DIY & Lifestyle
5 Must Haves For Your Nursery
Getting ready for your new baby? Here are the top five must haves for the nursery to make sure your baby is happy and healthy, and you’re prepared for the big day. Crib Furniture A staple furniture piece that everyone needs in their nursery is a crib for the baby to sleep in. Even though babies sometimes do not start sleeping in cribs until a couple of months old, it is important to purchase one before the baby comes. In the meantime, it is a great space for the baby to lay down and get used to it until it… Read More
DIY & Lifestyle, Home Decor, Home Improvement, Shades 101
Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark
Don’t be afraid of the dark; it’s good for you. Sleep is crucial for your child’s development – both physical and mental. Unwanted light can deter your little one from getting the best possible sleep. That’s where we come in; using blackout shades will keep that unwanted light out of their bedroom. Our blackout shades block 99% of all exterior light. While asleep, the human brain sorts and stores information, replenishes vital chemicals, and helps keep you healthy. Proper sleep is necessary for your child’s growth and immune system – without it, they might lack in those areas. Experts say… Read More
DIY & Lifestyle
10 Tips For Better Sleep
New year, new YOU! January was a trial month – February is the month to truly get into those new routines and better habits you set as your resolutions. If getting a better night’s sleep was one of your New Year’s resolutions, check out these 10 sleep tips. TIP 1: Decide On A Set Bedtime We’re all busy and we know that it’s not always practical to go to bed at the exact time every day. So, rather than aiming for an exact time, aim for a window of time to give yourself a little bit of wiggle room. We’re… Read More
Shades 101
Redi Shade Product FAQs
We recently went live on Amazon, answering some of our most common Redi Shade Product FAQs. Check out this link to view the livestream. If you prefer to read, below are the product FAQs of this Amazon Live session. First, we answer the most common question we receive and FAQs about our Easy Lift shades. Secondly, we go over common questions about Original Shades. And finally, we wrap up with FAQs about our Original Arch and Simple Slide Roller bracket products. Q: Do I need any tools to install these shades? A: No Tools required to install any of our… Read More
Shades 101
Shades 101: Window Types
Did you know that there are 27 different kinds of windows? How does one figure out if their windows work with our shades? We are here to help you figure it out! On today’s blog, “Shades 101: Window Types”, we’ll be going over the best window types our products work in and the windows they don’t work as well in. Before we explore window types, it’s important to determine how to mount your shade. Although our shades are designed for inside mount, you can install them for an outside mount. Inside mount shades are installed within the window casing, while… Read More
DIY & Lifestyle
Does Light Affect My Child’s Sleep?
Today on Made in the Shade, “Does Light Affect My Child’s Sleep?” with guest blogger and Child Sleep Consultant for MonkeyRoo, Krissy Brashear. Some parents like to have night lights in their children’s nursery so they can maneuver around in the room. So when they go in to do a middle of the night feeding or check the temperature of the room they don’t injure themselves. Other parents like the night light because they believe their child needs it, or even worry they may have a fear of the dark. Depending on the age of your child, the latter reason… Read More
DIY & Lifestyle, Home Decor
5 Ways to Spruce Up a Space
We have return-guest blogger, Layla Nicholls, with this post on 5 ways to spruce up a space. After spending months on end at home due to the pandemic, you’re probably tired of seeing the exact same views every day. You might even be feeling anxious from being cooped up indoors. If this sounds like you, why not start the New Year by sprucing up your home? We might be in February, but it’s never too late to switch up your space. After all, The Huffington Post explains that rearranging your home can give you a sense of accomplishment and refreshing change of… Read More
Shades 101
Shades 101: Difference Between Light Controls
It can be confusing when searching for the right window shade. There really are so many options when it comes to shades. There are different materials, colors, sizes, lift styles and so much more to consider. What’s more difficult is actually knowing what the right light control is for you. You may know you want a light filtering shade, but did you know there are also room darkening shades? Blackout shades? Did you also know that it can vary from material too? We’re here to help show you the true difference with Shades 101: Difference between light controls! As you… Read More
DIY & Lifestyle
Work from Home Tips
Transitioning from being in an office all the time to working from your home is a big change and can take some time to get used to. So if you’ve never worked from home before, checkout these work from home tips to help you get started! Dressing Up For some getting dressed up helps with productivity, where for others workout clothes or PJ’s are more comfortable and that helps them instead. Routine Keep a routine going. Start your morning with a few stretches or a workout, a cup of coffee, then enjoy some breakfast, and you can move on to… Read More
DIY & Lifestyle
This One is for the Night Shifters
This One is for the Night Shifters We love our night shifters! This includes paramedics, police officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, factory workers, cleaning staff, new parents, and so many more. They do the work that many of us would just not be able to do. While many of us sleep the night away, they are getting through a long night of work. Kudos to them! So when they come home first thing in the morning, they deserve to get the best, deepest sleep. This one is for the night shifters! Here’s a list of tips to help get better sleep… Read More