Spring has sprung and the U.S. government is giving us all money to promote spending. What better way to spend than to redecorate your bedroom? You've earned the opportunity to update the look of your home, and the government has very kindly provided you with the means to do it.

Go on; show your pride in your favorite college team and give yourself a home field advantage with college theme decorating.

Step 1: Save money on gas and shop online for college theme bedding

The way gas prices are going, if you're not careful, you could end up spending half of your economic stimulus check just keeping your car running. Don't waste your time and money by going out and driving from store to store, hunting for exactly what you need to create the perfect room.

Save your money and don't fight the crowds. When you're shopping for your college theme bedding and matching accessories, shop online. That way, you can find everything you need without ever leaving your computer. The time and money you save will make it well worth it.

Don't forget to shop around a little. Some stores may have specials or sales running because of the economic stimulus, so you may be able to get a special deal.

Step 2: Pick your options

The first thing you need to do is figure out how to make your college theme decorating have the most impact. High visibility items, like area rugs and comforters, will probably be number one on your purchase list. It's especially good to get comforters first, mostly because the bed is the biggest piece of furniture in the bedroom. If anything will help tie your theme together, it will.

Once you've gotten your college theme bedding set up, it will be easier to polish the look with other items, like posters, wall hangings, or window coverings. You can even spread the theme to other rooms throughout the house with items like rugs, throw blankets, shower curtains and trash cans. The only real limit is your imagination.

Step 3: College theme decorating tips for a house divided

Sometimes the impossible happens. An OU Sooner marries a Texas Longhorn, or the kids fall in with their grandparents' worship of Alabama while you and your husband are both Auburn grads. Don't think this means you have to eliminate the chance of college theme decorating.

If your kids are the ones rooting for the Crimson Tide while your heart belongs to Auburn Tigers, consider letting your little ones stake out their turf. Much as it may pain you, let them decorate their own rooms with Alabama colors, while you keep Auburn in the master bedroom. Even rival college teams can coexist peacefully in this situation.

Spruce up your bedroom with college theme bedding this spring and summer

Throw out your old bedding and bring in something new! Use your economic stimulus money wisely and pay homage to your alma mater. You'll enjoy your college theme decorating for years to come.