The summer heat was unbearable, even at night. As I lay in bed, sweat trickling down my forehead, I struggled to find a comfortable spot on the heavy, warm bedsheet. My brother, Adeel, was also having a hard time sleeping. This wasn't just a one-time problem; every summer, we faced sleepless nights because of the thick, uncomfortable bedding.

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The next morning, I thought about our restless night and realized that if we were having this problem, others in our community probably were too. Our neighborhood was full of families like ours, living in simple homes and dealing with the same issues. That day, I decided to find out if my guess was right.

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Adeel and I went around the neighborhood with notebooks and pens, talking to our neighbors. As we thought, many people had the same complaints about their heavy, hot bedsheets. Some had tried different brands, but nothing seemed to make them comfortable. The problem was common, and it gave me an idea.

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Back home, Adeel and I talked about what we could do. We wanted to create something that would not only fix our problem but also help our community. After thinking and researching a lot, we decided to make an eco-friendly, cooler, and breathable bedding brand. We wanted to make bedsheets that were soft on the skin, comfortable in any weather, and good for the environment.

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We saved up our money and started small. We found sustainable materials and worked with local makers to create samples. It was tough, but we didn't give up. We tested different fabrics to find the perfect mix of softness and breathability. After many tries, we finally made a bedsheet that we liked.

We named our brand "Sleepy and Smiles" because we wanted to provide bedsheets that would help people sleep well and wake up with a smile. At first, we sold our bedsheets to neighbors and friends. They liked our product and gave us helpful feedback. Encouraged by their support, we created a small online store to reach more people.

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As more people heard about Sleepy and Smiles, our brand started to grow. People liked our focus on quality and the environment, and we felt proud knowing that our work was helping others sleep better. Each order we filled, each happy customer, was a step toward making our dream of helping others come true.