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Better Rest = Better Grades. Here’s how you can help your student 💤🛌✨🎉





Support Your Student with the Gift of Better Sleep!

If there’s one thing that’s an absolute necessity when it comes to getting good grades, it’s GOOD SLEEP! 💤 As you may know from personal experience, tired testing (and even learning) is no bueno. 

Whether your student is in kindergarten, college, or somewhere in between, these 8 healthy sleep hacks can help them get a good night of sleep all year long so they can always feel their best this school year:   

Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine

A calming pre-sleep routine signals your body that it's time to wind down. This could include reading a book, taking a warm bath, or practicing relaxation exercises. Help your student find their favorites and encourage them to wind down in the evening.


Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule

Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends, helps regulate your body's internal clock and improves sleep quality. While staying up late with friends can be fun, it’s best to try to keep a consistent sleep schedule as much as possible.


Limit Caffeine and Stimulant Intake

For older high school and college students who are tempted to reach for a caffeine boost, avoiding coffee and energy drinks in the late afternoon and evening is best. These can make it harder to fall asleep, and even disrupt sleep in the middle of the night!


Minimize Screen Time before Bed

Since the blue light emitted by screens can interfere with your body's natural sleep-wake cycle, it’s best to limit exposure to electronic devices like smartphones, computers, and TVs at least an hour before bedtime.


Make Their Sleep Environment Comfortable

Ensure your student’s bedroom is conducive to sleep by keeping it dark, cool, and quiet. Investing in a comfortable, all-natural mattress and pillows that support sleeping posture can help them get the best sleep each night! (P.S. - If you're not sure which mattress or pillow is best for your student, ask us! We’re more than happy to guide you! 😀)


Stay Active During the Day

Engaging in regular physical activity or exercise during the day can help improve sleep quality. However, it’s best to avoid vigorous workouts too close to bedtime so that you don’t have trouble falling asleep.


Manage Stress

From test scores to peer pressure, school can be stressful to students of all ages! If your student is feeling stressed or anxious, yoga, deep breathing, and other stress-reducing exercises can be used to help calm their mind before bedtime for better rest. 


Avoid Alcohol and Smoking

These two popular past-times among the college crowd, while fun, may be detrimental to a student’s sleep. Although alcohol can initially make you feel drowsy, it disrupts the overall sleep cycle and reduces sleep quality. Similarly, smoking and nicotine can interfere with falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night.


Did You Know?...
Which Mattress is best for a College Dorm Room?

If you don’t know, we do! 🤓 Most college dorms use Extra Long Twin beds instead of standard twins. Some also use Extra Long Doubles, which White Lotus Home can make on a custom made basis. Rush services are available and brand new mattresses can ship in just a few days! 

Treat Your Student to Healthy Sleep
This School Year & Beyond!

Use Code “SmartSleep” to take 20% OFF on your ENTIRE ORDER of Mattresses, Futons, Toppers, Pillows, Duvets, Sheets, Bean Bags, Waterproof Protectors and More for the next 7 days only! 

PLUS, take an additional 5% OFF your entire order when you pay via Zelle or Vemno! That’s a total of 25% OFF your student’s NEW healthy sleep system!! 

This offer will end in 7 days, but if you order today, we’ll send your student a Free Kapok Travel Pillow, so they can sleep chemical-free on the go 😴 -->(This extra offer is only valid on orders over $200)  


From Childhood to Adulthood, the Dreamton keeps on giving!

When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck on a mattress, the Dreamton delivers. Could a conventional mattress last 20 years? Check out this

White Lotus Love Story from Cathy J.: 

I have used White Lotus Dreamton futons for over 20 years and they are heavenly to sleep on! After 10-15 years when they have compressed a bit, add a wool topper and they are as good as new again. Their kapok pillows are also awesome, they stay fluffy for years :) Now that my kids are young adults, they are purchasing their own White Lotus bedding!

Cathy J.


PLEASE NOTE: This 20% off SMARTSLEEP Offer is for NEW Orders only and does not include fibers, fabrics, furniture or custom products. Offer ends 08-09-2023 @ midnight. FREE Travel pillow is for orders over $200.

To get 25% off, pay via Zelle or Venmo, select either options at checkout, no payment will be required yet. We will manually update your order to include the extra 5% discount and will send you an email with your new total to send via Zelle or Venmo.

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Support Your New Year, Naturally. 🌱

Why “Rituals” May Be More Powerful Than “Resolutions”

A New Year is a great time to consider where you’ve come from, where you’re going, your new goals, and the state of your health. However, the problem with typical resolutions is that they can be tough to achieve, making it easy to lose motivation and give up if you don’t see progress quickly.  

The truth is, big results come from small actions done consistently. It’s the persistence part that’s key. Even the most skilled climbers hike up Mount Everest one step at a time, over and over and over.  

So perhaps instead of resolving to “lose 20 pounds” in the New Year, you could begin with a small, consistent ritual like drinking 8 glasses of water daily and squeezing in 2-3 workouts each week. It feels less intimidating, and you’ll likely see tangible progress without your goal feeling so insurmountable. 

If your New Year’s resolutions include focusing on your health and taking better care of yourself, we can help! Here are a few ways you can make big changes by starting some simple, small rituals:

Reduce Neck Pain by Going Contour

Have you ever woken up with a pain in your neck? There’s a contour pillow for that! Sleeping on a contour pillow can help keep your spine in alignment, which can reduce pain in your neck and shoulders. Our contour pillows are all natural AND more affordable than our competitors. Check those out here.




Reduce Your Exposure to Harmful Toxins

From body & household cleaning products to pollution in the air, modern living bombards us with harmful toxins all day long. However, you can give your brain and body a much needed break for 8 hours each night with pure, all natural bedding and pillows. Then you’ll give your brain and body time to repair and rejuvenate every single day, which can lead to big health benefits in the long run! 

 



Reduce Your Impact on the Planet

It’s estimated that Americans dispose of an estimated 20 million mattresses and box springs every year. You can reduce your own waste every year simply by investing in a mattress that can be used for many years and even be recycled or composted when you are finished with it!   




PILLOWS TO SUPPORT YOUR NEW YEAR’S GOALS!

From improving your overall self-care to going on more adventures, there’s a WLH pillow to support you in achieving your goals for 2022!

🌟 Starting a Meditation or Yoga Practice?: Support your practice with the perfect, all-natural pillow. Shop Meditation Pillows here

🌟 Traveling more?: Set yourself up for the best rest on the road with a Travel Pillow here

🌟 Reading more books?: Make a cozy reading nook with an Eco-Foam Bean Bag, a neck roll, a set of two Upcycled Toss pillows, or use a toddler pillow as a floor pillow! With a comfortable space, you’ll look forward to cozying up with a book more often this year. 😀

🌟 Better Self-Care?: Treat yourself to ANY pure & natural pillow of your choice to kick your daily self-care rituals up a notch!  

7 Bedroom Plants to Help You Sleep Better and Stay Healthy

7 Bedroom Plants to Help You Sleep Better and Stay Healthy

Outside plants are vital for the health of every living creature on the planet – and for the planet itself. Bedroom plants are essential for your health. When you add beautiful, lush plants into your room, you’ll feel better, sleep more soundly, and notice an improvement in your overall health. 

How to Make Recycling Simplified: 5 Easy Recycling Tips for Everyday Use

How to Make Recycling Simplified: 5 Easy Recycling Tips for Everyday Use

With climate change accelerating, now is the time to cut down on your waste production. Making little changes in your home, such as ditching plastic bags for cloth bags is a great place to start. If you’re new to recycling, do not get intimated by sorting rules, we are here to guide you with a few recycling tips.

7 Tips to Fall Asleep Faster When You Can’t Sleep

7 Tips to Fall Asleep Faster When You Can’t Sleep

It takes the average person 7 minutes to fall asleep. Some require longer than 7 minutes and others require less time. While some people do not have any difficulty falling and staying asleep, others do. If you are one of those that find it hard to fall asleep without a sleeping pill or other medications, be rest assured you’re not alone. There are proven tips to help you fall asleep fast.

7 Easy Relaxing Yoga Postures That Help You Fall Asleep Fast

7 Easy Relaxing Yoga Postures That Help You Fall Asleep Fast

Practicing just 10 minutes of restorative yoga and meditation a day has proven to help relax individuals enough to encourage the ideal sleeping environment, leading to a better night’s sleep. Even if you can’t devote the time every night to the practice, including it in your routine a few times a week may be just enough. Want to learn more?

White Lotus Home - US Manufacturers of Organic Cotton and Natural Mattresses, Pillows and Bedding

White Lotus Home - US Manufacturers of Organic Cotton and Natural Mattresses, Pillows and Bedding

 

 

White Lotus Home - US Manufacturers of Organic Cotton and Natural Mattresses, Pillows and Bedding


 

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ –  An increasing number of consumers are concerned about indoor air quality and toxic chemicals in mattress foams, glues, and fire retardant substances.  


Conventional mattresses typically contain petrochemicals, fire retardants, plastics or vinyl. This chemical cocktail is linked to a host of health maladies, such as allergies and respiratory problems.  This is particularly so with crib mattresses.

Here are 10 reasons why you should sleep on an organic cotton filled mattress:  

  1. Organic mattresses are made with materials found in nature, resources that encourage sustainable farming throughout the world: cotton grown without pesticides and wool from sheep raised on chemical free farms.
  2. Standard industry mattresses are made from man-made materials, most commonly derived from petrochemicals.

  3. Petrochemicals are derived from oil.

  4. Oil contains toxins.

  5. Oil is not a renewable resource.

  6. Oil is highly flammable.

  7. Studies have raised concerns about the long-term health effects petrochemical bedding materials may have on humans.

  8. If you sleep on a memory foam mattress, you're spending a third of your life sleeping on an oil-based product.

  9. All mattresses sold in the U.S. have to meet the U.S. Fire Code burn test. Mattresses need to be treated so they don't ignite. However, the chemicals used to treat mattresses to make them flame proof are highly suspect.

  10. Our skin absorbs toxins, our lungs breathe in airborne vapors.  Do you really trust the mattress industry when they tell you it's safe to sleep on their materials?


White Lotus Home, a manufacturer of natural and organic cotton mattresses, bedding and pillows,  handcrafts in the USA, a GOTS and USDA certified organic cotton filled mattress  This mattress is only wrapped with a natural layer of pure wool, sourced in the USA, to provide the fire retardant qualities your mattress requires.  Do you prefer no wool in your mattress?  No problem, just supply a prescription from your primary care physician, stating you require a chemical free mattress and this mattress can be handcrafted for you with no wool wrapping.  Do you prefer a firm mattress?  Then the Organic Cotton and Wool Boulder Mattress may be your choice.  It is handcrafted with extra layers of certified organic cotton and twice as many tuftings in comparison to White Lotus Homes’ standard mattresses to provide a firmer, supportive surface.  You also have the option of no wool, by providing your doctor's note.  This firm mattress is popular for those that have slept on mattresses while living in Japan and India.  Visit their online store for links to videos on how they manufacture in the USA.


About White Lotus Home. 
White Lotus Home is a leading manufacturer and distributor of organic bedding dedicated to our customers, our employees and our planet. Founded in 1981,  our company provides consumers with certified organic bedding created by hand from pure American-grown cotton, wool and other natural products. White Lotus Home is dedicated to educating consumers about indoor air quality and toxic chemicals in mattress foams, glues, and fire retardant substances.  Our fabrication plant in Highland Park, N.J., supplies White Lotus stores in New Jersey, as well as a network of 100 online resellers, including Amazon.com, and retail outlets in the U.S. and Canada.  White Lotus believes that quality and fair value are more important than low prices and a quick profit. We oppose the exploitation of the planet and its inhabitants.  Above all, our people, products and business practices are socially, politically and environmentally responsible.


MEDIA CONTACTS

 


Marlon Pando

President

White Lotus Home

marlon@whitelotushome.com

(732) 828-2111


Elizabeth Pando-Nieves

Vice President

White Lotus Home

elizabeth@whitelotushome.com

732-828-2111

 


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We believe that we can make a difference in the green and organic bedding industry by setting an example for others. We believe that quality and fair value are more important than low prices and a quick profit. We are opposed to the exploitation of the planet and all its inhabitants. Above all, our people, products and business practices are socially, politically and environmentally responsible.