The Holidays will mean a lot of feasting and late night outs and with that thought alone, you will agree that drunk or even simply drowsy drivers are sure to plague the streets. And to help avoid such unfortunate incidents, perhaps this new system will minimize or better yet negate such accidents for the season of cheers.

The system is the Active Driver Monitoring System, something that should keep drivers alert by monitoring their eye and head movements as well as the driver’s hear rate. This breakthrough will certainly be a big help, especially for the people who may drink too much and at the wee hours too.

But even without the device, just make sure you get enough sleep and drink conservatively. Christmas is a season of celebrating and not for sulking.

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The long wait is over for the people planning to get their hands on the WakeMate. The device pegged to help aid people who have trouble sleeping was actually in development for a year now and it seems the said solution will be finally coming to your footsteps.

The WakeMate is a device that measures sleep habits to track the optimal waking period. The app collects the data and wakes its owner 20 minutes before the alarm is set to go off to avoid grogginess.

The delivery of the WakeMate device may be reaching the doorsteps of people who pre-ordered by Christmas Eve or for people who place orders at overnight rates before 11PM on December 22nd.

People who have placed deposits will get refunded and will get the device cheaper at $50. The actual price of the WakeMate Device is $60.

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If you have been looking to get the SleepTracker Pro Elite Sleep Monitor Watch to help you in your sleep problems, then maybe you can get it now and for a bargain. The device is being offered via Amazon.com for $99.99 and includes free shipping.

The SleepTracker Pro Elite Sleep Monitor Watch monitors physical data and can wake you at an “optimal” almost-awake moment. So if you want some sleep improvements coming your way, this is one device that should be great to purchase, at a bargain and great for Christmas.

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If you are having problems figuring out what to get your little angel for Christmas, perhaps this Disney Fairies sleeping bag and duffel can appease them. Use it indoors or the next time they (and you) camp out.

The Disney Fairies Sleeping Bag and Duffel is being offered now over at Walmart for only $14. Just add $2 for shipping and handling. This machine-washable bag is made from 100% polyester and features a polyester fiber fill.

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With the help of a DIY kit, practically anyone can turn their old shirts into a handy and comfy pillow. All this was made possible by ThinkGeek where all you have to do is wrap your shirt around the cushion, hold it in place with a black fabric frame and you are good to go.

This means you can get an instant throw pillow with unique design and style, depending a lot on that old shirt you choose. The kit should be a great DIY project or maybe a gift you can hand out this Christmas season.

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It is that time of the year again when many people are expected to be stressed out and incur a lot of sleepless nights. This could be because of shopping, overeating, and other things associated with the coming Holidays. To make sure that people don’t get lost and let their sleeping habits get the best of them, SleepBetter.org offers some tips for consumers for the Christmas season.

1. Keep Your Schedule. Try to make your sleeping habits as regular as possible. Try to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning. Don’t spend your day off from work in bed or you won’t feel rested the next day.
2. Try to stay away from greasy and heavy meals since you may find yourself having a hard to sleep since you are unable to digest them properly.
3. Go easy on drinking and the alcohol content you may consume. It will create problems during the second half of the sleep cycle, when the effects have worn off and a backlash effect occurs.
4. Travel Smart. If you’re traveling for the holidays as a passenger, invest in a travel pillow to catch a nap, wear comfortable clothing and bring along an iPod or other MP3 to play soothing music to help you sleep during the trip.

These are only some of the common things you can expect for the Holidays and for sure there are more. Just consider them your basic reminders and take it from there.

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Here is something suitable for people who are hooked on to their iPhones. When bedtime comes, here are some iPhone iCon pillows to consider, especially if you want something colorful and different in your bedroom. They come in different designs and measure 12×12 inches. They are definite designer pillows suitable for relaxing and perhaps even gifts for the coming Christmas season. They are available over at Etsy for $14.99 each.

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If you are reading this now, you may be among the people who have either passed up the wild Black Friday deals or wisely went home early. A lot of people were reported to have camped out and chose to give up sleep just to get a chance at the crazy discounts and price offs offered by various retailers, a timely event considering that Thanksgiving just passed. For sure many are still asleep and trying to recover but you can be sure that a lot of them may have found the event worth every second.

The coming season is expected to produce lesser sleep for people as parties and events are sure to escalate for the Christmas season. And with that in mind, you can be that Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the coming Cyber Monday are feelers that the “Sleep-Less” season is here. Just don’t overdo it ok!

(Source) CTV.ca

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There is a new way of helping out the people in need and it comes in what is perhaps the simplest form of unity; sleeping out. And to add some spice to the cause, celebrities will even join the fray, sleeping out at east London’s Spitafield’s market to raise more than £250,000 to help house young homeless people over Christmas. Among the stars expected to join the call are Joe McFadden, Lisa Maxwell and Sara Cox.

More than 200 people are expected to give up their beds for the night in support of the charity, which cares for homeless people aged 16 to 25.

(Source) BBC

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Also, add to the fact that some stores have extended their shopping hours until midnight to allow shoppers to complete their shopping. So with that in mind, you can imagine how much sleep is lost. Anyone would be lucky to get more than 6 hours of sleep for the next couple of days.

While it is evident that some people are bound to lose sleep for the next couple of days, they can always normalize it after the holidays. But then again, you can always have a choice of foregoing shopping for now to avoid the cramped malls and stores. But if you do, it is doubtful if you can sleep through it, considering you just will not stop until your Christmas list is completed.

(Source) Central Illinois

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What does December bring aside from giving and receiving gifts, shopping at the malls and receiving your bonus for the year? It is also the month where most people are slowing down, feeling lazy and most of all looking for sleep.

In a nutshell, it is like saying that December is vacation month. Lesser work days for some, and many trying to get ready for their corporate and private Christmas parties, the holiday season seems like the month where you will be booked with parties and events.

For the employees and workers, it is the time where you can perhaps sleep better not only because of the festive mood but because of the climate as well. For the freelancers, it may be a difficult experience considering that no work means no pay.

So depending on how you look at it, December is the toughest month to combat sleep. For the people longing for a good sleep, this is the best month of the year to get it so make good use of it. However, make sure you sleep at the right time and not during office hours or you will get yourself in trouble.

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One decision that most shoppers have to make today is to troop to the malls or stay at home and sleep. This is not only a matter of finances but a matter of getting the right gift to your loved ones. For sure, many are wondering what discounted items are in store for them so that they can fulfill their holiday shopping list.

Black Friday and the holiday season sales are bound to overflow with tempting deals for items of stores and to avail of them may take up to the late hours to check out and purchase. So add the traffic and the time you consume, expect a long night ahead that can go as far as sacrificing some sleep for the Christmas holidays. Just make sure you don’t make it chronic since it may become a habit you will have to carry and address after the holidays are over.

(Source) Argus Leader

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Vacationing or perhaps traveling offers a lot of ideas and if you are in Vancouver, chances are you may come across these different types of lodging such as this one called the Free Spirit Sphere. It is an orb dangling from the trees like a Christmas ornament, makes you come close to living in the trees next to the squirrels.

So if you truly want a quality respite outside that of ambiance, experience it to the hilt especially in Vancouver. Spend it wisely and differently at these Free Spirit Spheres.

“It’s a pretty luxurious way to experience the forest,” says Tom Chudleigh, the mastermind behind this otherworldly accommodation.

Chudleigh, drawing upon a background in sailboat building, longed to create a retreat that infiltrated nature without infringing upon it. And so the design of the spheres is such that they leave virtually no human footprint once removed. For most, however, the environmental agenda is a bonus to the whimsical experience itself.

(Source) The Gazette

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You may say that it is a form of forced vacation. All around the world everyone is celebrating Christmas and while many are feasting and having reunions, there will be plenty of time to sleep and rest, even for just a day.

Sleeping through some parts of Christmas day can be the best gift that all people can enjoy.

(Source) “In order to best enjoy the holiday season, anticipate and budget the extra time needed to carry out your holiday ‘to-do’ list. Getting an early start and doing a little bit each day will save time and relieve stress. Delaying your ‘to-do’ list until the last possible minute not only leads to sleep loss, it also makes one contend with heavier street traffic and more aggressive crowds in stores,”

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Indeed, some may consider it a good time to recharge and rest their laurels. Sleeping through Christmas day may be a waste of time to others but then again it is best to look back at the busy year they had to go through to understand why sleep would be the best thing to do on this special holiday.

(Source) “I’m just relieved and glad everyone has got what they wanted.

“I’m so tired on Christmas Day, all I want to do is sleep.”

But all the hard work is worth it when he gets pleased shoppers visiting in the New Year.

“We often get people in thanking us for giving them a good Christmas,” he said. “That’s a nice feeling.”

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Perhaps it is good to make an exception but the fact remains that sleep disorders need to be checked. Especially for people who have chronic sleep problems, they may want to take a second look since it is their health at stake. So before you do your shopping and stay out late due to sales and promotions, make sure you have satisfied the area of health constraints before doing so.

(Source) “There just does not seem to be enough time to shop, attend holiday parties, decorate the house, work and sleep,” says Mary Battaglia, 42, a co-founder of the sleep aid company www.BedtimePlace.Com. “I try hard to get the right sleep because I know how important it is. But that does not always happen.”

“Stress, no question, causes sleep disorders,” says Jose Oliveros, a registered sleep technologist with North Shore Medical Center in Miami.

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There are a lot of sleep gadgets to check out in the world today and a lot of them can be found in online auction sites. Some will find these gadgets quite useful and may be the best gift to give this season for the sleep deprived people of today.

(Source) Sleep Gadgets. If rolling alarm clocks aren’t your thing, there are always flying ones. When your alarm goes off, Princess PI-722 goes flying into the air. To turn off the alarm, you must physically retrieve the propeller piece, which can fly as high as nine feet in the air.

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What better ways to give than to have them sleep it off in their homes or wherever they are? That is perhaps the best thing that they can get this Christmas rather than giving them sleeping pills which may only affect other health aspects of their lives.

Read more: Give the Gift of a Great Night of Sleep this Holiday Season

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