Parents of young children, please check the following link.
Important crib recall information here.
Amish Originals offers American-made cribs that meet or exceed all state and federal safety requirements. Local production allows for local accountability. We do not sell drop side cribs.
Know your baby is safe in a solid hardwood crib built right here in the great State of Ohio.
All cribs can be converted into a toddler bed and full bed for the same durability and peace of mind as your children grow.
To read more advice about selecting a crib from our eNews archive, click here.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Amish Originals Furniture Co,: April 2010 eNews
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Gift ideas included the very popular jewelry armoires or maybe a gift certificate so she gets to choose.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Amish Originals Furniture Co.: From the eNews Archives
Sure, you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar but...can you clean your dishwasher with it?
Would you believe that vinegar has been around over 10,000 years?! Vinegar means "sour wine" in French and was "discovered" when a cask of wine fermented a bit too long. But no sour grapes here, a little human ingenuity and that wine-gone-bad became as-good-as-gold as a useful by-product of the wine making process.
Records show as far back as 5,000 BC, the Babylonians used vinegar as both a preservative and condiment. Cleopatra is said to have used vinegar to dissolve pearls to win a bet that she could indeed consume a fortune in a single meal. As one of the first remedies, Hippcrates wrote about vinegar's medicinal qualities. And, the Bible has several references about vinegar and its healing and soothing properties. Now, vinegar is made from a variety of sources from apples to rice to chardonay. Specialty vinegars, like balsamic, garner the attention of connoisseurs just like fine wine.
Earth-friendly vinegar is inexpensive and has a shelf-life that is essentially forever! Vinegar cuts through grease and is anti-bacterial and anti-mold. And, in 2008, 189 million Americans used vinegar.
Want to know what you can do with vinegar? Here are a few tips and suggestions:
No-wax floors:
To wash no-wax floors, add 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar to a half-gallon of warm water.
Carpet stain removal:
A mixture of 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar in a pint of lukewarm water will remove non-oily stains from carpets. Apply it to the stain with a soft brush or towel and rub gently. Rub with a towel moistened with clean water and blot dry. Repeat this procedure until the stain is gone, then dry quickly, using a fan or hair dryer. This should be done as soon as the stain is discovered.
Streakless windows:
Simply wash with a mixture of equal parts of white distilled vinegar and warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. This solution will make your windows gleam and will not leave the usual film or streaks on the glass.
Coffee maker cleaner (automatic):
White distilled vinegar can help to dissolve mineral deposits that collect in automatic drip coffee makers from hard water. Fill the reservoir with white distilled vinegar and run it through a brewing cycle. Rinse thoroughly with water when the cycle is finished. (Be sure to check the owner's manual for specific instructions.)
Deodorize the kitchen drain:
Pour a cup of white distilled vinegar down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with water.
Clean the refrigerator:
Wash with a solution of equal parts water and white distilled vinegar.
Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards:
Wipe with full strength with white distilled vinegar.
Ant Deterrent:
Ant invasions can sometimes be deterred by washing counter tops, cabinets, and floors with white distilled vinegar.
Pet accidents:
Test the color fastness of the carpet with white distilled vinegar in an inconspicuous place. Then sprinkle distilled vinegar over the fresh pet accident. Wait a few minutes and sponge from the center outward. Blot up with a dry cloth. This procedure may need to be repeated for stubborn stains.
Fireplaces:
Wash fireplaces with a 50/50 ration of water and vinegar to remove the blackened soot on glass front doors. If the doors have a spring-loaded clip, remove it, then take out the doors. Lay them flat on newspapers, spray with the vinegar/water solution and soak. Wipe off with newspaper.
Kill grass:
To kill grass on sidewalks and driveways, pour full strength white distilled vinegar on it.
Dishwashers:
Clean your computer with vinegar -- it actually discourages static. Click here to watch a video!
Want to know more:
Our source: The Vinegar Institute: http://www.versatilevinegar.org/
From the Amish Originals Furniture Co. eNews Archive, April 2008.
Would you believe that vinegar has been around over 10,000 years?! Vinegar means "sour wine" in French and was "discovered" when a cask of wine fermented a bit too long. But no sour grapes here, a little human ingenuity and that wine-gone-bad became as-good-as-gold as a useful by-product of the wine making process.
Records show as far back as 5,000 BC, the Babylonians used vinegar as both a preservative and condiment. Cleopatra is said to have used vinegar to dissolve pearls to win a bet that she could indeed consume a fortune in a single meal. As one of the first remedies, Hippcrates wrote about vinegar's medicinal qualities. And, the Bible has several references about vinegar and its healing and soothing properties. Now, vinegar is made from a variety of sources from apples to rice to chardonay. Specialty vinegars, like balsamic, garner the attention of connoisseurs just like fine wine.Earth-friendly vinegar is inexpensive and has a shelf-life that is essentially forever! Vinegar cuts through grease and is anti-bacterial and anti-mold. And, in 2008, 189 million Americans used vinegar.
Want to know what you can do with vinegar? Here are a few tips and suggestions:
No-wax floors:
To wash no-wax floors, add 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar to a half-gallon of warm water.
Carpet stain removal:
A mixture of 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar in a pint of lukewarm water will remove non-oily stains from carpets. Apply it to the stain with a soft brush or towel and rub gently. Rub with a towel moistened with clean water and blot dry. Repeat this procedure until the stain is gone, then dry quickly, using a fan or hair dryer. This should be done as soon as the stain is discovered.
Streakless windows:
Simply wash with a mixture of equal parts of white distilled vinegar and warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. This solution will make your windows gleam and will not leave the usual film or streaks on the glass.
Coffee maker cleaner (automatic):
White distilled vinegar can help to dissolve mineral deposits that collect in automatic drip coffee makers from hard water. Fill the reservoir with white distilled vinegar and run it through a brewing cycle. Rinse thoroughly with water when the cycle is finished. (Be sure to check the owner's manual for specific instructions.)
Deodorize the kitchen drain:
Pour a cup of white distilled vinegar down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with water.
Clean the refrigerator:
Wash with a solution of equal parts water and white distilled vinegar.
Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards:
Wipe with full strength with white distilled vinegar.
Ant Deterrent:
Ant invasions can sometimes be deterred by washing counter tops, cabinets, and floors with white distilled vinegar.
Pet accidents:
Test the color fastness of the carpet with white distilled vinegar in an inconspicuous place. Then sprinkle distilled vinegar over the fresh pet accident. Wait a few minutes and sponge from the center outward. Blot up with a dry cloth. This procedure may need to be repeated for stubborn stains.
Fireplaces:
Wash fireplaces with a 50/50 ration of water and vinegar to remove the blackened soot on glass front doors. If the doors have a spring-loaded clip, remove it, then take out the doors. Lay them flat on newspapers, spray with the vinegar/water solution and soak. Wipe off with newspaper.
Kill grass:
To kill grass on sidewalks and driveways, pour full strength white distilled vinegar on it.
Dishwashers:Fill a cup with white vinegar and set it in your empty dishwasher and run it on the hottest water setting possible once a month.
Want to know more:
Our source: The Vinegar Institute: http://www.versatilevinegar.org/
From the Amish Originals Furniture Co. eNews Archive, April 2008.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Amish Originals Furniture Co.: Reclaimed and Handcrafted
Amish Originals furniture has always been an earth-friendly product. Our new Barnwood Furniture collection is another step forward in our efforts to be environmentally friendly. Recycled, reclaimed lumber from historical barn buildings is at the heart of our new sofa, coffee, and end tables. Highlighted by saw marks, knot holes, and cracks from exposure to the elements, no two pieces will look the same. Slate shingle tops and a pre-catalyzed varnish finish make them durable as well as beautiful.
We thought Earth Day was an excellent time to provide you with a sneak peek.......
We thought Earth Day was an excellent time to provide you with a sneak peek.......
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Amish Originals Furniture Co.: Best of Columbus
We always strive to exceed customer expectations with quality products and exceptional customer service. Hands down, we want to be your favorite furniture store! If you like what we're doing, please help us tell others by voting for Amish Originals on Columbus Monthly's
Best of Columbus 2010 Ballot.
If your experience wasn't what you had hoped, let us know so we can continue to improve.
Best of Columbus 2010 Ballot.
If your experience wasn't what you had hoped, let us know so we can continue to improve.
Amish Originals Furniture Co.: Market Wednesday
We are happy to announce that Amish Originals will again be active in the sponsorship and management of the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. May 5th is opening day of the 2010 market season. The market, located at the northeast corner of State St. and E. Home St., will be open from 3pm - 6pm every Wednesday through October 27. Many thanks to Church of the Messiah, UMC, for their partnership and the use of their parking lot.
Market offerings include vegetable and flower plants, baked goods, preserves, meats, eggs, cheeses, produce, veggie burgers and more.
For additional information and list of vendors visit http://www.marketwednesday.com/
Market offerings include vegetable and flower plants, baked goods, preserves, meats, eggs, cheeses, produce, veggie burgers and more.
For additional information and list of vendors visit http://www.marketwednesday.com/
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Amish Originals Furniture Co.: Now on Facebook
Amish Originals is now on Facebook. Follow us – become a fan. Look for new arrivals and special announcements. Take a virtual video tour and see what’s inside.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Amish Originals Furniture Co.: Outdoor Furniture Arrives
Outdoor furniture has arrived in full bloom. This season we will offer treated pine and poly items. New color combinations are available. Pine and poly (weatherwood color) adirondack chairs are in stock. Be sure to ask about the optional cup-holders. Stop in soon and start to enjoy the great outdoors!
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