The 9 best bunk beds, according to experts {issue 28}

Plus, the must-have Trader Joe's products — reviewed by kids!

Apr 15, 2021 No. 28 Our resident bunk bed expert (who wrote a whole book on the subject!) gives you the definitive guide to buying bunk beds, with some fascinating tips. You'll want to save this guide — and share with other parents!     The 9 Best Bunk Beds, According to Parents and Experts When we launched Cubby last fall, we wanted to help parents with their lives at home by offering practical tips they can continue to use. From sofas to stoves, there are seemingly a million tiny decisions that go into big home decisions. Today, we give you our very first buying guide: Cubby's definitive Bunk Bed Buying Guide.   I have just finished writing A. Whole. Book. about bunk beds (out next year!) and so I understand that buying bunk beds can be intimidating! As soon as I tell another parent that I have written a book about bunk beds, they inevitably want to ask me questions. I tell them that the right bunk will depend on the space they have, but there are some good rules of thumb to consider before you purchase bunks.   Here's everything you need to know, from someone who has lived and breathed this topic for the past year. read more > cubby a-ha! I'm always looking for ways to spend time with my daughter in the kitchen, so when I came across this strawberry hulling hack (it doesn't require any special equipment), I immediately sat her in front of a bowl of berries for a try.     eat     My Kids Tried 25+ Trader Joe's Products — Here Are the Winners My daughters will tell you Trader Joe's isn't just a favorite with the grown-up set. They tasted and selected their very favorites, including a cheesy snack that disappeared in less than 24 hours. read more >     Easy One-Pot Mac and Cheese (with an Upgrade Parents Will Love Too!) Creamy parmesan with a lemony twist makes this mouthwatering dish both light and decadent. (Plus, we sneak in some vegetables with frozen peas!) read more > play     Kids' STEAM Activities That You Can Do with Things from the Pantry Fun experiments don't have to be complicated. In fact, we found everything we needed without any special trips to the store. read more >     12 Essential Poetry Books for Kids of All Ages In honor of National Poetry Month, a poetry enthusiast (and mom) shares some of her favorite books for your shelves. read more > live     5 Tips for Displaying Kids' Art, According to an Interior Designer I found simple yet stunning ways to incorporate my kids' tiny masterpieces in my home — one of them involves a $1 hack. read more >     This Airy Country Coach House Has Stunning Windows and a Gorgeous $5 Decorative Centerpiece See how this family balances fun and functionality in their 3,000-square-foot home. read more > cubby finds: kids' hampers yellow dots dinosaur colorful pom-poms ice cream cones ask maxwell Spring has sprung here in Denver and my kids are playing outdoors again! They have always wanted a treehouse. Any easy tips? — Rina Dear Rina,   You are in luck (and so am I) because while my daughter is going to high school next year and has announced that she'd also like to live in the city in her own apartment (not going to happen for years), when she about 6 years old I built two simple treehouses for her and her friends AND carefully documented the process. Here you go!  read more > Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com ( trust us ) Can't stop, won't stop Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE