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Amerisleep AS3 Reviews

  My Amerisleep AS3 Unboxing Video (Surprise, my voice is ridiculous!) If I can (just barely) do it, you can totally tackle a bed-in-a-box by yourself. Updated 10/15/22 Amerisleep's AS5 was recently featured as the 'Best Soft Mattress in a Box' by Good Housekeeping , with the panel of reviewers noting: Pressure relief for side sleepers Taller than other boxed mattresses Good customer service    Amerisleep Mattress Reviews  We've been happy Amerisleep customers since purchasing our first AS3 mattress more than 9 years ago. Now we also have an AS2 and an AS4 (the AS3 is still our favorite). Born with chronic insomnia  (even as a baby - my family insists I was a nightmare), the struggle to improve my sleep is my life. My husband, the overly-analytical mechanical engineer, was initially skeptical of a mail-order mattress, but he was quickly won over. 2012: Wine glass test, sans wine. I was fairly confident our brand-new mattress would pass with f
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The Simpsons Trivia

Hey there, Professor Frink. Here are 11 trivia questions to test your smarts about the longest-running scripted series on primetime TV, The Simpsons. I'll soon have you saying 'd'oh' or 'woo hoo'! This is one of the most challenging The Simpsons Trivia quizzes around. Only the very best Simpsons fans have a chance of passing...it's not multiple choice! The Simpsons Trivia Enjoy this quiz? Please share it.
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Santa Lucia Highlands - Sun, Wind & Wine Festival

I'll let you in on a little secret. I love wine festivals. What's that? You say you already know? But how? Mere grape juice! Photos prove nothing. Touché. Despite spending my free time traveling to wine festivals, I've been missing out. Can you believe I've never tried a ROAR Pinot Noir? I intend to remedy this soon. I've discovered an exclusive wine event near the gorgeous California coast. Although guests are not normally allowed in the barrel cellar of Mer Soleil Winery, an exception is being made next weekend. On Saturday, May 13th, a limited number of wine lovers and foodies are invited to celebrate the best of the Santa Lucia Highlands at the The Sun, Wind & Wine Festival.  Featuring more than 30 wineries, chefs sharing gourmet Monterey Peninsula flavor, and a bubbles bar (my favorite), this wine festival checks all the boxes for a can't miss event. We're so excited!  And if you're still trying to figure out what to get Mom this year, how perfe
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The 36 Best Products at Trader Joe's

Hey there, fellow Trader Joe's fan! Did you know you can browse all of their products on their site and add the ones you want onto a shopping list? Yes, everyone knows that? Well I just figured it out today, so humor me. My site has been popular for Trader Joe's reviews, especially their  Masala Simmer Sauce  (spoiler alert - it's gross). Now I have a list of the tastiest, best value Trader Joe's items. You know I am a cheapskate appreciate the value of a dollar. I also hate to waste food. People totally donate their squishy, black bananas to me all the time. You know I've researched the heck out of this Trader Joe's list, ensuring only the items that are worth it made the cut. Trader Joe's has unique sauces and convenient veggies, making it easy to prepare restaurant-quality meals at home. I don't recommend buying every ingredient from them though. For example, their spatchcocked chicken is a whopping $5.99/lb. That's some expensive chicken! There a
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