Make mornings easier with the Philips Wake-Up Light, on sale for 30% off at Amazon

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If you’re not a morning person, we know how difficult waking up can be. But there are some major benefits to waking up early. The first hour of your day often sets the tone for how the rest of your day will go, and giving yourself enough time to get energized in the morning will actually help you maintain your energy throughout the rest of the day, according to sleepadvisor.org.

Philips is here to make getting out of bed in the morning easier. Its Wake-Up Light uses a combination of light and sound to wake you up, and right now you can get it for $137.97 at Amazon, a savings of 30%.

Philips pulled inspiration from nature’s lighting, designing the alarm clock’s light to increase gradually over 30 minutes until your room is filled with bright yellow light, simulating a sunrise. This process stimulates your body to wake up naturally. You’re able to program the light to your desired brightness. By the time the light has reached its peak, your chosen natural sound begins to play to gently wake you. Read more…

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Snoozers are losers: Everything you need to know about the button we love to hate

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When your alarm went off this morning, did you leap cheerfully out of bed like some kind of psychopath… or did you do the predictable thing and hit that snooze button? 

Love it or hate it — or even love to hate it — the snooze button is as much a part of our modern morning routine as breakfast radio shows and scoffing cereal.

But what’s the story behind this quirk of modern life? And by tapping that fateful nine-more-minutes-of-sleep option, are we really cheating the system — or just ourselves?  Read more…

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Your nightstand needs this Alexa-compatible smart alarm clock that’s on sale

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Odds are you’ve probably had the same fake-wood-paneled drugstore alarm clock since the Bush administration, or you’ve resorted to setting an alarm on your smartphone and laying it next to your pillow every night. 

If any of that sounds familiar, you should check out Vobot. This cute little device is like a combination white noise machine, personal assistant, and stereo, plus it’s fully compatible with Amazon Alexa. It deserves a prime piece of nightstand real estate if you ask us.

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These timepieces will help make sure you never run late again

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Are you constantly racing out the door ten minutes before you’re supposed to be behind your desk — when your commute takes half an hour? Is it a known fact among all your friends that when they receive your “omw!” text, you haven’t actually gotten in the shower yet?

There’s not much we can do to help you overcome your tendency to hit snooze 11 times in the morning, but perhaps a hardware upgrade for your time-keeping devices will help motivate you to discover your new, more punctual self. We’re bringing you a range of practical timepieces for any style. With millions of brand new, Buy It Now items from top-rated sellers, eBay makes buying jazzy new items for your home easy and hassle-free — and did we mention the eBay Money Back Guarantee? Read more…

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Get a retro wake-up call in the morning with this USB-enabled FM radio alarm clock

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Get some retro vibes each morning with this FM radio alarm clock.

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This alarm clock can wake you up with either your preferred FM radio station — with up to 20 channels to choose from — or a selected ringtone. It’s also not completely retro, though. When the clock is plugged in, you can also use it to charge up to two USB-enabled devices or use it as a speaker. Read more…

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