organization tips

**kita** · 07-30-2009, 09:49 AM

Also this..if you don't have desks for all...

http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/seo...ganization.jsp

**emtmama04** · 07-31-2009, 08:46 AM

Ok I found a bunk bed plan for free online.
Would it be more frugal to use that plan to build the beds since I have to purchase a new matrese for the top bunk or should I buy the beds from a store?

**nuisance26** · 07-31-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by emtmama04

Ok I found a bunk bed plan for free online.
Would it be more frugal to use that plan to build the beds since I have to purchase a new matrese for the top bunk or should I buy the beds from a store?

~It really depends on how much time you have to build, if you have the tools to build and how much lumber and hardware is in your area.
First ask on your local Freecycle for a set of bunk beds and a trundle. You may be able to get one or both things free.
Then check Craigslist and the classifieds. You may be able to get them fairly cheap.
If you buy new, shop online as well as in stores. I just did a quick search for you and here's a cheap option($415 and FREE shipping!) but you will need to provide mattresses:

Here's the page link: http://www.bunkbedking.com/bunk-beds...Google%20Base~

**emtmama04** · 07-31-2009, 09:44 PM

it ended up being around 94 for the materials to build them. that is with out the matress though. still have to find one of them.

**maryannsms** · 08-02-2009, 09:14 PM

Using a closet organizer in your kids bedroom closet can really help to add extra storage space to the room. You can use one of the simple wire organizers that have some shelves and two tiered racks or go hog wild with one of the nice wooden ones with all kinds of drawers and other storage areas.

No matter what type of closet organizer you have (or even if you just have a pole with a top shelf) you want to make the most use of your closet space. Since the very top shelf is not easily accessible for your child you want to store off season clothes and other items up there. Buy some plastic containers and put the clothes inside - label the outside of the box and you will be able to easily see what is in what box. You can also store clothing from an older relative that might be too big this year but will fit next year in boxes up on the top shelf.