Moms, This Audio Story Claims It Can Make You Fall Asleep. Listen!

Moms need to wake up refreshed to take on the new (long and at times grueling) day ahead! That means a lot of energy and for most of us, we recharge with a good sleep.  So, spending minutes or even a few hours tossing and turning in bed is frustrating and exhausting. 

If you’re one of the many who can’t seem to catch those Zs at night, there’s a new sleep aid people are raving about that you should try. Lay in bed, plug in a pair of earphones, and listen to Stephen Fry, a British actor known for his honey voice and the narrator for all seven Harry Potter audio books, tell you the short story, “Blue Gold,” by Phoebe Smith. 

We’ve told you about children’s books specially designed to put kids to sleep. This one is for the grown-ups. Within just a few seconds, the soothing voice will transport you to the scenic lavender fields in Provence, France and, hopefully, off to dreamland even before the story ends.  Skeptical on just how wonderful Stephen Fry’s reading is? Here’s an excerpt:

The audio book was created by Calm.com, a meditation app, and is intended to be used with their Sleep Mist, a mixture of essential oil scents. But Blue Gold alone, it seems, is already enough drift people off to sleep judging by fans from Twitter. For those whom meditation has never worked, this may be the next best thing. 

We’re honored to have Stephen Fry, the narrator of all 7 Harry Potter books, read Calm’s Sleep Story, Blue Gold, in his soothing and distinctive voice. The only thing better, in our humble opinion, is pairing this masterful Sleep Story with Sleep Mist. The dreamy combination of storytelling, lavender, chamomile, frankincense and clary sage will make you feel as if you are resting in the world famous lavender fields of Provence.

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Want to try the whole thing tonight? Head here if you want to hear it in full. And, if you really want to ensure sleep success, there are other products you can try too in conjunction with the audio book. Try:

Lush Sleepy Body Lotion (95g), P525; Find a list of Lush branches here

Extremely popular, Lush’s Sleepy Body Lotion is the talk of the town when it comes to sleep-inducing products. It used to be a limited edition product during the Christmas season but thanks to the clamoring of fans, it’s set to be back for good soon. 


Human Nature's Calming Massage Oil (95 mL), P199; Humanheartnature.com

Human Nature's Calming Massage Oil is infused with the scent of three essential oils: lavender, orange and lemongrass. It's perfect for when you have a bit of time to pamper yourself before bed. 


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Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (20 bags/can), P495; Find a list of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf branches here

The combination of lemon and chamomile is said to be the tea to go for when you’re about to head to bed. It aids in relaxation, sleep and digestion. Try The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf's Lemon Chamomile Tea. 

Sweet dreams!

[h/t: Good Housekeeping]