Snag this super stylish ‘wellness blanket’ by Yaasa Studios on sale for $60 off

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Blankets are — dare we say it? — having a bit of a moment. The weighted variety, for instance, got its own profile in The New Yorker not too long ago. And with a polar vortex officially underway, heated blankets are at the top of most Midwesterners’ shopping lists. 

The latest player to enter the blanket game is the Elements Throw Blanket from Yaasa Studios, although it just *might* be in a league of its own. Made with a unique trio of materials designed to enhance your recovery, protection, and comfort with every use, the Elements Throw Blanket is comprised of sustainably grown organic cotton, SeaCell™ fibers, and Celliant™ fibers. Read more…

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Believe the hype: Weighted blankets have an online cult following for a reason

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Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better. 


From Twitter to Reddit to Instagram, tons of internet folks are raving about a glorified tarp. 

Weighted blankets, also known as gravity or anxiety blankets, gained the attention of the self-care community late last year and have been picking up widespread (and emphatic) support ever since.

Purported to assist with stress and sleep, weighted blankets are exactly what they sound like — blankets with added weight, typically around 10% of the user’s body weight. As you slide under the heavy, comforter-like fabric, you will likely experience a therapeutic sensation, one that I would compare to that extra sip of wine taking you from conversationally relaxed to full-blown tipsy.  Read more…

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