How did you all fare during the spring-forward time change last weekend? Every season when the time changes, those of us in Saskatchewan typically sit back and watch – smugly – as our friends across the country struggle (and then post about) the time change. You see, here in Saskatchewan we’re stubborn. We don’t change our clocks, ever. Our struggle is to try and figure out what time it is everywhere else in the country. In the spring, Alberta is the same time as us. In the winter, Manitoba is. Oh, and everything on TV changes time on us – my favorite shows are now on at 6pm instead of 7pm. The struggle is real.
HOWEVER, this past weekend many of us in Saskatchewan got a taste of our own bitter medicine for being so smug when many of our cell phone clocks decided to bump us to “Winnipeg time”, my husband included. He looked at his phone clock, determined he was almost late picking up our daughter from a sleepover, and texted her while he was outside the house waiting to pick her up only to discover he was an hour early and she was barely awake. Oops.
When the clocks change, everyone takes a little time to adjust their daytime and nighttime schedules, and for some of us it can take longer than others. Even the sun rising earlier, as much as I love it, can start to affect my sleep. I’m fortunate in that I fall asleep easily, but if I wake up a few hours before my usual time, I struggle to get back to sleep and often times don’t. It’s the worst, and sets me up for a cycle of a long, tired day, being tempted to go to bed too early and then waking up too early once again! Thankfully, there are products out there to help with our sleep, but many of us are concerned about their reliability, efficiency, and long-term usefulness.
Deep Sleep is a fresh, organic natural sleep-aid from A.Vogel that is clinically proven to improve sound sleep up to 25%. Because it’s a tincture and not a tablet, the medicinal ingredients (fresh organically grown Valerian root tincture and fresh organically grown Hop strobile tincture) enter the bloodstream within 20 minutes.
There are two main types of sleeping problems:
1. Not enough time spent asleep (sleep efficiency).
2. Not enough time spent in a deep sleep, resulting in feeling unrefreshed upon awakening.
In order to be refreshing, sleep must follow a steady cycle, taking you into a deep sleep (REM sleep) where you dream and back up to a lighter sleep several times during the night. When this doesn’t happen, you will wake feeling like you haven’t benefited from your time spent asleep.
Deep Sleep helps both main types of sleep disturbances:
• Falling asleep is easier.
• Sleep cycles are better, with more time being spent in deep sleep phases.
And, it’s important to note that this product is non-addictive and is suitable for long-term use.
I’ve tried Deep Sleep on the nights when I’m anxious or wired and know that staying asleep is going to be a challenge. Taking it with a bit of honey (the instructions are to take the tincture with a small amount of water) can help if the tincture taste bothers you (I don’t mind it, I’m familiar with tinctures and used to the taste). I think the product works well, though it’s not something that I need to use nightly even though I could. I’m bringing a bottle of A.Vogel Deep Sleep to my mom on my next visit as she struggles with sleep nightly; I’m hopeful this can help her too!
You can read more about Deep Sleep here, and purchase it directly from the company’s website or you can look for A.Vogel products near you by using the Store Locator link on the site.
A.Vogel has generously set aside an awesome sleep-inducing prize package for a lucky Feisty Frugal & Fabulous reader. Valued at $100, this prize package includes:
– A.Vogel Deep Sleep (50ml)
– Aromaforce Lavendar Essential Oil (15ml)
– Aromaforce Oil Diffuser
– Aromaforce lavender bath bomb and Aromaforce lavender salts
I want this prize package for myself, it sounds amazing! To enter to win, just fill in your name and email address in the form below and click BEGIN! Then, leave a comment on this post telling us what your biggest sleep issue is. Don’t forget to grab your bonus entries too!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with A.Vogel Canada. All opinions are, as always, my own.
I have trouble falling asleep every night. It’s usually 3am when I last see my clock. Would love to win this prize and try these items.
If I stay up past my bedtime then I have a hard time getting to sleep.
My biggest sleep issue a staying asleep once I fall asleep. Sometimes I also deal with physical pain that keeps me awake.
I have a hard time getting into bed on time and I don’t ever want to get out
I have trouble staying asleep I always wake up around 3
I find it is hard to get to sleep if I have been out in the evening, I need to sit and have a cup of tea and relax before retiring!
My biggest sleep issue is falling asleep.
mine is staying asleep i toss and turn so much its not funny
Mine is staying asleep for long periods. I seem to wake every few hours.
I tend to sleep only 2-4 hours and wake up, hard to get back to sleep..
Wake up to much every night
I have a very hard time falling asleep and when I do I only sleep 1 to 2 hours at a time.
My child lol. I have had insomnia my whole life , necessity at first then just became norm. My son has sleep issues also so of course even if I get tired chances are he isn’t. Sleep is a stressful time around our house so would be nice to curb it somehow . That is crazy actually that your phones went to Winnipeg time.
I have problems falling asleep and staying asleep. I’m awake ever couple hours
I have a hard time staying asleep. I wake up multiple times a night
I have always had trouble falling asleep; this is my biggest sleep issue.
I have a hard time falling asleep every night. Sometimes I don’t get to sleep til the sun rises. It’s awful.
My biggest sleep issue I have is staying asleep once I have fallen asleep. I tend to wake up multiple times throughout the night.
My baby wakes up multiple times a night, so I never get a good night’s sleep.
not getting enough sleep, restless
I don’t go to sleep early enough
Definitely the time change. It is such a hard adjustment, every time and the kids feel it too. This would be great to win. Thanks!
Falling asleep is my biggest problem.
My biggest sleep issue is waking up in the middle of the night and then struggling to get back to sleep
Leg cramps in the middle of the night.
My biggest sleep issue is falling asleep.
I have to take sleep aids everyday.
I would love to win this great prize! Thanks for the awesome contest! 🙂
Acid reflux when I lay down to sleep.
My biggest sleep issue is pain keeps waking me up, no matter what I take for it
It’s actually not my sleep issue but my teenage son’s. He just can’t fall asleep and is sometimes up until past midnight before he falls asleep…and this is when he goes to bed at 9:00. I’ve tried many things but none so far have worked. I would love try some of these items and see if they help him out.
My biggest sleep issue is the nights that I wake up every hour.
My biggest sleep issue is staying asleep. I wake up during the night for 2 to 3 hours.
For myself, it is tossing and turning. What a blessing to be able to sleep without doing that.
My biggest sleep issue is waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time falling back asleep.
My biggest sleep issue is being too hot at night–I need a cold environment!
I have a hard time staying asleep
My biggest problem is I do not get enough sleep, I can be tired and ready for bed but then it’s to early for bed, and then I will get my second wind and be wide awake
my biggest sleep issue is waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep
my biggest sleep issue is arthritis pain and restless legs otherwise I can sleep like a log
I have alot of trouble staying asleep
I have such a hard time falling asleep. Then I don’t sleep well and wake up exhausted
many! I wake up at 3am, then am wide awake – plus my husband snores, and is very disturbing!
My biggest issue is sore hips from lying on my side!
My sleep issues are having trouble falling asleep and staying
asleep especially if my arthritis is acting up.
Staying asleep! But to be fair I have a 5month old. Aha. 🙂
I have Sleep Apnea, so I find it hard to drift off when my breathing is at the forefront of my thoughts and is so loud through the tube. I dislike using sleeping pills, so I try hot baths and sleepy teas. Would love to try this scent therapy.
Hmmmm… does having a 17 month old that still hasn’t quite figured out how to sleep count? 😛 Even when he does sleep longer stretches, I keep waking up every 2-3 hours! I guess my body is just used to that. Perhaps these products could help me fall asleep easier and stay asleep for longer! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I have a hard time going back to sleep when I wake up in the middle of the night.
Perhaps my sleepless nights will stop
I have difficulty sleeping. I have a hard time getting to sleep and only sleeping for a few hours at a time. I would love a good night sleep.
I have trouble falling asleep every night, and suffer from insomnia quite often.
I have trouble falling and staying asleep no mater how tired i am
Sometimes I have trouble falling asleep, and other times I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t go back to sleep.
I have trouble getting comfy in bed , my body has to settle to get rid of pains first.
My biggest issue is falling asleep
My biggest issue is falling asleep
I problem is falling asleep. I tend to lie there for longer than I should just to fall asleep.
I do not have regular sleeping habits. I work steady nights, so I am constantly flipping my sleep schedule around. I know I am sleep deprived.
My biggest sleep issue is getting back to sleep after going to the bathroom.
I can usually fall asleep ok, but staying asleep is a huge problem for me.
Waking up during the night, and then not being able to get back to sleep.
I’m a light sleeper so I wake up a lot and don’t get any sort of consistent sleep.
I suffer from falling asleep but then waking up several hours later and having trouble falling back to sleep. Would love to be able to sleep for at least 6 hours. I seem to wake at the same time each night Weird
My biggest sleep issue is falling back asleep after being woken up (usually by my littles)!
My biggest sleep issue is waking up in the middle of night and I cannot get back to sleep!
I have a hard time staying asleep and wake often
I usually fall asleep fast but awaken often in the night.
I am fortunate in that I don’t have any issues falling asleep but since I do shift work, sometimes I feel like I’m not getting enough sleep.
I have trouble falling asleep, tossing, turning and flipping my pillow several times until I finally get to sleep.
My biggest sleep issue is being woken frequently by my children.
My biggest sleep issue is not being able to fall back to sleep after being woken up. Most nights, at least one of my 3 kids wakes me up.
Biggest sleep issue is staying asleep!
My trouble is falling asleep! i tend to lay there and think