Archive for September, 2009
Laying Down the Rules of Backyard Safety
, 09 25th, 2009
Hammocks are a symbol of relaxation and luxury, and there’s no better place to chill out for a few minutes on a hot day. Fathers and mothers can unwind in a hammock after a long day at work, and kids can rest their heads on a hammock pillow, swinging gently and staring up at the clouds. It’s vital that parents warn their kids about the dangers of horseplay on a hammock, as injury could result.
Be sure to set up the hammock far away from dangerous drops such as the edge of a pool or the downward slope of a hill. Kids waking up from a nap could easily hurt themselves trying to exit the hammock in a disoriented state. Also discourage children from jumping on and off the hammock, as their limbs could get caught in the netting. Backyard safety parameters should be set at the beginning of the season and reinforced as necessary.
Relaxing by the Pool
, 09 07th, 2009
For the average worker, any chance to relax is welcomed with open arms. Long hours and stressful deadlines have a way of preventing us from enjoying those simple moments of respite as often as we perhaps should. Not everyone has hours of excess time to lounge by the pool, but even just a bit of relaxation time here and there makes a huge difference.
Still, there’s just something natural about the pairing of hammock and pool. A quilted hammock can be set up poolside in a manner of minutes, and there’s no need to worry about the fabric getting wet. Moisture beads off the surface almost instantaneously, allowing you to recline on a dry, cozy hammock for as long as possible. At some point, a real-life issue will bring you back to earth; don’t waste your chance to relax.