August 2013 – Page 2 – Pillows.com Blog

August 14, 2013August 16, 2013

Ways to Celebrate Relaxation Day

In today’s society we live in a fast-paced and often stressful world that could also be overwhelming. National Relaxation day is August 15th and it’s a day about taking a step back to unwind and decompress. Too much stress can be harmful on your physical and mental health.

Here are a few ideas for celebrating and taking advantage of National Relaxation day:

Read a book- I like to read outside in a comfortable and quiet surrounding where it is also cool. Parks are perfect for relaxing and reading under trees on a sunny day.
Treat yourself to a massage- A massage can help free up all the tension you have in your muscles and help you feel rejuvenated.
Go for a long walk- Sometimes you just need to get out of the house or out of the office chair and stretch. A long walk through the park can help stretch out and soak in some “me” time. Don’t dwell on the worries of work or chores; just take time to think about nothing.
Take a long nap- When I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed a nice nap can be perfect for rejuvenating your mind and body. Naps often help solve problems that occurred during the day and can help make you more alert and awake to finish up the day. Try taking a nap on Pacific Pillows comfy featherbeds and pillows!
Try Yoga- Yoga is perfect for stretching out those tense muscles! Turn on some relaxing music and do some simple yoga in your house or park. Yoga helps reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve heart function. Achieve peacefulness of body and mind with simple poses.
Watch a movie- This is great if you just want to sit around and take your mind off things. Watch a comedy or your favorite movie and cozy up. This will take your mind off the reality of worries and help you escape into a fantasy.

Remember that today is a day to relax! Take this day to help rid you of the built up stress from the work week and rejuvenate your body and mind. These are just some simple ideas for relaxing but feel free to comment and add your own ways of relaxing. This will give our blog readers different perspectives on relaxation! Sleep well. Live well.

We are having a Relaxation Day Sale:

Save 30% on all orders over $125

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Coupon expires 11:59 pm PST on August 17th!!

Blog Author- Jesse, Channel Manager

August 13, 2013

Pacific Pillows at the Yahoo! Small Business Summit

Last week I (Chelsea Duckham, Director of Marketing) had the privilege of attending the Yahoo! Small Business Merchant Summit. The summit was a gathering of all merchants that run their online stores on the Yahoo! Small Business platform and it took place in San Jose, Ca. The summit had over 200 merchants attend and the sessions and panels consisted of over 35 speakers. It was the perfect opportunity to network with other online merchants and learn more about their experiences as online retailers. I also spent some time with our current partners that help us run our website. The main takeaway from the summit was that we need to establish ourselves further as the bedding experts. We have such an amazing staff here at Pacific Pillows and the largest selection of pillows available anywhere, but we need to market our bedding expertise more on the website. I also learned about new tools to help visitors select the perfect product for them. We will be adding new additions to PacificPillows.com that will help with visitor usability and will help customers choose the perfect bedding for them from our wide inventory selection.

We are about to announce some exciting news about our company, so look out for our emails! Check out some pictures from the Yahoo! Summit below.

Yahoo! Campus

Vince, Our Yahoo! Account Manager, moderating a session

Me and Tim Kennedy – Green Beret and Professional MMA Fighter from Rangerup.com

Blog Author: Chelsea, Director of Marketing

August 5, 2013August 5, 2013

Decorating and Organizing Your Dorm Room

It’s that time again, back to school and whether you’re staying in dorm or in an apartment nearby, there a few key steps to decorating and organizing your new space. You want to make sure that your new home is both comfortable and functional. In small spaces, utilizing storage space is key.

Photo Courtesy of: PBTeen.com

First get a feel for the layout of the room, and if you’re staying in a dorm, of what furnishings are already there. Then, you can rearrange things to better utilize the space. Most dorm beds can be adjusted to become a loft. This creates a huge space under the bed to accommodate a small seating area, to store dressers and other belongings or to create a quiet study area.

Photo Courtesy of: HGTV Back To College

Keeping things stored properly and keeping your space de-cluttered is probably the most important factor. Plastic bins can store smaller clothing items. You can get multiple uses out of everyday objects. For example, Facebook fan Coral has an excellent idea for a shoe hanger: “Hang a shoe holder on the door to hold not just shoes, but also scarves, mittens, hats, etc. in the pockets.” This can keep all of your accessories neat, organized and off of the floor. Pants hangers and other multi-use hangers enable you to hang lots of things staggered vertically which can save tons of space as well. Be creative and use what you have. Facebook fan Linda says, “Hooks and peg boards can put walls to great use as storage… Think vertical.” These wonderful tips can help you make the most of the space that you have.

Photos 1 & 2 Courtesy of: Ikea Photo Courtesy of: ApartmentTherapy.com

Now that you’re organized, it’s time to start thinking about adding your own style to your room. Coordinating with your roommate will help ensure that you’re both happy with the overall look of your room. If you can agree on a color, choose different colors that complement one another. If you like blue but your roomie doesn’t, no biggie, you don’t have to match to create a finished look. Coordinating colors will give your room a fun, polished look and will help to make your new digs feel like home.