As the number of regular church attendees continues to decline throughout the United States, and as the number of churches closing increases, it becomes more and more important for each church to proactively think through how welcoming they are when first time visitors attend a service. Many people will visit a church one time, and […]
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Infant & Toddler Swimming Pool Safety
Your backyard pool setting can benefit greatly from the liveliness that babies and young children bring! With so many potential advantages for their physical and mental health, the sensory component of water provides youngsters with an interesting method to explore the world around them. However, little kids also present some special difficulties for the pool […]
Sun Protection for Infants & Toddlers
Your summertime fun in the backyard pool can undoubtedly be also greatly enjoyed by babies and toddlers! However, do all in your power to ensure the safety of the youngest members if your circle of friends and family includes young children who frequent your backyard pool. Swimming pools can result in increased exposure to direct […]
Fun Ideas to Consider for Your Next Pool Party
We have some original ideas for your next pool party if you’re ready to be a little more inventive than cooking burgers or ordering pizza and sticking with the same luau theme. We’re here to help you kick your party off with imaginative themes, organizing advice, and suggestions for how to play your favorite music! […]
How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 2
Televisions are a major cause of tipping-related injuries and fatalities, in addition to accidents involving just furniture (see Part 1). In fact, both TVs and furniture are involved in a startling 70% of tipping events. Let’s examine the significance of this issue and what you may do to address it. How Serious Are TV-Related Tipping […]
How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 1
What does it mean to prioritize safety when choosing furnishings for your child’s bedroom? Well, for starters, it entails anchoring furniture to prevent the possibility of tipping. How dangerous is furniture tipping, and how can it be avoided? The solutions might surprise you. How Common Are Injuries & Deaths Caused by Furniture Tipping? Two children […]
Child Safety Month: Window Treatments and Safety
As a parent, you always have a million things on your mind when it comes to your kids. Keeping up with active children and making sure they’re safe around the house can be a challenge, and window treatments are a potential safety hazard that may not be on your radar. From seeing dangling cords, tiebacks, […]
Home Automation for Beginners: Setting Up Your X10 System
Whether you purchase an X10 Home Automation or Homes Security Bundle from x10.com or design your own system using various components, the same basic setup steps will apply. Step 1: Know How It Works As you set up your X10 system, it will probably be helpful to understand the basics of how the components work […]
Properly Caring for Your Septic System
Proper septic system maintenance can be simple and inexpensive when you follow the tips provided below. There are four primary components which make up septic system maintenance: (1) routine inspection and pumping, (2) wise water usage, (3) proper waste disposal, and (4) septic drainfield upkeep. 1. Routine Inspection & Pumping A septic service expert should […]
School’s Open: Here Comes the Mess. Mudroom Cabinets Are the Solution!
Shoes, backpacks, caps and jackets are everywhere! And where’s the dog leash? It’s a mess that makes every parent go half nuts. With the kids back to school this week and chilly weather just around the corner, we have the perfect solution. Country Willow’s Mudroom Settle Bench (also known as a Mudroom Rack, Coat Rack […]
Will a Backyard Swimming Pool Make You Happy?
Happiness. We may differ about what constitutes or contributes to it, but undoubtedly it’s at the core of what all of us humans desire. So it’s helpful to consider our lifestyle choices and major purchases in light of whether they’re likely to contribute to our happiness. Despite the widespread culture of consumerism and materialism, a […]
Pool Recreation: Traditional, Tag-Like Games To Play
Okay, so you have a pool. And you love it. You sometimes swim laps or do other aerobic water exercises, and your kids splash around for a bit. You’ve purchased your fair share of pool toys, floatables, and lounges, too. But what else can you do? There are so many activities and games you can […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Late Spring To-Do List
If your life revolves around swimming pools like ours does, summer is officially prime pool season, which makes the official title of what most people call “spring” become the “getting-ready-for-pool-season” season. Wow, that was a mouthful. But you get the idea. If you’re serious about getting your outdoor space ready for the main event but […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Mid-Spring To-Do List
Once the summer is underway, you want to be able to enjoy your backyard swimming pool and invite others to do the same. Allowing for that actually starts before then, back in the spring. In our previous post in this series, we took a look at 3 sets of preparation steps which we recommend you […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Early Spring To-Do List
Many of us have an extra spring in our steps as the sun starts smiling at us a little more and everything starts promising to turn green and colorful again, letting us know that our favorite season is on its way! (That season, of course, is swimming pool season!) While the tasks appropriate for late […]