<p>My DD eggs me on.</p>
<p>We spent over two hours in World Market selecting the coverlet with just the “right” shade of chartreuse.</p>
<p>EVERYTHING hangs on the design of the coverlet.</p>
<p>TXA, last year the Container Store sold a very nice ice cube tray set. Two trays, one small receptacle to hold ice and a cover.</p>
<p>Two things bothered me when I stayed in RS (but not my S apparently): The mattress and the light coming through the blinds.</p>
<p>Any recommendations for a mattress pads and fixes for the light issue?</p>
<p>Mattress - You can find good memory foam matress pads at BB&B. You will be using them for a while so invest a few extra dollars for a reasonable quality one.</p>
<p>Light through blinds - Stay up until 2 or 3 every morning so you can sleep through anything untill noon.</p>
<p>At least that is how our DS managed to fight through it…</p>
<p>Blackout curtains. DS scotch-taped his together and to the wall so not the merest sliver of light could intrude.</p>
<p>So, did I read somewhere that the upholstery in RCE living rooms is muted PURPLE??? :-0</p>
<p>We purchased a really nice “egg crate” foam “topper” from Amazon, and then to make it even more comfortable, I found a very nicely padded “memory foam” mattress pad (remember Twin XL):</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Pinzon Basics Overfilled Ultra Soft Microplush Twin XL Mattress Pad: Home & Kitchen](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DELZ7I/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DELZ7I/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1)</p>
<p>the kids may or may not be able to use the same foam mattress pad for the 4 years. they may move to a place with a double bed (both DD2’s apartments have double beds.</p>
<p>we got ours at overstock.</p>
<p>A mattress pad that must be professionally or Dry cleaned???</p>
<p>You’d have to have it under a washable mattress pad, wouldn’t you?</p>
<p>If you belong to Costco, they always have great memory foam toppers - they only sell Twin (not TXL), but that is not a problem, IMO. The matching pillows (esp w/ cooling gel) are nice, too.</p>
<p>We bought an XL twin 4" mattress topper from Walmart that our D used for 2 years and my son will use it this fall. It is very comfortable!</p>
<p>[Spa</a> Sensations 4’’ Memory Foam Mattress Topper - Walmart.com](<a href=“http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spa-Sensations-4-Memory-Foam-Mattress-Topper/4569413]Spa”>http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spa-Sensations-4-Memory-Foam-Mattress-Topper/4569413)</p>
<p>My D got a topper from Walmart as well. It’s comfy, but it was a little too short and a little too wide. The extra width resulted in it rolling off the bed on one side, gradually creeping more and more overboard. I told D to try to cut it down when she gets back to school in August. Anyone know a young man with a sawzall in his dorm room?</p>
<p>Now <em>what on earth</em> would someone have a reciprocating saw for in the dorms?! :eek: I don’t see it on the ‘banned’ list, but, still…! Strong scissors might work for trimming?</p>
<p>What size are the mattresses in Ridgecrest West?</p>
<p>The ones in Ridgecrest South are regular twin mattresses.</p>
<p>According to the housing website, all of Ridgecrest (east, west, and south) has twin XL mattresses. Not sure where you saw that RCS has standard twins, but I don’t think that’s right.</p>
<p>RCS twin mattresses are 78" long. Standard twin XL is 80" Standard regular twin is 75".</p>
<p>we used twinXL mattress pad and twinXL sheets in RCS.</p>
<p>Am I over-the-top for bringing a sewing machine for move-in? I have to make sure it is just-right! Bring on the flames . . .</p>
<p>Maybe I should hire-out my sewing services for those who want a “curtain” or “sham” under their bed!</p>