Archive for the 'Teen' Category

Helping Your Kid Sleep Through the Night

Author: DecorateMyCastle
June 22, 2009

If you’re finding that your young child is having trouble sleeping through the night, it can be difficult to say no to their pleas to sleep in your bed. And while this is perfectly okay if they had a nightmare one night or they’re frightened by a thunderstorm, it shouldn’t become a pattern. It can be difficult, though, getting your kid to spend time in his own bed. What you want to remember is that you should make the kid’s bed a place your child would want to be.

As such, make sure that all the kids bedding is tailored to cartoons or themes that your child enjoys. If he absolutely adores tigers, for example, make sure his bedspread has a tiger on it. Also make sure security items match their interests and likes. This includes a favorite pillow, a treasured blanket, or a well loved stuffed animal. If these items are in their room, they will be less likely to bolt from their bed into yours.


March 9, 2009

Your vacuum cleaner probably gets more use that your microwave.  Frequent cleaning can eliminate dust mites and their waste in your home and they also control or prevent allergies.  There are a number of carpet cleaning formulas that resist dirt and stains that are available on the market today.  Frequent carpet cleaning with the use of these products eliminate these problems as carpet cleaning alone won’t cut it.

Sophisticated carpet adds warmth and cozy feelings to my home.  I knew immediately that a high quality vacuum was needed.  After choosing my pick from on line sites, the beauty and maintenance of our carpets has remained a worthwhile investment in home decor.


Mirrors, your style

Author: ejls
March 4, 2009

Mirrors can add sparkle to your decor, add depth and light to small room spaces, or add glamour to a bathroom.  To identify what style fits your room,  consider the message you want to send and the feelings you want to evoke.

Your style and choice can be found on line.  I was amazed at the huge variety available.  After our total home renovation was complete, shopping for mirrors became a large project.  The time spent really paid off,  as our family are enjoying the magic that mirrors provide and adds to home decor.


Let Your Teen Choose Their Decor!

Author: DecorateMyCastle
January 30, 2009

Shifting from a child’s to a teen’s bedroom is quite a task, but careful planning can make decorating a breeze. You’ll need to start from the basics and take a step-by-step approach as you set on a style and design for the room.

Start by listing down what will be needed for the room. Would your teen need extra cabinets to hold more clothes? Would there be extra shelf space available after old toys have been removed? Your teen might also need a desk or study table; is there enough room for one?

Next, you can decide on the colors and style for the room. The room can be a themed one too, depending on how your teen likes it. This is where input from your teen is most important. Letting him or her decide how the room will be done can allow him/her to express creativity. Once the theme or colors are decided, the teen bedding and other accessories such as lamps can now be chosen to follow the style.


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