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Your mattress can hold the primary position as it comes to how to define a great sleep. But what if your mattress is too soft to use? This could cause you to turn and toss as well as feel groggy when lying on the bed. Stop worrying! In this post today, you’ll be shown how to make mattress firmer than ever in the simplest and cheapest way. Are you ready? Let’s find out now:

Simple ways to make mattress firmer

1.       Substitute the worn-out layers

Alright, you might think of how to make mattress firmer in this way: replace it with a brand new one, right? However, keep in mind that replacing the item will cost you about $500 at least or more based on the type of mattress you’re currently having or desire to replace.

For this reason, you’d better not get the new one soon, but try to replace the worn-out layers instead. This would offer lower cost and wiser solution. Let’s change the top layer and see whether it works for you or not. Doing so costs you much lesser than altering the entire mattress and then you could earn a firmer support for sure.

2.       Add to it a platform

Go to add the mattress to a bed support that is made of plywood because this will guarantee the mattress to be assisted in a firmer way. Therefore, there will be no part sagging or kept straight.

3.       Try out a firm mattress topper

Using a firm topper to make mattress firmer

How to make mattress firmer with a platform only? That’s easy! Availing a firmer mattress topper would be one of the simplest methods of getting the firm surface of your mattress.

Let’s utilize a latex mattress topper or a higher-density memory foam topper. This would allow for a much firmer and adjustable support without a doubt. Also, the memory foam toppers are the greatest options you can rely on to make the mattress firmer.

If finding your current mattress too soft, it’s fine to get another latex topper since this material is naturally firmer than your memory foam. In case that you want another softer upper layer, then feel free to opt for a mattress topper that is made of cotton.

Note that a well-fitted pad and cover are also the essential parts that will supplement in keeping and enhancing the firmness of your mattress. This topper will serve in guarding the mattress in various ways.

4.       Let your mattress sunbathe

Ensure that you will place the mattress under the sunlight after every few months since doing so can help it newer in the internal texture. How come? When letting it sunbathe, you’re stretching its cells and diminishing other bacteria, mildew, and let the moisture out.

5.       Flip the mattress as always

Try to flip the mattress regularly? Why? It’s because this action can help you maintain the original shape of your mattress. In other words, your mattress won’t be overused from one of the sides. You need to make sure all regions to have the equal pressure, and then the deterioration process can be slowed down. Flipping also help your mattress last longer.

6.       Maintain your room temperature at the optimal level

Note that any high and low in the room temperature can be seen as a big element that influences the firmness of your mattress. In case that you can keep things normal, you would dodge the whole deterioration process for the mattress with ease.

Conclusion

Everyone agrees that a firm and flat mattress means a good sleep. While it will soften over time, I hope that my tips on how to make mattress firmer could help you know what to do. And out of these suggestions, there are two most important things to consider: moisture and the placement of your mattress. If you possibly protect it from these two elements, then you’re sure to make it firmer than ever.

One thing I have got ready though is this post about a rather lovely cook book called Saffron Soul by Mira Manek that I was sent to review along with the book from my last post so as you might guess this post is a little late…..

This is a gorgeous recipe book filled with mouth watering recipes backed up with gorgeous photography, I really love to see what I am making is supposed to look like and this book does just that. I said yes to reviewing this book one because it looked and sounded great and two because I am all about this kind of food. I’d actually go so far to say that Indian cuisine is probably my favourite source of food I love the spice and flavour plus there is lots of vegetarian options which suits me as I am trying to cut meat out of my diet but thats a whole other blog post!

Mira’s style of food is a modern take on classic Indian recipes which have been inspired by her mother and grandmothers cooking, she uses basic ingredients such as lentils, grains and spices and shows how these simple everyday items are filled with health benefits. There is so many good looking recipes in this book I found it hard to choose which one I would feature on here but eventually I decided on these chickpea tikkis which by the way are bloody delicious!

Chickpea Tikkis

Tikki ingredients:

1 x 400g can of chickpeas, drained
1/2 tsp coconut oil or rapeseed oil, plus 2-3 tsp for frying
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, ginger and chilli paste*
1/2 tsp garam masala or chaat masala
1 green chilli, finely chopped, optional
2 Tbsp tahini
1-2 Tbsp coarsely ground peanuts
handful of chopped coriander leaves
5 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp himalayan salt
small bowl of sesame seeds

To make:

Immerse the chickpeas in a saucepan or bowl of boiling water for a few minutes so they soften and are easier to mash. Drain the water and mash the chickpeas.

Heat the oil in a medium-large saucepan, add the onion. Stir for a couple of minutes on a low heat and then add the garlic, ginger and chilli paste*, garam masala and green chilli. Stir again for half a minute then add the mashed chickpeas, tahini, peanuts, coriander, water and salt then stir together and take off the heat.

Divide the chickpea mixture into 8 and roll between your palms to form balls, then flatten to form tikkis. Heat a frying pan and melt 1 Tbsp of coconut oil in the pan.

Dip each tikki in sesame seeds and place half the tikkis in the pan, adding a few more drops of oil round each tikki so it cooks well. Leave to cook on a low heat for a couple of minutes until the underside is lightly browned and then turn the tikkis. Again, add a few drops of oil around each tikki and let them cook for a minute or two. Turn again if necessary and add more oil if required. Repeat with the rest of the tikkis.

Serve hot with yogurt sauce**,tamarind and date chutney** and a wedge of lemon or lime to squeeze.

* I used fresh garlic, ginger and chilli instead of the paste
** yogurt sauce and tamarind and date chutney recipes can be found in this book

I invited my sister round for dinner and made these tikkis for her, we had a yummy fresh salad on the side and she made a vegan yogurt, tahini and lemon dressing which was delicious! The tikkis were so tasty, really nice nutty spiced flavour and they were really filling too. They kind of remind me of a nutty falafel, they would be perfect for vegan pattie options at a BBQ or popped in a wrap/pitta for a healthy filling lunch or just straight up with a dip…very tasty and very versatile.

If you want to see more from Mira you can check out her Twitter and Instagramaccounts for some tasty food inspiration.

Firstly thank you so much for your congrats messages it means a lot! I haven’t stopped smiling since Friday morning I feel so happy and free!

Right I’m afraid we have another 2 day post, sorry that’s been the case a bit lately but I’m sure my tasty eats make up for that, well I hope they do! I wouldn’t like to think that I bore you sweet readers! So without further a do I shall get on with my Saturday re-cap:

I started my day with a delicious breakfast which was really pretty too!

Chocolate Berry Oats

1/2 c. oats
1/2 c. soya yogurt
1/2 c. defrosted mixed berries
1tsp cocoa
1tsp xylitol
1tbsp pumpkin seeds
almond butter

Delicious and filling!

Work was HELL we had the broadband sales manager in and he was on our backs all day. I’m so in the wrong job, I HATE the whole sell sell sell attitude I am not a pushy sales person and never will be! I think that’s why my customers like me, I do whats best for them not my pay packet!
Right anyway thats my little out burst out of the way! I had some ginger biscuits for a mid morning snack I love this flavor!

The sun was shining so I decided to get outside for my lunch. I walked to the seafront and sat looking out to sea it was blissful : )

I had a really good lunch spicy tuna wrap.

In the mix:

1 wrap
2 tbsp tuna + 2tbsp black eyed beans
peppers + spinach
1tsp mayo + 2tsp soya yogurt
1tsp curry powder

This went down a treat how cute are my tissues!?

We were late finishing work for one reason and another so I was glad i had packed some raw veggies, these kept me going

Once I finely I got home I made a quick dinner before getting ready to hit the town. This took about 5 minutes and tasted fab! I slice of toasted rye bread, scrambled eggs steamed veg and a big dollop of hummus, yum!

I took these hazelnuts to work but didn’t end up eating them so added them to some soya yogurt and cinnamon to make a perfect pud.

I quickly threw on the glad rags and got on my way

I went to Waynes for a bevvy then we headed into town and yes I drank way to many of these!
A girls gotta be bad sometimes right?!

Hmmmmmm one to many maybe Wayne?! ha ha ha

These shoes were made for dancing……………..

And dance they did till 4am a few drunken embarrassing texts later and I was dead in my bed!

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I woke up today and wished my head and phone could delete my drunken antics away, far far away! But they didn’t so I guess I gotta just face the shame!

I made myself feel a little better with a breakfast wrap : )

A little wrap with my tomato ketchup! Yummy!

Right I gotta catch up with all your fab blogs then I’m off out to take my sister for a drive.
I see ice creams and sunshine in my future……….Yay to driving!

Questions:

Ever sent any “I wish I hadn’t” drunken texts?!

I have many times and will probably do it many more times too!

Do you love your job?

I don’t but I love my work mates so it kinda makes up for it!

Hello Monday readers how’s it going?! Did you have the day off? Or were you unlucky like me and had to work?

I woke up early to get my bag ready for the gym before work and also to pack lunch/breakfast.
For breakfast I made some low carb muesli mixed with soya yogurt and blueberries.

I also used the last of my cocoa almond butter from Deb’s I’m definitely sorry to see that go!
I ate half of my breakfast before walking to the gym. I had a great workout today which was totally pain free whoop whoop!

15 minutes – cross trainer – intervals
25 minutes – arm weights – squats – lunges
2o minutes – treadmill – 2 min walk 6.5mph – 16 min run 8mph – 2 min walk 5.5mph
plank 1 minute
stretch

I had a FREEZING cold shower after my workout then sat in the morning sun to warm up and eat the other half of my breakfast, delish.

Work was kinda busy but boring so I was glad when it was time to have lunch. I had the best lunch LEFTOVERS! I love it when there are tasty leftovers it makes lunch so easy.

Ham salad with grated carrot, rocket, cucumber and the last of my yummy potato salad : )

I had 3 mixed berry oatcakes after, love these!

After work I went out for a drive with my friend, I so can’t wait to pass my test now!

Soup for dinner with steamed broccoli and two oatcakes with homemade smoked mackerel pate.

This pate is easy to make and very very tasty!

Smoked Mackerel Pate

1 smoked mackerel fillet
1 tbsp soya yogurt
ground black pepper

And that’s it! I’m pretty tired and I gotta wash the locks so good night peeps x x

Question:

When’s you favorite workout time?

I find working out in the morning suits me best, as much as I love to exercise I find my morning workouts are much better than in the afternoon

P.S coconut n chocolate ground rice pudding maybe in my future…………