“Leave the Rainforests alone!” and “Stop buying exotic lumber!” seem to be the status quo when it comes to making green choices in some circles. But in reality, such advice couldn’t be further from truly accomplishing environmentally friendly aims. You might say it’s as green as a blue moon. While so-called “green” manufactured building products […]
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Dancer Life: Establishing Proper Etiquette, Part 1
Especially as young dancers just get their start, it’s important to teach them proper etiquette. These tips we’re going to give are by no means meant to be an exhaustive list; however, they are a great starting point as well as a good check sheet to keep visible for all dancers of any age and […]
Ready, Set, Jump into the Pool: Swimwear Tips and Tricks, Part 1
As a swimming pool owner, you’re likely to get a lot more use out of your swimwear than most people! As exciting as that may be, you’ll want to allow for that added swimwear use by choosing, accommodating, and treating your swimwear well. You may not realize it, but all kinds of elements — including […]
Dancer Feet: Foot Care Tips, Part 1
Technically, a dancing career does not require taking a single human anatomy class. But just like a working knowledge of muscles can be helpful, a complete understanding of the human foot can be particularly significant for any dancer. Did you know that human feet are extremely complex? These relatively small structures actually incorporate 52 of […]
Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar, Part 1
According to the American Heart Association, adults should only intake a maximum of 9 teaspoons of sugar for men and 6 teaspoons of sugar for women – each day. If you’re regularly getting more than that and are over 30, you’re probably experiencing joint pain, skin problems, excessive weight gain, and possibly even heart problems. […]
Healthy Home Snacking for Young Athletes, Part 1
When you start trying to eliminate refined flours & sugars and then nitrates & nitrites, you’ll probably realize that finding appropriate snack foods gets a little harder. Almost all the easy, go-to prepackaged snacks are off the table. Even most “healthy options” aren’t as healthy as they propose to be. But your young athlete needs […]
Top 3 Household Hazards for Kids
We all realize we shouldn’t keep medications accessible or have sharp objects within reach, but it’s not always the most obvious things that pose the greatest risks. Some seemingly innocuous, extremely common household items can pose unexpected safety risks for the little people in your life. Whether you’re a parent yourself or occasionally care for […]
Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in […]
Tips on Losing Fat from a Certified Personal Trainer
The vast majority of people who come to trainers wish to lose excess fat as at least part of their goal. Even the people who were skinny when they arrived here contended they had fat they wished to lose! Fat doesn’t accumulate on your body overnight and it won’t come off overnight either. It’s a […]
The Bedroom Source – Unique Kids Furniture Store
The Bedroom Source is a high end kids & teen furniture store located on Long Island in Carle Place, New York. The store has been in business for over 35 years and offers a wide variety of furniture, including bunk beds, loft beds, dressers, nightstands, and much more. The Bedroom Source also offers delivery and […]
Stressless Furniture by Ekornes at Country Willow
Ekornes is a Norwegian furniture manufacturer that specializes in the production of comfortable, durable, and stylish furniture, especially their Stressless® line of furniture. The Stressless® brand is a market leader in the ergonomic seating industry, and is renowned for its use of advanced ergonomic technology and innovative designs. The Stressless® line of furniture is designed […]
Introduction to Home Automation using X10 Products
Home automation is a rapidly growing technology that is transforming how people interact with their environment. Home automation is the process of connecting smart devices to a centralized system allowing users to control various aspects of their home from one place. X10 is one of the most popular home automation systems for residential use. It […]
Teak Wood – Facts about Tectona Grandis Lumber
Teak wood is an exotic hardwood native to Southeast Asia that has been used for centuries for its durable and decorative qualities. It is known for its resistance to rot, decay and insect infestation, as well as its attractive appearance. Teak wood has a range of properties that make it a favorite among woodworkers and […]
When Dieting & Exercise Don’t Work
If this is happening with you, then there is something that can be improved upon – because the general formula is correct. I have heard this complaint more times than I can count (that’s often why people who are now my clients have come to me). By asking questions, I can usually trace it down […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Purchasing A Reclaimed Wood Table
Reclaimed wood tables are a Country Willow specialty, and because we have built more than 4,000 of them since 1996 we consider ourselves experts on the topic. We also have thousands of customers who have shared their own experiences with us, which has contributed to our knowledge in this area. In the past, we have […]