Bare walls have plenty of advantages: ample surface area for finger painting, an absence of disapproving Churchill posters, and no mirrors reminding you that your hair is on fire. Fill rooms' middles with furnishings and bedroom accessories so you can keep walls clear with today’s Groupon: for $79, you get $200 worth of children’s furniture at Stork Avenue Boutique in St. Albert.

Stork Avenue Boutique outfits children’s chambers with cribs, beds in sizes from twin to king, and solid wood furniture that hails from Canadian brands such as AP Industries and College Woodwork. Closet-dwelling aliens and shadow-fearing shadow puppets recoil when threatened with the effulgent force field emitted by kid-friendly lamps ($39.99–$89.99). Sturdy nightstands, dressers, and armoires ($245.99–$2099.99) enfold wandering clothing in ligneous lodgings. A selection of bedroom accessories ($99.99–$419.99) contribute added function and pizzazz to rooms, including trundles to accommodate growing families and mirrors to accommodate positive-affirmation sessions. Strollers and rollerblading warthogs glide easily across Stork Avenue Boutique's hardwood floors and open layout, and kids can caper in the play area while their parents shop.