May 2010
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A Growing Partnership
For the last year SlouchBack has grown tremendously as a fun “must have” product for the college dorm. Much of our success has been through creative partnerships that we have developed with like entrepreneurs all trying to provide either a product or service to an exciting market. One of the first companies we began sharing ideas and resources with was Design Your Dorm, a web based...
April 2010
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High School Graduation Gift Ideas for Grandparents
High school graduations are always a time when parents and grandparents are most proud of their children’s and grandchildren’s achievements. These 10 gift ideas will help grandparents (and other family members or friends) determine the ideal graduation gifts for the graduate. It’s usually up to the parents to buy the big ticket items like a car or television unless the grandparents have...
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High School Graduation Gifts for College Bound...
Is there a college bound high school senior in your life who needs a special graduation gift? Here are some suggestions for useful and memorable gifts.
Need some ideas for a special graduation gift for a college bound high school senior? Finding a great graduation gift won’t be too hard, as most incoming college students need everything! What high school graduates en route to...
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College Exam Care Packages
Spring is here and Finals are right around the corner. To show your support for your college student nothing is better than sending them a nice college care package. Typical exam care packages include; candy, popcorn, and baked goods. The problem with these college care packages is they all lack proper nutrition, and instead of energizing your college student it makes them full and...
March 2010
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Dorm Room Ideas
Spring is here and that means High School graduation is right around the corner. When shopping for the perfect High School graduation gift for your future college student look for a great dorm room item. The best dorm room ideas to give for a High School graduation gift is something think compact. Dorm rooms are getting smaller as over crowding is becoming a common trend at every school making...
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February 2010
2 posts
Great extra seating for the Super Bowl
SlouchBack Floor seating
We are excited to announce that Thrillist.com and WPIX 11 featured the SlouchBack on air this morning in a segment “A super cool gadget for Super Bowl Sunday”
The Slouchback - $99.99 - For extra seating - Can turn any flat surface into a couch like seat - Comes with a built in pump that’ll inflate in 30 seconds - an interchangeable microsuede cover...
WPIX 11 and Fox and Friends
We are excited to announce that SlouchBack will be featured this week on two TV morning shows; WPIX 11 and Fox and Friends. The first to air will be WPIX between 5-6am on Wednesday February 3rd and Fox and Friends on Friday February 5th. We would like to thank our dedicated fans especially the team at http://Thrillist.com who decided our product was perfect for their feature. We look forward to...
December 2009
5 posts
Read a recent customer review
SlouchBack customer review
12/16/09
I was very happy with the quick turnaround of the order. I wanted the SlouchBack before Thanksgiving and it came within 3 days, just in time. I use it to convert a trundle bed into and extra bed because I already have daybed. My grown boys laid on it and watched TV and Grandkids jumped all over it as well. I can think of many uses for it and we have been...
Comforts of home with our top dorm decor...
When you’re getting organized to move out to school, it’s important to choose dorm decor items that will add comfort to you dorm room. If you’ve already gotten a lot of advice from your friends, your parents, your school, and your relatives, be sure they’ve thought of your comfort.
Ultimately it’s up to you how you’ll live in your new “home away from...
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How to make your dorm bed more comfortable
If you’re used to sleeping like a king or queen at home, that’s going to change when you arrive to your college dorm. Dorm mattresses are notorious for being uncomfortable because colleges use cheap durable mattresses to cut costs.
Even though you’re living away at home, there’s nothing quite like sleeping on a comfortable bed, and you’ll be glad if you take the time to make your new bed as...
SlouchBack NOT just for the Dorm Room
The SlouchBack was originally designed to provide comfort in compact dorm rooms, however we quickly started receiving emails from from potential customers from across the country wanting to know if it would work for their specific use. With confidence in our product we provided honest answers and are delighted to hear overly positive feedback over a month later. Please take a look at the below...
Live Conversations at DailyGrommet
Hello everyone, we are excited to announce that today the SlouchBack is being featured on the DailyGrommet. A great site that features the hottest and latest products brought to you live with video reviews and lots of community participation. To watch the awesome video created by the DailyGrommet team and and participate in the community conversations about the Slouchback just head on over. We...
November 2009
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Slouchback Makes the perfect Holiday Gift
November 23, 2009
The Holiday season has finally arrived, or maybe too soon? If you are stumped for the perfect holiday gift for that son, daughter, niece, nephew, and sure even cousin who is stuck living in a cramped apartment or dorm room look no further. Why not give them the ultimate suede couch! The SlouchBack comes in a environmentally friendly carrying bag smaller than a 30-pack,...
October 2009
2 posts
Prime Party
Being squished and unable to move from room to room, steamy dance floors, waiting in line 15 minutes to use the bathroom, and 20 minutes to get a shot, house parties are truly part of the college experience. However, here at SlouchBack We have seen way to many House parties fail to provide the type of atmosphere that these collegiate staples deserve. Here are some good tips to remember in order to...
September 2009
5 posts
Major Pain
Choosing and changing your major is an unavoidable part of the college experience. Most people go into college thinking they know what they want to do with their lives. In any case, your major determines what paths of classes are available to you, and in turn what job opportunities you have after school. Freaked out yet? Relax, there’s flexibility within a major, however it’s pretty hard to get...
Don't Rush to Rush
Everyone should try to join some form of organization on campus, but the question is whether to join a club or a fraternity/sorority is right for you and your SlouchBack. Many people think that they are not the type of person who would join a sorority or fraternity, but the best choice is to simply check out all of the offered organizations on campus to see which one best fits your interest.
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Kicking Off the 2009-10 SlouchRep Program
This summer, we searched the country for the most passionate, excited, and driven students to bring the SlouchBack to their college and university campuses.
So were we successful? Let’s just say it’s going to be tough for the average student to get through this school year without hearing about and experiencing the SlouchBack.
And starting today, we are kicking the program into...
Fresh Tips #2
OK Frosh, here are the next set of tips to help you succeed this year.
Stay organized-
It may have been easy in high school to wait until the last minute to complete an assignment and still get a good grade, but that kind of stuff will not work for you in college… most of the time. Give yourself deadline and stick to them.
Stay healthy-
A lot of problems first-year students face can be traced...
Fresh Tips #1
Most freshman are either back at school or on their way. To help SlouchBack Nation’s newest members adapt here are some freshman year tips.
Take time to pick your major-
Take your time to make this important choice, it doesn’t matter if it seems as though everyone else has a major picked. College is the time for you to really discover who you are, what you enjoy doing, what...
August 2009
9 posts
Make the Move Easy
As many of our readers know, The SlouchBack Team has been on the road recently visiting a bunch of different schools during college move in days. Because of this, we have front row seats for what can be the most hectic day of the year on these campuses. Between talking to students and interested parents about the SlouchBack, we have also had some time to observe the process these students and...
Party Abroad
Parties are key to the college experience (sorry mom), but no one likes to party alone. Here is a great idea for a back to school party that requires a bunch of participants, but will get your whole dorm involved!
Decorate each room of the dorm room according to the style of various countries from around the world. If space allows, arrange buffet tables in each of the individual dorm rooms covered...
Lights, Camera, Action!
SlouchBack was designed with college movie night in mind. However don’t make the mistake that our college roommate did when he was first at school. We finally had two young ladies agree to come to our dorm room and hang out for a movie and popcorn. All settled in on our twin extra long bed, we allowed him to select the movie…Bad idea! Half way through the movie Kids (please click this...
Time to Hit the Showers
You have prepared yourself for sharing a dorm room, but have you prepared yourself for sharing a dorm bathroom? For many first time college students the idea of sharing a bathroom is brand new. Here are some helpful SlouchBack tips on how to survive this setting.
The Mid Day Shower- Contrary to popular belief people do shower everyday in college. If you are sharing a dorm bathroom with females...
Ingredients for success
The dining hall experiences at any college can become a bit redundant after awhile. It’s important to have other options for eating. Ordering out can be expensive, so here are a few helpful hints for cooking in the dorm room.
Most dorm rooms come with certain essential cooking tools like a microwave and a fridge. Other important items to bring with you include a can opener, microwavable...
Brand New Ink
This time of year, advice about back to school shopping is highlighted across publications of all kinds. We are humbled to have some great publications include the SlouchBack in their most recent issues or blog posts. We thank them for including the SlouchBack as a necessity in their evaluation of the modern dorm room. Please take some time to read through these great stories and leave a comment...
July 2009
8 posts
Princeton Review
So by now many of you have read the latest version of The Princeton Reviews top 371 colleges. The review ranks schools on many important attributes including; best party school, best and worst dorm living, best and worst cafeteria food, most politically active student body amongst others. Although many of these seem quite insightful, we noticed some import issues from the dorm room couch were not...
Heros in a Half-shell
With the school year rapidly approaching there are many important steps left to take before you head off to college. During this hectic time contacting you future roommate cannot be over looked. Some college freshmen already know their fellow dorm dweller, but for most you must pick up the phone. Regretfully this means you must have one of those awkward phone conversations where you are forced to...
SlouchBack dorm room star
Some great shots from our most recent photoshoot! SlouchBack providing comfort in the world smallest dorm room! We could barley fit our camera in the room, imagine trying to fit traditional furniture…
SlouchBack Summer
July is here and it has brought with it the sun that we needed! At SlouchBack we know the value of a well deserved lazy summer. But why not earn some extra cash while you are chillen on the beach? The SlouchRep program is in full force, and available for sign up on the site. As college students prepare to go back to their dorm room they are looking for advice on some new dorm room furniture. You...
Rep Your Hood
Or at least your college!
Slouchback is proud to have launched the SlouchRep program. This program is designed to give all college students an opportunity to participate in our company. We have started to spread SlouchReps all over the country, and they are ”repping” SB to the fullest extent. This summer students are able to earn a $5 commission and offer a $5 discount to all their...
June 2009
5 posts
Freshness
The Updated Version of the SlouchBack is here! We took a look at all the feedback we have received thus far, and made some important changes to the SlouchBack. One recommendation to improve this dorm room furnishing was to add more seating area. So the updated SlouchBack is wider and thinner to increase the seating area for college dorm dwellers. Another great idea we heard a lot was that...
Freshness
The Updated Version of the the SlouchBack is here! We took a look at all the feedback we have received thus far, and made some important changes to the SlouchBack. One recommendation to improve this dorm room furnishing was to add more seating area. So the updated SlouchBack is wider and thinner to increase the seating area for college dorm dwellers. Another great idea we heard a lot was that...
On the Road Again
The SlouchBack will hit the road again. Our good friends at Roger Williams University have invited the SlouchBack back to welcome their incoming class during freshman orientation. A mock dorm room will be set up for students to interact with the SlouchBack in its natural setting. The newest hawks will no doubt enjoy the opportunity to SlouchBack as they get familiar with their surroundings. After...
May 2009
7 posts
Mad Science
How can you argue with science? The reputable scientific publication Live Science has declared that slouching back is better for your back than sitting up straight. Now, for our fellow dorm dwellers this comes as no surprise, but it is great to hear that the scientific community has caught on and added the SlouchBack to their dorm room shopping list. We know the importance of dorm room comfort...
Friends with Benefits
SlouchBack has started to make a few popular friends on the college dorm scene. College Moguls is a website committed to telling the stories of college based entrepreneurs. We are proud to announce that they have chosen the SlouchBack for their most recent article. We are honored to be included with the other great success stories that college mogul has told. Slouchback is a product of hard work...
Above the Fold
SlouchBack has made its first cover page. Our SlouchBack story is currently being shared with the readership of the Derry News, southern New Hampshire’s finest publication. We would like to thank Suzanne Laurent for her insightful piece written in the Derry News this Thursday. The piece detailed the development of the SlouchBack and its benefit as a dorm room furnishing. The story release...
The Cool Kids
Here at SlouchBack™ we know that there are many companies and blogs out there that have great dorm room ideas. We want to make sure that these dorm dwelling thinkers know all that the SlouchBack™ has to offer. We are sure that even as the new kid on the block our friends will be happy to team up with SlouchBack™ Nation. The important traits we will keep in mind when making new friends is...
Spring into Action
The SlouchBack™ made a huge impact this weekend at Roger Williams Universities spring weekend. With prime position at the ‘Block Party’ the RWU student body Slouched all day at the mock dorm display and left with hand-fulls of SlouchBack™ give aways. All who signed up for the special event pre-sale retain access to the SlouchBack™ and all its dormroom comfort, at the event price of $89. This...