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Best Labor Day bedding deals you can get right now
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Labor Day 2023 is just around the corner, but there are already plenty of early long weekend deals to be had on must-have bedding. But you don’t have to go looking too far. The shopping experts at CBS Essentials have found the best Labor Day bedding deals for you.
These customer-loved bedding essentials are currently deeply discounted. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade the look of your sheets, blankets and pillows, now’s the time. We’ve found something for everyone with these great Labor Day bedding deals, including major sales from Cozy Earth, Big Blanket Co., Luna and more.
It’s only August, so these early Labor Day deals are just heating up. You’ll want to check back often to see all the new Labor Day bedding deals we’ve found.
The best Labor Day bedding deals
Shop discounts from Casper, Cozy Earth, Big Blanket Co., Luna, Sleep Number and so much more.
Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth is a premium bedding brand that has made the “Oprah’s Favorite Things” list for the past five years. The brand is best known for its super-soft bamboo bedding and loungewear. Right now, you can save 25% on Cozy Earth’s Classic bedding bundle. The set includes a bamboo sheet set, one duvet cover and two pillow cases.
Why we like the Cozy Earth Classic bedding bundle:
- People love bamboo material for its cooling properties.
- The lightweight material helps air to circulate around your body and can even help regulate body temperature.
- Bamboo sheets are also naturally hypoallergenic, making them a great choice for people with allergies or sensitive skin.
Looking for more than just sheets? Right now, you can save up to 25% sitewide on the brand’s premium bedding, bath and loungewear items during the Cozy Earth Semi-Annual sale ahead of Labor Day.
Big Blanket Co. Original Stretch blanket
Big Blanket Co
Treat yourself to an extra-large, ultra-cozy blanket from Big Blanket Co. for less before Labor Day. The brand is known for it’s 10-foot by 10-foot big blankets. Right now, this blanket is 20% off.
“These blankets are perfect,” raves a reviewer. “The material is heavier and denser than most blankets, almost giving a weighted blanket feel but still being able to breathe. Not to mention they are sooooo so soft,” they shared. “The best part is if you want more weight, more warmth, more squish, there is plenty of blanket to double it up.”
Why we like Big Blanket Co.’s Original Stretch blanket:
- This blanket is made with temperature-regulating material.
- This blanket is moisture-wicking and features four-way stretch.
- Choose from 18 colors.
Right now, you can take 20% off sitewide on the brand’s big blankets. Plus, if you’re planning some outdoor summer adventures, check out the XL outdoorsy blanket or the Big Beachy blanket.
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Luna cooling weighted blanket
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You need a weighted blanket that won’t make you sweat. This cozy but cooling weighted blanket provides enhanced comfort and is associated with better sleep. Plus, it’s 15% off now.
“The first thing that impressed me were the high-quality materials,” says an Amazon customer. “The cotton fabric feels soft and gentle against the skin, and the cooling feature ensures that I stay comfortably cozy without overheating during the night.”
Why we like the Luna cooling weighted blanket:
- The Luna weighted blanket is made with high-quality, breathable cotton and premium glass beads.
- This cooling weighted blanket is available in full, queen and king sizes.
- It comes in a wide variety of colors.
- Prices vary by size, weight and color.
- It’s machine washable.
Eli & Elm cotton side-sleeper pillow
Eli & Elm
This special pillow from Eli & Elm features a U-shape design that’s perfect for side sleepers. This pillow promises to be temperature regulating and features a breathable cotton cover. Plus, Amazon has it for 20% off when you hit apply coupon.
“I have a pinched nerve in my shoulder and would often wake up with neck pain to the point where I couldn’t turn my head,” says an Amazon customer. “I’ve been using this for a couple months now and haven’t had any issues since! It’s pretty comfy and keeps my head elevated so I’m not stressing my shoulders at all while sleeping. Worth the money!”
Why we like the Eli & Elm cotton side-sleeper pillow:
- This pillow’s shape may help alleviate neck pain and promote spinal alignment.
- It features removable latex and polyester filling.
- The pillow cover is removable and machine washable.
Casper
Believe it or not, summer will end soon. When that times comes, you might want to cozy up under a warm duvet. Casper’s flannel duvet cover is 50% off now ahead of Labor Day. This deal is currently only for the twin duvet, but it’s a great option if you’re headed back to school somewhere cold.
Why we like Casper’s flannel duvet cover:
- It’s made with 100% brushed organic cotton.
- It’s machine washable.
- Choose from three colors.
- Pillow cases not included.
Casper
Casper’s perfectly autumnal throw is on sale ahead of Labor Day. Add a pop of fall color to your couch for less with this on-sale blanket. This 50-inch by70-inch throw originally retailed for $129. It’s now 50% off at Casper.
Why we like Casper’s wool plaid throw:
- This Casper throw is made with 100% wool and has a sweater-soft feel.
- Choose from two colors.
- It’s final sale.
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Charges against Georgia high school shooter’s dad echo precedent set in historic Crumbley case
(CBS DETROIT) – The father of the 14-year-old accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school was charged in connection with the shooting. His charges follow in the wake of the convictions of two Michigan parents after a school shooting carried out by their child.
Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, in the shooting that happened at Apalachee High School Wednesday morning. The 14-year-old suspect was charged with four counts of felony murder.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said the charges come from Colin Gray “knowingly allowing his son to possess a weapon.” The father was in court Friday morning, where a judge told him he could face up to 180 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
The father of the shooting suspect being charged comes after the historic case of James and Jennifer Crumbley, who were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter, becoming the first parents in the U.S. to be convicted in a mass school shooting carried out by their child.
James and Jennifer Crumbley were held responsible for their roles in the Oxford High School shooting that killed four students — Justin Shilling, Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre and Hana St. Juliana — and injured seven other people on Nov. 30, 2021.
During their trials, the prosecution argued that the Crumbley parents ignored their son’s mental health needs and purchased the gun that he used in the shooting.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, the prosecutor in the Crumbley case who set the precedent for prosecuting parents in mass school shootings, reacted to the news that the Georgia suspect’s father was charged in an interview with CNN Thursday.
“My reaction is rage because you know it the prosecution of the Crumbleys was never, ever meant to be a floodgate of charges against parents, because it was such an egregious set of facts,” said McDonald. “I share the emotions of the entire country that, even after that well-publicized case, we’re still here.”
Former federal prosecutor and defense attorney Rick Convertino, appearing on CBS News Detroit to discuss the shooting at Apalachee before it was revealed that the shooter’s father had been charged, noted the differences between the gun laws in Georgia and Michigan and claimed “gun culture” is different in Georgia than it is in Michigan. Georgia passed a law in 2022 that allowed residents to carry without a permit, which means adults do not need to have a permit to buy or carry buy rifles, shotguns or handguns.
One of the most significant differences, according to Convertino, is with the gun storage laws. “In Georgia, there’s no specific child-preventive act that requires the guns to be secured and safe from unrestricted children to have access to it,” said Convertino.
There is also no gun lock law in Georgia or any “red flag” laws that allow for the removal of guns from someone who is determined to be a risk for harming themselves or other people. Georgia’s laws are among the least strict in the nation, according to a CBS News analysis.
“We’ve seen this 14-year-old shooter had made threats a year before. The father apparently said to the police that he bought the AR-style weapon for a Christmas present for his minor child,” Kris Brown, president of gun control advocacy organization Brady, told CBS News’ Natalie Brand, drawing a parallel to the Crumbley case.
Brown said Colin Gray’s arrest and the convictions of James and Jennifer Crumbley send a message.
“If you have a firearm in the home, you better safely store that firearm, or you will have a risk if something happens of being criminally charged,” she said.
Michigan’s new gun safety laws went into effect in February, a little over two years after the Oxford High School shooting.
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