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Originally Posted by piecesandpom
I'm  ! I love the idea of a mobile tray for stamping activities but think my next splurge is going to be for some sort of lap desk for more coloring while watching TV. Hubby and I have decided that much of our furniture, driven by designs of the time, is too uncomfortable for us. We need more support for our aging bodies.
And I wondered why some folks used to update their homes as children went off to college. . .not just updating, simplifying so their home and furnishings don't 'own' them!
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I didn't pay a dime for the Coke tray!

One of DH's gamer buddies brought it over & left it behind. SCORE!!! He said the store let him take with him since it was full of heavy bottles.
If you don't mind plastic & you want cheap, check out the kids crafting section at your local craft store. Our Michael's has these brightly colored lap trays that have a deep pocket on either side that holds the tray over your lap. The tray also has a recessed top so pencils don't roll off. I'm a full sized stamper & this tray fits over both my legs comfortably. They're usually about $10, but they go on sale every so often & you can use a coupon if there isn't a sale when you're there.
I've already started mapping out in my head how DH & I are going to be thinning out our accumilated junk, rearranging the rooms & replacing certain pieces of furniture as soon as DIL joins DS where ever he gets stationed.

I want DS's room 'cuz he has 2 long walls w/o windows or doors that will give me more shelf room than I have in my current room. DH wants my crapht room for his office 'cuz it's cooler than his current room & has better natural light. Our whole house has surplus in just about every catagory & even after DS takes some things with him, we'll still have way more than we need. If we don't use it or it has zero sentimental value...Out it goes!
Don't be afraid or sad about the prospect of having an empty nest, ladies! It's a liberating feeling to take your house back & make it your own again!