Perfect Presents For Getting Out Of Bed In The Morning in Winter

One aspect of modern life that many people have difficulty with is getting out of bed on a cold, dark winter’s morning. Does your wife have a tendency to want to hide under the duvet once the dark evenings and mornings draw in?
If so, one of these gift ideas might just be the thing to coax your hibernating partner out that slumber!

1. Light Therapy Alarm Clock

These alarm clocks are integrated with a lamp whose light gradually increases for a period of time before the wake up time. This gently prepares the body to wake up and feel more energetic. These alarms can have a radio included, an iPod docking station or sounds of nature to let you choose the best sound to wake up to.

2. Coffee Maker with Timer

Do you remember the “tea’s made” machines of a few years ago? Well now you can have your coffee maker with a timer built-in so that a freshly brewed cup of coffee can tempt your wife out of bed.
All too often with rising in the morning it’s the “stick” that makes us move with thoughts like “I’m going to be late”. Well if that’s not working for your wife then perhaps it’s time to try the “carrot“?
The aroma of coffee wafting though to the bedroom might just be the thing to propel your hibernating loved one out of her slumber.

3. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Light

One of the things that could be causing the extra sleepiness in bed and also during the daytime is SAD. Many people suffer from this condition which can leave sufferers feeling depressed and sluggish.
Studies have shown that these therapy lamps can balance the body clock, leaving you feeling rested and refreshed.
Such a lamp could be used at home or to bring a ray of light to an office desk, especially one that is not beside a window.

4. White Noise Machine or Sound Conditioner

These device generate a low level “white noise” sound or sounds from nature which masks unwanted noises and creates a sense of calm, making it easier to concentrate, relax and/or sleep.
If your partner can’t get out of bed because they are not getting to sleep at night due to distractions by annoying noises, then this might be the perfect present.

5. Gift Basket of Herbal Remedies

If gadgets and/or drugs don’t fit the bill for getting a good night’s sleep then perhaps a gentler, more natural solution is called for. There are herbs and essential oils with soothing properties that can help a restless sleeper get a good night’s sleep. Here are some ideas:

• Lavender Essential Oil- a few drops on the pillow
• Chamomile tea- drink it in the evening before bed
• Relaxing bubble bath with lavender and/or chamomile
• Eye mask for sleeping
• Massage oil