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Why You Should Take a Nap During the Day! 😴🥱🛏️

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 Taking a nap can be good for your health! Although many find that taking a nap during the day can be a waste of time, there are many benefits of taking the time to rest your eyes during the day. Increase your alertness and enhancing yoru mood is the beginning of what a nap can do for you! Read on to learn more about the benefits of napping and how to make the most out of your mid-day snooze!  Benefits of Napping  Increased Alertness  Attitude Adjustment  Improved Memory  Enhance Performance  Reduce Mistakes  Relaxation   Napping can restore alertness, reduce mistakes made, and enhance your performance. However, there are some things you should do to get the maximum benefit from taking your nap. Below are a few tips for taking a successful nap.   It's OKAY to Take a Nap!  One of the biggest things to overcome is telling yourself that it is OKAY to take a nap! If you lay down feeling guilty for taking the time to take a nap, you will not get a restful nap. Instead, tell yourself tha

Create a Functional Breakfast Nook!

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 Do you have an open space in your kitchen or dining room that you aren't sure what to do with? Awkward spaces are just that, awkward. With just a little planning creatively, you can turn your awkward space into a functional breakfast nook! Read on to get a few tips from our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks!  Start With a Table  Of course, no breakfast nook is complete without the perfect table! Sure you can start your morning off here with a hot cup of coffee - as you should, BUT think beyond just breakfast for your table. Your breakfast nook table is the perfect space for homework, a romantic dinner, or a place to use your laptop if you work from home occasionally.  If you have a small space to work with, a pedestal table will typically take up less space and look cozy. Round tables are also great options for space-saving and they make maneuvering easy. If your breakfast nook is located in the corner of the room, a popular option is a corner bench with a square table.  T

Choosing a Dining Room Table That You'll Love!

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 It's not everyday that you purchase a new dinning room table, so it's important to put some thought into what type of table will suit your needs best. Here at Eldon Furniture, we have a great selection of dinning room tables! If you are ready to upgrade soon, we have some tips for choosing the best dining room table!  Dining Room Table: Size  While many of us like to go off of looks alone, sizing is arguably one of the most important features to consider. Think about how many people will be sitting at your table. You may only have four people sitting at the table consistently, but if you like to host parties or have everyone over for the holidays you may want to consider a larger table with a leaf. In addition to seating, you should take wall clearance into consideration as well. Think about where you will put your dining room table, and how much space you have to work with. You should leave at least 36 inches, although 48 inches is ideal, between the edge of the table and oth

City of Eldon Independence Day Celebration!

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 The City of Eldon will be having their annul Independence Day Celebration this weekend! If you are looking for something fun to do with family, make plans to participate in the celebrations. Find out more about what is in story in Eldon for 4th of July Weekend!  2021 5K Run/Walk  The Independence Day 5K will be held on SATURDAY, July 3rd, 2021. Registration will be open until June 7th. Pre-Registration will be $15 and include a race day T-shirt. Registration and walk-ups will cost $20. The race will begin at 7:30am with Check-In starting at 6:45am. The race will start at the Eldon Public Safety Building on Oak Street. FREE Swim on July 4th!  Head to the Eldon Aquatic Center for free swimming from 12pm-4om.  Food Trucks and Carnival Food!  This summer we will have Food Trucks, serving everything sweet like kettle corn, lemonade and ice cream to sub sandwiches, carnival food and more! Craft Vendors!  Ready to do some shopping? The City of Eldon will have craft booths set up for some sh