…
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11th Annual One For One Bed Event
This year marks our 11th annual #OneForOneBed Event, which means for the entire month of December, Texas Mattress Makers will donate a mattress to a Houston child in need for every mattress purchased in-store or online! Having a mattress is not a luxury but a necessity, and we want to make sure that every child…
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Sleeping with Pets: Benefits and Drawbacks
While the idea of sleeping with pets can feel comfortable and cozy, it’s important to recognize that the reality of letting your pets sleep in your bed has both benefits and drawbacks. Now, when we’re talking about sleeping with pets, we’re mainly referring to housebroken pets like dogs and cats. If you want to sleep…
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Is Oversleeping Bad? The Dangers of Too Much Sleep
Oversleeping: we’ve all done it. We forget to set our alarm for the morning. A 20-minute power nap accidentally turns into two hours of deep slumber. We decide that weekends are for “sleeping in,” and before we know it, our day is gone. Besides causing us inconveniences, is oversleeping bad? Surprisingly, yes, oversleeping can be…
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Black Friday Mattress Sale: Do’s and Don’ts
It’s almost that time of year again! Sleep enthusiasts and deal hunters alike all rejoice, because Black Friday mattress sale season is coming. With every mattress retailer putting on their own sale, how do you choose where to shop? It can be overwhelming sifting through all of the sales information from multiple stores, making you…
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Reasons We Feel Tired After Eating
It’s that time of year again when Americans have a lot of amazing holiday meals to look forward to. Juicy turkey, hearty stuffings, and decadent desserts are all highlights of the fall season — but they also lead many of us into a food coma shortly after our meal. Whether you desperately need a post-Thanksgiving…
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5 Unexpected Benefits of Sleep
If you have encountered any of our content on our website or social media, then you are probably well aware of the many benefits of sleep. But have you ever wondered, “What benefits can I get from sleeping that are not as obvious?” We have. The importance of sleep goes far beyond feeling refreshed when…
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Best Pillow for Back Sleepers
With thousands of pillows on the market claiming to be “the best pillow for back sleepers,” it’s no wonder shoppers feel overwhelmed. The sheer amount of options back sleepers have to find their perfect pillow, all claiming to be their perfect pillow, can actually make it feel more out of reach. So, why does finding…
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Why You Shouldn’t Place Your Mattress on the Floor
Recently, whether for aesthetic preferences or minimalist needs, more and more people have decided to put their mattress on the floor. No bed frame, no foundation, nothing. Just the mattress and the floor. In fact, the idea of a “floor mattress” is becoming a trend among young adults and teenagers who like the simplistic look…
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Benefits of Shopping for a Mattress in Person
“Shopping for a mattress is so time-consuming.” “I don’t have time to go to a mattress store.” “It’s so much easier to buy a mattress online.” Let’s face it, most people do not enjoy shopping for a mattress. We’ve heard it all before, but we have to ask: is it really that much easier to…