Top 5 Reasons to Get More Beauty Sleep

Top 5 Reasons to Get More Beauty Sleep

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Ladies, it’s no mistake that sleep is something we aren’t get enough of. 

Whether you’re a working mom, stay at home mom or just a busy lady, you might not be getting the beauty sleep you need. Not getting enough sleep each night might actually be doing some harm. Getting plenty of deep, restful sleep might offer more than just some pep in your step on Monday morning.

Healthy sleep habits are important for tons of daily functions and sleepless nights can affect everything from concentration to heart health, making those sweet dreams more serious than you think.

Here’s the top 5 benefits of sleep for women and why it’s important to catch plenty of Z’s everyday.

Repair Your Body

Our lifestyles take a toll on our body and we need plenty of time to rest and recover. While you sleep, your body is programmed to release extra protein molecules to repair damage and boost your immune system. Stress makes you more susceptible to infections and illness, making this flush of new cell nourishment an important part of your day.

Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, making heart health a very real concern. Your heart works overtime under stress and sleep helps lower blood pressure and eliminate stress. Quality sleep routines help maintain cholesterol levels to keep your heart healthier. Getting plenty of sleep is an important addition to your heart health regimen and high levels of inflammatory markers are big red flags for heart disease and stroke.

Improve Memory

Sleep deprivation leaves you feeling foggy and sluggish, making it difficult to remember facts, faces, lessons or even conversations. While you’re deep asleep, your brain is busy organizing memories and thoughts. A good night’s sleep helps give your brain a fresh start in the morning and helping you ponder a decision or processing a new memory. 

Weight Management

Women’s metabolisms are very much based on hormones and a good night’s sleep gives these metabolisms a welcome boost. When you aren’t getting enough sleep, your appetite may actually increase. Sleep deprivation increases your appetite for energy and this manifests usually in cravings for fatty, high carbohydrate or high sugar foods. If you’re starting a new diet or nutrition plan, getting a good night’s sleep help give you the push you need to make healthier food choices each day.

Mental Health

If you’ve ever had a horrible night’s sleep before a busy or important day, you probably weren’t in the best mood. In fact, chronic sleep deprivation can cause long-term mood disorders to develop like depression or anxiety that can really hold back your well being in different areas of your life. A healthy sleep schedule can keep you feeling happier, more alert and in control of your mental health. When your mind is healthy, physical well being is always sure to follow.

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If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you might actually be doing some hidden harm to your body. 

Give yourself the opportunity to unwind at the end of the day and enough time to get a full 8 hours of sleep whenever you can. When you feel more refreshed heading to bed, you can wake feeling more refreshed and ready to seize the day.

Mother’s Day Inspiration in Texas

Mother’s Day Inspiration in Texas

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May is for mothers! 

Whether you’re a mom, mom to be or have a special mother in your life, Mother’s Day is right around the corner and a reminder to thank the important mothers or mother figures in your life with something special. It’s easy to fall into the trap of consumer culture that encourages us to gift until we drop, but a truly special Mother’s Day celebration doesn’t have to be complicated or involve armfuls of fancy gifts.

If you’re in need of some inspiration for your special Mother’s Day, we have some of our favorite activities that are sure to help you piece together a perfect day out with your family.

Brunch

Brunch might be a trendy way to spend a Sunday, but a brunch celebration is a charming way to fuel up for a day of fun with the special mother in your life. Toast a few mimosas and chow down on a big country breakfast to celebrate all the amazing memories of you mom or even your experience as a mom to be. If you’re within driving distance of Dallas, the Armoury D.E. is one of our favorite spots. It’s a casual and industrial space with a sophisticated palette and an always impressive brunch menu. You might not find a more decadent french toast, making the Armoury the top of our list for a Dallas Mother’s Day Brunch. If you’re not trying to wander far, you can always try your hand at breakfast in bed with some help from the kids to surprise mom.

Mother’s Day Crafts

If you have little ones eager to celebrate their favorite moms, a craft project is a fun way to bring everyone together. If you’re planning to surprise mom with breakfast in bed, having the kids decorate a breakfast tray for her is a beautiful memento that she’ll use all the time! If your mom is a coffee lover, have your kids decorate a mug that will remind her of all the sweet memories with her little ones every time she takes that morning sip.

Give the Gift of Self Care

There’s no mother out there that couldn’t use a day of pampering. A gift certificate to enjoy a spa day at Austin’s top rated, full-service spa is a gift that wins every time. She can treat herself to a massage, pedicure or an herbal facial to leave her feeling refreshed and glowing. If you’re feeling creative, put together a spa day basket for mom that includes all her favorite bath products, a fluffy robe, candles and slippers. Self care is always in style and it’s always a gift that mom will love.

A little creativity and inspiration goes a long way with mom. 

However you plan to make mom feel a little more special for Mother’s Day this year, customizing your gifts and activities makes memories that much sweeter. Spend your day relaxing and helping all the moms in your life feel rejuvenated and appreciated and you’ll be sure to have a great family Mother’s Day with your whole family.