Unlike the many gifts we long to give our children, nature walks come with no price tag attached. It does require something of us, though. And what we must invest to afford our children the joy and wonder of nature may feel costly; the dividends such gifts pay out, however, make the investment worthwhile. In Nature Walks 101, we looked at the three basic steps you need to take in order to take your child or children on a nature walk; but after you get dressed, grab your gear, and go ou …
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"All good things are wild and free," writes author Henry David Thoreau. While you may take exception to the "all" in that statement, the fact remains that much beauty and multi-sensory experience is ours to enjoy and bequeath to our children. Let's start by exploring the basic how-to's of spending time in nature. Get Dressed While experiencing nature does not require any expertise or specialty equipment, it does require you to be dressed properly — especially if you want …
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Combining solid hardwoods with Acacia veneers, each piece in the Buckeye Collection for Boys is expertly designed and crafted with your go-big-or-go-home guy in mind. A rustic look is achieved using a Barnwood Brown finish along with solid iron drawer pulls with a Galvanized finish and a few specialty pieces that incorporate horizontal plank styling and corrugated metal accents. In Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, we looked at a variety of pieces in this great collection, including beds, under-bed …
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Each piece in the Buckeye Collection for Boys is built from a combination of hardwoods and Acacia veneers with a Barnwood Brown finish applied using a multi-step process for durability (see Parts 1 & 2). Premium craftsmanship combines with trending design elements such as vertical and horizontal planks, solid iron drawer pull hardware with a Galvanized finish, and select pieces with corrugated metal accents and even sliding barn doors. In this post, we'll look specifically at the most s …
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With a Rustic Barnwood Brown finish, corrugated metal accents, and solid iron hardware with a Galvanized finish, the Buckeye Collection is sure to bring excitement to the world of any guy! Starting with three bed styles we looked at in Part 1, this piece incorporates plank styling as well as premium construction techniques. Combining kiln-dried hardwoods and Acacia veneers, the following pieces can be paired with various beds in the Buckeye Collection. Buckeye Collection Under-Bed Pieces …
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Of the many children's furniture collections available from The Bedroom Source, the Buckeye Collection might just be one of the most unique and cutting edge! Including both rustic and Industrial elements, this fun-loving collection would be at home whether you live in an urban or rural environment — or anywhere in between. It includes kiln-dried hardwoods, Acacia veneers, and corrugated metal accents. The Rustic Barnwood Brown finish and solid iron drawer pulls add to the casual yet hard-work …
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It somehow happens every year, doesn't it? Winter gets longer and summer gets shorter. Now, don't bother me with the science of seasons or anything else: I know the truth. And if you're anything like me, you put a whole lotta pressure on those precious summer months. Starting in January, I scout out Memorial Day and hope beyond hope that it starts to feel like summertime by then. I barely have time to put away my patriotic paraphernalia before July 4 rolls around, and I wonder how it a …
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Loft Beds and Bunk Beds are great for helping maximize a room's square footage, but we understand if you're a bit wary about allowing your child to climb too high into the air, elevating their safety risk. Now it's time to think a bit outside the box: a Loft Bed doesn't have to be high to offer some benefit. You really shouldn't be surprised to find out that our best selling Maxtrix Bedroom System has a solution!  Even the most safety-minded parent would find it diff …
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If there's any constant in this whole parenting gig, change just might be it. No kidding. No matter how often you hear more seasoned parents talk about how quickly it happens, I'm not sure anything can truly prepare you for the whirlwind that you are in as your children go through so many transitions. You barely get the hang of one stage before you're catapulted into the next one. And no matter how much you try to simplify, the amount of stuff that goes in and out of use as your child moves …
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If you're looking for that upcycled look without all the hassle of DIY, the Skyline Collection is the perfect answer. The casual appeal of the medium brown Weathered Oak finish combines with the simple but solid design. The natural grain of the Oak Veneers comes through, thanks to the scrubbed and rubbed surface; Poplar Solids are also used throughout this lifestyle collection. Some pieces incorporate Natural Stonewash Canvas with attention-getting lacing, and the effect of the mixed materia …
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