Archive for April, 2009

Which Back Jack Chair is Right for Me?

Monday, April 27th, 2009

We continually get questions from customers asking: ”Which BackJack Chair is right for me?”. The answer depends on what you want to do with the chair and how you want to use it.

It’s not so complicated—so here’s a description of the chairs and some recommendations as to what chair’s right for you:

There are 3 types of Back Jack chairs and each chair type is available in two fabric types (more about fabrics in a moment):

1.       “Original”—This is also the “regular” size:  14 in. wide x 21 in. tall x 22 in. deep. The original is the most economical chair and was the “first” Back Jack Chair marketed about 15+ years ago. Points to consider:

·         Stays “open” once it’s built — i.e. can only be stacked (for folding, see “Folding”)

·         Most economical chair

·         Some people prefer a bigger chair (see “Extra Large”)

 

2.       “Folding” —The same size as “Original”, but this chair can be folded. It is excellent if you are tight for storage space or if you have to move around and/or travel with the chair such as by car or by plane.  Point’s to consider:

·         Folds to size about 14 in. wide x 21 in. tall x 3.5 in. deep  — or it can be left unfolded, identical in size to “Original”.

·         More expensive than “Original”

·         Only available in regular size (see “Extra Large”)

 

3.       “Extra Large” —This is the “large” size: 16.5 in. wide x 23 in. tall x 22 in. deep.  Points to consider:

·         Stays “open” once it’s built, like “Original” — i.e. can only be stacked (for folding, see “Folding”)

·         More expensive than “Original”

Regarding the 2 fabrics, there are: “cotton duck” and “tuff duck”.

·         Cotton duck is the traditional heavy cotton duck fabric. It is generally more economical and  available in 9 colors. It can only be spot-cleaned on the chair frame. It is generally. Some of our customers prefer the cotton duck because of its softer feel.

·         Tuff duck was introduced about 3 years ago. It is a polyester fabric, hand washable, and will sustain rougher use, indoors and outdoors, compared to the cotton duck. Its special coating also makes it much more resistant to stains. It is available in 3-4 colors.

Keep in mind that at BodyMindWisdom.com all of the BackJack chair types and all of the fabrics are stocked. So you only have to do is decide which chair is right for you.

A strategy for a Mother’s Day gift for Mom

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

In case you didn’t know, Mother’s Day is only 2 weeks away—May 10.  Think about the following strategy for a gift for Mom—whether you’re shopping on the internet or off.

·         What would Mom really want? Let’s face it—not all Mom’s love cookbooks or incense or flowers…  If you give some personal thought to the gift, it will make it all the more meaningful for Mom.

·         Buying a gift for Mom doesn’t mean you have to put out a lot of money. If you have chosen something a bit above your budget, maybe you can share purchasing a gift for Mom with others in the family.  Be creative that way, too.

·         If you’re ordering on line, make sure you leave enough time. Most on-line purchases usually take at least a day to be processed. Then, assuming the merchandise is in stock, shipping itself can take anywhere from 2  to 6 business days, depending on where the shipper is.  Ordering on line at least a week in advance is certainly not too early!

·         If you do become short on time, consider an electronic gift. This ideas is useful if Mom would like an electronic flexible gift such as music or an ebook. Another even more flexible gift is an electronic gift certificate.  In either case, an electronic gift is virtually immediate!

Happy Mother’s Day!