There are few holiday stories as well-known as the flight of fancy told in A Visit from St. Nicholas. Most of our modern ideas of Santa are based on the first-person account described in the 56 lines of the classic tale. From the names of his trusty reindeer to the appearance of the jolly elf himself, Mr. Claus can thank the poem for launching him from a Dutch folktale into an international sensation.

Whether or not you need a mattress protector is a widely debated topic. If you’re careful to avoid eating or drinking in bed, why would you need one? Simply put, a protector helps keep your sleep setup fresh.

Learning is a life-long skill with endless benefits. Students who strive for good grades may score a college scholarship if they do well, driving many into the fear of failure. We often forget that making mistakes is an important part of the process. Perfectionism sets a tempting standard, promising praise from your peers and professors. Spinning your wheels in an all-night cram session, however, is one of the least effective ways to achieve lasting results. The best way? Take your time and emphasize quality rest!

From studying the positions they lie in to their prefurred snoozing spots, we’ll help you get to know your pets better so you won't have to hit the books.

Shopping for a mattress can be confusing, especially when brands use unique ways to describe themselves. With that in mind, we created this glossary to help you enjoy an informed shopping experience. Here, you’ll find some of the most-referenced names, phrases and technologies on our website — as well as their descriptions.

The responsibilities of motherhood can feel never-ending. Juggling the roles of chef, chauffeur, tutor, doctor, and more means limited time for rest and relaxation. In fact, a study that followed women for three years after the birth of their child showed that moms lose about an hour of sleep per night compared to their child-free counterparts.* Mothers are household heroes, and treating them to an effort-free meal in bed is a traditional way to return the care they pour into their loved ones.

In 1950, Sealy® partnered with orthopedic surgeons to create a better way to sleep, and the result was the Posturepedic® Mattress. The purpose of the Posturepedic® design has remained the same for the last 75 years — to improve sleep by providing targeted support. Our new collection advances that goal with enhanced features that offer quality comfort so you can have happy mornings for years to come.

If you’re like most Americans, the arrival of spring means the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST). While the changing of the clock is an international pastime that as many as 63% of the US population would like to abolish, the added hours of light in the evenings can be beneficial for reducing energy consumption and crime rates.* The debate begs the question: Is daylight worth saving?

Approximately twenty years ago, flat foundations replaced box springs as the preferred support system for mattresses. And while they may look similar to each other and both provide a platform that allows for proper airflow, the two are quite different when it comes to how well they support your mattress.

Music is a powerful tool that can transport you into another world, even dreamland. Throughout history, people have used songs to soothe their kids, with the oldest lullaby recorded on a Babylonian tablet between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. Human nature instinctively tells us to sing to children, but why does it help put them to sleep, and are there musical attributes that make a good lullaby?