(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best room decor for kids

We started off the pregnancy wanting to be surprised, but the minute we had the sex in an envelope, we had to look. Whoops! We didn't tell anyone else the gender, so we decided on shades of green, grey and white.

So now we're officially done! The fabric ribbon garland was from our baby shower and the crocheted blanket was one that we received as a gift. Pretty much everything else is an Ikea, Target or yardsale find.

Here's the rest of the nursery: https://imgur.com/a/qxBuoNw

Top 5:

1. Alphabet rug: This rug is fairly soft and feels good underfoot. I liked that it gave the room a little extra character.
   
2. Repainted white crib: We repainted our nephews' crib with white Harmony Interior Acrylic Latex paint. It has a chaulk paint finish feel but we were assured that this was the best choice for keeping baby safe. We sanded and did three coats of this stuff.
   
3. Ruthie sign: We bought the actual sign at Hobby Lobby and painted over the "Welcome" part with the same paint we used for the crib. Then I traced the lettering from my computer, cut it out, traced it onto the sign and painted it. I won't lie... I'm pretty proud of that DIY.
   
4. Alphabet wet bag: We plan on cloth diapering and wanted a good wet bag for the nursery. After A LOT of research I went with the XL Two Strap Hanging pail. Afterall... NASA uses this company because apparently they're so good at keeping smells in. The woman who owns this company was super friendly and had it shipped out very quickly.
   
5. RBG candle: We took our babymoon to Austin and stopped in a store called Triple Z Threadz. We had just decided the day before that we were going to name the baby Ruth (Ruthie) so it felt like a sign. Plus... we love RBG! (We won't be lighting it!!!)

Several days late, but I always forget to look here..we have this setup in our living room. In the middle I put her laugh and learn puppy and friends table, and she pulls up on that constantly. Off to the sides of the mat I have all kinds of toys in sections. So I have her bongo, guitar and tambourine in one section. Then blocks and donut cone in another. A little picnic basket filled with fake foods that she loves in another, a large vtech activity cube in another and some stuffed animals, a play remote and a reg remote without batteries sprinkled around. Then off by my cookbook shelf (she likes to go pull at the books and hit them) I have a blanket laid out and several touch and feel books laying on it. She goes over there and plays with the books often through the day. She loves those board books. We also have this big frog head thing with a bunch of balls in its mouth and lights/sounds/buttons over on another section of the room. When you press one button it makes all the balls bounce and spits them out, she loves to get that going and chase the balls around. Pretty much if she isn't on my lap or in her high chair she is crawling around exploring and playing with everything. She's basically busy the second I set her down after breakfast in the morning. Every couple hours I'll reorganize everything, because she drags toys and moves things all over. So I'll set it all back up and let her go to town moving it all around again! We read several books a day in her nursery and she'll bring me board books in the living room that we'll go through too. She likes to do a lot of independent play, but also loves when one or both of us get down on the mat with her and play! She plays a lot with the dog too, they play tug of war and sit and snuggle with each other.

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The key to happiness throughout life is keeping happiness in your heart, be full of love and you will not need to seek it from the outside world. You are your own source of power and strength- it comes from within.... and never surrender that to anyone, or anything else. The strongest person in the world is the one who is a never ending fountain of love and understanding that never dries up and never gives up. ( I have a daughter who will be 14 soon, and I try to instill these ideas in her)

Pretty infinity mirror light

My best lady friend turned into my wife <3 she is the best and a HUGE Star Wars fan, I have had this on my list for her https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077H7PN1Q/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1XD1ZUGY2TGRX&colid=1XN5OH204841I&psc=1

She is amazing because when we first started dating she embraced the fact that she wasn't just dating me, she was dating my son too. Today they are thick as thieves and so much alike in every way that it makes my heart full to watch them love each other.

Happy Galentines Day to all the power women of RAOA!

Here is one example:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196JHYEK?psc=1#customerReviews

If you look at the end of the reviews, almost all of them are 5-stars and have some variation of this:

• Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
  
  
• Disclaimer: I received this product at a couponed price for my opinion
  
  
• I did get this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review, however, all thoughts and ideas are my own.
  
  
• I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest opinion.
  
  
• DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own and based on my own experience using this item.
  
  
• I purchased this item at a reduced cost in exchange for an honest review.
  
  If you look at the "sponsored products related to this item" you will also note that there are many more listings of this same exact item, all with fake "brand" names and mostly with a huge amount of 5-star ratings from people who got it free and are giving their "honest" opinion:
  
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Sure thing, but they're pretty easy to find anyway

eBay link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302544894302

Amazon link:
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They're also pretty easy to find by just looking up moon lamp, so if you don't want to buy then from either of those places you have options.
There are also dozens of listings for the same item at different prices on both eBay and Amazon so if you looked through there for a little while I'm sure you could find some cheaper than what I linked.

Am I allowed to offer multiple options? I'm gonna go ahead and offer multiple options and you can just correct me later if I can't and I'll narrow it down.

Here's a neat little LED lamp the size of a credit card

Here is a v cute Gudetama pen

If you love Halloween as much as I do, here are several different festive pillow cases

Also this not-necessarily-Halloween-specific hipster skull pillow case

Or maybe you'd like to make your own dumplings

Are you a gamer and a day drinker? Then this flask is perfect for you!

Embrace your inner child and/or astronomer with some glow in the dark ceiling stars

And maximize your toothpaste game

I think that's all I got for now

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This is tough and sort of depends...

Shoes, you can get shoes for less than $100 easy, but there are many higher end shoes that costs close to $200...if he uses those, then shoes would not be a good ideal.

Most bowling balls cost 140+, however a fun Viz-A-Ball can be considered. If he does not have a spare ball and/or wants one, you can get a cool spare ball for him. Close to $100. NOTE: http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/kr-strikeforce/11389/nfl-green-bay-packers-ver2.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiA6_TBBRDInaPjhcelt5oBEiQApPeTFw3GAfY6P90t1eb4BniOdZpcrJ4ZOFAYSzQF8jitVgkaAqP-8P8HAQ These type of balls are more like $120, getting out of your price range. Yes I'm a GB Packer fan.

A good bowling bag, does he have an older/broken up one? A decent bad could be around $50-75 and higher depending on his needs.


Fun bowling shirt: https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Grandpas-Bingo-Bowling-T-Shirt/dp/B01IUOZLH4/ref=lp_15168688011_1_2?srs=15168688011&ie=UTF8&qid=1480436877&sr=8-2

I asked my wife for one of these: https://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIUDB-Bowling-Shape-Night-Change/dp/B01MQF41PI/ref=sr_1_44_a_it?srs=15610792011&ie=UTF8&qid=1480437085&sr=8-44 - She said I was nuts and there is no place to put it.


A bowling themed clock would be ok...i'm sure you can find one on amazon without me putting huge links up.

I own these: https://harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/hp-childrens-pb-boxed-set-9781408856772/?ewid=187 and I quite like them, quality is nice and the set is appealing.

However, if you want to spend more, I've seen these at Heathrow Airport HP Shop, and they were great! https://harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/gift-editions/

But, the best thing to have, for me, is this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Hogwarts-Express-Bookends/dp/B00ANPUL8S

So maybe you can mix the first one with the last and get a set that I'm sure she will like a lot. Depends on your budget in the end, naturally.

Happy Zambambo! Your fiance sounds amazing, like you. :) I hope your birthday is supercalifragilisticexpeallidocously aweaome! Would this Book and This Joker bookmark be alright? Alone they are under 20. X.x

I think this 3D dinosaur lamp is pretty cool! I love dinos, and if I could use it as a nightlight, I think it would be adorable! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JKTZR7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Pn-vCbWEVWT10

Baby turtles!! https://goo.gl/images/UvGMN4

And, I guess that your favorite snack is Cheetos.

Painting is a big deal, start with some white primer to get the wall ready for some other paints. If white is not something you want to keep then it will be ready for a new coat of paint. As for colors, I guess it depends on what you feel like having. Since you have roommates, Blues, grays and white might fit your preferences without being too obtrusive. Get some paint chips from a hardware store that sells paint, most of them have them and it will help you visualize what you want. Paint finishes are also personal, but functional too.

Other than paint, get one of those car mats. The ones with the roads and tracks like this. Hope this helps/inspires you. :)

Ya’ll I could not be happier. Yesterday, this room was full of gift bags and diapers, boxes, cards, and JUNK. I took things straight from the baby shower and into the nursery and shut the door for the last month. I am not a Pinterest mom. Organizing is not my strong suit. I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t even start. Where do pacifiers go? What wall does the crib go on? how many drawers do I need for onesies? Today, this amazing man unpacked all the bags, did all the laundry, put the crib and dresser together (under the boppy, not pictured), hung the signs and cleaned. I came home and cried I am so beyond grateful for this man!! Now I can enjoy the finishing touches before baby comes (37+5). Stroller will come out, a couple shelves hung, and clothes put away. Things I actually want to do!

(Yes I know, stuffies and bedding to come out of the crib.)

Edit for top 5:

Bedding: Bedding set

Crib: Crib

Stroller: stroller

Play mat: play mat

Chair is a gift from my brother in law. This is the third pregnancy that this chair will see and I am so excited to use it! It has crossed multiple state lines. Also swivels and rocks, I can try and find out more about it if anyone is interested.

It's really great! And they come in different colors, too! :) Red and green were my favorites :)

Haha I have ideas but they’re not entirely for newborns:

music activity table

Ikea play tunnel

Matching tent

bouncing horse

Pillow Pets

Here’s some just awful toys my daughter has gotten:

Evil duck

Demonic Sesame Street toy

thanks I hate it talking bear

Pretty much any V Tech toy to be honest.

I’d have a harder time naming toys my daughter actually enjoys to be honest. :|

Thanks, I do love the Detolf Cabinets as well. I need to get one more because I have a bunch of stuff in storage I would like to put out also.

The hammer is actually a bookend from Gentle Giant.
http://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Giant-Thor-Hammer-Bookend/dp/B00DQINF96

thanks for the contest!! 3.69! :)

Head and hand sold separately. Some Target stores carry them too. I believe the head piece is discontinued as well.

Anyone who cares about audio quality will have one of these babies

This https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Carpet-Playmat-Great-Playing/dp/B072883CSF is better than all u.s cities

Marvel Iron Man Mask 3d Wall Light https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00WUDSS4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0L45Ab6TBZYFZ

I would say a bunch of cars (mainlines are great) and a city rug!

https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Carpet-Playmat-Great-Playing/dp/B072883CSF/

There's tons of options on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072883CSF/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1503752383&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=city+rug&dpPl=1&dpID=51GpLmoKLOL&ref=plSrch