Guide to Upgrading a Teenager’s Bedroom
There comes a time when children become teenagers and want to change their bedrooms to reflect their newfound personalities. If your teen is making noises about how childish their room is and how embarrassed they are to have friends over, then it’s time to help them update it. Here are some simple ways to make changes that will satisfy their need to express themselves, without costing a fortune.
Paint
Repainting is the easiest and most cost-effective way to change the mood of a room. Despite what your teen tells you, try to convince them to have a feature wall of that bright colour they are so set on, rather than painting the whole room with it. Lighter colours on other walls will also make the room look and feel roomier.
Choosing the Right Sized Bed for Your Child
Choosing the right sized bed for your child can be a little tricky at first. Some children find large beds a bit too big and scary to sleep in, whilst other children enjoy the space. From selecting the right bed linen to the right style of bed for your child, we’ve got some great tips no parent should miss:
Kids Beds
For kids that tend to end up in your bed somehow in the middle of the night, a smaller bed designed for kids is the best option. Some are even made with colourful bedheads to make them more enticing for kids to sleep in. Size may also be a factor if your child is scared to sleep in their own bed so keep this in mind.
Single Beds
If you can see that your child is rapidly growing, you may want to invest in a quality single bed, so they can grow into it. As long as they are comfortable with the size of the bed, this is often the best option.
Things Around Your Home that Could be Setting off Your Allergies
There are plenty of items that could be setting off your allergies without you even realising it. From your doona in your bedroom to your couches in your lounge room, we’ve got a list of items that could just be the root cause of your sneezing and coughing as soon as you sit down after a long day at work:
Pet Hair
Many allergy sufferers don’t realise that pet hair can trap itself into the fibres of your couch cushions, rugs and carpet. If you have pets, it’s vital that you not only vacuum the floor regularly, but that you also vacuum the couch and the couch cushions as well.
Plants
Some indoor plants actually set off allergies. These can be anything from orchids to different types of ferns. If you are unsure about your own indoor plants do some research.
Household Cleaning Products
Hosting Your Child’s First Sleep Over Party
Has your child been asking you to host a sleep over party for some time and you’ve finally decided to have one? From having the right amount of bed linen to making sure you don’t embarrass your little one by serving celery and carrot slices for snacks, we’ve got some important tips no parent should miss:
Start Off With Only One Guest
Even though your child may protest, it’s a good idea to have only one guest over for their first slumber party. Having a large number of young children between the ages of 6-9 years old away from home for only the first or second time can end in disaster, so first, ask your child to have one person over, with the promise that if everything goes well and everyone is well behaved, they can have more friends stay over next time.
Food
4 Tips for Coping with Christmas Visitors
Are you having the family come stay during the Christmas break? Whether it’s for a few days or a few weeks there are some important things to keep in mind to ensure that everyone holds their sanity while living under the same roof. From making sure that everyone has a comfortable bed to sleep in with appropriate bed linen and comfy pillows, to bunking compatible personalities together, we’ve got some great tips for having a stress free Christmas with the family:
Have the House in Order
Before everyone arrives, make sure that you have everything you want done finished so that you aren’t stressing out while every one’s there. If you can take it easy and not get too stressed about everything, you’ll help set the tone for a relaxed, enjoyable Christmas.
A Range of Fun Activities
Christmas Gift Ideas They’ll Love
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. You get to see people you might not get the chance to see throughout the year, you get to eat good food, and you have a shopping list as long as your arm. While shopping this time of year can be a little daunting, it doesn’t have to be. We’ve come up with a great list of gifts that are perfect for all members of the family. From quality bed linen to a bottle of champagne, there are a few items that everyone is sure to love opening under the tree this year:
Chocolates
Stuck on what to buy a few people in the family? Why not buy them a box of their favourite chocolates? Chocolates make a wonderful gift because it’s a real rarity that people won’t like them, you know they’ll be enjoyed, and there are so many different types to choose from, you are sure to find something no matter what your budget is.
Beer, Wine and Champagne
Bedroom Decor Ideas that Won’t Date
When you are redecorating your bedroom there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. From the colour of your walls to your bed linen, you want to keep everything in sync, and looking it’s best for many years to come. Here, we’ve got a great list of tips and hints for bedroom decor that won’t leave you needing to re-do the entire room once again in a few years:
Choose Neutral Colours
You may love lolly pink right now, but chances are your feelings will fade as time passes. You also need to think about how everything will look in a few years time. Choosing neutral colours, such as white, off white, soft earthy tones or pastels will ensure that your room will not only be easy to decorate, but it will also last the test of time.
Keep in mind also, that neutral tones and soft colours are always preferred over dark, bright colours for the bedroom, according to Feng Shui.
5 Tips for Beating Insomnia
We all know that we need a good night’s sleep to be able to function properly the next day. Here, we’ve created a helpful list of tips for those who suffer from insomnia. From choosing the right bed linen to cutting back on the caffeine there are several things you can do to help your body ease back into sleep each night:
Try to Create a Sleeping Routine
Often the best way the beat insomnia is give yourself a set time for sleeping and rising, no matter what day of the week. This helps to get your body clock into a routine which is what you want. It doesn’t have to be completely rigid on weekends but if you can stick to it as much as possible it’s a good idea.
Cut Back on the Caffeine
7 Tips for Creating a Tranquil Atmosphere in your Home
Creating a tranquil atmosphere in your home is all about using the right colours, decor and scents to promote relaxation. There are a few steps that you can take to help transform your home into your own personal haven. From choosing the right bedlinen to selecting the right colour palette for your home, we’ve got some great ideas to help kick start your home makeover:
De-Clutter
Nothing feels more chaotic than a cluttered, messy house. Before you do anything you need to clean up everything in your home and throw out any items you no longer use or need. The less items taking up space the better.
Choosing the Right Colours
4 Ways to Maximise Your Spare Room
The dreaded spare room which starts off with the ambition of becoming a study or a guest room often is simply turned into a dumped ground for freshly washed bed linen, boxes that have never been unpacked and old school mementos. We all know that this is a serious waste of space, but what do you do when you feel that your home is low on storage and there’s no other option? Here, we’ve got some great tips for seriously maximising the space in your spare room:
Clean out the area
Before you can start changing the space, you need to clear it out. Here are a few ideas to help you get the ball rolling: