Welcome to my blog where I hope to offer useful and detailed info about products that I find to be helpful, purposeful and impactful - from a very practical and relatable point of view.
I’m a pretty typical woman living a pretty typical life, and when it comes to making decisions about certain products I want recommendations from people that I feel I can relate to and trust. But all too often I find myself questioning if a review is real and if influencers are being genuine. I should probably mention that I’m a ”need to know” person who reads product descriptions and scrutinizes the features and benefits. If I’m going to spend time and money on something I want it to be worth it, right?
Long story short I feel I have an opportunity to offer real and relatable info about products that I have researched, purchased and liked. So here I am – ready to do the homework for others and share my honest POV.
My first review is of weighted blankets, because I spent a crazy amount of time doing my homework after realizing there wasn’t just one type and that some brands/styles offered more than just a cozy feel. I should disclose that I went into my search looking for a blanket that could help with insomnia, which I self-diagnosed as being caused by anxiety and night sweats (confirmed as being a symptom of peri-menopause). I initially tried a bunch of remedies but had no luck with any of them. So I just dealt with it for a while. But a couple of months later I was a total mess because of the lack of sleep. I was always tired at work, exhausted at home and just wasn’t myself!
That’s when I discovered weighted blankets as a potential solution for a better sleep and a more restful state of being. When I say I spent time on this purchase I mean it – I first read up on the purpose of weighted blankets and then cross-referenced my needs and wants to the benefits they offer. Once I had my “check list” I started researching different brands and styles. From my initial list of 8, I narrowed it down to 4 styles and then purchased them online. From that point on I documented the arrival, the unboxing, my use and ultimate decision of which one I would keep.
I also kept notes about the return processing and shipping of the other 3. The only thing I did not do is reach out to each of the companies for customer support, which is usually part of my process.
I hope you find this to be a helpful source of information, and I hope we get to know each other. Please feel free to reach out to me with any comments or suggestions. I want to hear from you! – Ashley
