I have the green one! I found it in the As-Is and bought it for the kids' bedroom. It's comfy and perfect for 3 kids to sit and read. It actually looks pretty nice indoors as well.

Seriously why all the fuss over $50 a month on groceries for 1 person??? Our total income is $2000/month as I am staying home wih the kids. I spend $350/month for my family of 4 on groceries...

I disagree with the statement above! Mostly because I'm an Ikea addict...and that for good reason! I got married right out of college and had kids pretty much soon after! Not only could we af...

I would once again love to live simply!With 3 kids it's not as easy but try my best to keep everythingh from toys to clothes to a minimal. It is freeing not to own as much. I am always looking aro...

Very cute!

That is an amazing apartment! I personally like a little colour but regardless it's genius! I do agree that it seems to be an American mindset about having a huge house in order to have children! I...

Ok! i have ur lifestyle. 2 flights of stairs and constant bus and train rides. Any Maclaren or Combi savvy or sport are perfect for this lifestyle. Both fold with 1 hand and are super light. We hav...

I am an IKEA addict! I own almost everything Ikea and mostly from the AS IS. And yes as AndreaU said I don't feel bad about being an Ikeaaholic since it's nice to be able to upgrade my place every...

I would die for a dingy basement and washer/dryer in the building! I have to walk 2 blocks to the laundromat! However, cheap rent and a nice, laid back landlord who keeps giving me stuff fro...

Oh and someone asked about the area rug...it's hiding the stains a previous tenants dogs left...yes we did steam clean it!

Thankyou everyone for all the lovely suggestions! I am definitely repainting and i do love the idea of a lighter blue. i might go with an eggshell finish as opposed to flat since it'll be easier to...

Sandra this is lovely! I have been whining about my small balcony and this gives me motivation to do something about it!

2 kids, 3rd on the way..720 sq feet...yes we need to keep some areas toy free. Our solution is 1 toy box and what does not fit or does not work as decor is gone! The kids mostly play in their bedro...

Love ur place! Love how Ikea and DIY can make a place sooo cozy and beautiful while staying in the budget!

I guess i'm looked down upon! I have 2 Expedits!!! But i love them...

we take the garbage out daily...we have 2 kids and everything from food scraps to diapers to lost toys goes in the trash. We also do the dishes at night mainly bcoz cockroaches scare us! We have a ...

I'm with MamaChilanga! Although we live in a 2 bedroom apartment...on;y by default..our 80 yr old neighbour passed away and we got it! but back to the topic...we were in a 1 bedroom with 2 kids an...

i want one!

i want it all!!!! LOVE the grey sette and the blue ornate sofa!!!LOVE IT ALL!

the backdrop is amazing!