Napping is good for a marriage. When you're napping you aren't covertly transferring large sums of money out of your joint savings account or bickering about Carlo, the Italian poolboy. You may still roll your eyeballs or perhaps give a small snort, but this shouldn't be held against you. You're napping.
On Napping and Marriage
Napping is good for a marriage. When you're napping you aren't covertly transferring large sums of money out of your joint savings account or bickering about Carlo, the Italian poolboy. You may still roll your eyeballs or perhaps give a small snort, but this shouldn't be held against you. You're napping.
On Napping and Baldness
Some hair-loss experts believe that sleep deprivation increases hair loss. Perhaps, then, napping will turn out to be a cure for baldness. Consider this: many babies are born bald, then after months of napping, they have hair. Coincidence? I think not.
<--- Obviously a napper.
<--- Obviously a napper.
Gorgeous gift basket for nappers
Practical Napper gift basket from HealingBaskets.com. It's gorgeous. I want one myself. The basket includes The Practical Napper book, fleece socks, herb tea, soothing music, and other goodies sure to be appreciated by the recumbently inclined.
*As opposed to the the options I listed in my previous post
The Practical Napper for the Holidays
It's the gift-giving season, and you're probably wondering what to give your perennially torpid loved ones. Naturally you want to give them something special, but you don't want to spend too much money, because hey -- money isn't cheap. Well, good news! I've come up with several great (yet inexpensive) gift ideas for your favorite nappers. These are the kinds of gifts that show you really care, where the cost of caring < $20.
1. You could get them a copy of The Practical Napper paired with a lovely matching blanket. I got this blue blanket on sale at Joanne's Fabrics for just $5.
2. You could buy them the book and a beer. But don't get crappy beer. Because that would be wrong. (Of course, you could also pair the book with a nice bottle of wine, a quality 20-year scotch, or some other pricey alcohol, but I would only do that if you think you'll get something good in return, if you know what I mean.)
3. You could get them the book and a nice bottle of sleeping pills. Let them know that you support their need to be recumbent for 6-8 hours at a time.
4. And finally, nothing says "I love you" like the gift of a napping book and some bacon. Because who doesn't like bacon and naps? No-one, that's who.
*Tip: if you have a dog, don't put this under the Christmas tree.
Happy holidays from The Practical Napper!
2. You could buy them the book and a beer. But don't get crappy beer. Because that would be wrong. (Of course, you could also pair the book with a nice bottle of wine, a quality 20-year scotch, or some other pricey alcohol, but I would only do that if you think you'll get something good in return, if you know what I mean.)
3. You could get them the book and a nice bottle of sleeping pills. Let them know that you support their need to be recumbent for 6-8 hours at a time.
4. And finally, nothing says "I love you" like the gift of a napping book and some bacon. Because who doesn't like bacon and naps? No-one, that's who.
*Tip: if you have a dog, don't put this under the Christmas tree.
Happy holidays from The Practical Napper!
On the Benefits of Boring Friends
Anne Morrow Lindbergh once said, "Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after." Therefore, try not to have any stimulating conversations before your morning nap, before your afternoon nap, or after 4:00 PM. Befriend the insipid.
The Practical Napper and Friends
Based on its tablemates, my daughter now refers to my book as "Horizontal Sh*t My Mom Says."
In fact, my horizontal life is a lot like Chelsea Handler's, except that she sleeps around and I just sleep.
On Life Goals
Most people spend about a third of their life sleeping. But there's no reason you can't aim higher.
The Napping Imperative
I got to be a guest blogger over at MamaBlogga.com today, writing about... well... napping. Because that's what I do. (Nap, that is, and also write about napping. Sometimes I even nap when I'm supposed to be writing about the benefits of napping. It's kind of recursive.)
Interview on Literary Mama
My friend Sophia interviewed me for Literary Mama -- we had fun with this one.
The Practical Napper on AASM Blog
The Practical Napper is featured on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine blog today! They say:
"The Practical Napper has something for everyone. It grabs the attention of the reader with pictures and short, snappy writing."
Thanks, professional sleep people!
"The Practical Napper has something for everyone. It grabs the attention of the reader with pictures and short, snappy writing."
Thanks, professional sleep people!
Odd Nap Pods
Lately I've been seeing some funky-looking furniture designed for napping. Here are a few of my favorites, in case you're looking for something a little more exotic than a Barcalounger.
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| The El Zulu nap pod -- perfect for napping, if you're Tron. |
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| The Nestrest suspended over water: very relaxing once you figure out how to get into it. (Note from The Practical Napper: Sleeping over water might make you want to pee, which--if you're female--could be challenging here.) |
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| The Power Nap capsule -- in case you want to sleep in a recumbent apostrophe! |
On Napping and Duct Tape
If your head tends to flop forward while napping on public transportation, try duct-taping it to your seat. In fact, just go ahead and add duct tape to your nap kit, because it can also be quite useful for quieting ambient conversations and controlling unruly children.
Looking for the Perfect Father's Day Gift?
The Practical Napper is an excellent gift for many types of dads. For example, it's perfect for:
Show the Dad in your life that you understand who he really is: the kind of guy who wants to lie in a stupor on the couch.
- Dads who like napping
- Dads who like beer (which often leads to napping)
- Dads who like watching sports (which often leads to beer)
- Dads who like books -- but not long, complicated books that could interfere with drinking beer, watching sports, and napping.
Show the Dad in your life that you understand who he really is: the kind of guy who wants to lie in a stupor on the couch.
On Nap Timing
When planning the best time for your nap, you should consider whether you are what sleep researchers call a "lark" (an early riser) or an "owl" (a late sleeper). Larks are typically ready for a nap at around 1:00 PM, while owls aren't ready until 2:30 PM.
If you are always ready for a nap, it is possible you are a "slug."
If you are always ready for a nap, it is possible you are a "slug."
On Inhibitions
Let go of your inhibitions -- nap like no-one is watching! (Don't try dancing, though; people will probably just laugh at you.)
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