Archive for July, 2009

Pump Up the Interior Decor

posted by PedalTime @ 12:23 PM
July 16, 2009
Pump Up the Interior Decor

You’ve already set up the card table, and the mini bar is up and running. The biggest brown trout in all of Christendom has been securely mounted above the fireplace. Still, the interior of your lakeside cottage is missing the finishing touch – a component that will add to the coziness and lived-in quality of the space.

Replica gas pumps help link us to a bygone era. Even if you’re not old enough to have used these antique contraptions, they send a comforting message: Life used to be simple, and it can be again. Why not furnish your lakeside retreat with a blast from the past? Replica gas pumps make a great conversation piece, and they’re sure to draw a dreamy smile from new visitors.

Nourish Your Child’s Helpful Spirit

posted by PedalTime @ 12:21 PM
July 2, 2009
Nourish Your Child’s Helpful Spirit

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, which is why parents often beam with pride when a child begins to emulate them. Kids love to be busy. Parents can parlay that boundless energy into some quality time with mom and dad. When dad works on home improvement projects, small children relish the chance to help out with a plastic hammer.

A John Deere pedal tractor fosters the child’s helpful instincts even further. By instilling early responsibility, parents lend their children a sense of accomplishment. The tractor is a fun way to get some exercise, and it encourages kids to appreciate the outdoors even more.