Paintedlady Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 While I was getting in bed last night I noticed that I have quite a list of things I "must have" on/in my nightstand at bedtime and wondered if my list of stuff is extensive or normal. Here they are, in no particular order: chap stick, nail file, nose spray, Vicks vapor rub, allergy eye drops, water bottle, table top fan, cell phone and charger, and a stack of books. If any of those are missing I am not a happy camper. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I only keep a hanky and the glasses I've just taken off. Back before kids I also had a pocket dictionary and the book I was reading, but they lost the dictionary and I learned to keep my book out of reach! Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Lip balm, hand lotion, tissues, water glass, phone, stand and charger for my phone, glasses case, nook, a couple of regular books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 We don't have nightstands. I know they would just become a place for clutter...like all the other surfaces in our home! But I do keep my cell phone and a stack of books in the corner of my bed. One advantage of having a king size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 lamp, alarm clock, & occasionally a box of Kleenex.... I'm a minimalist kinda girl. My dh's nightstand has electronic devices in chargers, stacks of books, papers, and all kinds of things. Usually I can put together at least enough change for a trip through Wendy's for a snack for the kids and I. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Well....my nightstand is small and can't possibly hold all the books I am currently reading :tongue_smilie: which include War on Grammar, the latest WTM, Hotel World, The Really Useful Science Book and The Iliad...along with my light, alarm clock, glasses, kindle, knitting.......so it all kind of flows onto the floor....:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Lamp, cell phone, reading glasses, hand lotion, & book of NY Times Sunday crossword puzzles. Don't know why, but I find them incredibly relaxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathymuggle Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I want: nail clipper moisturizer vicks vapor rub throat lozenges kleenex DH wants: alarm clock sodoku book pen calculator My books are on the floor - no room on the nightstand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis and Miss Kitty Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I have a lamp, clock, tissues, hand lotion, floss, telephone, bottle of water (I take synthroid at 5 a.m. and am too lazy to get up at 5 to go to the kitchen and get it) and a Kindle. I have tried to keep things to a minimum but it just doesn't happen!;) Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momtoamayalilal2 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My ipad (used as an alarm clock), basal temp thermometer, my cell phone, and sometimes a sippy cup for my toddler :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 eyeglasses alarm clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Glasses Rosary Bible Books I'm currently reading (actually, those are mostly on the floor) Alarm clock radio Notepad Pen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 glasses alarm clock pens & pencils books candle lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My nightstand is a small bookshelf where I keep research books for work (my "office" is also in my bedroom). The nightstand part of the shelf contains: lamp stack of books kid diaries (I have blank books for each kid that I write letters in periodically instead of a baby/ memory book) pen/ pencil hand lotion chap stick tissues weather radio/ alarm clock vicks vapo rub massage oil massage roller reading light (in case I wake in the middle of the night and want to read without waking dh) hair elastic/ hair clip All the small things are corralled into a pretty basket and out of sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 lamp tissues phone charger lip balm Dh also needs his sleep mask (he sleeps during the day mostly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Lamp, books, clock radio, and eye glasses, plus cordless phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 My regulars are: alarm clock bible books I am reading hand lotion neosporin overnight lip balm (love this stuff) my two inhalers and a bottle of water Occasionally my glasses and case end up there as well, but usually they are in a random location around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunRoLy Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 alarm clock books lip balm ipad (sometimes) water (sometimes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I do not have a night stand!! Have looked for one at gently used stores but none are as high as my bed needs....my husband has our only nightstand on his side of the table, there is a lamp (that never gets turned on) and his Iphone charger, that's it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 A lamp (because I read in bed); a clock; a tissue or two...that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Ear plugs, chap stick, and my Kindle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 While I was getting in bed last night I noticed that I have quite a list of things I "must have" on/in my nightstand at bedtime and wondered if my list of stuff is extensive or normal. Here they are, in no particular order: chap stick, nail file, nose spray, Vicks vapor rub, allergy eye drops, water bottle, table top fan, cell phone and charger, and a stack of books. If any of those are missing I am not a happy camper. What about you? Earplugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Kindle with lighted cover; lamp, bully stick (for dog); ear plugs in drawer. My glasses go in the drawer when I go to bed so the dog won't eat them. Edited December 20, 2011 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) On top of bedside table Phone Eye-Glasses Tray Lamp Alarm Clock/Radio Cup Coaster In drawer of bedside table iTouch Headphones to iTouch Cable to connect Laptop and iTouch Cord for Nook, plus wall adapter External Hard Drive for backing up Laptop Carmex Lighter for candles in bedroom On shelf under drawer unread magazines Nook books being read BESIDE the bedside table is my Laptop. I have Fibromyalgia so I often lay down to do my Internet rounds. Edited December 20, 2011 by Elizabeth in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I only keep a hanky and the glasses I've just taken off. Back before kids I also had a pocket dictionary and the book I was reading, but they lost the dictionary and I learned to keep my book out of reach! Rosie Wow! Did you say "hanky"? You mean I am not the only one who uses real handkerchiefs and not tissue??? I. am. amazed! ! ! Now to the actual post - I don't have a nightstand. However, the things I like to have handy are: my glasses a glass of water a hanky a flashlight a book and my Bible - however, these tend to migrate, so are not constants by the bed If I am not feeling well (allergies most likely), and/or it is fall or winter, then the list will increase to include: my glasses a glass of water (or ginger ale) handkerchiefs (lots of them!) a flashlight whatever meds I may need lip balm (fall and winter; and when ill) hand lotion (fall and winter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHomeScientist Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Nightstand: Lamp Clock Flashlight Vicks Vapo-Rub Ben-Gay Back scratcher Kindle or p-book I'm currently reading Mighty Bright LED booklight Slippers (until puppy outgrows chewing them) Nightstand drawer Cough drops Paper towels (I prefer them to Kleenex) Pistol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsmom Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 My nook and book light, alarm clock, cough drops, bottle of water, and my fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 My night stand has a lamp, a bottle of Alba lotion, Burts Bees lip balm, and my cell phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I guess I'm a minimalist too. Lip balm and a water bottle. That's it. Occasionally, I'll add to it my iPad for reading. But, that goes downstairs at night for charging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamatohaleybug Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Vaseline. Vaseline. Vaseline. And did I mention Vaseline? I also need water, tissues and lotion handy. Vaseline is an absolute must-have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Well, since I've moved into my scrapbooking room to escape dh's snoring, I don't have a nightstand anymore. I do have wall shelving over my bed and I keep my clock, lip balm, and books up there within reach. I also put my glasses there when I go to sleep. I have tissues on the scrapbooking table, but I can't really reach them from the bed. I should probably move those within reach, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Kleenex, earplugs. clock, hand lotion, lip goo, glasses, and a lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Stack of books, nook, my glasses, lamp, cell phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycalling Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Water cup and heated blanket controller. I did just add chap stick to my night stand, but to think it won't disappear soon is a pipe dream. I moved the alarm clock to the bathroom and my vitamins are on my armoire out of little ones' reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Just my alarm clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Currently on my nightstand: Lamp Bible Mini book shelf holding several books and a notebook and pen Stuffed koala Hair clip Angry bird made by my son out of clay Dust:) Soon my iPad and glasses will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Okay, reading through most of your lists is making me feel more normal. :tongue_smilie: I'm surprised by how many other people have Vicks Vapo Rub. I forgot to add my glasses go there every night and if I could keep my kids from stealing them, I'd also have some Kleenex, but fat chance of that happening. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 We have big nightstands. Ours have 2 drawers and a big shelf, I have A LOT, A LOT of books on the shelf:001_huh:. On the top of the nightstand I have: lip balm, kleenex, a flashlight, cell phone, lamp, alarm clock, and vaseline (for my feet). My DH has: a lamp with no light bulb, an alarm clock, and a couple magazine (I try to give the kids the impression that DH actually reads something). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Kindle, Vicks VapoRub, Phone and charger, Kleenex box, lamp, booklight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Question....why do so many people keep lip balm on their nightstand? Do you wake at night and suddenly feel the need to put it on? :tongue_smilie: I don't have a nightstand....one one side of my bed is the kids full size bed pushed up against our bed. DH sleeps on the other side where there is a doorway right beside the bed. So no room for a night stand. I wish I had one though. Currently I have a bed rail separating my bed from the kids bed so that the kids don't crawl up and onto baby (who is sleeping with me). In the crack of the bed rail I have a small flashlight, extra breast pads :tongue_smilie:, a pacifier, a burp cloth, and occasionally my Kindle Fire. If I had a night stand, I'd keep all of the above, plus my phone (plugged into the charger....right now I keep it across the room) and a bottle of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Question....why do so many people keep lip balm on their nightstand? Do you wake at night and suddenly feel the need to put it on? :tongue_smilie: It's all about the bedtime ritual. I have to put it on every night to keep my lips from being dry all night, especially since I have allergies which tend to be more aggravated at night while lying down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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