So you’ve fallen in love with wool bedding and can list by heart the many benefits. You’ve decided to make the jump to an all-natural wool bedding system. First of all, welcome! You won’t be disappointed. Second, as you begin your wool bedding journey, you should be aware of wool compression so that you aren’t surprised. Here’s the deal: Wool naturally compresses, so you should be mindful to ensure that your natural bedding compresses the correct way so that you’ll be able to enjoy it for … [Read More...]
Get Better Sleep by Better Understanding Your Sleep Cycles
A good night's sleep is the key to a great day. Most of us have experienced that helpless feeling of lying awake in bed into the wee hours of the morning, as well as the next day grogginess. What many people don’t realize is that understanding the different sleep cycles can help guide us towards getting more restful and restorative sleep. Cycle 1: Light Sleep You know that feeling when you just start to fall asleep but are still aware of your surroundings? That’s the first and lightest sleep … [Read More...]
Ready to Change Your Own Oil? Don’t Forget to…
Looking to save some time and money? Want to feel a sense of pride and accomplishment? Consider changing your own oil! If you’re the adventurous DIY-er type, you may be wondering how easy and cost-effective it actually is to change your own oil. Generally speaking, once you get the required steps down, putting new oil in your car can be a fairly swift and painless process. Changing your own oil can also save money each time. However, you want to make sure you’re doing it correctly so … [Read More...]
From Mercedes Sprinter Van to Tiny House: How To Minimize
Have you admired the tiny home movement from afar and are finally ready to take the plunge, but don’t want to be tied to one place? Or are you a retiree ready to start a new adventure? If so, a camper van may be the right tiny home for you! Converting a Mercedes Sprinter van into a tiny home is an exciting venture and a fantastic way to shed your burdens, get off the grid, and claim the freedom to roam the world. The Sprinter camper vans Instagram pages All in the Van and Julius the Van … [Read More...]
Sleeping with a Body Pillow: Does it Really Make a Difference?
Sure, body pillows are fun to cuddle with. But did you know that they also have plenty of other important benefits? Your sleeping position and sleep quality can have a substantial impact on your physical and mental health. If you don't sleep properly, you may feel stressed, achy, and irritable. For many people, a body pillow is the key to sleeping comfortably, which makes them feel better during the day. There are a two main types of body pillows: U-shaped pillows surround you on both … [Read More...]
From Baaa to Bedding: How to Process Wool (Part 2): Shearing
Welcome back to the second part of our discussion on the wool process: shearing sheep. Without high-quality wool, you can’t get high-quality wool bedding. As you may know, shearing is the process of harvesting a sheep’s fleece, which typically happens in the spring after the winter’s chill. There are even sheep shearing contests: Benefits of Shearing Sheep Performing an annual shearing can be beneficial to both the sheep and to humans. Shearing allows for new wool growth without … [Read More...]
Why Install Running Boards on Your Truck or SUV?
Visually speaking, running boards are a nice accessory for a truck or SUV. They make a truck look...well, complete. It’s one of those added features that other truck owners see and wish they had. But, functionally speaking, running boards can also be a very helpful addition. Here’s how: Step Up The most obvious function is to serve as a step. This is especially important for taller trucks, or if truck passengers are on the shorter side. Keep It Clean Another added benefit of running … [Read More...]
From Baaa to Bedding: How to Process Wool (Part 1)
Some of the best wool products in the world start as raw wool from the carding mills all around the country. The mill is responsible for producing a superior product, but ensuring that their product is taken care of from the very beginning—from pasture to final product. Below are three compelling reasons for retailers to collaborate with a reputable mill and local growers to source our premium quality wool. 1. Chemical control The use of herbicides and pesticides is discouraged in most … [Read More...]
Know Before You Tow! How to Haul With Your SUV
Sport utility vehicles have become one of the most popular vehicle types in the US. One reason for this rise to popularity is their towing capability. Sure, SUVs are able to tow many things such as boats, campers, and trailers. However, there are a few things you should know before hooking up that hitch. For starters, be sure what you’re towing is within your SUV’s limits. The gross vehicle weight (GVWR) should be listed in your owner’s manual. This number determines the amount of … [Read More...]
How is the Price of a Used Car Calculated?
Have you ever wondered how used vehicles are priced? We sure have! We all want to make sure aren’t being ripped off, right? Used car dealers typically determine two different price points for used vehicles: the wholesale price and the retail price. The wholesale price is the trade-in value of a car, whereas the retail price is what the sticker price would be at a dealership. The wholesale price will always be lower than the retail price because the dealer wants to be able to sell it and … [Read More...]