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My nephew had a Jolly Jump Up. It did not need to be attached permanently, and he loved it.

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Just buy a sectional sofa.

I used to work for a screen door company. There are a number of options you can use. Removable screens, pull down screens.

A sheer curtain covering the window will deflect the bugs without keeping out the air. Or shutters like they used in the days before screens. Even sheers blinds.

Cafeterias install fans over the windows. Flying critters don't like moving air.

I understand you don't want to restrict air flow. Candles and plants will only do so much.

There's a reason they used pink tile in bathrooms. The color is flattering for applying make up or affecting one's coiffure.

And keep the handles. You'd be surprised how useful they are, especially in the shower. Think of guests, if you get sick, etc. You could disguise with towels, wrapped with flowers or ribbon, for the time being.

Also, I believe it is possible to paint tile. Consider painting the green trim a darker shade of gray than the wallpaper. Coordinate with Silver accents pieces et Voila, you have a sleek, modern looking bathroom.

And don't worry too much about the floor. No one much notices the floor. Put in a throw rug or two.

Your room is so neutral, almost any rug will work.
Then pick up a predominant color in your rug, and use for accent pieces, pictures, pillows, that sort of thing.

You just need a plastic tub ala Ikea, and a hand held shower head.

Make it seem like it's kiddie pool time and act like it's a big treat.

Kids are much more adaptable to these things than non-parents think.

Enjoy your three-year old time.

Hanging a mirror over a baby's bed is insane.

Not only could in fall down in an earthquake (which can happen anywhere, BTW), the baby could knock it down, or throw a toy thereby breaking the glass into razor sharp ribbons.

Move the bed. Or the mirror.

I like the bike on the wall. You can put your drink in the basket while sitting on the couch watching TV.

Sewing your own sheet is a bad idea.

You will have a seam, no matter what you do. And sleeping on a seam is HIGHLY uncomfortable. Plus it probably won't save you any money.

However, making a duvet cover with sheets is a great idea.

You have to put an mattress bag on your mattress. This traps the little bastards inside, where they, and their offspring die. Gross, I know, but necessary.

Unfortunately, there love upholstered furniture, too.

Diatomaceous earth is great at killings bugs, including fleas.

Memory foam mattress are impervious to the beg bugs. Dust mites, too.

Consider replacing your mattress. You can get them cheap from Walmart online.