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I'd like a queen panel bed (no need for a boxspring), a new queen mattress and a matching dresser. I'm trying to stay under $700. Any suggestions on how to stay within budget? I dont think I'll find what I want at a garage sale, and things like Craigs List dont have much in my area.
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Well, getting all that for that price isn't going to be easy... Your best bet is WalMart or KMart. Other than that, I suggest you look at classified sections in your neighborhood. You could even find a notary public who could tell you where to look for estate sales. Sometimes, you can pick up a really nice bedroom set for peanuts, meaning you can spend a bit more on a quality mattress... as I wouldn't buy the mattress used. And if worse comes to worst, then you can get yourself a mattress at WalMart. They have some pretty neat ones that come in a rolling box and have a memory foam top.
Well, getting all that for that price isn't going to be easy... Your best bet is WalMart or KMart. Other than that, I suggest you look at classified sections in your neighborhood. You could even find a notary public who could tell you where to look for estate sales. Sometimes, you can pick up a really nice bedroom set for peanuts, meaning you can spend a bit more on a quality mattress... as I wouldn't buy the mattress used. And if worse comes to worst, then you can get yourself a mattress at WalMart. They have some pretty neat ones that come in a rolling box and have a memory foam top.
parents- how do you keep toys under control?
Sweetpea h
I always vowed that my children's toys would not overtake my home. So my son has one basket with soft toys in it, and a round laundry basket with his playing toys, which is in the living room. I don't particuarlly like how there is just a random laudry basket full of toys in the middle of my living room, and wonder how other people store their kids toys, or if they have any ideas.
My son is nearly one, so where ever we put them, he needs to be able to get them without help.
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I so hear your pain. We moved from a 2000 square foot house to a 700 square foot mini home. When we had the space, I rearranged the living room in the big house so I could literally shove all the toys into one corner so they were out of sight. Now I don't have that option.
So we have two large plastic totes outside with outdoor toys (his large duplex blocks got relegated to an outdoor status along with many of his trucks, large noisy play tools, etc..) Inside I have in the living room one rubbermaid tote (one of the common big ones, not the really huge one) and two small cupboards I got from Walmart that have a door and 2 shelves. They were $20 each but had to put them together myself. There's several styles, they all fit together to make a custom shelving unit, and they come with the straps to attach them to the wall so little ones can't pull them over. I have many more of these being used as storage options all over my house now.
Then 2 weeks ago I had to add a diaper box to hold some of his other toys that I couldn't leave on the floor anymore as we got a puppy (yes we are insane). His bedroom has two drawers in a nightstand for his rainy day/quiet time puzzles and electronic toys.
One thing about toys, is you can purge but they sneak back in. Daddy buys something spur of the moment and brings it home. You get Jr a treat while you are out for being good. He goes to visit Aunty who just happens to have a new truck he can take home. You stop at a lawn sale and see that $100 farm set you would love to have for Jr for only $10 so that comes home. Then you purge again and start all over!
You'll find a system that works, Wait though as it only gets better. Start adding sports equipment and computer/video stuff to the mix!!!
I so hear your pain. We moved from a 2000 square foot house to a 700 square foot mini home. When we had the space, I rearranged the living room in the big house so I could literally shove all the toys into one corner so they were out of sight. Now I don't have that option.
So we have two large plastic totes outside with outdoor toys (his large duplex blocks got relegated to an outdoor status along with many of his trucks, large noisy play tools, etc..) Inside I have in the living room one rubbermaid tote (one of the common big ones, not the really huge one) and two small cupboards I got from Walmart that have a door and 2 shelves. They were $20 each but had to put them together myself. There's several styles, they all fit together to make a custom shelving unit, and they come with the straps to attach them to the wall so little ones can't pull them over. I have many more of these being used as storage options all over my house now.
Then 2 weeks ago I had to add a diaper box to hold some of his other toys that I couldn't leave on the floor anymore as we got a puppy (yes we are insane). His bedroom has two drawers in a nightstand for his rainy day/quiet time puzzles and electronic toys.
One thing about toys, is you can purge but they sneak back in. Daddy buys something spur of the moment and brings it home. You get Jr a treat while you are out for being good. He goes to visit Aunty who just happens to have a new truck he can take home. You stop at a lawn sale and see that $100 farm set you would love to have for Jr for only $10 so that comes home. Then you purge again and start all over!
You'll find a system that works, Wait though as it only gets better. Start adding sports equipment and computer/video stuff to the mix!!!
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