One of the biggest challenges about becoming a parent is the constant lack of sleep. Did you know, One in three people suffer from poor sleep. As many as 21 million individuals and it’s often identified by feelings of tiredness, low energy and irritability. However, worryingly, it can also lead to impaired judgement, reduced memory, and even a reduction in life expectancy. As a 34 year old when I have a few beers I feel terrible the next day. Now imagine you’re consuming the kind of beer you do when you’re in the 20s and you’re then in a whole world of pain the next day. That’s exactly what it feels like when you’re a new parent spending weeks on end without a decent nights sleep! Fast forward a year and now it’s the complete opposite, it’s almost impossible to get to sleep! There’s always things to do, a new job that’s keeping me busy, a wife that has PND and a million other things to prepare for life, my charity walk and all the while having a 14 year old daughter who is going into her GCSEs. So now I’m having trouble getting to sleep and when I was asked if I’d like to run a competition on behalf of Kalms Night I couldn’t say no could I! Having used the alarm clock for 2 weeks it’s amazing waking up to what feels like sunlight at any time. I’m not sure how it does it but I feel more relaxed in the morning and eager to get up. This in turn gives me more energy through the day. So what’s in the lucky sleep goodie bag:
- Lumie Night Light #Check
- Whittards Hot Chocolate #Check
- Baylis and Harding Lavender Bubble Bath #Check
- For making sure those thoughts before bed time aren’t forgotten, a Moleskin Notepad #Check
So here’s your chance to win a Sleep Goodie Bag and hopefully you can share it with someone who is also in need of a good night’s sleep.
There’s a number of ways in which you can win see below:
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Kalms Night and Kalms Night On-A-Night are traditional herbal medicinal products used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, exclusively based on long standing use as a traditional herbal remedy – Contains Valerian Root. Always read the leaflet. To offer assurance that Kalms Night meets the Traditional Herbal Registration (THR) requirements, the Certification Mark can be found on the product packaging.
I’m going to keep this because I’m in need of a good night’s sleep.
I would keep this for myself to try and get a good night’s sleep.
I would keep for myself as I find I sleep too lightly at present
I will keep this,I have a lot of trouble sleeping,lying awake for hours.
I will share this with my partner.. I’ll probably use the notebook because he’s not much of a writer and I constantly have lists of things I need to do.. would be perfect to start bullet journaling.
I would keep it for myself. I have Generalised Anxiety disorder and sleep is my enemy. I have to take two of my prescription pills to even fall to asleep. I have been looking at implementing a proper night time routine to try and make a good impact recently. This would be perfect to implement into my routine
I would give it to my daughter who works full time and has trouble with her sleeping pattern 🙂
I would keep this as Im intrigued to find out if it really makes people feel any better in the morning…it could be a life changer for me
For me I think, with 2 kids at 3 and 10 months I know how the lack of sleep thing is going!
I would keep it for me
I shall keep it as I need all the help I can get to experience a good night’s sleep – as I suffer from insomnia!
Would love to win for my husband
Keep it! Anything to help me have a good night sleep 🙂
For me
I would love to keep this for me to help me to sleep better 🙂
I would keep it for myself, ive always wanted to try out a lumie 😀
I would love to give this to my Boyfriend as he really struggles with his sleep and gets nowhere near enough 🙂
i would keep it for myself as desperate for a better sleep
I would keep this for myself 🙂
I would give to my nan as she is a worrier so she really struggles with her sleep, always on the look out for things to help her to get a good nights rest!
I would keep it for myself, a lovely nights sleep, ah bliss 🙂
I am a poor sleeper so will keep it for me in the hope that it improves my sleep
I will keep this for myself and hopefully it will help me to get a good nights sleep.
I would keep it myself as I can’t remember the last time that I slept well.
I’d let my Mum have the Lumie nightlight as I already have one – and I know she’d love it. I’ll keep the rest for myself and hope it helps! 🙂
sharing is always the best policy
As i struggle to stay asleep thoughout the night, I would be the primary user of this. Though i would be more than happy to share with the rest of the family. A good nights sleep makes everyone happier!
Id keep it for myself to try to realign my body clock
I think I’ll keep it, I need my sleep with a newborn in the house!
all done-thanks
Good luck
thanks x
Im going to keep it for myself I love a good pamper session 🙂
i have many issues sleeping so id keep it for myself!
I would keep it for myself because i am very keen on improving my sleeping habits!
I would keep it for myself as I am a terrible sleeper
Keep it. I need all the help I can get when it comes to sleep.
Id keep it! Would love a lumie.
Not a great sleeper so hopefully this might help me
I am going to keep this because I struggle to relax and sleep
I would share the gifts with my partner!
I would definitely keep this for myself as I really struggle getting to sleep
I would keep it, I get off to sleep ok, but awake several times during the night. love to try this bundle.
if i won id give this fab prize to my sister she has fibro and has trouble sleeping xx
Keep it. I need to get my beauty sleep.
if i was lucky enough to be the winner of this fab prize i would keep it for myself, having been an insomniac for many years now and i try anything to ensure a good nights sleep for me and at 38 i need all the help in the beauty sleep department as possible as im not getting any younger. this is a fab prize and fingers crossed for me but good luck to everyone.
would love to keep this for myself & see if it helps my sleep issues x
Im going to keep it for myself i always have a problem sleeping so this bundle would be incredible.
I would give it to my son at University as he has sleep issues linked to depression.
I would keep this for myself. I don’t find it so difficult to get to sleep to tart with but often wake up later and struggle to get back to sleep
It would be for myself,im hoping it’s gonna to help improve my sleep patterns x
keep for myself as i am in need of a good nights sleep
i shall give it to my niece she has just had a baby girl
I would share this with my niece who is doing her exams but I’d definately like to keep the Lumi long-term as dark Winter mornings are my downfall.
I would keep this because I need help with my sleep
if i won this i would give it to my daughter, she suffers with anxiety and low mood and this really affects her sleep, i really think this would help her
i think i would have to keep it for myself as it may help me with my lack of sleep
I would give this to my husband as he works hard and needs a go nights sleep
I’d share it with my Mum. We both suffer from insomnia so think we’d benefit from this goodie bag!
I would like it for my Wife, she gets by on just 4 – 5 hours sleep
There’s an item for everyone in my family in this goodie bag – hubby & I would love the light as we struggle to hit the ground running, one daughter would love the notebook & the other the bubble bath & all of us enjoy a hot choc at bedtime ☺️
would keep this because I need help with my sleep
I’ll be giving this to my hubby if I won, he has awful sleep hygiene, he’s lucky to get 4 hours a night most nights 🙁
I would live to try these things as any help towards a good night’s sleep would be greatfully appreciated x
I would keep this as i never get any sleep
I would definitely keep this as I can’t remember the last time I had a full nights sleep..and like you I didnt used to have a problem x thankyou for the chance x
I would put it in my daughter’s room, as she does not sleep properly
Think I’d keep it for myself! 😛
Keep it for myself. I am Nanny to my little grand-daughter who lives with me so I’m always seeking ways to get a better nights sleep!
I work shifts so getting a decent routine with bedtime is a nightmare. I’d love to keep this and try the light especially. Great for when i have to get up at 3am!
I work shifts in a hospital. I have a quick turn around from nights to days and vice Verda. My sleep pattern is shot! Would definitely be keeping the prize for myself!
i’m going to keep it for myself and try and get my sleep rotine better
Going to keep it. I have trouble sleeping so would love to give this a try to see if it can improve things.
I’d keep it for myself to try and improve my sleep routine.
I would give this to my daughter because she has problems sleeping
I would give this to my bestfriend, she has been like a mother to me and her birthday is just around the corner! X
Much as I would like to keep this for myself, I would give it to my friend who is having a rotten time at the moment and needs it more than I do.
if i was lucky enough to win then id keep it for myself because i need all the help i can get to have a better nights sleep.ive been struggling for years to get a good sleep,some days im so tired i find it really hard to function and it makes me cry over silly things,thanks for the chance to win a brilliant useful prize
I’d keep this for myself because I really struggle drifting off to the land of nod.
I would give this bundle to my nan as I know she has trouble sleeping
I would keep it for myself ! I’m currently going through the menopause so sleep is very hard to come by and when it does I still feel dreadful the next day, so anything that would help would be very much appreciated. Thank you for a great giveaway.
I’d be keeping these for myself If I was lucky enough to win. I don’t usually have trouble nodding off but am waking up several times during the night and then in the morning I feel so tired.
I might share – if I’m feeling generous!
I USE A LOT OF STAIONARY SO WILL KEEP MYSELF
Great article, I sent my readers of a similar article here to enter the contest. My article on finding a work-life balance can be found here.
http://nomad-at.com/work-life-balance/?et_fb=1
I would give this to my sister as she has a new job but she still sleeps really badly! She’s so busy bless her.
I would keep for myself as my sleeping habits are awful! x
I would keep it for myself because I have a lot of trouble sleeping.
I plan to write a wedding journal when i marry next month, this would be fab x thank you
A treat for myself – bliss
For my sister, who is struggling after changing jobs from night shifts. But I’ll probably keep the notebook for myself 😀
I would keep for myself, to try and get a calmer nights sleep
I would keep this as I’m 5 months pregnant and need all the sleep i can get! 🙂
I’d keep it as I need all the help I can to get a good nights sleep.
I’d keep this for myself to help get to sleep on the evenings when I have to set my alarm for 5am
I would give this to my sister because I think she deserves it juggling her final year of university with caring for her little boy! 🙂
I love you analogy about what it’s like to have sleepless nights when you’re a parent. I can totally relate to that!
I’m suffering from restless nights at the moment, so would keep this sleep goodie bag for myself.
I could so do with this…….worrying about daughter going through GCSE’s
I’ll be keeping it – I’m totally rubbish at sleeping and need all the help I can get
I would keep this as my sleep pattern is dreadful. I’ve now reduced the blue light on my computer and that seems to be helping me to sleep sounder though no longer yet. I live in hope!
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I will be keeping it for myself. I only seem to sleep half the night, partly because of health problems and also getting stressed helping my daughter cleaning/decorating/buying baby things before her baby is born. I feel exhausted at the moment
My husband would benefit from the lumie clock but the chocolate and bubble bath has my name on it lol
I would keep this as a treat for myself
Definitely keeping it for myself 🙂
The bubble bath is mine, all mine <3 The chocolate, lumie clock and kalms will be given to others who need them 🙂
I would keep the Lumie Clock to myself, because I am so not a morning person. I need all the help I can get to wake me up in the morning but perhaps if I went to bed earlier then that might help as well. I’d also keep the bubble bath but I’d share the hot chocolate with the kids and my hubby. Keeping all my fingers crossed.
I’d love to try the clock, I have real problems with the snooze button as I fight my body to wake up, maybe this would help!
I would keep this for myself. It would be great to have a full 8 hours sleep, and this prize would certainly help.
Thanks for the chance!
I would keep this for myself as I really need it! fed up with lack of good sleep
I hate not being able to sleep, have tried prescribed medicines which wasn’t for me, never thought of trying herbal remedies
i would keep for myself! i never sleep well away, im currently in the middle of college exams and assignments before starting uni in September so this might help to start a better bed time routine and sleep pattern 🙂 x
I would keep the clock but would treat my Dad to the bubble bath and Hot Chocolate.
Would give it to my daughter so she can take when she starts uni
Keep it for myself as I’ve been after a lumie body clock for a while. Might share the hot chocolate and bubble bath with my kids though x
We have a newborn baby so we’d keep this as would come in handy when we can sleep again
I would keep this as i suffer from lack of sleep
Keep for myself to help reduce or remove my sleepless nights
I would keep it for myself. I have always had issues sleeping, and I am willing to give this a serious try.
I would keep it for myself as I have trouble sleeping.
I would give to my mum as she has trouble sleeping
I’d keep it as I’ve struggled with sleep since having my little girl
I would be keeping this myself, I struggle to get a good nights sleep
I would keep it – 4 children, not enough hours in the day and when I do get to bed my mind goes into overdrive.
I would keep it for myself as I have trouble sleeping. Kalms used to really help me with Anxiety so would love to give them a try.
I would keep this for myself because I never wake up in the morning feeling refreshed, and I quite often struggle to sleep properly, usually when my alarm is set for 6am for work!!
I would definitely keep to myself as I do have sleep problems and this would be wonderful to help with that x
Keep it, I’m a terrible sleeper.
I’d keep it for myself because insomnia is becoming my new best friend.
I would share this with my goddaughter as she is having problems getting to sleep at the moment.
i dont get much sleep so i would need all the help i could get
I would keep this for myself as I sometimes find it difficult to sleep at night
i’d keep this for myself as i’m a terrible sleeper so can do with all the help i can get
I’d give it to my husband since retiring he finds it very difficult to get to sleep after getting up at 4.30am for many years
l would keep it for myself as sometimes i have trouble sleeping
I would keep it. I think it would help me get back on track with my sleep pattern with my chronic fatigue.
I would keep it! 🙂
I’d keep it 🙂
I suffer anxiety and these would be great for me to get me to sleep. So i would keep them for myself.
keep it!!
I’d keep some because I have the most trouble sleeping, but I would share with my 16yo who is going through her GCSEs this year – poor thing!
I’d keep it!
I would keep this for myself….my sleep pattern has not been right for about 6 months now.
ID KEEP THESE IV READ AND HEARD ABOUT THEM AND WOULD LIKE TO TRY THEM OUT
I would love to keep this for me as I work nights and really struggle sleeping so hopefully this would help!
I would give them to my son who has terrible time sleeping
I’d share with my wife 🙂
I would give it to my 17 year old daughter, she has always been a poor sleeper, worse as a teenager. She had a terrible time with poor sleep and tiredness through her GCSEs, would like to make it easier on her for her A levels.
I’d keep for myself as I dont sleep very well
I’d share with my wife as we both suffer from insomnia, so we are willing to try anything that will help (especially if it’s a herbal remedy).
I’d give it to my parents. The winter nights can be long and hard, so keeping the circadian rhythms in check is a must, to prevent excessive fatigue!
keep i need a bit of help with my sleep
I would share it between myself and my mum as we both have trouble sleeping but for different reasons so would be great to try out what works for each of us.
I’d keep it for myself because I am pregnant with my first baby and utterly exhausted and not sleeping well x
I’d keep it for myself as I need all the help I can get!
I’d definitely keep, this would really help me x
I’d keep it for myself as I really struggle with sleep and waking gently in the morning.
keep it myself, would love to get some good sleep.
Hubbys been having problems sleeping so that means I don’t get much sleep either so we would both love to try this ,it’s a lovely helpfull giveaway thank you.
Would keep for myself as I have been having problems getting to sleep and waking up a few times
A bit of both to be honest. I have two young children so struggle to sleep but would like to pamper my mother in law too