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How Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Improved The Way I Sleep.

It's true.  I'm sleeping much better thanks to the Lady Vols head coach, Pat Summitt.  I earn my living helping other people get a better nights sleep.  Pat Summitt earns her living by being the winningest basketball coach of all time.  I have not helped her win one single game but she has helped me sleep better.  How?  I'm glad you asked.  Here's my story.

My wife Misty and I took Pat to our LeSleep location in Turkey Creek to find a new mattress "just right" for her. When we arrived, Jeanne Thomas, one of our sales staff began a "sleep equation" on Pat to determine what mattress would be right for her.  This equation lead her to Pure Latex Bliss.    I must tell you that Pure Latex Bliss is like no other mattress you have seen.  Anyway, once Pat laid back on the product, things began to happen.  One thing lead to another and Pat's enthusiasm grew as she was exposed to the "Bliss" of it all.  Then it happened.  Suddenly, without provocation, she enthusiastically blurted out, "write it up."  But Jeanne had not even finished her presentation.  Nobody had asked for the order.  Wow!  The queen of winning and enthusiam stopped the process mid stream.  She had been smitten by her experience on Pure Latex Bliss. So moved was she that she instantly called her son on the phone and asked if he wanted one.  YES!  Yes he sure did. And so he got one too.  It was Pure Latex Bliss and it did NOT go unnoticed by my wife, who was already sleeping on a brand new top of the line latex product by a leading manufacturer.  In fact, one that cost a whole lot more.

What happened next?  My wife states, "I want one too!"  Oh no she didn't?  Oh yes she did.  Then Coach Summitt authoratatively says to me, "get her one!"  No sooner said than done.  What was I to do?  But I had a brand new latex mattress already, I'm thinking. Well, I've been sleeping on it two nights.  Rediculously better.  Truly remarkable.  Even Harley and Bella, my two puppies fall asleep and DO NOT move throughout the course of the night.

So, that's my story, just as it happend. I'm sleeping happily ever after on my new Pure Latex Bliss thanks to Coach Pat Summitt and my amazing bride who knew just how to work me.  All's well that ends well, right?  I'm happy.  Get happy too.  Check out Pure Latex Bliss for yourself.

Over 90 Million Americans Have Sleep Problems

According to sleep experts, it is reported that over 90 million Americans have sleep disorders.  The good news is that they say all of them can be treated.  Sleep disorders rob us of the benefits of deep "delta" sleep that rejuvenate our minds and bodies and allow us to perform at our best.  The results can be: traffic accidents, loss of memory, loss of performance, depression, and much more.  For more information click on the following link. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/common-older/386.html

Replace Sagging Mattress with Sag Proof Mattress

The number one mattress complaint is sagging; you know, those gynormous sinking spots right where your body lies.  They are not only unsightly, they greatly alter the comfort and support of your mattress and rob you of your sleep.

Typically a mattress should be replaced every 6 to 8 years, but with the advent of the new "super plush" mattresses we are seeing the increase of body impressions early in the ownership cycle and we are experiencing many more consumer complaints in the mattress industry.  This is caused by adding so many comfort layers to the top of the support structures of the basic mattresses.  The reason for adding these additional layers is to increase the comfort of the mattress.  However, the negative side of this is that the more you stack on top of the mattress, the greater the body impression, regardless of brand or price.  (This is a cold hard fact and if any salesperson tells you otherwise, run!)

Any body impression over 3/4 of an inch can greatly affect the support and comfort of your mattress so begin shopping for "sag proof" mattresses when it's time for your new mattress.  Remember, the more quilting materials your new mattress has stack on it, the sooner and deeper it will sag.  Check out The Bed Store's new line of Certified Sag Proof mattresses guaranteed to not take more than a 1/2" body impression during the warranted life of the mattress.

Memorial Day Mattress Sales

I wonder what the mattress industry would do if there were no Memorial Day Mattress Sales?  What do mattresses and Memorial Day have to do with each other? Isn't it crass that we mattress moguls yell and scream about ficticious sales during a time set aside to show respect for people of honor that have laid down their lives to protect us?  We should be ashamed of ourselves.  Let's honor our dead and pray that they rest in peace for the wonderful contributions they have made in our behalf.

Thank you for each of you serving in our armed forces today.  It seems you have a thankless job.  I hope our country will have the decency to get back to remembering just what a price you pay.  I love the mattress industry but it's time to restore honor to our profession.  Let our Memorial Day mattress sales truly offer our veterans and service personnel true discounts not available to the general public.  It's the least we can do.

Sleep Sensors and Sensibility

Several mattress manufacturers utilize a "sensor" diagnostic as a tool to promote their mattresses.  Each utilizes a different cirteria and labeling system to guide you to your "just right" mattress.  Basically you are asked to lay back, relax, and trust the sensor to show you what category of mattress you should purchase.  Kind of like the "Goldilock's" story of, "too hard, too soft, and just right."  So for instance your body indicates that a firm bed, say category 1,  puts too much pressure on you; and category 4 is too soft.  You would be a candidate for either category 2 or 3.  You would then be directed to that company's selection of category 2 and 3 mattresses to choose from.  Now all you would need to do is to lay down and select your "just right" mattress based on how it feels to you.  So you are asked to"trust" the well scripted "scientific" gimick for the first stage; and then switch to your own "God given" high tech "touch and feel" intellect to finish the process?

Not only is it NOT good science, it's non-sense!  My recommendation is to go to a trusted mattress dealer and let them listen to what your body is already telling you and from that information guide you to a few products that best suite your needs.  Then you simply choose between these choices and start sleeping better right away.  Your body comes with the best designed sensor built.  Trust it!

 

Need help sleeping?

I have been having a hard time sleeping the last few weeks, due primarily to my shoulder surgery, I think.  I am a constant mover and can't seem to find a position to get comfortable in.  I ususally tell people "it's your mattress," but I have a brand new, top of the line, dual comfort, adjustable latex mattress.  It's all that and then some! And yet, I can not get a solid night's rest.  I have taken Tylenol PM, Excedrin PM, Advil PM, Melatonin, etc...  Still wake up after about one hour of sleep and can't get back to sleep.  So, I confess, sometimes it's not our mattress.  Good for me because it causes me to research.  I want to share a good site with you if you are suffering from sleep problems. http://www.journalsleep.org/

In the mean time, got some advice for me?  Let's talk.

Sleep well my friend!

Dirty little sleep secrets

Do you talk in your sleep? This guy does and it's helped him get his 15 minutes of fame. Maybe you should share your deep dark secrets in your sleep.

 

Today Show Claims ALL Mattress Retailers "Greedy and Dishonest."

Is there an honest mattress retailer out there not looking to take advantage of it's customers?  Not according to The Today Show, who just gave their "quarterly mattress shopping report."  They stated that you should "never pay sticker price" for your new mattress since "mattresses have a high profit margin."  Here's my delima.  Isn't this "profiling?"  So ALL mattress dealers are crooks?  We all do business the same way?  That's what they are infering.  If that were true, then honest business men should stay out of the mattress business because it is only for the greedy dishonest type of business people.

The Today's Show research team simply took the easy way out and didn't do their research.  That's a fact!  I know of many mattress retailers that are straight shooters and don't jack their prices up and play silly 50% off discount games to get your business, but God help them, because the Today Show has cast them into the same lot as their disreputable "brothers" who prey on the poor uninformed.

Shame on The Today Show.  Please, do your research before you broadcast your damaging message that labels all mattress retailers as crooks.  I hope the public is smart enough to not limit their mattress shopping advice to The Today Show. The Better Sleep Council and Sleepbetter.org need to demand a public apology from the Today Show!  I feel for other industrys that take the same abuse from lazy investigative reporters.  Talking about overpaid and not getting your money's worth.

I want to assure all my customers that The Bed Store does not ficticiously mark up their prices so that they can offer you bogus discounts.  You don't have to haggle to get the best price.  Buying a new mattress can be a great experience and getting a good night's sleep doesn't have to be a war. 

Nice Prank

In the spirit of April Fools day I thought I would share this mattress prank that was done in Germany. I guess it gives new meaning to the term "waterbed." The German announcer makes it even funnier. Enjoy.

 

Banned in the USA Mattress Commercial

Mattress retailers rarely push the enevelope when it comes to advertising. IKEA in Europe definitely did with this little diddy.