Race To Robie Creek Fun Run Info About Our Team's Participation

The annual Race To Robie Creek has come and gone yet again this year and 2023?s race was a real barn burner, or should we say ?dance floor burner?? The theme this year was ?stayin? alive? a disco-fueled throwback to 1970?s style pop culture. Yeah baby! Why are we talking about Robie Creek in today?s blog, you may ask? Well, that?s because our amazing staff participated in this year?s race and had a blast doing it and we wanted to take some time to showcase their accomplishment and celebrate them for their support of Idaho sports races and outdoor activities in our community. In the comments below and on our social media pages, please feel free to share your experiences and thoughts about this year?s race or any Robie Creek race of years past. We can?t wait to hear from you! Blind Appeal?s Team Enjoys Supporting The Community We love helping and participating in our local community any chance we get. While it is definitely fulfilling and excellent to donate money or homegoods to local charities and shelters, it?s also fun to physically and monetarily participate in a local cause for good, like the Race To Robie Creek. We had a team of six Blind Appeal members participate this year and everyone had an absolute blast (once the race was done, of course!). We love that we get to have fun and do something for a good cause alongside our fellow community members along the race path. What Exactly Are The Sail Toads? AKA A History Of Robie Creek So, the Sail Toads are the main charitable organization behind the Robie Creek race. They are named after a semi-mythical creature also called a sail toad that, as legend would have it, lives in the Rocky Canyon through which the race winds. This charity helps to organize and run the race each year while also donating huge amounts of the proceeds to fantastic charities like these listed below. We definitely are grateful to the organization for helping to organize this event each year and for all of the good that they have managed to do for our community and our country by donating over 1.2 million dollars to various charities. In 2022 they were able to donate $51,000 alone! Here are some of the charities which are the recipients of the generous proceeds from this race: Alzheimer's Basque Charities Bogus Basin NSP Mountain Hosts Boise Bicycle Project Boise Contemporary Theatre Boise County Community Justice Boys And Girls Club Of Ada Co Children's Home Society Of Idaho City Light Home College of Idaho Track Team Frank Church High School/Helping High Friends of Children and Families Genesis Community Clinic Giraffe Laugh Hannabow Education Fund Heirloom Dancers Home Partnership Foundation Humane Society - Pet Food Pantry Idaho Food Bank Idaho Mountain Search & Rescue Idaho Pedestrian & Bicycle Alliance Idaho State Veteran's Home Interfaith Sanctuary International Rescue Committee Land Trust of Treasure Valley Learning Lab LIFE Life's Kitchen Love Inc. of the Boise Community Metro Meals on Wheels Native American Coalition Of Boise North Junior High Survival Camp Phoenix Multisport Inc Recreation Unlimited Ridgevue High School Robie Creek Fire Department Sangha Taiko SHIP Silver Sage Girl Scout Council Southwest Idaho Sailing Outreach Special Olympics Stagecoach Theater TRICA University of Idaho - Gar Hackney Fund Valley Wide React VSA/Idaho Parents Unlimited Wassmuth Center for Human Rights Wish Granters, Inc Women And Children Alliance YMCA - Just For Kids Conclusion We can?t wait to hear about your Robie Creek race experiences as well. Thank you for reading up on ours! Please feel free to stop on by anytime in the next few months. Schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started.

Our New Warehouse In Meridian

We have some exciting news for our dear audience! It has been a long time coming, but we have finally taken the plunge and made the move to an incredible new warehouse space in Meridian. It is a case of the ?good? problem to have of the business just simply outgrowing our old space in Nampa which meant that we had to shop around for a new and larger space in order to meet the growing demands of our business. We have so many great things planned for the new space that we can?t wait to share with you. In today?s article, we?re going to give you a sneak peek of what is in store for this year and maybe a little bit beyond. Stay tuned by watching our social media feeds and this blog space for any future updates! What Is At The New Warehouse Right Now? Rome wasn?t built in a day, that?s for sure and this warehouse move is no exception. We are currently split between the new space and the current space while things get transitioned to the new area. Right now, we are using the new Meridian warehouse space as our interior and exterior shade storage area as well as office spaces that house our commercial office and warehouse manager?s office. As the year goes on, we will continually be moving more and more of our infrastructure to the new place, but in order to ensure that our business stays in the best position to serve our clients, we are rolling out the move over time. What Are Future Plans For It? Who really knows what the future holds? Well, we do! For the warehouse, that is. We are planning on completing the move and conversions by July of 2023 at the latest. Included in our future plans, we will be using the new space (currently clocking in at over 36,000 square feet) as a storage area for our products, but we also plan to have a great showroom for you to see all of our lovely products in action and be able to ask our helpful sales staff any questions you may have before making your next purchase. The showroom will be for our exterior shades, interior shades, and will be home to the new outdoor patio supplies we will be selling soon. That?s right! We?re expanding our product line to include the highest quality, stunning outdoor patio supplies. We can?t wait to tell you all about the new products. Where Is The New Warehouse Located Exactly? The new warehouse is located at this address: 3410 W Nelis Drive, Suite 120, Meridian 83646. The closest cross streets are Ustick and Ten Mile. Here is a detailed map link to the location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Lc2mQTSVvPhWURbJ7 Conclusion We can?t wait for you to see our incredible new warehouse and showrooms pace in Meridian! Please feel free to stop on by anytime in the next few months. Schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started.

How To Donate In Other Ways. Boise Rescue Mission Ministries 2023 March to End Hunger

This March, as we have every March for the last nine years, is a great month to donate to the Boise Rescue Mission Ministries. During March, they have a fantastic food drive called the March To End Hunger Food Drive. You can participate and we definitely encourage you to do so! Here?s how. To Participate In The 2023 March To End Hunger Food Drive If you would like to donate canned food or items, we will come to your home and pick up the donations on Monday, March 27th between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Check out the list below of the items currently in highest need/demand for our drive this March. The next steps will be below the list. Boise Rescue Mission Ministries Needed Items for 2023: Chip/Lunch Snacks (individual packs) Canned Tuna/Chicken Canned Veggies/Fruit Canned Coffee (Large) Applesauce Mayo/Condiments Pasta/Rice Meals Sugar Beef Broth (canned or cubes) Cream of Chicken Soup Salad Dressing Jelly Boxed Stuffing Soy Sauce Yams Adult Cold Medicine Fruit Cups Dryer Sheets Juice Kleenex Toilet Paper/Paper Towels Bottle Water Men?s Underwear After Gathering The Items, Next Steps After you have purchased and gathered your items, please place them on your front porch or in front of your home?s front door in easily collectible bags or bins. Then, prior to March 27th, please email denise@blindappeal.com, or call Denise at 208-805-0039 to schedule pick-up. We have had tremendous support from our customers, families and friends these past nine years, and we want to thank you in advance for your kind donation. How Else Can You Donate To The Boise Rescue Mission Ministries? Ok, so you?ve donated to the March To End Hunger Food Drive. Great! We really appreciate it and so do many men, women, and children in need do as well. If you?d like to go the extra mile, then you can also donate to the Boise Rescue Mission in other ways. Here are a few of the ways that you can continue to lift the spirits and the lives of your fellow Boisians in need. Best Ways To Donate In Other Forms: You can donate money directly to them, instead of food and supplies. Here?s how you can donate financially: https://boiserm.org/hp-give/ . You can also set up a small recurring monthly donation that will help people all year long. Here?s how: https://boiserm.org/bread-for-life/ . You can donate other financial instruments like stocks, and estates. Read here for more info: https://boiserm.org/donate/giving-options/#donate_stock . Shop at your local Fred Meyer?s grocery store. Fred Meyer will donate a percentage of your purchases annually to the Boise Rescue Mission when you link your shopper?s card with Boise Rescue Mission Ministries ? at no extra cost to you. Go here to get set up with this easy giving option: https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/community/community-rewards Conclusion We?re so happy that you are considering donating to the Boise Rescue Mission. They are an excellent organization and are an essential part of helping Idaho?s community. Schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started.

Boise Rescue Mission Ministries 2023 March to End Hunger

While it would be great if we could end hunger all around the world at once in one fell swoop, it?s just not possible. However, we can put a real dent in hunger locally around the Boise area. We just need a little help from friends like you. The Boise Rescue Mission has been a pillar of society in the Boise metro area for many decades and they need your help this March to help fight hunger in your own backyard. In today?s article, we?re going to go over some of the ways in which YOU, that?s right, you, can take steps to help people in need all around the Treasure Valley with this month?s March To End Hunger Drive. Details below! Blind Appeal has participated in this amazing project since 2015 (this is our 9th year), and we absolutely love doing this, and you can participate as well. Here?s how. You just need a little setup on your part and then we can take care of the rest. We love being able to be a part in helping to end hunger around the Treasure Valley and we hope that you will as well. If we all chip in together we can really make a difference. To Get Started If you would like to donate canned food to this amazing project, we will come to your home and pick up the donations on Monday, March 27th between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Check out the list below of the items currently in highest need/demand for our drive this March. The next steps will be below the list. Boise Rescue Mission Ministries Needed Items for 2023: Chip/Lunch Snacks (individual packs) Canned Tuna/Chicken Canned Veggies/Fruit Canned Coffee (Large) Applesauce Mayo/Condiments Pasta/Rice Meals Sugar Beef Broth (canned or cubes) Cream of Chicken Soup Salad Dressing Jelly Boxed Stuffing Soy Sauce Yams Adult Cold Medicine Fruit Cups Dryer Sheets Juice Kleenex Toilet Paper/Paper Towels Bottle Water Men?s Underwear After Gathering The Items, Next Steps After you have purchased and gathered your items, please place them on your front porch or in front of your home?s front door in easily collectible bags or bins. Then, prior to March 27th, please email denise@blindappeal.com, or call Denise at 208-805-0039 to schedule pick-up. We have had tremendous support from our customers, families and friends these past nine years! Learning More About The Boise Rescue Mission Ministries The Boise Rescue Mission has done so much through the years to help the people in need in and around the Boise area. To learn more about what they have done and are wanting to do in the future, please take a few moments to visit their website and read all about their substantial and generous contributions to our home community over the years Click Here . Conclusion We can?t wait to see your generous donation to the Boise Rescue Mission?s fight to end hunger this March! Schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started.

Valentine's Day in the Treasure Valley

Valentine?s Day means so many things to so many different people. To some, it?s a time to try to find that special someone, to other?s it?s a time to impress the special someone you already have. We at Blind Appeal are nothing if not romantics at heart and we believe that one of the fastest and easiest ways to say ?I love you? for Valentine?s Day is to surprise your love with a new set of custom window coverings! Bringing an updated and modern style to your home while also saving money on utility bills is a fantastic surprise that will be paying dividends for years to come. So, this Valentine?s Day, why not give the gift of a surprise window covering makeover? Barring that, we also put together a fun and exciting list of Valentine?s Day activities in and around the Treasure Valley that you can do together after you have surprised your partner with new blinds and shades. Woo At The Zoo Come on by Zoo Boise this year to celebrate love, no matter the species! At ?Woo At The Zoo? you and your date will be treated to a fun, romantic, and memorable evening at your favorite local zoo. Woo At The Zoo includes dinner, dessert, drinks, and of course, chocolate! You will also be treated to a fun and cheeky presentation about the love lives of exotic animals from around the world. $60 per person. More information on their website here: https://zooboise.org/event/woo-at-the-zoo-adult-night-2/ Reserve A Romantic Table At A Fine Restaurant? At Home! The classic Valentine's Day date night is a classic for a reason. It works and it?s fun! We have a special recommendation though, we suggest you try to surprise your partner with a romantic home-cooked gourmet meal. It may take some practice, but we promise that it is easier than it looks to pull off a fantastic meal. Try some of international superstar chef Gordon Ramsay?s recipe videos on YouTube. He walks you through every step of the way and is surprisingly accessible to even the most novice home cooks. Here?s a direct link to chef Ramsay?s videos: https://www.youtube.com/@gordonramsay/videos ?Romancing The Pen? A Locked Up In Love Tale At The Old Penitentiary Ever wanted to do something completely out of the box for your date on this special holiday? Try this wild date night activity that you won?t soon forget. Register today for this special event that includes a guided tour of the old Idaho State Penitentiary in which you will find the true meaning of ?ball and chain? through exhibits on love stories and love letters from within the Pen. Dress warm and bring a flashlight! More information and registration here: https://history.idaho.gov/event/romancingthepen/ Conclusion Schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started.

All About Roman Shades. A Buying Guide For The Modern Consumer

What are Roman Shades? Roman shades are fabric window treatments that are sewn together and are stacked up and down in a horizontal pattern. They are often equipped with a cord or two on either end of the shade that, when pulled, will raise or lower the whole treatment that is tied up behind them. Roman shades are considered to be one of the original window treatments, dating back hundreds of years. They are iconic and have really stood the test of time due in part to their simple yet elegant design. They are also energy efficient, flexible, and durable. Great for households looking to save on energy bills and houses with small children who can be tough on blinds and window treatments in general. Different Styles Of Roman Shades There are two primary types of fabrics that comprise Roman shades: woven wood fabric or linen fabric. Woven Wood: put together using woven natural materials like bamboo or grasses Bring natural feel to your home Add character and contrast that most other products most products don?t provide Can have a seamless flat fold when closed Comes with traditional balance or waterfall balance Linen Fabric: Polyester, wool, cotton, or silk Warmer feeling, decoration wise. Considered cozy and elegant. Comes in three designs: modern flat fold, flat fold with batten back, traditional full fold. Comes with traditional balance or waterfall balance Specialized Liners Roman shades that we provide all come with a specialized liner sewn into the rear of them. Each different style of liner provides a different functionality depending on your needs and decorating style for your home. They provide different types of energy efficiency and lighting contrasts. They are: Sheer Provides some energy efficiency and allows the most light in For privacy, this is the least private so decorate accordingly Light Filter Provides more energy efficiency and helps to keep a majority of the light out of the room when needed Can provide privacy, but not as high as Room Darkening liners Room darkening These provide the most energy efficiency and can help to completely blackout a room when desired Brings the most privacy from outside observers Flexibility And Reliability Roman shades provide a unique blend of classic appeal and modern functionality. You can customize your light levels and energy efficiency to help you strike the perfect balance for every room in your home. Conclusion Schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started. If you?re curious about any of our products or services, then we are absolutely here to help. We proudly provide, install, and service blinds, shades, shutters and exterior shades for families all across the Treasure Valley. Give your home a great present this year and give us a call.

Exterior Shades: Highlighting Cellular Shades. A Handy Buying Guide For The Modern Consumer

This month we have an exciting topic for you! Today we are going to cover the ins and outs of our fantastic cellular shade products. Considering buying a set of window coverings for your home? Well, we ask you to consider purchasing cellular shades for a great look that will also afford you other great benefits. Read more for all the details! What Are Cellular Shades? Cellular shades are also known as honeycomb shades. They are called this due to their unique shape which is of many individual cells that closely resemble the iconic honeycomb found in nature. They are some of the most versatile and energy efficient shades on the market. What Benefits Do Cellular Or Honeycomb Shades Offer? They offer so many benefits! They offer staggering heat and cold protection for your home thanks to their unique and genius design. Their cell or comb design traps air in many pockets which makes it more difficult for heat to transfer from one side of the shade to the other, which means that they can help you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, blocking the cold air from the outside and the warm air from the outside respectively. The size of the cells can range from three eighths of an inch to two inches. Different sizes can help keep your rooms warmer or cooler depending on your preferences and local climate. What Color And Style Options Are There To Choose From? There are many different color options to choose from! The color options are endless. You can stay neutral with grays or brown or get things like blue purple or even pink! You can go hog wild with selection and make it truly your own. What Transparency Options Do You Offer? There are several transparency options available as well. We offer four finishes, currently available for you to choose from: sheer, semi-sheer, light filtering, and blackout. Sheer and semi-sheer help to get your room as bright as possible during the daylight hours, however they offer the least amount of privacy protection due to their see-through nature. Light filtering finish is the best of both worlds. It allows for full privacy while also letting plenty of light to filter through so you can still keep your room bright and cozy. The blackout option is an excellent choice for room darkening. These contain mylar which prevents light from passing through the shade completely. Conclusion Schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started. If you?re curious about any of our products or services, then we are absolutely here to help. We proudly provide, install, and service blinds, shades, shutters and exterior shades for families all across the Treasure Valley. Give your home a great present this year and give us a call.

Exterior Shades: Schedule and Purchase PRIOR to Manufacturer Price Increase January 1, 2023!

Dear readers. There is a great opportunity for you to save some money and to get some of the best exterior shades the market has to offer, but you have to act fast. Coming January 1st, 2023 our complete selection of Corradi Exterior Shades will be going up in price due to a manufacturer price increase. Inflation is definitely impacting all areas of the consumer market and window coverings are no exception, however, it doesn?t have to impact your wallet if you don?t want it to! Now is the PERFECT time to get yourself into a brand new Corradi shade set at a fantastic price. Don?t walk, run (or call) your nearest Blind Appeal sales representative and schedule your consultation and purchase before the end of the year so that you can lock in a great product at a great value, perfect to change things up in the New Year for your home. Call 208-888-1056 today. Create A Winter Get-Away Right In Your Own Backyard Corradi Exterior Shades can be installed to make a complete room of your outdoor patio. That means that if you don?t have a setup like this, then you are missing out. Turn your back deck or patio area into a very comfortable and livable space that is practically an extra room in your house. Don?t let good space go to waste, especially in the winter. Yeah, you can sit on your back patio in the summer, but in the winter, if it isn?t closed in with custom shades from Blind Appeal like the Corradi exterior shades, then it will just be wasted space all winter long. Experience The Luxury And Craftsmanship Of Corradi USA Exterior Shades Blind Appeal proudly exclusively sells Corradi USA. They are a subsidiary of Corradi in Italy, which is an international leading maker of architectural outdoor living products. Their comprehensive line of shading products exemplify European design and functionality. Corradi USA's Italian engineering expertise combined with our American manufacturing excellence have made Corradi USA uniquely qualified in transforming ordinary outdoor spaces into relaxing destinations. Craftsmanship like this only comes along once in a generation and you really have to see it for yourself. Don?t miss out on this limited time offer. Conclusion Take advantage of this excellent offer while you still can! Remember that you have to schedule and purchase PRIOR to Manufacturer Price Increase January 1, 2023! Schedule one of our exterior shade experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started. If you?re curious about any of our products or services, then we are absolutely here to help. We proudly provide, install, and service blinds, shades, shutters and exterior shades for families all across the Treasure Valley. Give your home a great present this year and give us a call.