My New & Improved Nighttime Routine With Lull Bed and Bedding

This blog post was created in partnership with Lull.

As a working mom of three, I feel the need to have something for myself in order to keep my sanity — can you relate? While so many people are able to focus on their morning routines, I often find myself lacking one because I don’t always have the flexibility in my schedule. With unexpected wake-up times, cranky toddlers, and three different breakfasts some days, I choose to focus on me and my self-care in the evening.. And yes, sometimes that includes a 10pm dinner in peace. Thankfully, we have passed  the stage where our kids  wake  up in the middle of the night asking for a bottle, so the  evening is really the best time for John and I to focus on ourselves!

One aspect of my evening routine that has remained constant over the years is my desire to get into a comfortable bed with clean and well-made bedding at the end of the day. The constant that’s been missing has been the quality of the actual products—until I upgraded to Lull. I discovered Lull on a whim and am so happy with not only the mattress, but also the bedding(I got their pillows, sheets, and a duvet!).  Now, crawling into bed at night is the cherry on top of a perfect nighttime routine. To ensure I stay sane, I decided I needed to add some comfort and resort-like pieces to my bedroom to enhance the feel of my nighttime routine. I We are changing the paint on the walls and the ceiling, the rugs, the furniture, and, of course,  the bedding. I want it to feel like we are retiring to a hotel room at the end of the night. A  really nice hotel room where 8 hours of sleep is the minimum and peace and quiet surrounds you whenever you walk in. Upgrading to a Lull Mattress and bedding has not only elevated the room’s look and comfort level significantly, but allowed us to feel like we’re on vacation every time we go to sleep.

Lull is a leading premium bed in a box mattress brand, and their impressive customer service sets them apart from the pack. Lull’s no-contact, free delivery right to my doorstep made getting a new mattress super easy and safe. The mattress itself was easy to maneuver from door, to bedroom, to bed. I was able to shimmy the box to the bedroom by myself and I couldn’t believe a king size mattress fit in such a compact box and it wasn’t ridiculously heavy (trust me I have experienced some real doozies!). John was able to put the mattress on the bed with little effort while I kept the kids entertained. The entire process of laying it on the bed, unrolling it, and watching it expand   took only five  minutes, and it was so much fun!

John and I have always had different preferences when it comes to the firmness  of our mattress because we sleep very differently. I sleep on my stomach and, to my demise, John sleeps on his back  so I was skeptical about ordering a mattress online before we could test it out. What put me at ease was Lull’s 365 night risk-free trial. Knowing that we have a full year to try out our Lull and are able to  return it if either of us aren’t happy made me confident in our choice. On top of that, seeing the 98% customer satisfaction rate  made it a no-brainer! I love being reassured that if I wasn’t completely satisfied with my Lull Mattress, y  I would receive a full refund.

If you’re a parent, you know the importance of a quality night sleep and what we're sleeping ON is a big part of that. When shopping for mattresses, we knew that we wanted a sustainable and reliable mattress, free from all harmful chemicals. Being a mom, I am very conscious of my family’s health so when I found out Lull is CertiPUR-US certified, it was a huge plus. Thanks to Lull, we are getting much better sleep and are able to get into a rested, comfortable state much quicker than we were before. 

All-in-all, we have both been super happy with our new Lull Mattress! Investing in a quality mattress can take a lot of time and research but when you spend a ⅓ of your life sleeping, it’s worth it and Lull made the process so easy and so convenient. I am so excited that John and I were able to find a premium mattress that fits both of our sleeping styles so flawlessly. Our Lull has the perfect balance between softness and firmness and I’m so thankful it did not disappoint

In addition to their mattresses, Lull also provides exceptional, high-quality, bedding for you and your family. We ended up switching up the whole bed and ordered one of Lull’s Bedding Bundles which includes: two Original Lull Pillows, sheets and pillowcases, and the Original Lull Duvet. All of these products are made with super soft yet durable materials that make my overall sleeping experience SO MUCH BETTER. The Lull Duvet is a gorgeous white color that goes perfectly with the decor changes we are making in the room now. 

Lull has the perfect additions to my night time routine in terms of both style and comfort. These upgrades are helping me accomplish my overall goal - which is to have an environment that I feel totally comfortable in when I unwind before bed. It makes the experience of going to sleep a lot more enjoyable! With the help of Lull, my room is becoming my personal sanctuary—  something I have always dreamed of!

While we are talking about night routines, I want to also share a little peek at what I must get done before the final phase of my night time routine, which is crawling into my Lull Bed.

• Declutter and clean up the house: I believe wholeheartedly that a clean house = a clean mind, so regardless of the day we’ve had, we are making sure the house is in order before fully unwinding. Luckily, we don’t have a lot of stuff  but everything now has a home.  I find comfort in waking up to a clean house knowing my only immediate chore in the morning is making my bed (which is quick and easy with Lull Bedding).

• Shower, Jammies, Dinner: John and I have always saved dinner as a special time for us, so we have adapted to a later, European style dinner around 9 or 10pm. With a 1-year old always getting up from the table or trying to take our food, we don’t really have time to chew! So we resorted to eating at 9pm in order to be able to enjoy  our meal peacefully.. Neither are amazing options, but we’ve chosen the lesser evil.

• Diffuser: I always turn on my diffuser about an hour before bed to circulate my favorite nighttime oil combo of lavender and cedarwood. I try  to make our bedroom seem like a resort through the decor, furniture, smell, etc. I like to have the room filled with the aromas and ambiance of relaxation before I walk in to unwind.. As soon as I’m ready for bed and lay on my Lull, I instantly feel relaxed and rejuvenated.  

• Reading: This is another new part of my nightly routine that I have really been enjoying. After we have had our dinner and watch a show, I like to fill my brain with someone else’s story. It helps me disconnect or distract me from what I have going on or have to do, which I think is a nice way to end the night. This quick 10-15 minute session is also a great way to learn something new!

• Brain Dump: Just before I am about to get comfortable in my Lull for the night, I do a brain dump on my phone in my notes for anything else still lingering in my mind. Hopefully, because I have already worked on my to-dos, there is not a lot here :) But inevitably it does still happen. “Better out than in!” I don’t know which movie this is from, but it’s how I think about this process! Get the thoughts, things, words, to-dos, OUT onto paper you leave by your bedside, or the notes app on your phone, and it will help you to let go of the cycle of “shoot, I can’t forget this!” that will play over and over in your head until you zonk out, and will then wake you up again at 3AM. ha!

This is my current routine, but over the years my evening and nighttime routines have adapted. And maybe you wouldn’t even say this is a routine. Maybe it’s more of a checklist for less anxiety? I should also mention that, naturally , around particular seasons of my life -- new baby, sleep regression, pregnancy nausea, etc - things change. But finding what works best for me has been ever-changing. As a mom, sometimes it may seem unfair to invest in yourself but I am learning that it is necessary. Whether it’s painting your bedroom or investing in a luxury mattress like Lull, remember that everyone deserves some self-love. If you’re looking for a way to treat yourself, I couldn’t recommend upgrading to a Lull Mattress enough! Your body will thank you.