We went through the biggest move of our lives recently. When my husband retired from the military, he did not have a job lined up and we could not buy a home without additional income. We moved into our RV and spent the summer living in campgrounds while we worked to increase our income and buy a home.
It was a stressful time, but there was so much calm in just focusing on what we could do and not worrying about what may happen. We reduced our expenses while still taking the kids to free or cheap family events in our new area.
We cooked smarter meals to keep the grocery bill as small as possible. It is just what we must do these days with inflation up and costs up even more. But, with smart financial tips reducing expenses is possible so you can still care for your family. I knew my end goal was staying home for my kids and husband. It just helps everyone, so we committed to our goals and stayed patient.
Years ago we started promising our kids that when we purchased our forever home, they would each get to paint and decorate their own rooms. With four children, and the cost of real estate, we started to think we were over-promising on the own rooms part. The real estate market was crazy, but in the end we were able to purchase a home that could provide space to make a bedroom for each of our children.
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Teen Bedroom Makeover
They were thrilled that they would each have their own space. With tweens and teens, I know I only have so many years left with all my kids at home. I want this time to be memorable. I knew I could use these teen bedroom ideas. But first, I sat down with each child to get their ideas.
My plan was to take their bedroom visions and make them work within our budget. That included getting the two big kids bigger beds. It was important to start the teen bedroom makeover with a smart mattress choice and budget-friendly, but trendy furniture.
We started with researching the best type of mattresses for our teenagers. These mattresses will more than likely move with them into their first adult homes. We wanted to choose quality and comfort for the long term.
Quality Sleep for Teens
The type of mattress we sleep on every night impacts our health and mood every day. It is one of the top three biggest impacts on quality sleep next to hydration and proper mineral balance. A mattress makes an impact.
Teenagers need sleep – and a lot of it! As a mom, it is important to me to be mindful of this need and support it.
Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress for Quality Sleep
I believe in letting my teens sleep in. But, I noticed after sleeping on his new Origin Hybrid Pro mattress that my teen was waking up earlier and in a better mood. He stopped complaining about feeling tired all day almost immediately from the first night he slept on the Origin mattress.
That is a big impact on sleep!
My teen shared his thoughts on the Origin Hybrid Pro mattress. I did a mini-interview with him to get his feedback on how sleeping on the new mattress was going. With teens, it can be tough to get their thoughts on anything. I asked him what he liked about it:
“How it’s not squishy. It is not too firm either.”
Then, I asked if he still felt really tired all day, or if he noticed a change since sleeping on the Origin mattress. He said, “I feel like I am getting good sleep and am not as tired as I was.”
As his mom, and in this season of buying a new home, making renovations and watching our budget for all of it, I was very happy that the Origin mattress could be delivered to our door and was so easy to unroll and set up.
The mattress technology is superb. After unrolling his mattress, it was ready to sleep on that night. It did not take a long time to fully unroll and be ready for use.
What You Need to Know About Buying a Mattress
When looking for a new mattress, type, price and availability are key factors. We looked at mattress comparison charts to look at features that would be best for my teens.
The hybrid model offered back and joint support that my teenagers’ growing bodies need. The growth rate is unbelievable from age 13 to 16, so I know my kids are getting the supportive sleep they need to help with growing pains.
The mattress also comes with cooling technology that allows my kids to sleep up to ten degrees cooler. The impact of temperature on sleep can result in a great night of sleep or a restless night. We all want good sleep so the cooling is so helpful. Going a step further in the quality sleep department, the Origin Hybrid Pro mattress absorbs movement well so you get undisturbed sleep. Partners can get great sleep without impacting the other while shifting position through the night.
Tip: Watch for sales when you have pinpointed the specific mattress style you want. Origin mattresses have prices that reflect their quality. That gives reassurance that we were gaining a mattress that would last.
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When it comes to how often to replace a mattress, most sleep experts agree on a range of six-ten years, depending on the level of quality. It makes me happy knowing that my son will be able to take this mattress and use it even when he moves into his own place in a handful of years. Because the Origin Hybrid Pro mattress is high quality, we can help him carry good sleep into his adult years.
We are thrilled with how our teen’s bedrooms makeovers are turning out. Both kids are spending time in their spaces and I can tell they enjoy this quiet time. I am so happy that we could give them their own rooms. I know they are able to get the quality sleep and quiet time they need during these rapid-growth teen years.
Spending quality time with our teens is important. For more ideas on activities for teens and tweens, read this post.
I want to soak up these final years with all my kids at home. It is a special time and I know it will fly by. But, teens are pretty special and I am eager to keep guiding them as they make their way to their adult years. Being a mom is pretty amazing, isn’t it?
Are your teens getting quality sleep? What have you done to help them have a special room all their own? Share in the comments.
