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when should i change my mattress?

The mattress might be one of the most important pieces of furniture in our home because we spend 7 to 8 hours on it every day. Many people might ask how often do I need to change my mattress?  There is no definitive answer to this question, as the best time to get a new mattress depends on a number of factors. However, as a general rule of thumb, it is generally advisable to replace your mattress every 5-7 years. This timeline can vary depending on the type of mattress you have, how often you use it, and how well you care for it. 

If you start to notice any lumps or bumps in your mattress, or if it starts to feel significantly less comfortable than it used to, then it may be time for a replacement. Ultimately, the decision of when to get a new mattress is up to you and should be based on your own personal comfort level.

When it comes to finding the perfect mattress, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The type of mattress that you ultimately choose will depend on a variety of factors, including your sleep habits, health needs, and personal preferences.

To help you narrow down your options and find the right mattress for your bedroom, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Think about your sleep habits. Do you tend to sleep on your back, stomach, or side? This will affect the type of mattress that will be most comfortable for you. For example, if you sleep on your side, you may want a softer mattress to support your hips and shoulders.

2. Consider your health needs. If you have any medical conditions or injuries that impact your sleep, this will also influence the type of mattress you should choose. For example, if you have chronic back pain, you may want a mattress that is firmer in order to provide more support.

3. Determine your budget. Mattresses can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. It’s important to figure out how much you’re willing to spend before beginning your search. Some people might even consider buying a bedroom set to make a consistent theme. 

4. Consider your personal preferences. Do you prefer a mattress that is soft, firm, or somewhere in between? Do you like to sleep with a pillow top or do you prefer a mattress that is more traditional? Taking your personal preferences into account will help you find a mattress that you love.

5. Try before you buy. Once you’ve narrowed down your options, it’s important to test out the mattress in person before making a purchase. Most mattress stores will allow you to lie down on a mattress for a few minutes to get a feel for it. This is the best way to determine whether a mattress is right for you.

Keep these tips in mind and you’ll be sure to find the perfect mattress for yourself in no time!

** This was a contributed post.

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by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 09/28/2022  •  Permalink
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we sold our acreage

If you read the title I’m sure you can infer what this post will be about. This summer we decided to list and sell our acreage.

This was an incredibly hard decision to come to. We never thought that we would be moving after only 3.5 years of living here. We were so content in this specific home and in this specific part of the province. We truly loved what our acreage inevitably became, and saw the potential for future growth.

When we first moved in, everything was red, dark, marked up, and just forgotten about as a whole. We painted and puttied and renovated like mad. Slowly, room by room, this house opened up; becoming brighter, functional, and more beautiful with every remodel. It became a reflection of us and where we who we were as a family unit.

It all began with a video tour. From there, we added fenced gardens, refreshed our master bedroom, the kid’s closet, guest room, playhouse, culverts, jungle gym, Wilder’s bedroom, exterior doors, basement bathroom, basement family room, dog run, living room, Wilder + Beau’s bedroom, entry + laundry room, and finally two bathrooms. What you didn’t see was our kitchen (see above) and hallway renovations.

So why are we moving?

We spent 4 anniversaries within these walls and welcomed another baby. While we did have setbacks (because that is just life), it was mostly only happy memories. I will never forget our daily walks to the park down the dirt roads, or the beautiful star-filled clear nights, or the quietness, or how we spend all day everyday outside in the summer, or seeing our dogs run in our big yard, or our nice neighbours, or the wheat fields that surround our property, or the easy flow of our house, or the freeing nature that just comes with living away from everyone and being in your own paradise. Everyone who came out here would exit their vehicle, stand in the driveway, and say “you’ve got a little slice of heaven out here, don’t you?”

Yes, we did.

So goodbye, little acreage. We will always miss you.

Emory

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by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 08/29/2022  •  Permalink
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covid renovation: farmhouse guest bedroom

Geoffrey and I made a renovation list in 2019, detailing which room we would renovate and when. For instance, this guest bedroom was originally slated to be made-over in the spring of 2021. That was pre-COVID.

At the beginning of our self-isolation, it was still too cold to be outside twice a day. Remy’s preschool and activities were all cancelled, so like the rest of the world, we were expected to be home all 24 hours of the day. With all of this extra time, I knew that I would need a project. One that I could do while being in the basement with the kids while they played. This guest room was the solution.

This is what it looked like before. It wasn’t in that rough of shape. The drywall was exposed in some areas where the paint had been ripped off of the wall. Other than a few blemishes, it seemed like a fairly simple room to spruce up. All it required was some paint, better furniture placement, and for my husband to stop using it as his work closet/filing cabinet.

Because we were supposed to limit the amount of times that we went shopping, we made it our mission to reuse paint, furniture, and decor where we could. Not only did it keep in line with our zero waste mission, but it made it an uniquely Coronavirus renovation. Challenge accepted.

We had over half a can of pale green paint leftover from our children’s bedroom, and half a can of of white. I decided to do two walls and the closet in the green and two walls in the white. Even with two coats we would be needing every last drop of paint. I prayed that it would look good, because there was no room for error.

The green looked much better in the guest bedroom than it did in the upstairs bedroom. That was a huge relief. I painted the rest of the bedroom slowly over a matter of weeks, in between playing with the kids and having to wait for when Geoff had time off. After two coats, many touch-ups, and sealing the edges in silicone, I was finally done! 

In keeping with our farmhouse theme, I chose to use the majority of our antiques in the guest bedroom. The bed, armoire, Hudson Bay blanket, and white crate are all vintage items.

We reused the dresser, cowhide rug, braided rug, plant, planter, bedding, and curtains from our other rooms in our home.

I did have to buy a wall sconce and gold curtain rod from Amazon. We also bought a new register and switch plates from Home Depot. Other than that, it was a successful COVID renovation!

Emory

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thirteen months old

Happy Monday, everyone! Christmas is so near and I had something completely different planned for today’s blog post. However, Wilder hit so many milestones last month that I just had to do one final monthly update. I couldn’t resist. ;-)))

A few days after turning one year old, he woke up with two bottom teeth! Huzzah! His top tooth is going to come through any day now as well.

I kept wondering what would happen first- Wilder getting teeth or walking. Well, he’s doing that too! We have a walker on our hands! I can’t believe it!!

He is also down to just one nap per day, and received his one year immunizations. That messed up his sleeping and eating for about a week, but he is back to his normal, happy self. Thank goodness. In fact, he slept through the night for the first time just a few days ago! Pretty soon, he and Remy will be sharing a room.

Lastly, this month will mark the end of our breastfeeding journey. I am saddened that I have to give it up, and am already longing to have another newborn to nurse! Only God knows what the future will hold.

Wilder is 13 months and one day, and we are just so proud of him. We love him more than anything. Well, Remy and Wilder.

Have a lovely week!

Emory

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by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 12/16/2019  •  Permalink
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family room to back porch to bedroom makeover

When we purchased our home a year ago, the back addition was labelled as a family room. It was also one of the first rooms that I tried to improve a bit. In this blog post, I explained how we added wallpaper, a new light fixture, barn wood shelf, and began using it as a porch/office. This worked very well for us and our dogs until recently. Above are the before photographs.

Knowing that we desperately needed a third bedroom for guests, I began to brainstorm how we might be able to change the space into just that. I was also thinking about resale. I contacted our realtor and asked him what it would take to legally call a room a bedroom. He replied that it would need a window (or door) and preferably, a closet. The room was already equipped with the former, so we set about obtaining the latter.

The first thing that had to go was the carpet that our dogs so aptly stained over the previous year. I returned to the same flooring store where we purchased the carpet for Remy’s room, and picked out a laminate floor that I thought would work well.

Next we ordered a large wardrobe from IKEA. Prior to its arrival, I gave the room another coat of white and Geoffrey added the quarter round moulding. After we completed that and the closet arrived, he put it together for us. Then I set to decorating- the best part!

Here is our newest bedroom:

I will be the first to admit that I know nothing about staging a room. That and my style so often changes. That said, I do what I can on a limited budget. I’m sure that many will pick out flaws with our work, but we’re both so happy with it. It’s a huge improvement and better yet, has increased the value of our home. We know that it was a smart decision in the end.

Emory

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