We Changed Our Sleeping Habits After A Month Long Family Vacation At An AIRBNB (2024)

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Note: This story will make you change the way you sleep and the way you look when you wake up!

I grew up as an only child. I always envied my friends who had multiple siblings to play with, sisters that they could trade clothes with, and older protective brothers that would chase away ‘good for nothing’ boyfriends. Now that I’m in my 30’s with two children of my own, I was excited to see my two girls grow into best friends.

Kayla is 13 and Naomi is 14. We love them unconditionally, but they’re at that age where drama seems to follow. A simple zit or bad hair day is enough for them to not want to go to school. And getting ready in the morning almost always ends in tears. They fight to be first in the washroom and end up taking way too long to get ready. I don’t know if its just teenage hormones, but those two are always PMS’ing.

Seeing that summer break is just around the corner, John and I thought it might be a good idea for a family vacation. Perhaps some time away from ‘reality’ will make them realize how important family is, and not who gets ‘dibs’ on the washroom.

Agreeing on a destination wasn’t that difficult. Although the girls argue almost every day, this was something they could agree on. We have always wanted to go to Australia. John and I thought with a month of vacation time, this would be a great place to rekindle our family relationship! Staying in a hotel for a month would probably cost us thousands, so we opted for an Airbnb.

As our plane landed in Melbourne, we headed to our new home for a month. The place was nice, an apartment with three bedrooms, a kitchen, and… one washroom. Aside from the single washroom, this place was everything we could ask for.

Our first couple nights in the Airbnb were peaceful and quiet. No one argued about who got to use the washroom first, in fact, it’s the first time I noticed Naomi roll out of bed, tie her hair up, and get ready for the day! As we were sitting having breakfast, I complimented Naomi on how naturally beautiful she looked without any make up.

“You know what mom? I’m not sure if there’s something in their water here, but I’ve woken up every morning with clear skin! That’s why I’m not wearing any makeup. And that’s why I don’t need to hog the washroom every morning!”

I was shocked. I always just thought it was a ‘teenager thing’ to use the washroom for two hours every morning.

As Kayla joined us at the table, even she agreed how pretty Naomi looked.

“I agree mom, it must be something in the air, but my hair is amazing here! I used to spend two hours washing and drying my hair. But ever since we got here, I wake up and my hair looks great.”

I was confused by all of this, but also very happy to see my girls living in harmony.

While the girls were out exploring, I went to their rooms to put away some laundry. It was then that I noticed one little detail… a beautiful silk pillow on the bed. It’s the same pillow that John and I slept with last night too and come to think of it… we both noticed how cool the pillows were, and how John didn’t wake up with any morning fatigue and stuffiness.

Could this be it? A simple silk pillowcase? I checked the label to see what kind of pillowcase we were using and it’s called “Blissy”. I’ve never heard of it before, and this is the first time I’ve used silk pillowcases. Apparently, this is a beauty secret used by celebrities and dermatologist recommended!

I did a bit of research on it and this is what I found…

I needed to get in on this magical pillowcase. This pillowcase is no joke! Even celebrities swear by this pillowcase. A hidden Hollywood secret that is now available to me? Seemed too good to be true! But some of the claims really had me sold on the idea. Silk pillowcases provide many benefits while you sleep.

Silk provides free range for your hair to move smoothly as you sleep, unlike cotton that may tangle your hair and cause unsightly dents when you wake up. Those who use Blissy claim that their hair feels softer and smoother than when they sleep with cotton pillowcases. This is because silk doesn’t suck the moisture out of your hair, which is a major cause of split ends and blowouts! Why spend your hard-earned money on your hair if you can’t make it last?

Hair masks and face creams contain many harsh chemicals that could do more damage than good when overused. With the Blissy Silk Pillowcase, all you need to do is SLEEP! How simple and easy is that? It’s like an overnight spa treatment! And you don’t even have to scrub, rinse, or apply a single thing. The Blissy has no chemicals, it’s non-irritating and antibacterial. I’m curious to see what difference it will make in my skin.

The Blissy is hypoallergenic, resistant to dust mites, resistant to fungus and mold, and overall, better for allergies. Allergies can flare up more in the mornings because you may be exposed to dust and other allergens while you are sleeping. Blissy is a natural and safe way to help reduce common allergy symptoms caused by dust-mites.

Like most people, my hair and skin routine happen in the morning and at night. I would love to cut this down. It’s time consuming and costly. Buying separate creams to wear in the am and pm really burns a hole in my bank account! Sometimes I get home so late that I get too lazy to even apply all the products I have.

The Blissy is made of silk which contains cooling properties, so you can sleep comfortably all night! Each side of your pillow is the ‘cool’ side!

The Blissy is made of silk which contains cooling properties, so you can sleep comfortably all night! Each side of your pillow is the ‘cool’ side!

Week 1

I haven’t had to break up a single bathroom fight all week. Naomi and Kayla both wake up, take a quick shower and that’s it! Naomi’s skin is very sensitive and breaks out almost every day, but since we’ve been sleeping at the Airbnb, not a single one! We spend all day in the sun, lather our faces in sunscreen, and still no break outs.

Week 2

Since I’ve known John, he always wakes up with morning fatigue and stuffiness. No matter what season it is, he wakes up sneezing and congested. I’m thinking now that it might even be our pillowcases back home that may have been causing his allergies? I had no idea that there was so much dust and allergens that could get trapped in your pillow. Gross!

Week 3

This was such an amazing week! Three weeks into our trip and our family has never felt so close. No fighting, no fatigue or stuffiness, and just overall better sleep. I even noticed my own skin start to look more fresh! My hair is silkier in the morning, and I don’t have those embarrassing creases on my face. You know the kind from wrinkled pillowcases? What a change!

Week 4

I’m sad our trip has come to an end. As part of staying in the Airbnb, there were just a few ‘house rules’ we had to abide by before we left. One of them was to wash the bed sheets and pillowcases. When they came out of the dryer, the pillowcases were fresh and clean! I didn’t even think we could throw these in the wash! I definitely need to get these pillowcases when we get home.

When we arrived home, the first thing I did was look online for these amazing pillowcases. I ordered a dozen cases so all of us could use them! It might sound crazy to say that all it took was a trip to Australia and a few magical pillowcases to get our family to get along, but that’s exactly what happened.

A good night’s sleep could make all the difference. John and I wake up less agitated, and our girls wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The Blissy silk pillowcase can improve your skin for a clearer complexion, help keep your head nice and cool so you’re always comfortable and not waking up in an icky sweat, prevent split ends and tangles in your hair (this is what I found was most effective for me!), and reduce morning fatigue and stuffiness. I even find that I’m using less hair and face products because I wake up feeling so fresh!

If you’re thinking about buying a Blissy for yourself, I’ll include a link here below. When I first tried to order one, they were all sold out, so I just went ahead and ordered a dozen when I got the chance.

Blissy silk pillowcases are sold on their website blissy.com and at a few exclusive retailers like Macy's, Nordstroms, and HauteLook. However right now they are offering a one-time-only 55% discount on their own site.

*Update: Ever since the Blissy 100% Mulberry 22-Momme Silk Pillowcase was featured on TV, an incredible amount of buzz has been generated and has since sold over 2 million pillowcases. Due to its popularity and positive reviews, the company is so confident in their product that they are now offering a 100% money back guarantee and are extending their one-time discount of 55% off and free shipping.

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