I am so enjoying this holiday season, yes I know the economy is in the dumps. I haven't won the lottery so I am not out spending crazy money but I am enjoying it in a more grown-up mature way.

First of all my sisters, mom and niece are on their way down here as we speak. That truly makes me so happy, I love hanging out with them. I love the way our kids interact. We shop, eat lunch, watch movies and chit chat, it is the best time!

Now that I am embracing the life of a small town, I appreciate the small town activities. We had the holiday parade today and it was a blast. Kastan was in it for his school and their theme was "sugar plums dancing in our head". Here is a picture of him in his 15 mins of fame

Kye is really at a great age, he notices all the small things and it is refreshing. Reminds me of how happy life should be. Watching the different things go by it would crack me up on what he pointed out and what he was excited about. Here he is waiting for it to start.

Tonight they are having an outdoor viewing of the movie Elf on an inflatable screen and also campfire with holiday singing. As much as I say I am embracing it is too cold to be out there but we walked by as they were setting up and it had the whole holiday vibe about it.

Tomorrow we are having an open house for all the shops on main street. These quaint shops are exactly what you picture when you thing of small town. After that there is the tree lighting and a visit and pictures with Santa.

It just feels like people are so much kinder and loving this time of year, I wished it lasted all year long.

Something about the outdoor life grabs people and calls them to come out to the wild to enjoy the wondrous beauty of nature that simply cannot be discovered unless you get far outside the cities and towns. There are many couples who love to share their passion for the out of doors. However, more of these couples might get out and “away from it all” more often, if they could enjoy a restful night of sleep too. This is where the camping air bed can come in to save the day.

This kind of camping bed is a significant upgrade in comfort for the campsite. When a couple is out hiking or camping they no longer have to end each day sleeping on a separate camping air mattress, but can now enjoy the luxury of a king size or queen size product that is especially designed for the outdoor-minded couple. This helps to bring an additional element of togetherness and comfort while under the stars and most couples report sleeping much better in their king or queen size air bed than they ever experienced on their twin air mattress.

Sometimes, it is the wife of the outdoor minded man, who will be less than enthusiastic about planning another outdoor excursion. Clearly the ladies prefer having more of the comforts of home and are not fans roughing-it, no matter how much they love getting out into nature. However, with the assurance of a comfortable night’s sleep, snuggled securing with their husband, they tend to be more willing to pitch a tent at the campground or lakeside retreat.

One of the advantages of a camping air bed is that most models are higher off the ground than the little traditional inflatable air mattress that people are used to using for camping. For folks who have more creaking bones and trouble getting up off the ground, a raised air bed is a real treat because getting in and out of one of these is much more like getting in and out of your standard bed.

For those who are not all that excited about getting into sleeping bags that have seen too many seasons outside or stuffed in the corner of the garage, most of these camping air beds also can be used with standard bedding, making you feel even more like you are at home.

Sometimes children have some fears about staying out in the woods, or being very close to the ground, or both. In this case, a camp bed that is off the ground, like the beds they are used to at home, can make it easier for them to get used to their outback surroundings and sleep better. And, everyone knows that the better rested the kids are on during an adventure, the better things will go overall.

There is an amazing and exciting variety available in camping air bed models. There are full size, king size, and the most popular, queen size air bed options. There are even versions of camping air beds that will convert into a couch when it is not being used as a bed. With a little investigation about the different models available and some careful planning, you will be able to outfit your tent in such a way that you will feel at home even in the midst of the wilds.

The struggling U.S. economy has resulted in large scale job losses across the continent, and both young and veteran workers find themselves out of work, with future employment prospects looking bleak.

For now unemployed workers with entrepreneurial flair and spirit, starting up a small business might be a viable alternative. One of the surging industries in this murky economic climate is the inflatable product business, which features inflatable products and toys for children and adults, including inflatable bouncers, bounce houses, games, jumpers, moonwalks, spacewalks and waterslides.

There are several reasons why starting up an inflatable jumpers for sale product business might be an attractive option, but let’s explore a couple of the major ones. First, there continues to be an extremely sizeable market across the U.S.A. for inflatable products and toys. For parents, renting inflatable products and/or toys is a relatively cost-effective way of enhancing children’s birthday parties, graduation parties and other events. A reliable company which ensures prompt delivery of these products to the event in question, as well as guarantees safe and durable goods, can grow rapidly through positive word of mouth. Parents have the option, of course, of either purchasing or renting these products, and the rental business would be a pretty reliable income source.

Related to this point is that this sizeable and strong market is continual; there are always going to be birthday parties and other special occasions and events for children, so you can ensure that business is ongoing. Word of mouth referral business can be particularly strong among parents, who often talk amongst themselves about various products, programs and services they are providing for their children.

The strong market for inflatable products is also reflected in the fact that there is a lot of purchasing power in this particular demographic, of parents between the ages of 25 and 40. In spite of the economy, there are still lots of middle class and upper middle class parents who spend significant money on their children, particular when it comes to planning special occasions such as birthdays and graduations.

Another consideration is that starting up an inflatable moonhouse for sale product business is relatively inexpensive and seamless. In starting up your own business, you will want to keep a limited inventory, but this inventory can be very flexible, with products in stock being the ones most in demand. Most suppliers in the industry, such as Bouncing Rascals in California, are extremely reliable, in term of getting products ordered to you on time and in great shape.

Starting up an inflatable product business also makes great sense right now because there are only a few inflatable product companies out there – the suppliers market is nowhere near saturated, which means lots of business can be had in an ever-growing industry which keeps on getting bigger, as more people have children. There are a few inflatable product companies out there, to be sure, and they are currently doing good business either selling or rental their wares. Demand exceeds supply, however, and parents in many communities across America would be hard pressed to find a reliable and local inflatable product company. For this reason, many parents are actually going online to find out what honest and reliable companies they can contact in order to buy or rent something such as an inflatable castle, bouncer, bounce house, game, jumper, moonwalk, spacewalk or waterslide.

Here is another good reason to think about starting up an inflatable product business? It is fun! That’s right, you will find great enjoyment in helping parents meet their needs, in terms of planning and ensuring the success of their children’s birthday party, graduation party or other special event or occasion. Parents will be forever grateful that they found a company that can reliable rent or sell them these products, and they will keep coming back for the next party or event. Why, even the inventory is diverse and fun. Just listen to the product names: jumper inflatables, moonwalk inflatables, bounce house inflatables, spacewalk inflatables, interactive game inflatables, bouncer inflatables, moon bounce inflatables, slide inflatables, indoor inflatables, advertising ballons, inflatable movie screens. How could you not have fun selling products with names such as these?

By the way, Bouncing Rascals is an excellent source for information, in case you want to find out more about the pros and cons of starting up your own inflatable product business. Bouncing Rascals is a leading manufacturer and seller of inflatable products for children and adults, and their owner, Greg Grigoryan, is always willing to take the time to talk with you, whether you are a newcomer to the industry or a seasoned veteran buyers.