In Part 1, we looked at a basic description, potential problems, and general prevention of head lice. If your child has been exposed to lice, you don’t want to ignore it. Instead, you’ll want to consider more than one form of effective treatment.Noticing the Signs In addition to being able to identify lice by appearance, you should know the signs of lice infestation. You may notice your child scratching his or her scalp or see small red sores or bumps, caused by the scratching. For some childr …
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Did you have a happy childhood? Whether you did or didn’t, you no doubt want to provide one for your own child or children. Amid the varying opinions about parenting, most would agree about a few must-have elements in any happy childhood: safety and security, opportunities for play, and room to grow. Safety and Security There’s so much that goes into making a house a true home, an emotionally safe place that’s a much-needed haven from the harsh realities of the …
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It’s a difficult balance to keep your home safe and tastefully decorated while letting your kids feel like it’s their home, too. On one end of the spectrum, you can end up with a home (and even a child’s bedroom) that’s so bare bones it looks like a showroom, not a lived-in place. On the other end, you have a space filled with mismatched kid clutter that makes the perfectionist or decorator in you cringe. Trust me: There really is someplace in between. Limit Choices and Decide Togeth …
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We all want to make wise choices — in life in general, and as parents, in particular. We don’t want to squander our valuable resources on unwise purchases, yet we only have so much time and energy to devote to research. If space-saving, time-saving, money-saving choices help you avoid buyers’ remorse, then look no further than The Maxtrix® System when it comes to furnishing your child’s bedroom. Space-Saving Furniture Because The Maxtrix System is designed with smart storage …
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As much as DIY-ing is touted as a money-saving option, sometimes materials can really add up — especially if you don’t do it often or won’t use the same materials for multiple projects. That’s when some creative, money-saving solutions come in. Coupons and Sales If you look at sales flyers for a couple months, you can get a feel for which items routinely go on sale. For those that don’t, many craft stores have coupons for 30-50% off non-sale items available on their websites, usually with the …
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Do you want safe, well-made furnishings for your child, while you itch to go the DIY route? Those desires are not mutually exclusive. As you plan your child’s bedroom makeover, the perfect complement to your high-quality Bedroom Source furniture can be a few well-planned, upcycled or repurposed pieces, tailor-made to your child’s needs and your decorating whims. For Your Lego Lover Do you have a Lego-lover in your house? Not only are those tiny pieces murder on your feet, but they can definite …
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Maybe you aren’t adventurous enough to touch your walls, cabinets, or trim with a paint brush. While you might be wise to leave that to the professionals, a repurposed piece of furniture is the ideal place to practice your DIY skills! Amid the high-quality bedroom furniture, a unique upcycled piece offset with a pop of well-chosen color can really pull a room together. Maybe you’re considering tackling one of our “Boy Edition” or “Girl Edition” ideas, or something you’ve thought up o …
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In addition to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and the other Specialty Paints we touched on in Part 1, there are some other tried-and-true paint options you’ll want on your radar if you’re going to try your hand at some DIY repurposed furniture. Spray Paint Spray paint is, by far, the quickest and easiest way to add color to a piece. Running can be an issue, especially if you spray too closely or too much. Using a 12-18” distance and spraying multiple thin coats is the secret t …
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Perhaps the best way to offset your beautiful new kids’ bedroom furniture from The Bedroom Source is to include some fun, upcycled pieces you don’t mind if your kids personalize, a little bit. Think of it as a springboard for your own ideas, depending on the kinds of toys and play things your kids use the most. Dress-Up Wardrobe We have a love-hate relationship with dress-ups at our house. The kids love to play with them, and we love the imaginative play value, but the clothes-all-over-the-pla …
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While “horror stories about tumbleweeds of mite feces blowing through your home” is the stuff of urban mythology, dust mite allergies are real concerns, especially for children. Those with asthma are especially prone to have reactions to dust mites. (In fact, dust mite allergies can increase a child’s risk for developing asthma.) Spanning the age spectrum, one out of every four Americans has an allergy of some kind, and two out of three within the allergy group have allergies to dust mites. Du …
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