k2bdeutmeyer Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I'm headed there next weekend for the first time!!! I have a very small budget and have most of it already "spent" - my shopping list is printed! However....is there anything I just have to have that maybe I don't know about? Things you've found invaluable in your school room or kids' rooms? Things you've loved? I'm so excited! I've been selling my little tail off for a few months to "earn" this trip! I can't wait :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Well, this has nothing to do with kids or schooling but I love, love, LOVE these dish brushes. They are the perfect shape and size to wash nearly anything. The bristles aren't too soft or too stiff and the price is better than anywhere else. I always buy two sets each time I go! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30151479/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I love this silly little milk frother. It's great for making hot chocolate in the winter or chocolate milk in the summer. I also love these little plates, bowls, and cups. They're great for snacks or sandwich. Have fun! What's on your list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I'm headed there next weekend for the first time!!! I have a very small budget and have most of it already "spent" - my shopping list is printed! However....is there anything I just have to have that maybe I don't know about? Things you've found invaluable in your school room or kids' rooms? Things you've loved? I'm so excited! I've been selling my little tail off for a few months to "earn" this trip! I can't wait :) First time, you say? Ha!...man, are you gonna be overwhelmed! I won't make it worse by making any suggestions. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Well, right now, my list consists of: 2 Trofast wall storage shelves (and the coordinating boxes) - to hang above the girls' desks 2 Vika Amon tables - to be the girls' desks 1 Vessla storage crate with casters - for books in the "reading corner" I'm hoping to create 2 Glis storage box sets - for the girls to use for supplies on their desks 2 Bygel rail & container sets - again for supplies 2 Mala long sleeve aprons - to be used as art smocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Well, right now, my list consists of: 2 Trofast wall storage shelves (and the coordinating boxes) - to hang above the girls' desks 2 Vika Amon tables - to be the girls' desks 1 Vessla storage crate with casters - for books in the "reading corner" I'm hoping to create 2 Glis storage box sets - for the girls to use for supplies on their desks 2 Bygel rail & container sets - again for supplies 2 Mala long sleeve aprons - to be used as art smocks I bought the Vika Amon (white tops, black legs) for my boys this past fall. They're very sturdy--I'm quite happy with them :)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I'm headed there next weekend for the first time!!! I have a very small budget and have most of it already "spent" - my shopping list is printed! However....is there anything I just have to have that maybe I don't know about? Things you've found invaluable in your school room or kids' rooms? Things you've loved? I'm so excited! I've been selling my little tail off for a few months to "earn" this trip! I can't wait :) Well, there are the Billy Bookcases that can be added on and modified with glass fronts, etc., but if you hang out clothes now and then, I never regretted getting a red "Spider" thingy with clips on it.It's inexpensive and it's perfect for drying socks, small shorts etc outside it does not take up space on the clothes line. Have I mentioned their IKEA 365+ dinnerware? It's nicely shaped and open stock, you can add on pieces any time. You can buy as few pieces as one cup and one plate and get more later. They have duvet covers at prices I have never been able to match anywhere else...I better stop right here and now! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Have fun! I just got back from there right now. The trip in itself is seriously almost as bad as going to Disneyland. Go with patience and not when you are hungry. Going without kids is ideal. (I don't do the kid babysitting thing they have there.) Halfway through our trip, my dd threw a fit and I told her that *I* had a headache, *I* was lost, *I* didn't want to be there, but if we all put our happy faces on, we'll be done a lot sooner. I got a lot of funny stares from other shoppers. :lol: But, now that I am home and have had lunch, I am super excited about the Expedit deal I got and can't wait for dh to set it up. Sounds like you have some fun stuff on your list - have a great time! ETA: Love my Billy bookcases, also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 You have a good list, I'm not going to add anything big. :) Whenever we are there, we grab a few packs of paper napkins (*gasp!*) because they are nice and inexpensive - for when we use paper. Ditto with packs of straws. DH likes their meatballs (they sell them frozen) but those are on his plate, not mine. I'm not a meatball girl. I can spend way too much time and money in Ikea. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I think Expedit bookshelves are the BEST. I have several, in myriad sizes, in multiple rooms. Other Ikea things we use regularly-- *Agam Junior chairs to give the 2-6yo set a boost at the table, *Dragon flatware, in their adult kitchen section, but IMO it's about 3/4 sized, making it perfect for my preschoolers, but doesn't feel babyish *the $15 easel in the kids' section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 They have chip clips that are just like the pampered chef ones. I get a pack of those whenever I can find them. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I went for the first time a few weeks ago. It was overwhelming and the biggest thing I needed was restraint I think! There is just so many neat things at good prices it seemed. And it's set up so that I had to walk through the entire store to check out. Because we were getting a kitchen I ended up checking out about 4 times. I think I'm going back. My advice, anyway, is stick to your list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 If you need a break while there, go get a coffee & pastry in their cafeteria or a cinnamon roll from the snack area. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 When we were there last time, they had kids eat free. We were there so long picking out the stuff for dh's office/gallery that all of our kids got lunch and dinner free :001_smile:. We told them they had already had one meal on them. I do use the childcare, my five year old loves it. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks everyone! It's just another mom friend and I going - no kids :) Do they have cute little desk organizer things (for pens/pencils)?? I didn't see any online, but that's something I'd like to add if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Oh the horror - no Expedit shelves on your list :tongue_smilie:!!!! Easton might like the easel that has a paper roll for it in addition to the blackboard and whiteboard. I use the whiteboard part a LOT with the older kids - much easier than dragging out my other bulky whiteboard. I always pick up their paper napkins - they have the cutest designs and they are relatively inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Candles! They are cheap enough that we get to have candle light for dinner every night. I love the rail /container system. Grab it upstairs in the kitchen display area. Here is what I came home with from my last trip: Plants and plant pots for indoors. New couch pillows. Bedside reading light. Cute soap holder for bathroom. Small rugs for kids rooms. Picture frames. Glass canisters for kitchen storage. Picture ledges that now holds ds' star wars action figure collection. The new rocking chair (an impulse splurge, but it is now the most used chair in the house!) Also from IKEA: Expedit bookshelves, huge sisal rug, kitchen cabinets, dinnerware, desk accessories, clocks, large light fixtures. Clear storage bins for CDs. Small blankets for living room. Magnetic knife rack (works great!), drawer liner, vases, book ends (cheap and strong!) and I am sure there is more that I am not thinking about. (ETA: our curtains! We have nicer ones for the living room and cheaper ones for the kids, as well as the wire clippy thing to hold them as a previous poster mentioned.) I have to consciously mix and match, as our house is small and I don't want it to scream IKEA! when you walk in the door. Edited June 14, 2012 by happygrrl forgot to add... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ummto4 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 - Billy bookcase - Expedit bookcase - dinnerware - kitchenware- I find their kitchen tools v. sturdy, durable, and functional. - boxes: Kasette and Branas-type boxes (ratan boxes which fit into expedit) - trofast for toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I've never found stuff like this http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30115599/ Anywhere else in that price range. They hold up and are cute to boot! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30224268/ And I second the curtain clip thing for hanging artwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks everyone! It's just another mom friend and I going - no kids :) Do they have cute little desk organizer things (for pens/pencils)?? I didn't see any online, but that's something I'd like to add if I can. We love their tins (found in the bathroom or kitchen section, of all places) to hold pens/pencils/erasers/paper clips/and other misc items like extra staples, etc. Here are links to a few that they have now ( I can't find the ones we bought a couple of years ago): http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80223450/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20208344/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80188927/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30188901/ I also love our expedit shelves. Each cubby has it's own subject materials, and keeps everything fairly organized b/c my girls know where everything goes. We also have a couple of doors for cubbies that house math and science supplies/manipulatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Here are a couple of old pics of our schoolroom (lots of ikea stuff). It's changed some since then, but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Any suggestions on something to use as a divider between the girls' desks? Something that would serve a purpose in addition to being a divider? I do have 2 of the $20 tall bookshelves from Walmart/Target that I thought about using (and might still use), but I'm worried that they will want to "fall" away from each other instead of staying flush in the back. DH said "we'll just screw them together", but I'm not sure how that will be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Any suggestions on something to use as a divider between the girls' desks? Something that would serve a purpose in addition to being a divider? I do have 2 of the $20 tall bookshelves from Walmart/Target that I thought about using (and might still use), but I'm worried that they will want to "fall" away from each other instead of staying flush in the back. DH said "we'll just screw them together", but I'm not sure how that will be done. An expedit bookshelf would be really nice -- kind of like one of the teen inspiration rooms here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 An expedit bookshelf would be really nice -- kind of like one of the teen inspiration rooms here. I worry that with an open back like that they would push stuff through at each other. I like the idea of each of them being able to keep their books/workbooks right next to them on the shelf divider though. We just have the cheapy particle board tall bookshelves from Walmart or Target. I just worry that they won't stay next to each other when turned sideways (back to back). If I got 2 Billy bookcases in the same style would they be any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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