AHH Products Bean Bag Blog

 Musings about bean bag chairs,
design, family, & other
interesting things...

Jade is the founder and owner of Ahh! Products.  She started the company in her apartment in 1998 with a simple website and a big idea to offer bean bag chairs that are not only practical and comfy, but also stylish.  Unable to find any that were washable and looked good in the marketplace, she handmade each one on a borrowed 20 year old sewing machine until the business grew large enough to expand. Jade currently has a hands-on approach to making sure Ahh! Products provides superb customer support as well as the best bean bag chairs around.

Here are her thoughts as she runs Ahh! Products, parents her child, and otherwise makes it through the day...  

Tips on How to Organize Thanksgiving Dinner for a Large Family
Nov 26, 2013

Learn how to pull off a fun Thanksgiving Dinner. Use a buffet, potluck, bean bag chairs…

Hanukkah Fun Facts, History, Bean Bags as Gifts, More!
Nov 20, 2013

As the days grow colder, Jewish and Messianic believers look forward to the celebration of Hanukkah, or Chanukah...

How to Keep Marriage Fun. From Cozy Beanbags to Video Games and More Tips.
Nov 12, 2013

Having been married for almost ten years, my husband and I have faced many changes in our relationship. Tips on finding ways to maintain fun in your marriage to last a lifetime...

Cool Unique Funky Fun Bean Bag Chairs | Snorlax, Puffle, More
Oct 29, 2013

When my parents bought our first beanbags back in the 1970's, very few options were available.  Now there are tons...

Tips on How to Keep a Senior Dog Healthy: Bean Bags, The Yellow Dog Project, and More.
Oct 22, 2013

Learn easy ways to ensure your older, senior dog is happy and healthy. Proper use of bean bags, adjusting walks, and The Yellow Dog Project will come in handy...

Natural First Aid Treatments for Bug Bites Stings: Baking Soda to Witch Hazel to Soft Bean Bag Chairs
August 28, 2013

In this 3rd article of my natural remedies series, let’s talk about those nasty, itchy, and sometimes painful bug bites.  What should you do and what should you use on your family that isn’t full of chemicals and otherwise bad stuff?...

20 Things To Do to Your House Before You Leave - Pre-Vacation Checklist
July 26, 2013

If you're about to go away for vacation with your family, you'll want to do these 16 checklist items.  That way, you'll have a secure, comfortable, and stress-free homecoming.  In no particular order...

Apple - You Need Bean Bag Chairs in Your Stores!
July 23, 2013

So today I took my daughter and her best friend to the Apple store at my local mall. I'm sitting here playing around on one of their laptops and trying to get some work done. I'm sitting on a rock hard stool in a pair of shorts. The stool edge is cutting into my legs and leaving that awful indentations, you know, like when you sit in wicker chairs, but without the crossweave.  I'm wishing I had a bean bag chair right about NOW!...

Natural First Aid Treatments for Poison Ivy Oak: Baking Soda to Vinegar to Washable Bean Bag Chairs
July 11, 2013

In my last article, Natural First Aid Treatments for Sunburn, I wrote about some easy DIY ways you can ease the pain and help heal sunburns.  In this post, let’s talk a bit about the dreaded poison ivy...

Natural First Aid Remedies for Sunburn: From Peppermint to Yogurt to Organic Bean Bag Chairs
July 8, 2013

Well, we’ve thankfully made it through another July 4th safe and sound for the most part.  Even though school has been let out since about mid-June, I always consider our Summer vacation to start after Independence Day.  That’s when the heat and humidity starts to kick in, the pool has been opened long enough to be warm-ish, and vacation plans and road trips are just around the corner. But summer days also mean the beginning of various ailments that try to put a stop to our family fun...

Animal Bean Bag Chairs: Horses, Zebras, Kittens, Dinosaurs, Oh My!
July 3, 2013

Today I got word from our awesome fleece fabric supplier that we will be getting our long-awaited shipment of our "Horses" fleece.  We have had several horse-themed bean bag chairs in the past 15 years, and they have all been extremely popular.  Most of them actually completely sold out, and then unfortunately, the fabric would be discontinued by the manufacturer.  So, today is great news for us and for our horse lovers out there!...

How to Make a Tennis Ball Bean Bag Chair
June 28, 2013

A couple weeks ago, I got an email from a potential customer about whether we could do a special custom order bean bag chair.  Since we have great seamstresses, we have been able to custom make lots of unique bean bags in the past 15 years.  So, I was excited to listen to her explain what she was looking for. Well, she has a client that needed bean bag chairs that look like tennis balls. ..

How to Pick the Perfect Family Pet That’s Not a Dog or Cat
June 18, 2013 

I grew up with animals all my life…from dogs and bunnies to turtles and fish.  I even had an ant farm at one point.  Nowadays, there are a huge number of animals that are available from breeders, shelters, and rescue groups across the country.  A new family member can even be just a click away at Petfinder.com. 

How I Fell for a Bean Bag Chair
June 14, 2013

When I was ten years old, I made the executive decision to run away from home. There just way too many rules and regulations at my house for my taste.  After sneaking out the back door in broad daylight, I ran to my best friend’s house...

10 Ways to Make a Child's Room Awesome - Bean Bags, Betas, More...
June 5, 2013

Coming home from work the other day I was confronted by my seven year old who informed me that her pink Tinkerbelle bedroom theme was no longer “cool”. Two weeks and four pails of paint later we came to the result of a room that fit my seven year olds standards of “cool”. Here’s a list of ten of my favorite aspects of her room...

Why Do Parents Homeschool Their Kids? Should You?
May 22, 2013

From the perspective of someone that was homeschooled, learn why he believes homeschooling is a great education...

How to Make a Kitchen More Homey | Use Bean Bag Chairs, Benches, Etc.
May 20, 2013

It is no surprise that the current trend for residential kitchens in 2013 is towards a more homey, casual feel and look. We spend so much of our time at home in this room. Let's look a few ways you can make your kitchen more homey, whether you're going to gut and renovate, or just changes a few things...

Great Ideas to Add The Color Green to Your Home - Use Bean Bags, etc.
May 17, 2013

Being eco-conscious and earth-friendly has been a continuing trend in all aspects of life, including interior design.  Being "green" has been "in" for a while now.  And for 2013, the fresh color green is now trending as well...

Bean Bag Chairs Can Help You Follow 2013 Interior Design Trends
May 16, 2013

Interior designing trends, like trends in many other areas, come and go with the passing of the year. Here are 9 of the biggest trending interior design styles, quirks, and schemes for 2013....

How to Write a Shark Tank Application that Works: Ahh! Bean Bags
May 13, 2013

So how do you apply to get ABC to call you back to get on the Shark Tank?  Well...

How I Got the Shark Tank Interested in My Bean Bag Chairs
May 10, 2013

I watch the show a lot, and boy can I tell you that those sharks are tough!  Every time I watched it, I would think to myself "hmmm, I wonder if the sharks would invest in my bean bag chairs?... 

2013 Home Decor Trends - Brass
May 7, 2013

2013 Brings Brass back in again. Learn how to decorate with brass the easy way...

5 Fun Summer Activities For Kids using Bean Bags and More
May 2, 2013

If you’re also getting some awesome weather now, or soon, how about getting the family together and doing something fun?  Maybe even involve the whole neighborhood for some great times and make some fabulous memories...

How a Child's Brain Changes Ages 11 to 12
May 1, 2013

Part 4: Let's talk about what's going on with your child's brain at ages 11 and 12...

How a Child's Brain Changes Ages 9 to 10
Apr 30, 2013

This is Part 3 of my series on “How a Child’s Brain Changes by Age”. I have written about how a child’s brain evolves at ages 5 to 6 and at ages 7 to 8 in previous articles. It’s quite fascinating to see the changes children go through in their cognitive abilities from such young ages all the way up to adulthood. Below you will learn about what happens in children’s abilities at ages 9 and 10 years old...

10 Items That Really Help Autistic Children
Apr 29, 2013

April is Autism Awareness month around the world.  And, since April is almost coming to an end, I wanted to make sure to write another article for parents and their autistic children.  No matter where on the spectrum your kids may fall, they can potentially benefit from the items listed..

How a Child's Brain Changes Ages 7 to 8
Apr 25, 2013

Part 2 of my series on "How a Child's Brain Changes by Age".  I learned that our kids’ brains change quite a bit as they grow up.  These changes can generally be mapped by age, with each child hitting all the milestones at their own pace.  here’s a description of what’s going on with your child’s noggin for ages 7 and 8...

How a Child's Brain Changes Ages 5 to 6
Apr 23, 2013

Part 1 of my series on "How a Child's Brain Change by Age". I was reading an article in Parenting magazine while waiting to go into my daughter’s annual checkup yesterday.  She will be 9 years old soon and it seems like her attitudes and moods change every day, if not every hour!...

How We Celebrate Earth Day at our Bean Bag Company (and how you can too)
Apr 22, 2013

Today, April 22, is Earth Day! Every year on this day, we find ourselves reminded to celebrate the Earth and put Mother Nature at the forefront of our minds. Everyone at Ahh! Products is big on being eco-conscious whenever possible, at home and at our bean bag factory. We also care about being green when it comes to our bean bag chairs. So how can you and your family show your support for our planet...

'LiL Me' Bean Bag Chairs for Dolls - Giveaway!
Apr 19, 2013

From April 19, 2013 to May 31, 2013, enter to win a super cute ‘LiL Me’ bean bag chair for your American Girl doll ($35 value)!...

How to Have a Successful Playdate with Kids
Apr 17, 2013

I have an 8 year old, and pretty much every day after school she asks me if she can have a playdate with this friend or that friend. For some reason, this simple request stressed me out most of the time. But when I do decide to plan a playdate with one of her many BFF's, it usually turns out to be just fine and fairly stress-free. Everyone knows the general idea of setting up a playdate, but I'll run through them with some advice that you may not have thought of...

Easy Healthy Eating Chart for Your Family
Apr 16, 2013

A few days ago, I saw a re-run episode of Food Network's "Good Eats" with Alton Brown.  Mr. Brown is not only hilarious and very clever, he is fantastic at teaching us common folk about foods and how to eat well. Mr. Brown is a grown up, but this also holds true for your kids.  Kids who eat healthier do better in just about every aspect of their lives, and start out on life with a better foundation.  But, keeping track of how healthy your family is eating isn't always easy to do.  I took his information and created a chart...

Bean Bag Chair Safety You Must Know
Apr 15, 2013

The good news is... companies like ours (AHH! Products) have been in the bean bag chair business for a long time, and have always done our best to offer the best bean bags we can. The bad news is... other bean bag manufacturers have had some serious issues in the past when it comes to safety.  The biggest danger has been with zippers that are not child-resistant....

Do Video Game ESRP Ratings Still Mean Something?
Apr 12, 2013

Have you noticed the little letter in the corner of your video game’s case? It used to mean something right? That’s the ESRB rating, telling you whether the game is appropriate for kids and all that. How long have those been there and should we even pay attention to them?...

5 Creative Ways for Kids to Express Anger
Apr 11, 2013

Your 8 year old wants to play with the GameBoy.  Problem is, his 10 year old sister is already deep into her game and isn't going to give it up.  And she's bigger and stronger, plus she had it first.  You brace yourself watching this scenario unfold because you know what's coming...

How Video Games Affect Our Kids
Apr 10, 2013

Video games have been around for decades now, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Unlike TV and Movies, video games allow the player to become an active part of the experience. So, the effects they have on players, children especially, is that much more pronounced...

Abbey's Thoughts on Bean Bags
Apr 9, 2013

This letter was sent to us from a guest poster.  These are her personal experiences.

When I want to fill a room with a little bit of youthful whimsy, the first thing that comes to mind is the type of furniture I can put in place tom ake my rooms feel cozy and young in style...

10 Great Ways to Spend Quality Time with Kids
Apr 8, 2013

As an extremely busy parent, I am always working on the business or planning meals or grocery shopping or running errands or... You know the drill!  Thank goodness for my multi-tasking capabilities, or all would be lost!  But, I realized this afternoon when my child asked me if we could spend time together, that juggling all of these daily tasks (even if done successfully), makes you lose sight of your family. I couldn't promise her the exact days or the exact times, but I did sign a contract with my child to do something special just with the family at least once a week.  These 10 ideas are a really good start...

10 Ideas to Create a Casual Room
Apr 5, 2013

Choosing furniture for your home can be one of the most exciting tasks of setting up house. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to furniture styles. Your furniture typically matches your personality, and reflects your taste. If you enjoy a casual lifestyle, you can put together casual furniture pieces to create a casual look and feel to match your tastes....

Ahh! Products Continues Support for Breast Cancer Research
Apr 3, 2013

It has been almost 2 years since I've been cancer-free!  Woo Hoo!  Back in 2011 when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, that dreaded news devastated me.  Today, almost 2 years later...

10 Awesome Video Gaming Accessories
Apr 1, 2013

I was thinking the other day how great bean bag chairs are for gaming while watching my daughter and her friends having such a great time during a sleepover.  (Since I'm always thinking about bean bags!)  They looked so comfortable while screaming and carrying on - jumping then plopping back down on their bean bags.  Anyway, I mentioned how much fun everyone was having playing video games and we got to talking about how far gaming has come and how technology is evolved so much.  So I asked him to write a quick article about his thoughts on gaming technology for my blog readers. I suggest you show it to your children for feedback, as it could be a great gift list for you and your Parent-friends who may be just a clueless as I am about what kids like nowadays for playing video games...

10 Items to Start a Successful Homeschool
Mar 29, 2013

Choosing to home school your child is a decision that takes a lot of consideration and thought. Their education, their future, is in your hands, and you are the one who is going to set them up for success in life. If you want to be sure that they have the greatest opportunity to become the best that they can be, you have to start giving them everything they need from the very beginning. Here are 10 ideas to start with...

Beanbag Chairs: 6 Things you Must Look For (Or You're Wasting Your Money)
Mar 28, 2013

The fact is, when it comes to beanbag chairs there is a LOT of choice nowadays.  With products in tons of brick-and-mortar stores as well as on the internet, you can easily get all turned around. So, let's get back to basics!...

A Brief History of Bean Bag Chairs
Mar 27, 2013

It's amazing how many generations this chair has actually made it through, from toddlers growing up to teens, then to college, then adults, then parents, the grandparents, then it starts all over again!  And still it holds strong as a popular furniture choice. So where did this magnificent piece of furniture come from?...

How to Choose Vinyl Bean Bag Chairs
Mar 26, 2013

Purchasing beanbag chairs can be considered a great method available to quickly and easily dress up your home and even a commercial space.  They can be used in your children’s rooms, living room,  family room, basement, and even for your pets.  They can be used in hospitals, offices, schools, libraries...anywhere people, especially kids, tend to need comfortable seating for long periods of time...

A Friend's Thoughts on Bean Bags
Mar 13, 2013

Life is always an adventure, everyday we experience something new and see something different. Be it the latest road-trip with your buddies to the sky-diving adventures on your bucket-list...

Beanbag Chairs, The Buzz for Break Rooms
Feb 25, 2013

When I think of a corporate break room, I recall the concrete fourth floor in an old warehouse where I once worked in downtown Boston: dusty and cold.  Not to mention littered with old and dented file cabinets and even older and more dented men puffing away at stinky cigarettes...

Bean Bag Chairs for Pets
Feb 18, 2013

I've talked a whole lot about how awesome our products are for kids, tweens, teens, and grown ups, but I haven't mentioned anything lately about the other members of the family...the pets!  Yes, you guessed it, bean bag chairs for pets is today's topic of choice. *see an awesome video you're sure to love here too!...

Germs: Tips & Stuff You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Healthy (but probably don't know)
Feb 11, 2013

February is definitely the time for icky stuff like the flu and other nasty problems caused by germs and viruses. Here are a few facts and tips that you may not already know, with some tips to help keep your family healthy this winter and all year long...

My Best-of Valentines Gifts: Bean Bags and DIY Coupons
Feb 1, 2013

Is it February already?  Seems like just yesterday that I was stressing out over Christmas gifts for everyone, thinking to myself I should just give everyone another Ahh! Products bean bag chair since that always gets a smile.  Well, as we all know, February brings yet another holiday where some sort of gift giving is required.  I'm the kind of person that can't just go out and pick something up with little thought, and give it to a loved one "as long as it comes with a gift receipt, they can always exchange it".  That makes logical sense to me, and it would certainly be easier, but I really enjoy giving gifts that shows I put thought and effort into it...

How to Stop Yelling: A Game, Bean Bag Chair, and Your Child
Jan 25, 2013

I was at my wit's end.  Seriously.  Being the Mother of an 8 year-old-going-on-eighteen daughter, I spend most of my days stressed out.  I had to stop the madness, and this is how I did it...

Ahh! Bean Bags Now On Amazon.com
Jan 09, 2013

Man, was I happy to get an email from Amazon.com asking if I wanted to offer our bean bag chairs in their marketplace!...

High-End Ahh! Bean Bags at Lowest Prices Ever
Jan 08, 2013

If you have been eyeing that incredibly beautiful bean bag chair for a while now, but just couldn't get yourself to pay full price even though you fall asleep thinking about it every night... you are in luck!...

Snuggle on Bean Bag Chairs on Cold Days and Bake These Awesome Healthy Cookies
Dec 30, 2012

It's almost the end of 2012 and today is an especially COLD December winter day.  I guess Mother Nature has decided to ring in the New Year with frigid temperatures and super strong wind! Why not turn it into a family day and snuggle up on bean bag chairs for kids, bake cookies, and be together.  Try this gluten-free, healthy, super easy peanut butter cookie recipe!

AHH! Products, Bean Bag Chair Store, Thanks Customers and Recaps 2012
Dec 27, 2012

Well, folks, its almost the end of another year!  It's really quite hard to believe.  2012 proved to be full of ups and downs for us at Ahh! Products...

Can I Still Get A Bean Bag Chair Before Christmas?
Dec 18, 2012

Our phones are ringing off the hook today!  I am guilty too, haven't nearly gotten all my Christmas shopping done yet...and Christmas is next Tuesday!  Everyone is asking if they can still get a bean bag chair from us for Christmas.  Well, the answer is yes and no.  It depends what state we need to ship it to...

AHH! Products Announces Holiday Bean Bag Chair Giveaway Winners
Dec 16, 2012

Congratulations to the lucky 14 people who entered our Holiday Bean Bag Chair Giveaway contest!  And, without further delay, the winner are (drum roll please)...

Autism Speaks Thanks Ahh! Products
Dec 13, 2012

We are happy and proud supporters of Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to providing assistance, tools, and education to autistic families.  We are particularly happy to support children on the spectrum.  So, when we received this wonderful email letter from them, everyone smiled!..

And the Ahh Bean Bag Winners are...
Dec 11, 2012

Congratulations to the super lucky winners of our Ahh! Products bean bags!...

Bean Bags vs Sacs: Styrofoam Beads vs Shredded Foam
Dec 7, 2012

We have been getting a lot of calls lately about what bean bag chairs are filled with nowadays.  You will find bean bag chairs filled with polystyrene beads or pellets like ours here at Ahh! Products.  You can also find lovesacs or poofs or pufs or fufs or whatever ridiculous name there is out there for shredded foam filled chairs.  People have been asking about the chemicals that possibly come from the shredded foam (sacs, fufs, etc)....

Bean Bag Chairs for Kids with Disabilities
Dec 6, 2012

I got a call a couple days ago from a very nice lady.  She was inquiring about refilling the bean bag chair that she got for her son.  Normally, this is a pretty straight-forward conversation. But, this time, she mentioned that her son is in a wheel chair...

AHH Bean Bag Chair Review by Budget Conscious Mom
Dec 3, 2012

KiddiesCornerDeals.com is an awesome website created by a Work At Home Mom, Nichol.  She has two children, a son who is 10 and a daughter who is 5. Nichols says that before she had her kids, she had a big obsession with designer gear, and spending tons of money. But, that changed...

Beanbag Gaming Chairs: Safe for Give Giving?
Nov 30, 2012

In case you have yet to join our super awesome group of satisfied customers, you may have concerns regarding the safety and compliance features of today's beanbag gaming chairs...

Black Friday Blow Out
Nov 23, 2012

It's another Black Friday Sale at Ahh! Products!  We are excited to say that we are offering an extra $10 off any and ALL bean bag chairs today with coupon code Black10 to save up to $85.  Plus free shipping!

$25 off All Bean Bags from AMEX!
Nov 16, 2012

Lowest prices of the year, guaranteed! That's because for hte holidays, we partnered with Amex and have put many or our bean bags on sale!...

A Gaming Chair That Will Last Please!
Nov 14, 2012

Years ago I received a beanbag chair as a Christmas gift. I vividly recall my big sister and me fighting over that new, funky little seat -- the first one I ever owned. Covered in bright yellow shiny vinyl, it was by far the most comfortable spot in the house ...

Another Giveaway
Nov 13, 2012

Announcing another chance to win a free Ahh Products bean bag chair!  We have partnered with an awesome blog to offer our readers and their readers an opportunity to get a denim bean bag shipped to their door.  That's a $150 value! ...

7 Cool and Unique Gaming Chairs
Nov 10, 2012

A very good friend of mine is a bonafied race car driver.  I was over at his house the other day and he showed me how drivers prepare for and practice racing when they can't get to the track...

Holiday 2012 Decor: Skinny Christmas Trees and Bean Bag Chairs
Nov 8, 2012

I was listening to the radio today driving down the road and I heard something very interesting and kind of funny...

AHH Bean Bag Chairs Grand ReOpening New Site Launch
Nov 2, 2012

Woo Hoo!  Yesterday we launched our brand new website.  It's been a while in the making.  When we opened in ...

AHH Bean Bag Chairs Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 3, 2012

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Many of us at Ahh Products are intimately ...

New Bean Bag Chairs Coming Soon
Sept 24, 2012

We've been busy around here pushing out orders for Back to School.  And, before we know it ...

Overstock.com Loves Ahh Bean Bag Chairs
Jun 22, 2012

Oh boy were we thrilled when Overstock.com, aka O.co, contacted us about offering our bean bag chairs on ...

Whimsical Bean Bag Chairs for Spring
February 28, 2012

I'm excited to introduce our latest addition to our bean bag chair offering: Whimsical Woods! Spring ...

Bean Bag Chairs and Other Unique Valentines Gifts for Women
Feb 8, 2012

This is my third and last installment of what super unique gift you can give for Valentines Day ...

Bean Bag Chairs and Other Unique Valentines Gifts for Men
Feb 1, 2012

This is part 2 of my 'Make Valentine's Coupon Books for..." blog.  Or, also known as: free, ...

Bean Bag Chairs Are Unique Valentines Gifts
January 25, 2012

Just a few more weeks until more love is in the air than usual!  Valentines Day is one of my ...

Real Cost of Made In USA Bean Bag Chairs
January 10, 2012

It's almost 10am, the day after we found out how much FedEx has raised our shipping costs starting ...