Great Finds: Overdoor Shoe Organizer

 I am not really a "shoe person", but I make it a point that I have the basics. From formal, to casual, and of course, something for summer and the wet season. Still, I fnd myself having some trouble when it comes to storing shoes. With that, even with a shoe cabinet around, I end up placing some pairs in shoe boxes under the bed. It has been a practice of mine ever since. Well, I make sure that the shoes in storage are clean and in order. I vacuum everyday to keep the dust off and I get rid of the old pairs that are not being used anymore. So what's the big deal right? Yesterday, I was out with my mom and sister shopping. My mom asked me where I store our shoes in the house and I answered under the bed. Then she shared learning from an expert, that shoes are not suppose to be kept under the bed. They say, it blocks the flow of Qi (Chi)  which is also known as life energy. Actually, I just found out that it's not really advisable to store anything under the bed, not only shoes.

It just so happen that one of the purchases my sister made was this Store It Overdoor Shoe Organizer.

I thought of buying a shoe rack or a shoe organizer before. But I always had the idea that these things will add as an extra clutter in the house. But when I saw this hanging Overdoor Organizer, yeah it got me for 3 reasons: 1. it's perfect as a space saver 2. it's stylish and 3. your shoes are protected.

Look, I can store 2 pairs in a pouch. Just make sure that the shoes are dry and clean. In our house we have an extra room for storage, it serves as our walk-in closet, only it's a room. Everything's there, from bags to clothing and now our shoes.  That's where this overdoor shoe organizer is hanging. Great on preserving quality leather and definitely will give your favorite pair a longer life. In a way, we get to learn on the proper care of shoes too.

Rooftop Picture Trippin'

This was taken yesterday from the rooftop parking of a nearby mall in my hometown. After buying the things we needed for cooking, as we head to the car, we noticed the beauty of the setting sun. We didn't have a single camera with us we tried so hard to capture the view using our ever so small Nokia phones. Our quick rendevous to the grocery turned out as a picture trippin' experience.

There were jeepneys and tricycles in the backround, it's kinda dirty too, but we didn't really care. All we thought about was to capture the sunset that later turned into a photo fiasco, looking for a perfect primary photo lol! @ Ella and Nano, it was fun! let's do it again!



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NERFism

Ok, I know... I think we're pretty late getting involve with Nerf guns. It just so happen that my husband, who's a big boy wanted a different toy. And NERF guns are one of the best toys that is also fit for adults. We've been seeing NERFS in all toy stores, it's nothing new to us. My son wasn't interested and if my son doesn't give a damn, same goes for me and my husband, then we skip the aisle then.
With emphasis on THEN because... Just over the holidays, Toy Kingdom sold Nerf Guns as a buy 1 take 1 item, particularly the Maverick REV-6 (accessories not included). That's why we have 2 Mavericks in the photo below.

Recon CS-6, Maverick REV-6, Barricade RV-10, Maverick REV-6

My husband decided to get the buy 1 take 1 item thinking that we should give it separately as presents. But when we got home, my son was able to take a glimpse of what's inside our shopping bag and showed interest on the Nerf Guns we bought. He wasn't pushy about it but the interest was there. As a surprise, we wrapped the Nerf Guns (both Mavericks) and gave it to our son as a bonus Christmas Gift. My husband and my son started with practice shooting. My husband felt that there was something missing, as if he wanted something bigger or let's say a better gun for himself. Since I haven't bought anything for him for Christmas, I wandered around Toy Kingdom in SM Megamall and bought him the Recon CS-6 (the long Nerf in the picture above). For his birthday last month, I bought him a Barricade RV-10, which is an electronic revolver.

NERF Ammo Box, Modified Barricade RV-10, Maverick REV-6

So that's how we got involve with so much NERFism. We started with the basics, then later on, added accessories and even bought more NERFS. Right now, we are in the process looking for Deploy CS-6, a Tech Target, Barrels, Shoulder Stock and even Tactical Vests. NERF accessories are short here in the Philippines. We go online just to be able to add on like extra Longshot Scopes and Tactical Lights. We want to gear up because we see it as a good father & son activity. And if moms (like me) are open to these things, well... it's perfect for the family, especially when you're out of town. A good set up is in a  park or in any field with fresh air and nice view.

Alpha Trooper CS-18
Our latest buys were an Alpha Trooper CS-18 and an Ammo Box for our bullets.

Modifying a Recon CS-6

Modifications were made with some guns both to enhance performance and look.

With our recent toy store visit, 2012 NERF models are already available. Let me check my budget... Valentines Day is coming, might just grab another one ;)

"It's Nerf or Nothin'!"

Let's Perm It!

If you're going to look at my life as a housewife, 'sacrifice' is one of the things I greatly portray, which leads to being selfless. Well, that's the reality if one stays at home while the other one works. The other one tends to give up things that seem less important. But...but... the payback? An ideal relationship within the family resulting to a happy disposition and a simpler, healthier lifestyle. Not that I don't take care of myself, it's just that I've placed family on top of my priority list, especially now that I have 2 kids. Over the weekend, I spent some time contemplating on whether I should get a perm. A little make-over.

I just thought I needed some change. I realize that my family is getting bigger and being the only girl and I just felt that as I age and as my responsibilities expand, I should treat myself even more. Besides, the inspiration came straight from the very same people I take care of everyday---my 3 boys.

To begin, I have been looking at various magazines and actors who's been rocking a permed look and one of them is Kate Bekinsale. I love her wave perm. Very simple and chic. I heard it's easy to maintain too.

It's best to research on different types of perm before hitting the go signal and one should also know if her hair is healthy enough to carry all the chemicals of the whole perming process which is usually done through a strand test. Feeling so inspired, I did a little experiment. Being a 'sigurista' I want to make sure that I'll get the curls that fits me. With the help of my sister Les, we were able to come up with my hair as seen in this post. It's exactly the perm I want and I'm ready!