Victoria

Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe

Posted by on April 20, 2013 at 5:15 am

Disclaimer: The following story is not made up. This is an actual product. You can find the link to their website at the bottom of this article.   With the World economy in turmoil and bailout packages being handed out like candy on Halloween, investors are pulling their money and storing in it in the [...]

Inventions That Changed The World

Posted by on April 18, 2013 at 6:03 pm

The non-flip pocket coil could be the greatest invention of the last hundred years. Forget the microchip or the World Wide Web, the patented Beautyrest pocket coil changed the way we sleep forever. We no longer have to flip our mattresses every six months. Our partner’s movements at night never disturb us. And, each evening [...]

It’s Ok To Stretch Out

Posted by on April 18, 2013 at 5:25 pm

“Quick Charlene! That couple has finally left. Jump on the bed and let’s get a feel for it.” “But Bruce, what about the sales staff?” “They won’t mind, c’mon – let’s stretch out!” The truth: of course we don’t mind. We want you to test sleep our beds. Kick off your shoes, relax and analyze [...]

Return On Your Mattress Investment

Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 5:00 pm

Education is always a wise investment. The money you put in, ideally, pays off down the road when you and your children get better jobs thanks to the training and specialization they gain at university or college. People also invest in minerals. Look at gold prices these days. An investment ten years ago is looking [...]

Exercise Your Sleep Potential

Posted by on December 3, 2011 at 6:27 am

Drowsiness is routinely blamed on a lack of a good night’s sleep. Often this is a justified hypothesis; especially when you try to go to work the morning after the Bon Jovi concert smelling of beer and roadie sweat. The two hours of shut-eye you got before your alarm went off are not enough to [...]

Mattress Victoria 60% Off Sale

Posted by on December 3, 2011 at 6:16 am

Half price is a great discount usually reserved for ‘buy one, get the second half off.’ In these circumstances, for the cost of two items you pay 75% of the displayed price. Not bad, but it usually is reserved for products you only need one of; like running shoes. The offer makes you buy more [...]

Christmas Pest Control

Posted by on December 3, 2011 at 5:43 am

Family and friends gather during the Christmas holidays to share presents, food and love. It is a time for celebrating the ties that bind us together. We meet with the ones we care about and spend time in their company. Unfortunately, Christmas is also the time of year when bug spread is the most rampant. [...]

Possible Link Between Lack of Sleep and Diabetes

Posted by on September 23, 2011 at 4:03 am

New research published by the American Diabetes Association connects lack of sleep with higher blood sugar levels and potentially type 2 diabetes risk. The reasons behind the connection remain unclear. Researchers aren’t sure whether a lack of quality sleep causes changes in the regulation of blood sugar, the body’s sensitivity to insulin or if insulin [...]

Victoria, BC Mortgages

Posted by on August 30, 2011 at 9:16 pm

To follow up on our last blog post about Victoria mortgage brokers, what are some of the reasons why you would want to take out a Victoria second mortgage?   Reasons for a Victoria Mortgage:   Victoria second mortgage Victoria debt consolidation mortgage Victoria mortgage financing Victoria mortgage credit   To find out more details [...]

Victoria Mortgage Brokers

Posted by on August 30, 2011 at 9:07 pm

If you own a home in Victoria, BC, look up at the skies above and start counting. You have yourself a little gold mine. Property values in BC have shot through the roof in the last ten years.   The Olympics in Vancouver didn’t hurt. Nor did having a first-rate hockey team. And now that [...]

Dreaming of Greener Transit?

Posted by on August 18, 2011 at 6:19 am

Manufactured (in China) by the BYD (Build Your Dreams) Company, a new electric bus is making the rounds in Victoria as part of what B.C. Transit President Manuel Achadinha envisions as the future of public transportation, according to an article on www.oakbaynews.com. “I think we’re a couple of years away,” Achadinha said. B.C. transit unveiled [...]

The Mattress Mystery

Posted by on August 18, 2011 at 6:06 am

Mattress shopping might seem a little mysterious. After all, you can’t really see what’s beneath the fluffy or firm exterior. So, how do you know you’re buying the best product at the best price?  At Mattress Choice, our sales staff is here to demystify the mattress. Our helpful salespeople know what makes a great mattress, [...]

Mattress Math

Posted by on August 10, 2011 at 11:13 pm

We messed up! We ordered way too many mattresses and now Mattress Choice is completely overstocked. How do we solve a problem like Maria? We throw a huge Overstock Sale, where Vancouver Island residents can reap the benefits of our mistake. And help us make some room in our warehouse. The Overstock Sale is currently [...]

Dating scene trends toward ‘stay-over relationships’

Posted by on August 9, 2011 at 11:19 pm

New research shows the emerging trend among the young dating set is to slow committed relationships down with “stay-over relationships,” in which both partners hang onto their respective digs while they spend some nights together at one or both places. According to a study from the University of Missouri-Columbia, many couples have chosen an alternative [...]

Simple pleasures: Sleeping in on (one of many) rainy days this summer

Posted by on August 9, 2011 at 11:10 pm

While much of Canada has experienced searing heat this summer, British Columbia has been soaked in gloom in recent months. There were only seven days above 22° C in Vancouver between May and July (normally, there would have been about 21 days already). In fact, climatologists say 2011 could be the coldest spring and summer [...]

Mountain Bike Protective Gear

Posted by on August 4, 2011 at 3:42 am

Iron Mountainwear is a West Coast mountain biking company that specializes in manufacturing downhill and park protective gear.

Weather Roulette – Spin the Wheel

Posted by on July 27, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Mother Nature can’t make up her mind this summer.

Disturbia

Posted by on July 3, 2011 at 5:05 pm

Mattress Choice tackles five sleeping issues.

A Gift For Gran

Posted by on July 3, 2011 at 3:57 pm

Give the gift of comfort to your Grandmother.

Eco-friendly weed burner burns house instead

Posted by on June 12, 2011 at 12:09 am

Weed-burning torch causes house fire in Victoria.

Mattress Choice is an easy choice

Posted by on June 11, 2011 at 11:59 pm

At Mattress Choice in Victoria, B.C., you’ll find the highest-quality brand name mattresses.

Royals Snub the West Coast

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 5:41 am

The royal couple has decided to skip the west coast on their tour of Canada.

Heart Shaped Box

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 5:09 am

Simmons Mattress Gallery has a few things to say about novelty beds.

Sleep Your Way to a Flat Stomach

Posted by on May 30, 2011 at 4:49 am

A full nights sleep can help you lose weight.

To Be Young Again, Dreaming the Night Away

Posted by on May 30, 2011 at 4:40 am

The younger generation has the potential to spend more of their sleeping hours in a dream state. There is still hope for us older folk though. Improve your dreams with a new mattress.

Rapture: Fail!

Posted by on May 29, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Did anyone else beside Harold Camping believe we were all going to perish last Saturday?

The Ticking Clock

Posted by on May 29, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening Sale is coming to a close. Heed the ticking clock and come take advantage of the huge mattress discounts.

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Posted by on May 22, 2011 at 8:50 am

The ‘Walk a Mile In Her Shoes’ campaign raises awareness about domestic violence.

To Sleep, Perchance To Dream

Posted by on May 22, 2011 at 8:37 am

Tis better to dream, then to lie awake on an uncomfortable mattress.

WAKE-UP SEDINS!!! THIS IS PLAYOFF HOCKEY!

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:21 am

Shhhhh…. the Sedin’s are sleeping.

Goldstream Gasoline Spill

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:12 am

The mess from an overturned gasoline tanker will haunt the banks of the Goldstream River for years to come.

Prized Possession: Your Mattress

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:03 am

Your new mattress from Mattress Choice will soon become your most prized possession.

Royal Wedding Highlights (Is That A Hat???)

Posted by on May 7, 2011 at 3:51 am

If you weren’t able to catch the Royal Wedding last Friday, don’t worry. Mattress Choice has compiled a list of the key moments of the fairy tale wedding. Here they are in no particular order: The dress: Designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, the dress has deep routes in England’s design and material heritage. With [...]

The Wee Hours

Posted by on May 7, 2011 at 3:35 am

The party is winding down. Make sure you take advantage of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening prices before they are gone.

Memorable Moments in British Columbia’s History

Posted by on April 30, 2011 at 6:57 am

The Mattress Choice Grand Opening is just one of many important historical events that occurred in our province.

The Prince’s Bed: King Size

Posted by on April 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm

What bed will Prince William and Kate Middleton spend their first night on?

Royal Nuptials

Posted by on April 28, 2011 at 5:52 pm

The Royal Wedding will be shown live at 1am on Friday, April 29th.

Cruise Ship Season

Posted by on April 23, 2011 at 6:06 am

The cruise ships are back for another season. Rest up on a bed from Mattress Choice.

Queen Size Serta Mattress For $599

Posted by on April 23, 2011 at 5:56 am

An unbeatable price: Serta Queen size mattress with memory foam and wool top for $599.

Visit Our Store and You Could Win a New Mattress

Posted by on April 23, 2011 at 5:17 am

A door prize should be something you can get excited about, like a brand new mattress. Prepare to be comfortable.

Mutant Powers

Posted by on April 15, 2011 at 6:14 am

There are people in this world who only require four hours of sleep a night. For the rest of us there is Mattress Choice.

April’s Wet Poetry

Posted by on April 15, 2011 at 5:34 am

April’s rain soaks our exterior skin and inspires beautiful words from within.

Dreamscape

Posted by on April 15, 2011 at 5:18 am

Extend your dream potential with a bed from Mattress Choice.

“Total Destruction”

Posted by on April 8, 2011 at 7:00 am

Rob Zombie and Slayer are coming to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Tuesday, August 5th.

Victoria Mattress Savings

Posted by on April 1, 2011 at 3:55 am

Mattress Choice is extending its Grand Opening sale till the end of May. Come in for up to 60% off.

Radio Waves

Posted by on March 31, 2011 at 9:08 am

The Ocean and Jack FM will be doing a remote broadcast from our store on April 2nd and again on April 30th.

Recycling Rewards

Posted by on March 31, 2011 at 8:20 am

Bring your old mattress in for a trade in discount on your new one.

King, Queen or Twin Size Mattress

Posted by on March 25, 2011 at 4:28 am

There once was a little girl named Goldilocks who performed a B&E on a friendly home of Bears. She wasn’t interested in their stereo, flat screen or mountain bikes. Her eyes were on the cooling porridge on the table. Maybe it had been a few days since her last meal, or maybe she just really [...]

King Size Mattress in Victoria

Posted by on March 25, 2011 at 3:57 am

Will Prince Charles ever be crowned King of the British Empire? Time will tell…

French Fest Returns to Victoria

Posted by on March 11, 2011 at 8:28 am

Victoria will be honouring its francophone heritage this week with the annual French Fest.

The Dears at Sugar Night Club

Posted by on March 4, 2011 at 5:49 am

The Dears will play Sugar Night Club on March 4th. Don’t miss out on this Montreal indie band.

Thank You Victoria, for Your Support!

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:52 am

Thank you Victoria for your support of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening. We look forward to being your go-to mattress store.

Victoria’s Shrinking Phonebook

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:39 am

The Victoria phonebook is shrinking each year as more and more businesses and private citizens choose the internet over the printed page.

Emily Carr: A Victoria Icon

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:27 am

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is currently hosting an exhibition entitled “On the Edge of Nowhere,” that celebrates the work of Emily Carr.

Romance in Victoria

Posted by on February 19, 2011 at 5:45 am

A mattress is the ultimate Valentines day gift. Impress your partner with a brand new bed from Mattress Choice.

The Secret’s Out!

Posted by on February 18, 2011 at 3:42 am

Come see for yourself what everyone is talking about. Mattress Choice is celebrating its Grand Opening.