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Real Tips for Parents to Get Better Sleep

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January 22, 2020 By Autumn Rose Reo 215 Comments

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Listen up, parents. Sleep is not a luxury – it’s necessity to be a good parent! Here are Real Tips for Parents to Get Better Sleep and enter to win the Fitbit Charge HD to get a real handle on your sleep! Thanks Verizon for this amazing giveaway and The Dream Bed for letting us try it out! 

Ironically I type up a post about with only four hours until I need to get up for my day. But that’s what most of us as parents get used to. If we’re gonna get anything done, we have to sacrifice and most the time that sacrifice it’s our sleep. 

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And that’s exactly what you should do – if you want to gain weight, increase your chance of heart disease, diabetes and the other numerous health issues that is causes when you don’t get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep nightly. And let’s not even talk about being irritable, grumpy, and downright pissy all day long to everyone – especially to your kids. 


So what can you do to make all the other challenges of you day not cut right into your precious sleep time? 

Take a lesson from yourself and listen to those things you tell your kids before they go to bed. 

You’ll find out you’re pretty stinkin’ smart. 

1. Make a Routine. 

Creating a routine is one of most vital things as parents we do for our kiddos as soon as we bring them home from the hospital. You set a time and stick to it. Do the same thing for yourself and say 10 PM is your bedtime – and that’s it or you are in trouble mister!:)

2. Make it Comfortable to Get in the Mood.

When you tuck the kids in at night, you always make sure the temperature is just right, the pillow is perfect and of course, the bed is just right. Do yourself a favor and do a little audit of your own bed situation? Are you waking up feeling like you slept on a box of rocks? If you’re bed is over 7 years, it’s time to order a new one. Did you know you spend about 1/3 your lifetime in bed? So give your body a little respect (it’s the only one you got) and get a new bed for dream sleep. 

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No time? Then get online and order The Dream Bed. A few clicks and 48 hours later you’ll have a new bed in a box at your door. But this is no air up mattress – not at all just check out how it works. And you’ll rest peacefully knowing that when you buy a Dream Bed, they’ll give one to someone in need. 

And make sure to set the mood…for sleep that is. I know, just because you lay down doesn’t mean your brain is ready for sleep. So get the mood with essential oils. There are several different ones to choose from and you can make your own blend for just the perfect sleep formula for you!

3. Turn it Off.

That’s right. Turn it all off – the phone, the TV, and most of all, your brain. And the only way that’s gonna happen is if you quit doing it for at least an hour before you go to bed. Just because you flip the switch doesn’t mean your head stops turning. So quit Pinteresting and posting and think about sheep.. and sleep… and whatever else gets your to nod off (I normally think about laundry since I have no interest in giving it anymore time in my day!)

4. Watch the Water.

The last thing I tell my kids at least an hour before night-night time is NO water so they don’t wet the bed. Hopefully, you’re past that stage (lol!), but you don’t want to fill up your bladder so you have to wake up in the middle of the night for a bathroom break. That includes a nightcap as well. I’m not saying you can’t have a glass, just be mindful of the timing as alcohol doesn’t normally make for restful sleep. And note to your healthy folks – make your workout part of your morning routine if you can. Getting all worked up at nighttime makes it difficult for the body to slow down for bedtime. So schedule accordingly. 

5. Quantify to Get Quality 

You just thought your Fitbit was made for steppin’ – actually it’s made for sleepin’ too! You can evaluate your sleep time with the Fitbit Charge HD. The #1 best seller at Verizon, the Fitbit is a mean little machine that helps you stay on top of your health. The graph in the free app shows you your sleep time, records, and whether or not you had good sleep.

That’s the one that counts. 

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About Autumn Rose Reo

Texas blogger, TV contributor, PR pro, and mother of two (including a son with a Congenital Heart Defect) , Autumn Rose Reo is always on the search for REAL SOLUTIONS for REAL PARENTS that REALLY WORK. From parenthood, things to do, reviews, style, recipes and more, she’s always cookin’ up something fun, resourceful and good to know! She’s frequently featured on TV sharing her solutions and in her spare time, she’s helping others promote their business with her own PR shop, The Reo Agency See what she’s burning, party she is planning, or what challenge she is taking on today.

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  1. Carly Williams says

    April 27, 2016 at 8:51 am

    I slept for about 7 hours. I wish it would have been longer!

    Reply
  2. Ellen Casper says

    April 27, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    I slept about 6.5 hours.

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  3. Kelly Hunter says

    April 27, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    I could use some sleep!

    Reply
  4. Melissa Lawler says

    April 27, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    I do relaxation exercises before bed. I slow my breathing and go through each of my body parts in my mind and I am asleep before I know it!

    Reply
  5. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    April 27, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Honestly, if my husband didn’t snore I would sleep a heck of a lot better LOL 🙂 Love your tips.

    Reply
  6. Kathy says

    April 27, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    I know I don’t get very much sleep. Sometimes I get between 6-8. I’m probably lucky if I can actually get eight hours of sleep a night.

    Reply
  7. Jeanette says

    April 27, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    I would love some more sleep! I suffer from insomnia and some nights I get no sleep at all. I would be interested in seeing what the FIT BIT says about my sleep habits! LOL

    Reply
  8. Shauna says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    I tell you, I have the worst time sleeping. I have a sound machine, a sleeping mask, and now I just need a new mattress, LOL… This sounds great to me!

    Reply
  9. Winona (Simple Southern Family) says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I sleep 7 – 9 hours each night. Sleep is so important! My husband on the other hand is lucky if he gets 5 hours 🙁

    Reply
  10. Dawn Lopez says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Sleep? Seriously, what’s that? 😉 Yeah, I’m guilty as charged and need to do a better job getting my Zzzz’s. I’ve heard the Fitbit is really a great resource for healthier living though!

    Reply
  11. Donna says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I always try for 8 hours at night but usually fall between 6 and 7…

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  12. Jeanine says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Sounds good to me I struggle a lot to sleep but I chalk it up to pregnancy – but who knows. I’m sure all these ideas will help!

    Reply
  13. ann says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    i got about 5 hours last night

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  14. Nancy @ whispered inspirations says

    April 27, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    I get more sleep now that my kids are older. I get from 7-9 hours of sleep every night but it sure was hard when they were younger. Great tips!

    Reply
  15. Lisa Bristol says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    These are great ways too get better sleep. I love my Fitbit. It is a great way to track your sleep.

    Reply
  16. gingermommyrants says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    I have to remember to watch how much water i drink at night. These are great tips. A sleep tracker would be handy.

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  17. Ashley says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    I slept about 9 hours last night but I’m browsing the web too much tonight so it will be closer to 7 tonight. 🙂 I do love sleep though!

    Reply
  18. Meagan says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    I really have been looking into a fitbit. Even though I typically try and get around 8 hours of sleep, I’m curious how much of that is actually sleep and how much is tossing and turning!

    Reply
  19. Janeane Davis says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    It is important to get enough sleep and this device is a great way to keep track of one’s sleep.

    Reply
  20. Debbie B says

    April 27, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    i got about 7 hours sleep last night

    Reply
  21. Barbara Platt says

    April 27, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Last night I slept about 4 hrs

    Reply
  22. Tiffani says

    April 27, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    Sleep is such an important thing! I’ve only been averaging 6 hours a night 🙁

    Reply
  23. Tiffany says

    April 28, 2016 at 12:06 am

    My sleep varies each night. I need a routine.

    Reply
  24. Jenna Wood says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:04 am

    I got 2.5 hours of sleep last night. I should probably be in bed and not entering this giveaway!

    Reply
  25. Liz Mays says

    April 28, 2016 at 7:26 am

    Getting into a routine straight away is very smart! I think adults and kids thrive on that.

    Reply
  26. Dawn gibson-thigpen says

    April 28, 2016 at 7:51 am

    i have started doing relaxation exercises before bed. it really seems to help

    Reply
  27. Amy Desrosiers says

    April 28, 2016 at 8:08 am

    I am one of those people that needs to go to bed early, and wakes up pretty early. I cannot go without my sleep or I will likely hurt people.

    Reply
  28. Nikki says

    April 28, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Having a night routine was really helpful, like short exercise.

    Reply
  29. Colleen Boudreau says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    About 6 hours of sleep.

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  30. Rosemond Cates says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Only about 6 hours..and I needed like 20! Lol

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  31. LaTanya says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    5-6 hours of sleep

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  32. diana says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    7 hours usually.

    Reply
  33. Cassi says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Not sure how long I slept as I was woken up a couple of times by the storm.

    Reply
  34. mita says

    April 28, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    I got about 8 hours sleep last night.

    Reply
  35. Elizabeth Towns says

    April 28, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    I get between 6-7 hours of sleep per night. Because of my health I’m very careful about my rest.

    Reply
  36. Kelly says

    April 28, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    It’s all about the routine and sticking with it. Also, totally agree with turning off all the gadgets – everything, so that you can really disconnect and start resting so that you can lead into a better sleep.

    Kelly
    http://kickingitwithkelly.com

    Reply
  37. ellen beck says

    April 28, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    I got 6 hours of sleep last night which is longer than usual. Nifty gadget and youre right you cant be at your best without sleep!

    Reply
  38. Lacy H. says

    April 29, 2016 at 8:28 am

    With 4 kids, 2 under 2 I would say not enough!??

    Reply
  39. Candice says

    April 29, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I usually sleep at least 7 hours, but last night woke up a couple of times.

    Reply
  40. lissa crane says

    April 29, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    My kiddo woke me up in the middle of the night and I wasn’t able to fall back asleep right away, so I had about six hours of sleep last night. I am super tired today!

    Reply
  41. Leigh Anne Borders says

    April 29, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    On average, I get between 6 to 7 hours of sleep a night. Sometimes I can get more.

    Reply
  42. Our Ordinary Life says

    April 29, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    These are all very great tips! I got about 6 hours of sleep last night.,

    Reply
  43. Ally says

    April 30, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I went to bed a bit before 11 and woke up a bit before 8, but I think I woke up a few times!

    Reply
  44. Valerie BLAKELY says

    May 1, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    7.5 I did pretty good for a change.

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  45. Christina says

    May 1, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Last night I think I got around 6 hours of sleep!

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  46. Kristin Goodson says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I think I slept for about 8 hours.

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  47. Nataly Carbonell says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    I sleep for about 7-8 hours at night.

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  48. carol clark says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    around 6 hours last night

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  49. Julie Waldron says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Around 6-7 hours, I rarely get a good full nights sleep.

    Reply
  50. Sarah Johnson says

    May 3, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    Last night was an exceptionally bad sleep, maybe five or six restless hours… Bleh!

    Reply
  51. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Last Night I Slept About 6 Hours.

    Reply
  52. Tina W says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Last night I got about 6 hours total, but I woke up 3 or 4 times.

    Reply
  53. kjasus says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    I get about 8 hours….mostly because i fall asleep around 9 on the couch!

    Reply
  54. Liss Kahler says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:53 am

    I slept 8 hours last night. I was so tired that I laid down, left my phone alone and was out within minutes.

    Reply
  55. Ashley says

    May 4, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I’m lucky if I get a full 7 hours….

    Reply
  56. Maria C. says

    May 5, 2016 at 2:37 am

    Due to my work schedule I can only have at least 4 hours of sleep & the most is 7 hours on my days off

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  57. linda says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:43 am

    about 6 to 7 hours of sleep

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  58. Lauren says

    May 5, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    I slept for eight hours last night.

    Reply
  59. Melanie Reynolds says

    May 5, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Probably close to 7 hours. Then, I visit my friend the coffeemaker! 🙂

    Really nice giveaway!

    Reply
  60. Diana B says

    May 5, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    I don’t know how much I slept last night. There were 7 hours between the time I went to bed and the time I got up….but I have a baby.

    Reply
  61. natasha lamoreux says

    May 5, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    I sleep about 7 or 8 hours a night.

    Reply
  62. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 5, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I slept 6 hours

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  63. Tamra H says

    May 5, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    I slept for 7 hours or so.

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  64. Sarah Cool says

    May 5, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    I had 7 hours of sleep last night

    Reply
  65. Natalie says

    May 5, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    I slept for about 7 hrs

    Reply
  66. Jill Rivera says

    May 5, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    I slept 5 hours, that is why I needed a nap in the afternoon.

    Reply
  67. Yona Williams says

    May 5, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Last night, I slept from around 11 pm to 7 pm. I don’t usually get that much sleep, though…my schedule has been off lately.

    Reply
  68. KaylaKayla says

    May 5, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    I only slept for 5 hours last night!!

    Reply
  69. elizabeth miller says

    May 5, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    I’m lucky if I get 6 hours a night. I don’t manage to get to bed until around 11 and then get woken up usually a few times before the alarm goes off at 5:30.

    Reply
  70. Steve Weber says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    I usually get 7-8 hours a night.

    Reply
  71. Thomas Murphy says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    I sleep 6 hours.

    Reply
  72. Katie R says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Roughly seven hours.

    Reply
  73. latoya says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I got about 7 hours, I try to get a decent nights sleep.

    Reply
  74. Karrie says

    May 5, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    I sleep about 8 hours

    Reply
  75. allyson tice says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    i slept about 8 hours last night!

    Reply
  76. Will G says

    May 6, 2016 at 6:18 am

    I slept about 7 hours.

    Reply
  77. Tammy Woodall says

    May 6, 2016 at 7:40 am

    I slept approximately 4 hours last night.

    Reply
  78. deanna says

    May 6, 2016 at 11:53 am

    I think I get 5-6 hours of sleep per night. My dogs keep me awake.

    Reply
  79. Hayley S says

    May 6, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I got about 5 1/2 hours last night. 🙁 Rare for me to get much more than that these days though!

    Reply
  80. Michelle J. says

    May 6, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    4 1/2 hours.

    Reply
  81. Jennifer Long says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    8 hours

    Reply
  82. Leigh Anne Borders says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    I wish I could say I get alot but I think I average about 6 to 7 a night.

    Reply
  83. wen budro says

    May 7, 2016 at 12:40 am

    It takes forever for me to actually fall asleep. Once I’m asleep- I figure that I get about 6 hours or so.

    Reply
  84. SHELLYR says

    May 7, 2016 at 6:58 am

    5-6 hrs

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  85. lisa kay says

    May 7, 2016 at 7:02 am

    I slept for maybe 4hrs..=(

    Reply
  86. Valerie Preston says

    May 7, 2016 at 8:18 am

    My guess is about 6.5, but it would be great to have a FitBit so I know how much sleep I got, and track the improvement while I make changes:)

    Reply
  87. Natalie says

    May 7, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    I get about 6 hours of sleep on weekdays and 8 hours on the weekend.

    Reply
  88. Emily Benzing says

    May 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    I slept for about 7 & a half hours! Usually I have trouble getting out of bed but today wasn’t too bad!

    Reply
  89. Candace Miller says

    May 7, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    I sleep 9 hours.

    Reply
  90. Rachel says

    May 8, 2016 at 8:37 am

    I slept about 8hrs.

    Reply
  91. Pam H. says

    May 8, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I think I slept about seven hours last night.

    Reply
  92. cyndi br says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    I slept for 7 hours last night

    Reply
  93. Melissa Teears says

    May 8, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    I got my usual 6 1/2 hours last night of sleep

    Reply
  94. Courtnie Miller says

    May 8, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    I sleep around 7-8 hours.

    Reply
  95. Elicia P says

    May 8, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    I actually got more than normal. 6 hours. Normally my son comes into bed earlier.

    Reply
  96. Betsy says

    May 9, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Usually about 6 hours

    Reply
  97. Emma says

    May 9, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Not enough! lol! I can definitely use all the sleep help I can get!

    Reply
  98. Tee Anderson says

    May 9, 2016 at 10:01 am

    about 6 hrs..not enough..

    Reply
  99. Erica says

    May 9, 2016 at 10:14 am

    I think I get about 6-7 hours a night depending on the nights.

    Reply
  100. Bekah Walsh says

    May 9, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    I got 7 hours of sleep last night – I try to get 8 as often as possible.

    Reply
  101. Brigitte B says

    May 9, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    I only got 6 hours of sleep. I enjoyed reading your review.

    Reply
  102. susan smoaks says

    May 9, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    i slept around 6 hours last night. i am sleepy right now though. ready for more sleep.

    Reply
  103. Nichole Bentley says

    May 9, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Sadly, only about 3 1/2 hours : (

    Reply
  104. Stefanie Gladden says

    May 9, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I slept 7 hrs last night!

    Reply
  105. Christina Z says

    May 9, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I got about 6 hours of sleep and I am trying to improve my habits as I am getting older its so hard not getting enough sleep.

    Reply
  106. Andi M says

    May 9, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    Last night may have been 6 hours, maybe a little less. 🙁

    Reply
  107. Ashley Taylor says

    May 9, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    I have a 4 month old baby…I currently sleep on average between a total of 5 to 6 hours.

    Reply
  108. Brooklyn Dutson says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:09 am

    I slept maybe 8 hours

    Reply
  109. Angela Saver says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I slept for about 8-1/2 hours last night! It was really nice to get that much!

    Reply
  110. kelsey says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:45 am

    I slept for 8 hours. which was amazing!

    Reply
  111. KC says

    May 10, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I slept about 6 hours last night.

    Reply
  112. Sarah the Quaticus says

    May 10, 2016 at 11:58 am

    I adore sleep but I haven’t been getting enough lately….but last night I slept a full 10 hours and it was GLORIOUS!

    Reply
  113. Darlene Owen says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    I slept 7 hrs. last night.

    Reply
  114. Melissa C says

    May 10, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    I’m guessing around 6 1/2 hours

    Reply
  115. Alexandra Oller says

    May 10, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    I got 7 1/2 hours of sleep last night.

    Reply
  116. Claire says

    May 10, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    7 hours…. zzz

    Reply
  117. Michelle C says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    I slept nearly 7 hours and still had a hard time waking up!

    Reply
  118. Heidi McGuire says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    I slept for 7 hours last night!

    Reply
  119. Cami Valenzuela says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    I would say about 7 hours a night

    Reply
  120. Mary P says

    May 11, 2016 at 11:16 am

    6 hrs.

    Reply
  121. Candra Evans says

    May 11, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    I slept for about 5 hours. That’s my normal.

    Reply
  122. Joanne says

    May 11, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    I think I slept about 7 or 8 hours.

    Reply
  123. Felicia P says

    May 11, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    I slept around 7 hours last night. At one time I was lucky to get 3 hours a night. I have since put myself on a sleep schedule and try really hard to keep it!

    Reply
  124. Gabrielly says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Last night I slept about 8 hrs.

    Reply
  125. Teh Doll says

    May 11, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    7 1/2 hours could have used more

    Reply
  126. Lisa says

    May 12, 2016 at 8:56 am

    I get 6-8 hours most nights.

    Reply
  127. Jennifer Finn says

    May 12, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    i got 7 hours

    Reply
  128. Gena says

    May 12, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    I slept about 6 hours last night! Darn those thunderstorms!

    Reply
  129. elizabeth c says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:25 am

    7hrs

    Reply
  130. liz lew says

    May 13, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Usually about 5 hours

    Reply
  131. Holly Mitkowski says

    May 13, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I slept 7 hours last night.

    Reply
  132. Jessica says

    May 13, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    I sleep about 6-7 hours a night.

    Reply
  133. Arielle says

    May 14, 2016 at 10:08 am

    4-5 hours

    Reply
  134. Tammy Litke says

    May 14, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Not enough on most nights 🙁 Last night I clocked in at 7.5 hours but then it’s Saturday today so I was able to sleep in 😉

    Reply
  135. Breanna Pollard says

    May 14, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    I slept for about 8 hours.

    Reply
  136. Jennifer Bay says

    May 14, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    I sleep about 6 hours

    Reply
  137. Renee Richardson says

    May 15, 2016 at 2:25 am

    Probably about 5 hours. Ever since I had my first child 14 years ago I’ve had insomnia. Now that I take chemo treatments its even worse, Can’t wait to get a good nights sleep. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂

    Renee

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  138. Angela Kinder says

    May 15, 2016 at 10:31 am

    I must have been exhausted because I know I got at least 8 hours, maybe 9. I usually only get about 6 or 7.

    Reply
  139. Lee B. says

    May 15, 2016 at 11:35 am

    I sleep between 4-8 hours depending on the night.

    Reply
  140. donna says

    May 15, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    finally got some sleep yesterday and got in a full 7 hours!

    Reply
  141. Dawn Monroe says

    May 16, 2016 at 1:09 am

    I slept around 7hours last night.

    Reply
  142. Laurie Nykaza says

    May 16, 2016 at 2:46 am

    I slept for 7 hours last night.

    Reply
  143. Julie says

    May 16, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I slept about 7 hours last night. I try to get as close to 8 as I can!

    Reply
  144. Jodi T says

    May 16, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I usually get about 6-7 hours of sleep.

    Reply
  145. Trisha Burgess says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    I have a two year old who hates sleeping so I got about 5 hours! I’m always tired!!
    Haydensmommy05@hotmail.com

    Reply
  146. Michelle Peterson says

    May 16, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    About 6 1/2 . . . not enough!

    Reply
  147. kittyfrog says

    May 16, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    8 hours

    Reply
  148. Ronda says

    May 16, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I sleep 4 – 5 hours a night.

    Reply
  149. Gina M says

    May 16, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    I think I slept for about 8 hours, but it would be nice to have one of these wonderful devices to tell me! 🙂

    Thanks for the chance to win!
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    Reply
  150. Susannah says

    May 17, 2016 at 12:03 am

    All I know is that I didn’t get enough sleep last night!

    Reply
  151. Stephanie m says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:30 am

    I sleep 5-6 hours normally, but I sleep in on the weekends!

    Reply
  152. Ellie Wright says

    May 17, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    I got 3 hours before getting up to get kids to school and then 2 napping off and on.

    Reply
  153. Jolene Johnson says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    I think I slept maybe 8 hours but I was up at least four times. My daughter woke me once, but I have no idea why the other three times.

    Reply
  154. Dana Matthews says

    May 18, 2016 at 12:08 am

    I sleep about 6 hours per night.

    Reply
  155. Sarah says

    May 18, 2016 at 3:25 am

    Last night I slept about 7 hours!

    Reply
  156. Annmarie W. says

    May 18, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Last night I got a little over 7 hours of sleep. That’s a typical night…I’m a deep sleeper.

    Reply
  157. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 18, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I probably sleep on average between 6-7 hours. The nights I sleep 8, I wake up super refreshed!

    Reply
  158. Crystal Sell says

    May 18, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    I got about 5 hours of sleep last night. It seems to be the norm for me lately unfortunately.

    Reply
  159. Pam Collins says

    May 18, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I try to get about 7 hours of sleep, but some nights I wake up in the middle of the night and it takes a few hours to go back to sleep.

    Reply
  160. janetfaye says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    I get about six hours of nightly sleep.

    Reply
  161. Lisa Hollinger Barto says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    not enough 3 or 4 hours

    Reply
  162. jessica souder says

    May 19, 2016 at 8:26 am

    hope i win!!

    Reply
  163. Laura says

    May 19, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Only like three hours. I’m exhausted, but was having trouble sleeping. 🙁

    Reply
  164. kristy balser says

    May 19, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    I get about 6 hr’s a night

    Reply
  165. Mary Jacobowitz says

    May 19, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    I only got 5 hours of sleep.

    Reply
  166. Steph w says

    May 19, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    I slept about 4 hours 🙁

    Reply
  167. Sandy H says

    May 19, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Sleep? What is this sleep that you talk of?!

    Reply
  168. Cheryl B says

    May 19, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    If I am lucky 6 hours.

    Reply
  169. Katrina Angele says

    May 20, 2016 at 3:20 am

    I sleep 4 to 8 hours a night.

    Reply
  170. Ashley C says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:17 am

    I usually sleep 6-7 hours and that works for me! I would love to get 7-8, but it just doesn’t work out that way

    Reply
  171. Danielle says

    May 20, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I only slee about 4-5 hours a night! It is a problem!!

    Reply
  172. Diane says

    May 20, 2016 at 10:20 am

    I get 6-7 hours of sleep, but its not straight through. My fiance and I work opposite shifts and I am a light sleeper so I hear him getting up in the morning, only a few hours after I have gone to bed

    Reply
  173. Lauren says

    May 20, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    I sleep about 6 hours a night

    Reply
  174. Danielle Porter says

    May 20, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    About 7.5 hours, but I bet I woke up at least 15 times.

    Reply
  175. margaret porter says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    6 hours

    Reply
  176. ashley k says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    Last night I got 5 hours, so tired!!

    Reply
  177. Dominique Cloutier says

    May 20, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I get 4 hours if I’m lucky between my 2 jobs and my kids

    Reply
  178. Noelle Carroll says

    May 20, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Last night I got about 6 hours

    Reply
  179. Julie says

    May 21, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Not enough!! Probably about 5 hours total.

    Reply
  180. ken ohl says

    May 21, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I would say about 5 hours

    Reply
  181. julie says

    May 21, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    Got a full 8 hours last night 🙂

    Reply
  182. Leela says

    May 21, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    About 4 hours total..

    Reply
  183. linda w. says

    May 22, 2016 at 7:13 am

    Not much- I wake up throughout the night and I was up at 4a today to pee.

    Reply
  184. itzybellababy says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:29 am

    About 5 if I am lucky…

    Reply
  185. Amanda says

    May 22, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    4 hours last night, which is average. sigh…

    Reply
  186. Karla R. says

    May 22, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I would say about 6 hours of sleep.

    Reply
  187. Jason says

    May 22, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    There’s certainly a lot to learn about this subject. I really like all of the points you’ve made.

    Reply
  188. Manda Healey says

    May 22, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Last night…amazingly….I got 7 hours of sleep! My mom kept our toddler so I got hours of uninterrupted sleep for once!

    Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  189. Kaitlyn Camera says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    about 8 hours

    Reply
  190. Sarah Hall says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I sleep about 7 hours a night.

    Reply
  191. Yana says

    May 23, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    My classes are in the afternoon today, so I was able to get 8 hours of sleep 🙂

    Reply
  192. Tracie Cooper says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    I try for 8 hours but more like 6 hours due getting up several times a night! My email is traciemichelle0515@gmail.com

    Reply
  193. Starla B says

    May 24, 2016 at 12:15 am

    This would be so amazing. Last night I had about 5 hours of sleep. I lost my precious Nana at the beginning of May so my sleep has been awful.

    Reply
  194. Tamara says

    May 24, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    I got 6 hours last night. But that’s more than the norm. Too many kids.

    Reply
  195. Tabathia B says

    May 24, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I slept around 5 hours

    Reply
  196. amy williams says

    May 24, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    I got about 6 hours sleep

    Reply
  197. jeani b says

    May 25, 2016 at 12:26 am

    i sleep about 7 hours a night. when uninterrupted i like to sleep for 12 hours. that’s rare. very rare.

    Reply
  198. jeremy mclaughlin says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:50 am

    I sleep around 7 hours.

    Reply
  199. Beth Clark says

    May 25, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I get about 5 hours of sleep.

    Reply
  200. Allison says

    May 25, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    I slept 6 hours last night. Thanks so much for the chances to win.

    Reply
  201. Laticha A says

    May 25, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    approx 5 hours

    Reply
  202. Kristie says

    May 25, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    I think that I got about seven hours of sleep last night. It wasn’t enough. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

    Reply
  203. Esther S says

    May 25, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    I got about 5 hours sleep last night. That’s about average amount since my first son was born.

    Reply
  204. Shannon says

    May 26, 2016 at 12:28 am

    It varies from a few to maybe 6 or 7 hours, I rarely get more than that because once I do get to sleep I wake up too many times and can’t get back to sleep easily.

    Reply
  205. kathleen says

    May 26, 2016 at 8:56 am

    i slept 7 hours

    Reply
  206. Sarah Mayer says

    May 26, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I got almost 9 hours of sleep last night!!

    Reply
  207. Brittany Millsaps says

    May 26, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    About 4 hours ??. With a newborn and a 2 year old sleep is a thing of the past

    Reply
  208. Paol Trenny says

    May 26, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    I slept 7 hours last night.

    Reply
  209. Shakeia Rieux says

    May 26, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I slept for 5 hours last night

    Reply
  210. Linda Kwolek says

    May 26, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    I would be lucky if I can get 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

    Reply
  211. Sonya Morris says

    May 26, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    I “sleep” about 8 hours but I am up and down constantly!

    Reply
  212. Melanie Montgomery says

    May 30, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Most nights about 5 or 6 hours because I have an infant.

    Reply
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  214. Richa says

    July 5, 2016 at 6:10 am

    I always feel i need more sleep…gosh i feel i have accumulated it for years and i can sleep for six months at a stretch 🙂
    Keep lovin
    Allthatsmom

    Reply
  215. Jenny Jenkins says

    March 11, 2020 at 11:47 am

    My problem is with my husband tossing and turning in bed! Does anybody else deal with this issue?

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I’ve never heard of @jimboystacos (even though it’s been around since the 50s), but I’m so glad I have now. Errands brought me to the drive-thru at its one of 2 Texas location in #FortWorth. 

Three cars in line must mean it’s good, so I rolled up and low and behold they have #keto taco - chicken, pick, avocado, cheese and even a southwest sauce - all wrapped up with a lettuce leaf! While it wasn’t the prettiest taco it definitely was one of my faves! And since I was there, I grabbed a few others for the family to try. So. Freaking. Good.

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Sums up this month about right. October has defi Sums up this month about right. 

October has definitely flown by and I couldn’t believe how many of my favorite experiences we didn’t get to attend, but an afternoon at @sixflagsovertexas took care of a lot of my fall bucket list! Halloween fun, seeing the leaves start to change, one of the best strudels + a true Oktoberfest bier, and picture moments galore - we’re all checked off! 

With three festivals - including Fright Fest, Boo Fest and a new Oktoberfest Food Festival, the whole family had a great day at @sixflagsovertexas. And paired with a flash pass and an All day cup (thank you, Six Flags) you can’t go wrong enjoying Texas fall in #DFW.

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Just in time for the 70th Birthday of #BigTex, we Just in time for the 70th Birthday of #BigTex, we celebrated with a family trip to the @statefairoftx. 

There’s always so much to see and do, but for us it’s the FOOD! So many people asked us what’s the best thing thing to eat, so here’s our short list of #musteats at the State Fair of Texas!

✔️Every good Texan knows your first stop (and also your last) is @fletcherscornydogs. But did you know there’s more than the original to try? Go for the Dallas Hot Bird Dog dippes in spicy batter, deep-fried, split open and then piled high max and cheese, @cholulahotsauce and crispy jalapeños. #Daymade and you just started!

✔️ Pay homage to the to who @texasmonthly calls the “high priest of frying, @chef_abel, and order up his newest creation, the Doh-Muf: part fluffy donut, part muffin and all goodness with Bavarian cream and coated in banana nut muffin batter. Want to up the ante? Then while you’re there, snag the fried PBJ. (Ask for the Priscilla, just like the King.)

✔️ Don’t fly off too far…get another new dish - the Texas Ranch Hog Wings from @nevinsconcessions. Grab lots of napkins and The Fried Charcuterie Board from this dynamic duo.

✔️ I hope you’re not full because we aren’t finished yet - it’s time to get your greens on from @chefcassy. Deep fried collard greens of course served with a honey-glazed chicken wing! 🐔 

✔️ Quite possibly the fastest thing we ate - was the Ultimate Brookie Monster from @smokeyjohnsbbq. It may not be pretty, but with chocolate chip cookie + brownie, @oreo, marshmallow, all deep fried and served with @bluebellicecream, cheesecake crumbles and strawberry sauce…it’s the ultimate dessert (because everything is in it!)

✔️ Like a corn dog, no trip to the fair is complete without a funnel cake from @ferniesfunnelcakes. It’s the perfect nibble as you people watch your way through the fair (and burn off a few calories before you eat again.)

✔️ So you done yet? You might be for now, so make sure to grab your @stifflersmomscookiefactory to go and wash it down with a dirty soda (ask and they’ll show you!)

HBD, #BigTex - we enjoyed it!

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If only every #tacotuesday was like this. 🌮 I If only every #tacotuesday was like this. 🌮 

I can’t help but take up on a good challenge, so when @visit_arlington asked what was my vote favorite taco during their #SavetheTacos campaign, I couldn’t let them down. ✔️ 

With 12 restaurants ready to face off for the title of “Arlington’s Favorite Taco,” anyone can vote and then win prizes for making their vote. 

Wanna play? You have 12 tacos and 10 days to make your 🗳.

My favorite? I’ll never tell, but I sure did have a good time doing the research.

This is what #TacoTuesday was made for.

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BBQ leftovers? 

If you happen to have any, what’s your favorite way to put them to work in the kitchen?

I’m talking ways to use that sausage, brisket or smoked chicken from July 4th on @wfaagmtthis!
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🇺🇸 Smoked Chicken Salad
🇺🇸 One-Pan Sausage, Potato and Green Bean Dinner

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When mom is away, the minions will play. 👀 I w When mom is away, the minions will play. 👀

I was away for work and a special box from @universalpictures @theslyfoxclub showed up! 

My miniboss (and her accomplice) busted it open and made their own unboxing video to send to mom (check my Instastories). 

As much fun as they had making the unboxing video, we had to go see @Minions The Rise of Gru opening night. We both loved it (and the soundtrack is winning especially when your kiddo sings The Rolling Stones on the way home!)

➡️ See #Minions #TheRiseOfGru only in theaters TODAY! 

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DFW: It’s Good Friday - so do something good! S DFW: It’s Good Friday - so do something good!

Sign up for the The Heroes for Children 5K & Family Fun Run happening tomorrow, April 23 at Hall Park in #FriscoTx!

This is family-friendly race and party to raise awareness and funds for families affected by pediatric cancer in Texas presented by @heroesforchildren! This Dallas-based org advocates for and provides financial and social assistance to families with children battling cancer throughout Texas. 

🥇 5K runners receive an event T-shirt and the first 300 finishers receive a special Heroes for Gold Ribbon medal. 

Also enjoy:
🏃‍♀️ family fun zone
🏃‍♂️ community sponsored events
🏃‍♀️ Gold Go Gold Art exhibit
 
🏃‍♀️ Register now: https://www.heroesforchildren.org/5k-funrun-frisco and save $5 with promo code HEROESRUN5!

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