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Need help with mattress topper, sheets, blankets

SouthernBee — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:26:29 GMT

Just informed family will be visiting before Christmas and spending one night. Looking at Black Friday deals and very confused. Have a full sleeper sofa and will need mattress topper and sheet set that will fit the memory foam mattress. Will need to purchase two twin air beds for the grand kids, plus sheets , blankets spreads or something better. Excited about family visit but concerned about bedding purchase and cost. We have already sent money for the family Christmas but understand that the grand kids (12 and 7) will need gifts under our tree. I live in Georgia and so far the coldest night temperature mid 30’s. I know everyone is extremely busy but any suggestions greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving , Southern Bee

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GiantsLover — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:45:29 GMT

Air beds will leak and need patches which do not stay on so I trashed 1 and never looked back.

Also many people get sea sick on air beds because you feel like you are rolling.

My suggestion is book them at a safe well recommended nearby motel/hotel and pick them up early and spend time with them .

That may be a more sensible cost effective alternative than having them stay by you and your having to pay and store everything you mentioned.

Enjoy your guests!

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SouthernBee — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:57:50 GMT

@GiantsLover: Thanks for suggestions. I do not drive and DH not driving due to memory issues. He really wants the family to spend the night. Southern Bee

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Kitlynn — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:59:13 GMT

A nice motel close by would be the way to go on this since they are only staying one night. They can spend all their time with you and enjoy good food and family time. Then everyone gets a good nights rest and you will have spent a lot less on a couple of motel rooms than you would on all new bedding and air mattresses. They will probably appreciate you treating them to a motel room where they can have privacy also.

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Ruby Laine — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:12:16 GMT

Kids the age of your grandchildren don’t mind sleeping on the floor. Do you have sleeping bags or old blankets to be the “bed”? No sheets would be needed.

If they are spending only one night, I wouldn’t spend a lot on the sleeper sofa bedding. A thicker mattress pad that just lays on the mattress would work. Try JC Penney’s or Kohl’s online for sheets and blankets.

I bet you are so excited to have them!

eta, do you have friends or neighbors who would lend you some bedding?

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:18:23 GMT

A motel is a great idea! Why buy bedding, air beds, blankets, etc. for one night?

Try to borrow cots, sleeping bags, air bed, etc. from a friend or neighbor if they must stay with you.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:21:50 GMT

Remember being a kid, we slept on the floor when we needed to ,pile some blankets up ,and let them sleep there,adults can sleep on your couch.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:24:15 GMT

@Ruby Laine wrote:
Kids the age of your grandchildren don’t mind sleeping on the floor. Do you have sleeping bags or old blankets to be the “bed”? No sheets would be needed.

If they are spending only one night, I wouldn’t spend a lot on the sleeper sofa bedding. A thicker mattress pad that just lays on the mattress would work. Try JC Penney’s or Kohl’s online for sheets and blankets.

I bet you are so excited to have them!

eta, do you have friends or neighbors who would lend you some bedding?

We think alike on this.

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Ruby Laine — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:24:40 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@GiantsLover: Thanks for suggestions. I do not drive and DH not driving due to memory issues. He really wants the family to spend the night. Southern Bee

One more thought—QVC has several Berkshire blankets for under $40.

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Laura14 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:28:04 GMT

@SouthernBee How sweet!

Something we did as kids during sleepovers is pull the cushions off the couch. Air beds didn't exist yet so if you are going to pull them off anyway for the bed, why not have the kids sleep on that?

Or if you can not find a cheap air bed, I know when my nieces were little they got sleeping bags which were really cheap at Walmart or Target. Kids are pretty easy going and like the camp out effect so I wouldn't worry too much about them. I live in GA too and it's usually not bitter cold around Christmas.

As for blankets and such, they are all over the place cheap if you need to grab a couple. For kids, even the throws will do. I am not sure where in GA you are but I have seen nice dirt cheap blankets and throws at TJ Maxx and At Home recently. I actually just bought some really nice $10 ones from Target and Walmart that are going to be Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephew which is a great idea come to think of it!

Steal my gift and buy the kids a nice blanket for them to use while they are there and tell them it's an extra gift for them to take home with them. I bought my nephew a soccer one, and my nieces got a mermaid, unicorn, and one got the old fashioned cheetah along with some beauty gifts.

Just some thoughts if they work for you. Enjoy your family.

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Wiscfan3 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:27:53 GMT

I also say let the kids sleep on the floor. I am sure they have done it at friends' houses and would have no problem with it. I would also think maybe dad could sleep on the floor too, then mom could just sleep on the couch as is, no need to unfold it. I find that more comfortable than using those as beds. All you need are a few sleeping bags and some blankets and you are all set. As someone mentioned, if you don't have sleeping bags or enough blankets maybe you could borrow some. I would not buy new bedding for 1 night. Enjoy your family visit!! I bet they are excited to see you too!

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goldensrbest — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:29:41 GMT

Kohls has the big one throws really cheap, check out their blankets.

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GSPgirl — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:54:13 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
Just informed family will be visiting before Christmas and spending one night. Looking at Black Friday deals and very confused. Have a full sleeper sofa and will need mattress topper and sheet set that will fit the memory foam mattress. Will need to purchase two twin air beds for the grand kids, plus sheets , blankets spreads or something better. Excited about family visit but concerned about bedding purchase and cost. We have already sent money for the family Christmas but understand that the grand kids (12 and 7) will need gifts under our tree. I live in Georgia and so far the coldest night temperature mid 30’s. I know everyone is extremely busy but any suggestions greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving , Southern Bee

I just bought a wonderful foam 3 inch mattress topper at Target for 60 dollars. That’s for a queen size. I have been sleeping like a baby. It’s a Target brand, too.

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Tigriss — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:22:52 GMT

I too live in Georgia, the deep southern part, and the 30s is as cool as it has gotten here. We are expected to have 50s and upper 30s at the lowest till Christmas, so don't go overboard buying lots of bedding. I also second or quadruple the idea of sleeping bags for the kids and bedding from JC Penny or Kohls. Here are some suggestions:

Fleece Sheets

The above fleece sheets will double as a lightweight blanket for $36.99

Mattress Pad Topper

The above mattress pad topper is $29.99.

Mattress Pad Cover

The above mattress pad cover really is needed to add padding and cover to the topper before you put on the fitted sheet. $14.99

Mattress Pad/Topper Combo

This one might actually be enough to do both the job of the topper and pad cover above. It is $39.99, so an excellent deal, though only about $5 in savings over the separate topper and pad cover above.

2-Pack Pillows

The above is a two pack of pillows, so you need two of them at $7.99 each.

Pillow Cases for the kids' pillows $9.99

Set of two pillowcases all cotton.

Sleeping Bags to pick up at your local WalMart (JC Pennys start at $29) at $14.94

Can't go wrong with a local sleeping bag to pick up at WalMart at your convenience.

Some blanket options:

Heated Blanket at $29.99 for twin or full

Plush Velvet Blanket at $18.99 Full/Queen

Comforter options:

Light Warmth Down Alternative Comforter at $34.99

Extra Light Weight Down Alternative Comforter at $19.99

I hope this helps give you an idea. Most of these sales are starting online now, so don't wait if you want your size and color. Though for a few dollars more, you can wait till Black Friday is over and shop a bit slower. As for the gifts for the kids, pick up something when you go to WalMart. Kids love toys, and for your kids inconveniencing you at the last minute with what I would consider rude behavior to demand more presents after you have already sent money for them to buy some (they should bring a few of their own purchases for the kids they got from your money, wrapped of course). I would get the loudest most annoying toys I could find for around $20. Buy batteries so they can annoy their parents all the way back to where they live!

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Tigriss — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:29:46 GMT

Item numbers for the products recommended.

JCPennys:
Sheets 7204150
Mattress Pad Cover 7254582
Mattress Pad 7251611
Mattress Pad/Topper Combo 7251893
Pillows 7250200
Pillow Cases 7231301
Heated Blanket 7201151
Velvet Plush Blanket 7202740
Down Alt. Comforter 7256221
LightWeight Down Alt Comforter 7255360

WalMart Kids' Sleeping Bags 571713974

Just go to the vendor's main page and type in the item numbers in the search box. It should come up if my other post gets poofed.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:39:48 GMT

Wonderful ideas and suggestions. DH firm that family stays here. Family room recent add on. Sleeper sofa brand new and never used as a bed. The floor is hardwood. Another family member planning to visit in the spring.Just found twin air beds on line at Walmart- great reviews for $25 each and I will be receiving a gift card next week. I like the idea of sleeping bags but DH thinks the air beds would be better for future visits. No neighbors have extra bedding. I had read the reviews for the blankets at Kohl’s had mixed reviews but still considering them since they will not be used on a daily basis. I do not have a supply of bed linens since we sleep in recliners. - strange yep .Southern Bee

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Laura14 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:57:43 GMT

I can highly recommend the Better Homes and Gardens blankets Walmart has. I bought a few of them for $10 recently and they are good quality if you are going to place an order.

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Laura14 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:59:33 GMT

And one more thought @SouthernBee, if anyone does Yoga around you and has the gym mats, depending on what they have, most are thin, they may help cushion the floor if you need it. Sometimes, you can find yoga mats inexpensively around town too.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:05:58 GMT

If the sofa is new ,why get a topper? The big one throws are okay, fuzzy and fairly warm, if you sleep in recliners ,why not use your bed for them?

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Katcat1 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:13:30 GMT

@SouthernBee I would check out Target and also Pottery Barn (PB has a percentage off and free shpg.). This way you get a perspective on the medium to high end products and prices.