For anyone who is a parent or just likes to pass time on the porch, a rocking chair is a must. The swaying back and forth can be so soothing that it will literally put a person to sleep. That’s why many expecting mommies will purchase a rocking chair. During last night feedings or disturbances, rocking the child will calm them and they will eventually fall right to sleep. Within minutes, most children will calm down thanks to the motion of a rocking chair. It is definitely a nursery must.

However, it’s not just nice for the children; it’s a nice chair to have in your home because it is so relaxing. Many people have a rocking chair outside on their deck or they will have a rocking chair on their porch. On restless nights, you could go outside in the hot summer air and have time to think or just relax. For those who suffer from sleepless nights, a rocking chair can calm the nerves and relax the body. Once the body and nerves became relaxed, sleep should come soon.

Although many people own a rocking chair, not everyone owns a rocking chair to sway. Many times people will have a rocking chair in the room to give it a homier feel. It can also be used as part of the décor because many people use the rocking chair in the designs to get the country look. Rather it’s for show or to rock, you can bet a throw will be on the chair. Rocking chair’s are very beautiful and usually handcrafted wood. To give it a more subtle look sometimes a throw will be laid on the back of the rocking chair.

No one really knows how much work goes into making a rocking chair. It may just seem like a regular chair placed on curved wood, but it’s more than that. The back of the chair must be slighted just right or the person will tip. The legs of the “chair” are much shorter and have to be just the right angle. Finally, the slop in the runners and the placement of the legs has to be just right or the chair won’t be stable.

Knowing all of that, it could take months or even a year to make the perfect rocking chair. Their balance of difficulty layouts and simplistic designs is what makes the rocking chair a classic. There is so much hard work that much goes into one and yet it can look like it didn’t take much to even build it. Many people will add their own twist on their rocking chair by carving designs in the wood before putting it all together. The rocking chair is perfect for anyone from six months to 60 years old; everyone loves a rocking chair and they look good too.

Source by Randi Foerde

Everybody sourcing products from overseas has heard of Alibaba, but for people looking for great deals on products directly from factories should check out this list. New websites have been hitting the scene, and some of them are really helpful for the larger businesses or the work at home eBay seller.

Niche Directories – These websites are focused on a particular industry and often provide better tools and filtering of information.

MFG – The best website for sourcing parts. Upload your projects, and get quotes from suppliers around the world. Also, the members have been active in leaving feedback on suppliers. You can now also source textiles using MFG. Jeff Beezos from Amazon.com is an owner of this company.

Panjiva – Great for sourcing garment manufacturers, their approach is different from other sites. They offer supplier ratings by reviewing the companies current shipments and customers. They offer information on shipment amount, and the type of customer and shipments.

Trade Intelligence – Ever wanted to know who your competitors have been buying from? US customs shipments reports are open to the public.

Zepol – The most searchable database for US customs reports allows the user to create their own custom filters. The system works within a web browser, and allows an unlimited number of searches.

Import Genius – Offers searches by customer name, product name, and supplier name.

Trade Mining – A lower cost system that allows a user to download trade intelligence reports one report at a time.

Piers – The largest trade intelligence company. Piers data is entered and analyzed, then put into their database. Reports are much better looking, but searches are more difficult and results may not have as much detail. They also offer trade intelligence on other countries.

Manufacturers and Wholesale Suppliers– Good websites for smaller orders and selling on eBay.

Doba – Sell goods on eBay without needing stock. Buying though Doba wholesale partners allows goods to shipped directly from the wholesale warehouse. The cost to the seller is 50% below retail, and the seller can select their own profit margin. Doba charges a monthly fee.

World Wide Brands – Allows you to search for suppliers, manufacturers, and wholesale companies. They charge a monthly fee.

B2X – Buy from China- Pain Free. B2X allows users to search manufacturers products online. No experience needed, B2X will ship the goods to you, and take care of all importing quality inspections. B2X charges an unstated fee that should be a great deal for smaller customers looking for good values.

DHGate – A platform for buying goods directly from manufacturers in Asia. Be careful of branded products, as there are lots of fakes being sold by companies who advertise on this site. But, there are great values if you know how to use it, and the site allows feedback.

The Wholesale Forums – An online forum with 5000 active members discussing goods, suppliers, and products. Very good information for people looking to start buying and selling online.

Liquidation and GoWholesale – A family of web sites that offer off-price goods for retail and discounts for wholesale.

Simplx – Another large platform that allows users to sell goods directly from a drop shippers warehouse.

Large Manufacturer and Supplier Directories – If you want to work directly with factories, these are the best large websites. Please be aware if you are looking for a factory that many companies advertising on these sites are trading companies.

Alibaba – The largest online sourcing community has suppliers from almost every country in the world. Also included are forums where your sourcing and trading questions can be answered.

Global Sources – The most reputable sourcing website. Global Sources verifies suppliers and works more closely to ensure smoother sourcing for its users. Global Sources also operates many large trade shows in Asia and has many print publications for sourcing.

Made-In-China – The 3rd largest sourcing website in the world. They also work with SGS and supplier audit reports can be purchased online.

Global Market – A newer souring website offers a huge amount of suppliers and products. Also, you can email them projects, and they will send you back a list of qualified manufacturers.

India Mart – As the name implies, a huge directory of Indian suppliers and products.

Product Pilot – All types of suppliers and products are listed in the most visually appealing of the large sourcing websites. An arm of the Messe Frankfut tradeshow group in Germany, most of the suppliers listed have also exhibited at their events, but since these events are so world wide, the website gets a good assortment of manufacturers.

Source by Seth Berman

Bed linen are essential items that are found in every single home around the world. What makes these items so special, is they are responsible in ensuring that your bed looks beautiful and you have a comfortable sleep. These items are available as bed sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases, designed to provide your room with the perfect finish.

The first decision you will have to make when it comes to buying bed linen is what type of sheet you want. You should have some indication on size, but will need to decide whether you want flat or fitted. Both offer advantages, fitted sheets are easier to put onto the bed, they have elastic around the corners which then holds the sheet in place.

Flat sheets on the other hand require tucking and pulling to get them in place, but are ideal as a top sheet if you prefer a sheet over you and then your duvet.

Your next decision is choosing your duvet set. Duvet sets come with a duvet cover and pillow case. Single bed sets come with a single pillow case, while doubles and bigger come with two pillow cases. The advantage to this is that your duvet cover and pillow cases match, creating the perfect finish to your bedroom design.

When choosing a duvet cover, you will need to choose between plain, patterned or reversible. Reversible enable you to have a different colour or pattern on either side of the cover, enabling you to change the style without changing the duvet cover. This gives you freedom to change your duvet cover based on how you feel that day.

Size is a very important consideration when buying bed linen. You want to ensure you choose the right size to get the perfect fit. If you are unsure of your bed size, it’s advisable to get out a tape measure and start measuring. Most companies selling these items will give you size guides to help you choose the best options based on your bed.

Once you have the size you need and the set you like, you will need to choose your material. Bed linen comes in a choice of materials from luxurious Egyptian cotton to one hundred percent cotton to a choice of poly-blends. It’s advisable to go with the cotton options as cotton is breathable and is also good at keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer.

Choose your colour wisely. The colour should blend in with your bedroom design, enhancing the space. If you have a smaller bedroom, steer clear of darker colours, choose something bright to lighten up the room and make it feel light and bright. The colour you choose will also be based on preference. Some people enjoy the seductive feel that black bedding can provide, while others prefer lighter colours to brighten their mood as they walk into the room.

Remember your overall bedroom design will impact your bed linen choice considerably. When looking to achieve a hotel-inspired design in your bedroom, then you will want to go with white bed linen and maybe add a colourful throw for that splash of colour.

Always ensure you purchase from a reputable company that are well-established and are known for their high quality products. If you are unsure, do some research on the company before placing your order to ensure they are reliable and provide you with superior customer support.

Finally, once you feel you have found a company you want to deal with and you are ordering online, read through their delivery policy to see how long it will take until your new bedding arrives on your doorstep.

Source by S Dogar