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A Foolproof and Painless Way to Get Yourself Out of Bed
You know the drill. The blare of a screeching alarm startles you out of your cozy slumber reminding you that it's time to vacate the warmth and snugness of your personal cocoon and jump into the torture chamber, popularly referred to as THE...
Diamond Alternatives – There Are Some Great Options
There is little doubt that diamonds are one of the most elegant of the precious stones, and that diamond jewelry is simply a joy to wear. Unfortunately, though many of us are unable to afford the diamond jewelry we would so dearly love, as the great...
Make Time for Your Relationship
"We don’t have to wait till Valentine's Day to think about relationships, whether we're in one or would like to be. Most people would agree that romance is the key element beneath the relationship pot. Be it a steamy, sizzling wok or a warm,...
Mindfulness: You're Soaking In It!
Looking for a bit more mindfulness in your daily life? Relax. You're soaking in it!
Perhaps you remember Madge the Manicurist, a television commercial character who commiserates with her clients about their chapped hands. While she is filing...
Revenge – Serve It Cold!
Whether you caught him in bed with the local bimbo, dumped him for being an uncaring twat or he's run off with a woman he met online, you're probably feeling angry, resentful and wanting revenge.
Revenge may be sweet but before you dive in...
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Maximize Space with Loft Beds
Is lack of space a problem in your kid's room? Join the club! Many parents deal with this issue and can't seem to figure out exactly what to do about it.
Let me share what we decided to do in our son's room that is working out great!
Our son has a loft bed with an extra bed underneath (basically a versatile bunkbed), but he has the luxury of not sharing a room with anyone. So, the bottom bed was never used (except as a landing pad for items he doesn't feel like putting away!).
We decided to take the bottom bed out and use the space underneath for a tent that all three of our children love to play in. Not only does it look REALLY cool, but it saved us SO much space. (The extra bed was placed in the nursery of our youngest son for the day he is ready for it.)
We had contemplated taking the tent down before this because of the lack of space, but our kids didn't like that idea one bit. So by putting the tent where the bottom bed had been, it gave them a cool hideaway space and
much more room for playing.
Some other ideas for the space under a loft bed are:
*a study area, which can include a desk, a chair and a bookshelf;
*a play area;
*an area to store the dresser; or
*attach a sheet/curtain around the bed to create a little hideaway for quiet time
*attach a sheet/curtain just on the lower half of the loft space to be used for puppet shows, etc.
Loft beds are a really good idea for younger kids who have small rooms or are sharing with a sibling. If siblings are sharing a room, that extra little space can be the "Do Not Disturb" area of the room to give them a break from each other.
Use your imagination and turn that unused space into something fun and exciting for your kids!
About the Author
Julie Bonner is the co-owner of www.cool-kid-bedrooms.com and has had extensive experience in organizing and decorating kids' bedrooms as well as all other areas of the home. She lives in Georgia with her husband and three children.
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