Muddy Pond General Store

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Are Flannel Sheets Warmer Than Others?

Why are flannel sheets so much warmer than others?—Neil Joiner, Vienna, GeorgiaFlannel is a material made from loosely spun (twisted) yarn, whether the yarn itself is wool, cotton, synthetic or a mix of fibers. Because the yarn is looser, flannel fabrics have lots of tiny air pockets. These air pockets are insulating, so your body [...]

Bodily Benefits of Linen Bedding

Organic products have long been a popular trend in food, but now they’re taking over the home decor industry as well, and for good reason. Sustainably sourced, organic home goods not only last longer and use fewer chemical additives, they can actually benefit you as well. Linen sheets, for example, have long been a staple …

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Neil Gaiman Knows What Happens When You Dream

“Every night,” says the genre-busting author of “The Sandman,” now on Netflix, “we close our eyes, fall asleep and go mad.”

9 quick science-approved things you can do to make your mornings better.

There's a psychological reason you should be making your bed.

Should we be sleeping on a silk pillowcase?

The beauty-scape is encouraging us to invest in these luxurious bedtime buddies to keep our skin young and acne-free

PHOTOS: Greasy Cove General Store offers tasty trip into the past

Greasy Cove General Store offers food and seasonal items that bring people from out of town, and groceries to serve the local community.

How general merchandise products are striving toward clean-label

As shoppers look for clean-label ingredients, CPG brands are answering the call with general merchandise products that feature transparent ingredient lists.

To Pond or not to Pond? That is the Question…

Pond Maintenance Tips

How to Invest in a Merchandising Program

NAHB spoke with four of the country’s top new home merchandisers and asked them a few questions to help those new to merchandising get an idea about how it can fit into their marketing plan.

Why Is There Such a Boom in Basquiat Merchandise?

You can take home the artist’s iconography on everything from skateboards to slippers. But is there a risk of consumer fatigue?

Refrigerated Food Merchandiser Buying Guide

If you’re a restaurant buyer, you probably know that anything with the word “merchandise” in it is going to be important – at least for sales. That’s usually the case with these helpful merchandiser refrigerators. Convenience stores and sandwich shops have them. So do supermarkets. Restaurants often install them to …

Con-Tech Merchandise Ideas

We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback for what you'd like to see for sale on our merchandise store!

How to Turn a Spa Into a Pond

Unwanted hot tub spas often end up taking up space in landfills, but they can be recycled and turned into garden ponds. The spa basin works much the same as a hard plastic pond liner shell, and only ...

Was the Frog Pond Ever an Actual Frog Pond?

Have you wondered about the history of the Frog Pond on your annual ice-skating outing?

What Is Walden Pond?

Its cultural meaning may be calcified—but off the page, it's changing fast.

What is Brand Merchandising?

Brand merchandising can be a powerful tool for marketing and growing your business. We laid out the basics and benefits to get you up to speed. Learn more.

How to stay safe on frozen lakes, ponds

It’s difficult to tell the strength of ice simply by its appearance, its thickness, the temperature outside or whether or not it’s covered with snow.