Kathy Ireland & Easy Life Furniture -Dodger Game

Kathy Ireland threw the first pitch at last Saturdays Dodger game. We were honored that she invited Easy Life Team members to be her guest along with her team and beautiful children. She is truly an inspirational mogul and hands on mother.

Easy Life Furniture West LA - Olympic and Barrington

Here are a few pics of our new West LA location on Olympic and Barrington. We are so happy to have a new store here on the Westside because really, there is nothing like Easy Life Furniture around this area. Nothing like it meaning affordable furniture with fashion forward designs. Affordable meaning: $199 3pc twin bed, $299 contemporary bonded leather recliner chair & ottoman, $399 for fabric sofas, $399 bonded leather sofas, $249 3pc contemporary queen bed, $299 Simmons (that is name brand) Queen Mattress and Box, $199 for a kids bunkbed, and much more. The Olympic strip between Bundy and Barrington is hopping now with the flagship store of Bed Bath & Beyond, Sports Chalet, Walgreens, New Trader Joe's, Ralphs and of course Easy Life. We have the largest selection in the area of living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kids and mattresses. The store is over 20,000 square feet--that is alot of space! Parking is on Stoner, come by and say hello.

Giant Tent Sale City of Industry Rowland Hts Showroom Starts THURS.

Come Join us on Thursday for a huge inventory clearance tent sale. Perfect timing for back to school! There will be bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, desks, wall units, tv consoles, lamps, rugs and much more. All at cost or below cost. We need to get ready for fall merchandise. The event will be Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. First come, first sold basis. Bring your pick up truck or van. Delivery is available for a fee.

Function and Small Space

Recently, I visited a friend in San Francisco for the weekend. It was a relaxing weekend and SF is really a magical place! My friend had just moved into her new apartment in the Nobhill area and purchased new furniture from a very large national retailer, starts with I and is 4 letters. She had this updated versatile sofa futon with ottoman that retails for $899 (you can verify on their website). Not to burst her bubble that she overpaid, but we have the same thing in our Lakeland for $599. This reaffirm to all of us here at Easy Life that our furniture buyers truly try to find value in all places.

Fresh Start: Help Kids Get Organized

From: Family Education Network

Ten Ways to Help Your Kids Get Organized. Some great ideas for getting ready for Back-To-School! Developing good organizational skills is a key ingredient for success in school and in life. Although some people by nature are more organized than others, anyone can put routines and systems in place to help a child "get it together." Here's a list of strategies that you can use to help your child get -- and keep -- his life under control.

1. Use checklists. Help your child get into the habit of keeping a "to-do" list. Use checklists to post assignments, household chores, and reminders about what materials to bring to class. Your child should keep a small pad or notebook dedicated to listing homework assignments. Crossing completed items off the list will give him a sense of accomplishment.

2. Organize homework assignments.Before beginning a homework session, encourage your child to number assignments in the order in which they should be done. She should start with one that's not too long or difficult, but avoid saving the longest or hardest assignments for last.

3. Designate a study space.Your child should study in the same place every night. This doesn't have to be a bedroom, but it should be a quiet place with few distractions. All school supplies and materials should be nearby. If your young child wants to study with you nearby, too, you'll be better able to monitor his progress and encourage good study habits.

4. Set a designated study time.Your child should know that a certain time every day is reserved for studying and doing homework. The best time is usually not right after school -- most children benefit from time to unwind first. Include your child in making this decision. Even if she doesn't have homework, the reserved time should be used to review the day's lessons, read for pleasure, or work on an upcoming project.

5. Keep organized notebooks.Help your child keep track of papers by organizing them in a binder or notebook. This will help him review the material for each day's classes and to organize the material later to prepare for tests and quizzes. Use dividers to separate class notes, or color-code notebooks. Separate "to do" and "done" folders help organize worksheets, notices, and items to be signed by parents, as well as provide a central place to store completed assignments.

6. Conduct a weekly clean-up.Encourage your child to sort through book bags and notebooks on a weekly basis. Old tests and papers should be organized and kept in a separate file at home.

7. Create a household schedule.Try to establish and stick to a regular dinnertime and a regular bedtime. This will help your child fall into a pattern at home. Children with a regular bedtime go to school well-rested. Try to limit television-watching and computer play to specific periods of time during the day.

8. Keep a master calendar.Keep a large, wall-sized calendar for the household that lists the family's commitments, schedules for extracurricular activities, days off from school, and major events at home and at school. Note dates when your child has big exams or due dates for projects. This will help family members keep track of each other's activities and avoid scheduling conflicts.

9. Prepare for the day ahead.Before your child goes to bed, he should pack schoolwork and books in a book bag. The next day's clothes should be laid out with shoes, socks, and accessories. This will cut down on morning confusion and allow your child to prepare quickly for the day ahead.

10. Provide needed support while your child is learning to become more organized.Help your child develop organizational skills by photocopying checklists and schedules and taping them to the refrigerator. Gently remind her about filling in calendar dates and keeping papers and materials organized. Most important, set a good example.

Adapted from "Tips for Developing Organizational Skills in Children" by the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD). Call 1-888-478-6463 for important resources and information about learning disabilities.

A Place for ME Time

We are so excited to get these new chair and ottoman sets from Benchmaster. They are bonded leather recliner chairs with angled ottoman/footrest. I personally have one in my reading area at home and cannot say enough good things about it! They are very well made and soft to the touch. Easy Life has these chair and otto sets for $299 each which is 1/3 of what the brand names and other retailers are charging. We dare you to compare, shop us before you buy!

Training the Trainer

Part of what makes Easy Life Furniture unique is our approach to training our team members. This week, we have 3 different vendors that will come into the main office here in Buena Park, CA to train our store team members. They will educate us on their specific products features and benefits. Its often that furniture stores employ order takers and not knowledgeable personnel that can help you differentiate what best suites your needs. Not only will we be filled with product knowledge but we will also get to see the friendly faces of different stores from Northridge to Victorville to Murrieta. This weeks focus is on leather couches and recliners and upholstery sofas and motion.