If I said “Nightingale RDS,” would you know what that is? Probably not. That was the original name for the Blackout EZ window cover when I started in 2007. It was named after Florence Nightingale and aimed at night-shift nurses, with “RDS” standing for “room-darkening system.” But as my market expanded to include new moms, …
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Have you ever had trouble sleeping during the day? Imagine working the night shift, delivering newspapers, and desperately needing rest during daylight hours. That was my reality not too long ago. I’d tape up blankets, cardboard, and anything else I could find to block out the light, but it wasn’t enough. It was during these …
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It all started while working night shift as a delivery driver for the local newspaper. I had trouble sleeping during the day and realized a dark room was the solution. I covered my windows with blankets, cardboard, duct tape and anything else I could find. I was young, married with a small child and little …
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