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Chill your Dad out on a Hammock

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if you celebrate this day with your dad, then really all you want to say is ‘hey, thank you for everything ’. But we all know that a thoughtful accompanying gift never goes astray. Especially if that gift is also a subtle reminder for dad to relax, unwind and retreat, whether from the responsibilities of work or fatherhood. Or both.  Dad is everything to all and this is the day to take him out after a nice present has been given.

Gifting him with a hammock of his own stays true to that primal need to create a special space of his own. Dad’s space. A hammock gift says ‘take it easy dad.’ and is an especially suitable present for the father who is a workaholic. Or the father who loves being out in nature. A hammock or hammock chair is often overlooked as comfortable bedding in the great outdoors, so if your dad likes a spot of camping and sleeping under the stars, he can bundle up a hammock and some mosquito netting and set off for adventures in the wilderness. Even if that wilderness is in the outer reaches of the backyard.

Perhaps you can join him while he reclines on his hammock or hammock chair and lets his thoughts drift. It’s a good, relaxing context for reflection and interesting conversation. Because we all find insights into our dad’s world fascinating.

At Siesta Hammocks, you can find hammocks or hammock chairs of all sizes, shapes, colours and styles. If you’re unsure which hanging chair or swing chair to choose, call us on 028006 8152 and speak to our friendly team, who are happy to ‘talk hammock’ with you.

Chill your Dad out on a Hammock

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The Indoor Hammock Idea

As we get further into winter, our minds and bodies are drawn to the warm comforts of the indoors. And for those with a passion for home furnishings and innovative use of space, perhaps it’s time to put up a hammock. In the lounge. Yes we know – hammocks and the outdoors are virtually synonymous. But actually, a well placed hammock in your home is superbly inviting, especially if the weather outside is anything but.

Hammocks hung inside are nothing short of spectacular if you happen to have high ceilings and beams from which to suspend them. But using a hammock stand can be a more flexible option, meaning you can place your hammock in any room where there is sufficient space. The big variety of colours, designs and flourishes make placing hammocks indoors not only a noteworthy styling centrepiece, but a supremely comfortable place to snuggle into and while away some time on the iPad or read a magazine, unwinding holiday-style.

And there’s also the practical aspect of being able to use your hammock as a day bed for a quick snooze or as a comfy guest bed with a surprise element – without the hoo-haa of lugging about mattresses and a mass of bedding. Any which way you do it, it’s good to know that there is no need to retire the use of your favourite hammockjust because it’s cold. Keep yours rocking indoors this winter.

For beautiful, long-wearing hammocks with many colour schemes, sizes and designs, check out Siesta Hammocks’s range online, or call us on 02 8006 8152

The Indoor Hammock Idea

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Hammocks – the Holiday Extenders

For all those bemoaning the end of their Easter holiday break, it’s time to get a little imaginative. Chances are that you went away somewhere to relax and unwind. Perhaps you travelled for many hours just to find your accommodation, then went outside to take in the view, found a hammock to jump into, and sighed as you relaxed in suspended hammock bliss, turning to page 1, chapter 1 of the very-long-novel-you-normally-don’t-have-time-to-read.

And so the first day of your holiday was bliss, as was the second. But then you entered the time warp and all too quickly found it was the end of your trip, and you’re packing up again. Worse still, the holiday was too short to finish the very-long-novel.

So what to do?

When you return home, buy yourself that symbol of holidays, relaxation and feeling good – a fantastic hammock or hammock chair of your own. Better still, get a hammock or hammock chair in big bold colours that take you out of and beyond the everyday. Hammocks are really easy to put up and you can suspend them even in open areas around your home if you use a hammock stand with them. And hammocks or hammock chairs can be hung either outside or in, depending on the weather and your whim. Or more likely, by determining where the quietest spot is at any given moment for your hanging chair or Mexican hammock.

Being suspended in the Braxilian hammock will recreate the holiday feeling if only for short bursts of time. So you can continue on reading the next chapter of the very-long-novel bit by bit and maybe linger a little longer in that carefree hang-in-the-air way as you imagine yourself on your perma-holiday.

You can find Brazilian and Mexican inspired hammocks among other varieties of hanging chairs here at
Siesta Hammocks. Call our customer support team 02 8091 1204 if you have any questions.

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Hammocks – the Holiday Extenders

I would guess that the average person doesn’t think of a hammock as a serious sleeping alternative to a bed. In fact, I would even guess that 99% of people sleep on your run-of-the-mill mattress with springs and “the latest” in posturepedic technology.

The truth is, hammocks aren’t just for an afternoon snooze or place to read a good book, they can and currently are used as a place to get your 8 hours in each and every night by some people.

This is not because these people are hippies or lead alternative lifestyles, there are some great reasons as to why someone would sleep in a hammock every single night at home.

Here’s why:

1. Hammocks Provide Optimal Blood Circulation and Breathing

Do you know why hospital beds are designed the way they are? With a slight elevation of the head and encouraging the patient to lay flat on their back, this provides the best chance of optimal blood circulation, less congestion and a position for non-obstructed breathing. This is the exact same position you take on when sleeping in a hammock. Any stiffness in your body, joint pain or a bad back soon feels better when your blood is flowing the way it should and you can breathe as much oxygen as possible.

2. Absolutely No Pressure Points When Sleeping in a Hammock

If you were to try to sleep on a slab of concrete how do you think your body would react? Every time a joint, limb or muscle was subjected to pressure against concrete your brain would immediately signal to move that point to a more comfortable spot. That results in a lot of tossing and turning around. Similarly, if you slept on a hard or springy mattress you may have the same outcome. With a hammock you are suspended in the air, and the only contact your body has with anything is the soft-to-the-touch cotton that lies between you and thin air. This is called zero-pressure-point sleeping, and results in no complaints from your brain, and no tossing and turning as you try to get some shuteye.

3. Hammocks Provide A Faster and Deeper Sleep

Research has found that gentle swaying and rocking assists in synchronizing brain activity and results in a more tranquil sleep even in noisy environments. Tests by Swiss scientists revealed that a sleeping spot which rocks provides for a much quicker journey to full sleep and rest. This results in full regeneration of your brain and body and hammock sleepers are waking up completely refreshed and ready to take on the new day. Hammocks provide for a fast, deep sleep the moment you lay down.

One last benefit not related to health is that you no longer have to make your bed any more. There are hammocks that range in all sizes from single size hammocks to family sized hammocks, so if you have a partner you can still fit along side them, and you can both enjoy the benefits of a nightly sleep in a comfortable hammock.

At Siesta Hammocks, we even take you through the pros of what makes a great brazilian hammock, and we also stock mexican and premium hammocks for delivery Australia wide.

For any questions on any of our products please call our customer support team on (02) 8006 8152.

Happy Shopping at Siesta Hammocks!