Tag Archives: bedding

Choosing Your Mattress Type: Part 1

I remember when choosing a mattress was a matter of making a choice between hard and soft. Nowadays, there are so many great choices, and choices within choices, that it is enough to give you bed spins. When it comes time to choose a new mattress, you first want to narrow it down to which type of mattress you need. There are four general types of mattresses today: Traditional Inner Spring Mattress Air Mattress Foam Mattress Waterbed In this series, I’ll share some information on all of them to help you make the right decision. For this first part, we’ll … Continue reading →

Hitting those White Sales

Frankly, I don’t hear the term White Sale used as often as I used to. Some stores still use the term but I remember white sales being huge events when I was little. My mom made a day of it. Still, we all know what white sale means and we know that we can find some great deals on bedding and bath items in many colors and styles when these or similar sales emerge. The good news is such sales are not only in the springtime any more. I also do my best to use what’s on sale in other … Continue reading →

Bedding with Storage for Small Spaces

My kids share rooms. The oldest two girls have the larger room, but there simply isn’t enough space when two teenage girls are involved. Clothes, purses, and accessories –not to mention shoes, shoes, and more shoes- seem to have taken over. I guess sharing a room is good practice for someday having a roommate. I have been looking for ways to make my girls’ room more organized, with thoughts of dorm rooms (*sniffle!) in the back of my mind, as my oldest will be a senior in high school this year. I want to start purchasing furniture now that will … Continue reading →

The Color of Your Sheets Can Save You Money

In a previous article about saving on luxury bedding, I talked about how you can get amazing sheets that make you feel indulged. Now, I want to share a secret that I have learned in my years of taking care of a household; the color of your sheets can actually save you money. Don’t believe me? Here is how I do it. The biggest way that I save money on sheets is to buy them in one color: white. White sheets save us money in so many ways. The first way is by being far more long lasting than other … Continue reading →

Save Money on Luxury sheets

Being frugal doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the good life. Indulgent sheets are one way to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle. The good news is that with a little advice, you can enjoy great bedding while still being on a budget. I was first introduced to the world of amazingly soft sheets on a weekend stay at a lovely little bed and breakfast in Newport, RI. Everything about the bed was amazing, from its four poster design to its piles of warm, downy comforters. But the sheets, of course, were the most memorable. This was in the days before the … Continue reading →

Picking The Right Pillow

Are you picky about the type of pillow you rest your head on? Some people love big, fluffy pillows, while others can’t sleep on anything but firm, dense pillows. I happen to have severe sinus issues, which means I sleep on a firm, hypoallergenic pillow. Most people have pillow preferences, but are unclear as to when it is necessary to replace their beloved bedtime buddies. If you fall into that category, here’s a test you can give your pillows: Place your pillow on a sturdy surface (the floor is best) and fold it in half. If you have a feather … Continue reading →

Winter Weather Weapons No.2—Comforters

In my previous blog I decided to impose a moratorium on my winter weather complaints. I live in an area nicknamed: “The Frozen Tundra” so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that we are now starting week three of temperatures in the single digits and teens. Okay, we’ve established it is bitterly cold. Now what? This blog. I’ve decided to write a series of blogs detailing the ways we stay warm around our home. In “Winter Weather Weapons No. 2” we look at a cozy and effective alternative to the electric blanket—comforters. When I was growing up, comforters were not … Continue reading →

Winter Weather Weapon No. 1—The Electric Blanket

I’ve spent the past 10 days complaining about the unbearably frigid temperatures that have slammed into the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions of the country… and today is no different. While the rest of my family is rejoicing because the mercury actually climbed into the teens today (we’ve been dealing with below zero temps for more almost two weeks) I simply refuse to take part in the festivities. I’m cold. Forgive me if I don’t consider 16 degrees cause for celebration. And, no, dear daughter you can’t wear shorts today (poor child was baking under the Hawaiian sun … Continue reading →

Bed, Bath & Beyond Coupon Secrets

I really enjoy shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond. Some of our recent purchases included a fancy olive oil dispenser, a set of dining room curtains, a new toilet seat cover, and some bake ware. One of the main reasons I do a lot of shopping at this store is because of their coupons and their generous coupon policy. There are a couple of great secrets about shopping with coupons in this store. I always surprise friends when I tell them these secrets, and yet, I am always surprised that more people don’t know about these secrets. You can get … Continue reading →

Your Cleaning ABCs (DEF&G to Come)

Cleaning alphabetically works the same way as doing anything else in that manner; namely, it puts things in order. If your xylophone is dirty, it will have to wait its turn, but those items closer to the front of the alphabet will soon get a dusting, whether they want to or not. Read on, no matter how you may feel about order and letters or vice versa. Bedding A sure fire way to kill those dust mites that live rent-free within the folds of your bedding is to place the item in a garbage bag and leave it in the … Continue reading →