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Ideas for a Sleep Hamper?
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Come on then you (incredibly inventive) lot 
I've thought of doing a sleep basket for my mum this year, as she suffers from insomnia on a regular basis.
The main requirement is that it really really needs to be not too big/heavy... all my pressies have to be carted by train 250 miles!!
So far...
A book of some form (amazon)
Guatamalan Worry Dolls (ebay)
Assorted hot drinks sachets, horlicks, hot choc etc.
Lavendar scented bath bits (bodycare, pound shops)
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I've thought of doing a sleep basket for my mum this year, as she suffers from insomnia on a regular basis.The main requirement is that it really really needs to be not too big/heavy... all my pressies have to be carted by train 250 miles!!
So far...
A book of some form (amazon)
Guatamalan Worry Dolls (ebay)
Assorted hot drinks sachets, horlicks, hot choc etc.
Lavendar scented bath bits (bodycare, pound shops)
...
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why not try some sleep spray- avon do it I think its their aromatherapy range or Radox bought some out as well. it's great stuff Avon has a range for what mood you are in but I can't recommend the sleep one enough. I never sleep when I go on holiday strange bed etc.. this stuff sent me out like a light.Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together."
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I can highly reccomend the lavender massage bar from Lush .
My little girl has sleep problems and this works a treat to get her to sleep she often does her own feet and temples with it!
A cd with nature sounds?
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hi there
What about- one of those eye mask things to keep the light out..
- how about a nice relaxing CD..the one with sea, wave noises etc
- a nice fleecy blanket - so if she does get up she has something nice n snuggly to keep her warm on the sofa
- a hotwater bottle... don't know if you have seen them..but out here you can get those Gel hotwater bottles - but they are scented.. lavender..or neroli etc....
- one of those neck pillows or a wheat pillow that you can heat up in the micro
- a nice mug to go with her hot chocs etc...
Thats a lovely thought for your mum... these hampers are so personal aren't they.-6 -8 -3 -1.5 -2.5 -3 -1.5-3.50 -
What a lovely idea, I would love to receive this as I suffer from insomnia myself!
How about:
A good book (Richard and Judy recommended are usually a safe bet)
Anything from the Boots 'sleep' range of lavendar toiletries
Black-out eye covers (the type you get on aeroplanes)
Dream dictionary
Pyjamas
Soothing/meditation CD.
Hope this helps!Go your own way..
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What about some PJ's?
Last time i went in primark had some nice ones for £4.*~*Eleventh Heaven*~*
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Wilkinsons do their own Lavender natural essence foam bath called Sleep Tight - it is fab and is not to expensive (I swear by it as I use it quite a lot).0
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A glenn harrold complete relaxation cd? he talks you to sleep...sadly then wakes you up after 26minutes, but its much easier to drift off again. did me amazingly good on a 28hour flight to australia!!! i would have preferred it to be longer than 26minute stints tho!!!
:ABeing Thrifty Gifty again this year:A
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I love this idea My mum suffers from insomnia as well often still awake at 3 in the morning so I might pinch a few everyones ideas one thing I can recommed as hm71 suggested the Avon sleeptheraphy range Mum does like this already brought her some spray for the pillowFrugal challenge 2025
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