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Now that you know how to prepare for sleep during the day and schedule it at night, you’re ready for bed. But if that last hour before slumber is not used properly, it can set the stage for a long night of tossing and turning. But before you peel those sheets back, consider how you might prepare your body and mind for that relaxing and peaceful sleep for which you long. When used properly, the time right before bed can help you let go of the stressful, anxiety-provoking events of the day and promote a restful night’s sleep. Try some of the following ideas to see which work best for you. The hour before bedtime is the most critical for good sleep.

Sources of magnesium include fruits such as apples, apricots, avocados, bananas and peaches; nuts; and whole-grain breads and cereals. There’s no guarantee they’ll lead you to a good night’s sleep, but you may find some of them helpful. And if MSG causes you problems, don’t treat yourself to those Chinese takeout leftovers. You might want to experiment with snacks from these various groups to see if they help you sleep. That means you should probably avoid greasy, fatty and spicy foods. When choosing a snack before bed, another important point is that you should avoid foods that may promote heartburn, indigestion, gas or other upsets. If you’re lactose intolerant, skip the warm milk — or use a lactose-free variety.

Some people love waterbeds and wouldn’t sleep on anything else. As a rule, bigger is better. Along with deciding what kind of mattress you want, you need to figure out what size. Most people choose innerspring mattresses because they offer many options for firmness, are cooler and drier because the air circulates around the coils, and are widely available. You don’t want to fight for space every night or get kicked, elbowed, or shoved on a regular basis. But before you buy one, sleep on someone else’s to see if it meets your expectations.

Unless you follow prices closely and are an expert in diamond pricing, you won’t know whether a certain discount or premium to the Rap Price is reasonable or not. So where can you find reliable diamond prices? But why is that? The best places to do your research are online diamond retailers. There are much faster, easier, and reliable ways to do price research on retail diamond prices as a consumer.

Many high-end jewelry brands charge a premium because their name is associated with luxury. Case in point is Tiffany & Co. You can definitely buy a diamond with the same characteristics more cheaply elsewhere than at one of these stores, but the high price you’re paying when shopping there is for the brand name. So it’s clear that diamonds are priced per carat, but where can you get these prices?

Besides the obvious advantages of being able to compare diamond prices fast, from the convenience of your home, prices at online retailers are some of the lowest you will be able to find as a retail consumer. Online retailers don’t have a lot of the costs associated with brick-and-mortar shops and also work with minimal mark-ups. For example, for a retailer such as James Allen or Blue Nile, less than 5% of the end price of a diamond is profit.