Purchasing a brand-new mattress is an important investment for the overall health of you and your significant other. Though they can run you a pretty penny, researching and investing in the right mattress for your bedroom will directly impact your overall well-being for its roughly 10-year lifespan. Just as important as upgrading your mattress is considering the wants and needs of both people that plan on using it. Today, we’re going to take a look at the most important features that you and your better half should look for in a new mattress.

Skin protection is never more important than in the summer. Tanning, swimming, and enjoying the sun feels amazing, but all of that UV radiation is what causes 99 percent of all cases of skin cancer. In order to reap the benefits of a lovely summer day in the sun, it’s essential to protect your skin using light, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses, and, most importantly, sunscreen. Sunscreen uses either chemical or physical ingredients to block the sun’s rays, which prevents these UV rays from penetrating the skin. To help, here are some amazing products that will help protect your skin from the sun without breaking the bank.

If you’re struggling with poor sleep — both quality and quantity — you should start by improving your sleep hygiene, the habits and practices necessary to have a good sleep. One of the best ways to do this is through your mattress. Most people spend an average of seven to eight hours every single day on their mattress. That’s 34 percent of your day! If your mattress is old and uncomfortable, it’s probably time to replace it.

If you’ve ever realized that a chronic, unpleasant feeling in your life is emptiness, you’re not alone. With the advent of globalization and open borders comes freedom, and people are moving around more than ever before. Trips across the ocean are cheaper than they’ve ever been, jobs regularly move to new cities, and families that used to live within a single block are now spread around the globe. On an individual level, it’s now easier than ever to ignore our feelings, and distract ourselves with a potent cocktail that includes but isn’t limited to work, social media, food, alcohol and drugs, and shopping.

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, we start to spend more and more time at home. Now is a great time, before things start freezing and the snow starts blowing, to ensure that your home is ready for winter. By getting your furnace ready, prepping your pantry, and ensuring your warm winter bedding is washed, clean, and ready to go, you can make the transition into cold weather so much smoother.

The key to a successful holiday season that you actually enjoy is to start planning well in advance — even before Thanksgiving. That way, you’ll know exactly what you need to do, and you’ll never have to step foot in a mall the week before Christmas ever again. And trust us, what is holiday joy if not the knowledge that all your presents are bought and wrapped, and all you have to do is sit by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate?