Get a Kids Backpack That is Useful Year-Round

Whether for school or personal time during the summer, it’s important to get your children a kids backpack in the right pattern or design so that the kids are happy to use it. Backpacks are useful all throughout the school year to transport books, lunches, school supplies, and gym clothes along with other accessories that kids sometimes want to add to the mix. For junior, it might be a baseball hat, and for the little woman it might be a favorite stuffed animal that she’s partial to and would rather have at her side all day than leave at home while she heads to the classroom.

Backpacks are so multi-functional, though, that they also engender a sense of responsibility in your kids. Whether it’s heading out for a day of schoo or a day at the beach during summer, it’s easy to bring along fun stuff if your child has a dedicated bag. Fortunately, backpacks come with so many designs, patterns, superheroes, sports team logos, brand interests, hobbies and pictures of favorite pastimes that any child will find a backpack to suit his or her personality in no time.

Aside from letting the kids pick their favorite patterns and designs, the parent should also look for practical things built into the pack. Does it have large, easy to move zippers? Are there adjustable shoulder straps to accommodate the growth spurts your kid will go though over the next year or two? How about a separate compartment for pencils, pencil sharpeners, and other small, easily misplaced items? A separate compartment inside for books and clothes is also handy, to help with keeping the study materials separate from the dirty gym clothes. So, while the kids look at only the cool pictures, make sure you’ve got a practical bag for each of your little ones. That will help ensure that it gets used year round!

UGG time

I have seen it many times with my friends and relatives so I am thinking that this is really a nice boots for winter. UGG is a well - known brand of boots from Australia . Its has proved its quality and durability over the years, no wonder they are the leading shoes not only during winter but the entire year. I have seen really great styles from them and if only we have winter here, my whole family (yes even thes kids) will surely be wearing Ugg. One of my favorite is the classic cardy collection. It looks so comfortable from the outside and I know for sure that it is as good as it is worn. I personally like the classic cardy chocolate boots . Brown goes well with almost all of my clothes . The shade is in the neutral side so I can really wear it with anything. I love that is is low maintenance too as I don't need to clean it all the time. Since it is made of high quality materials, Ugg boots can really stand the test of time.

Then I also saw the classic cardy pink for adults. I wonder if they do have it for kids. That would be perfect for my princess who loves the color pink. These Ugg boots provides great comfort especially during winter time. It is naturally thermostatic , it helps maintain the body temperature in cold and even warm climates. This is also available in classic cardy cream style. The cream is nice too but I guess it is not for my type of lifestyle . I bet that would get dirty as I go around chasing my kids. Here's a picture to share .

Zenni Shopping

This is My favorite high fashion eyeglasses now. I noticed that my eyes are getting teary so I had it checked. It showed in the results that I need to wear my eyeglasses again because my astigmatism is acting up. Of course, I got myself an $ 8 Rx eyeglasses for everyday use. I am quite on a tight budget now so this one is really the best for me. Imagine a cheap one for a very nice piece? This is my answer with the question ,How You Can Start Spending Smart .. I love Zenni Optical !

Happy Saturday

Don't you just love weekends?

Aside from having my husband to help me with the kids, our weekly trip to the mall makes everything complete. It's my time to catch up on our grocery items, look for something to buy for the kids and most of all, eat eat and eat! No wonder I have gotten bigger lately.Hahaha.

This weekend though, we are doing some holiday gifts shopping. Too early? I dont think so, it's already September this coming week, and believe me, I am one super busy soul. So I want to start early this time and avoid the mall crowd. I have a few on my list , hope I can stick with it.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Whats new with crazy 8?

Crazy 8 recently had a sale , but i wasnlt able to grab one. I think its an additional 25% off any item. Sounds like a good deal to me, but I am really saving for the princess' birthday so I have to cut down my shopping expenses. Anyway, I looked at the site because I am curious hahaha. Here's what i want for the boy ..

i love this casual and comfy look on my boy. I hope i can still make it at the sale!

i like this shirt

I wonder where I can get one for my husband. he loves statement shirts and this one is too good to pass up. He got a lot already, most are from Team Manila . My fave from his collection is the Tosilog series , i think that was his very first from TM. Anyway, this shirt rocks and I bet a lot would immitate what is in here. I grabbed this photo from this site.

the 7th line is soooo true . What's your favorite line from this shirt?

Oh yeah !

I just love to shop at the online outlet store of Crocs ! They really has great prices than the ones being sold here in my part of the world ! Of course, those on sale are old styles, but still , its Crocs and nothing would really go out of style. My son is a Crocs fan, i think it is really comfortable that's why he prefers it over his other shoes. This month of July, they offer Free shipping on any time. Great !

Hotwheels for my boys

Last weekend, we went to Powerplant to look for a tv stand because the one at our bedroom needs replacement. We looked at the appliance store there and easily found what we are looking for. After getting the stand, we went to some of our fave stores , and Kidz Station of course! My boys stayed at the area of Hotwheels and got themselves the starter track (whatever you call it)

They are starting to collect (and get crazy) with Hotwheels.



I admit, im enjoying it too :) it challenges me to put 3 cars all together hahaha.

Anyway , our tv stand was delivered last Wednesday , and we all enjoy watching tv at our room and my boys enjoy their hotwheels at the living room .

Mickey again

This is what he likes to get soon . He is still crazy with Mickey Mouse, im telling you.

The Mickey Motors Racing Speedway ! It's time for kids to rev up their engines with Mickey Motors Speedway! Kids just charge up the cars at the two Rev and Go stations along side the track, and send them speeding for some head-to-head racing with Mickey and Pete. The Mickey hand elevator lets kids send the cars to the upper tracks for some high speed fun! And, when kid charge up their racecars, they'll hear silly sound effects and fun Mickey phrases for added enjoyment. All together, there are more than 20 phrases and sounds! Includes two racecars.

On sale at allaboardtoys.com , $67.77

Swim outfit for boys

Summer is over in my part of the world, but i can't help but look at these swim outfits at Old Navy . They are currently on sale , from $3.99 - 5.99 ! mY Son still has a few rashguards and board shorts so i am not buying these for now. If you want to stock up on swimwear, better grab these now! They also have a great collection for little girls ,moms and dads. I love ON , great items at such a great price!

This time it's for the dad.

Next weekend, we have two major celebrations so we are going out with the kids. Its our fourth wedding anniversary on the 19th then its Father's Day on the 21st. I haven't bought a gift yet since i am undecided on what to give. My husband is eying this really nice jacket from his favorite brand, but i can't afford it for now so i might get a cheaper alternative online. I saw a perfume, aftershave and body wash set with a free duffle bag that is really perfect for travelling. This is already on my list if i can't find anything before wednesday. Don't you find it hard to give men gifts? If its for women, they will always appreciate shoes, bags, make ups , shower gels, accessories.. and the list goes on .. and even if they have it already, they dont mind having an extra for future use ( get my point?) .

So anyway, aside from my husband, i also need to get a gift for my dad. I already checked with stylehive.com , and i saw that most stores offers gift sets just in time for Father's day. Oh well, you notied i visit stylehive frequently lately? Well, its because it's so easy to look around there. You can searh for keywords, tags and voila, you'll see a lot of special offers. Here's what i am thinking for the dad, hope he likes it.

Mommy Stuff.

If there's one thing , aside from bags and shoes that I really like to browse online, that would be makeup . I signed up to weekly newsletters of different brands to keep me updated with their new colletion , and of course i need to know what's on sale. It's really a girl thing , you know!

Currently, I am still on a make up shopping ban since I shopped a lot ( as in a lot!) 3 weeks ago. However, I would still like to share this 2 sets from my favorite brands, Nars and Philosophy..

( Philosophy Best Seller Collection, sale at $45 , value is $71)

( Nars LOVE Set, sale at $49 , retail value is $73 )

I found about these great news at Stylehive , and you can get this special offer at Sephora. Be sure to get connected at Stylehive, you will easily be updated with a lot of shopping bargains . And this is what we all want , right? Anyway, i was really glued at my laptop browsing the site as it is really a heaven for me. Stylehive not only has make up bargains but Shoes too! My oh my!! I feel like im in cloud nine just looking at those SALE items though i am not buying anything.

So to my friends who are into online shopping, checkout Stylehive.com and see for yourself! All the best brands and bargains at one site!

Trunki for my boy

During those times that he was still attending Little Gym, we frequent Podium and I would always see Trunki form the display window of a baby store. I inquired but i was not so settled to get one for him then. This is the original design in blue (terrance)




now, they have a new model called the Tipu Trunki



NEW 'Tipu' the Tiger Trunki is a limited edition, only prowling the plains for 2009! Made to the same high standard as the Trunki Trio but with two carry handles, Tipu is this year's ultimate travelling companion. (from thr trunki site)

Now i am thinking if i will get one for my kids. We might go somewhere before the year ends , and to keep his things tidy (and to let him experience having his own luggage) i might get one soon. I like the new orange one since it can be used by my girl too. Its available locally at Baby& Co.

Plaid Crazy

I found these at Gap.. (of course, it's on SALE!)

This is so nice for summer. Little boys can wear plain tops to match, and some sneakers for that cool look. I am not shopping for my son though, he still has some new clothes from my mom. Maybe next time, I'll get some summer pieces again. Check out Gap Online for some more great items on sale.

Melissa And Doug

The little boy loves wooden puzzles lately. I noticed this when he started his saturday playgroup. He would mostly stay at the wooden puzzles area so i thought of getting him some so he can play it at home. He started with numbers, and after he got the hang of it, i introduced numbers and shapes. Here's what i got from Melissa and Doug



So far , he's enjoying both of it , so i plan to get him a few more on my next payday. I am planning to get some wooden toys for the little girl too, in time she can play with it.

Cool !

Found these Heckler Boys Tees at Macys. Ain't it cute for little boys?

" I tried to be good, But I got bored" - sale at $ 7.99

" Blame my Mother " - sale at $9.60. regular price at $16.00

ON sale!

Old Navy is currently holding a Kids & Baby Sale where items are on sale, upto 40% off !! This kept me busy last night. LOL. I need to get a few clothes for the little girl since most of her "Supposed to be Summer clothes" are worn now, and its just February. I also wanna get 2 swimwear for the little big girl. We have a summer plan already! Then I also have a few muscle shirts for the Kuya. No shoes or shirts for Joaquin. As in! Maybe just 1 denim shorts. We'll see.

So if you are shopping, the site also offers FREE SHIPPING whenever you purchase $50 or more. Use code BABYMAT at checkout.

Happy Shopping!

More gift options

Are you on a rush now with your Christmas shopping? Well, if you are looking for unique, useful gifts , I suggest you visit The popular online eyeglasses shop , Zenni Optical. I ordered one from them as my gift for my uncle , and everything went smoothly with my transaction. The Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni Optical are very affordable and they have a wide selection of design and colors. Aside from this collection, they still have the $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses , the product that made them really popular. Imagine, with just $8 , you can get an eyeglass that doesn't look cheap at all.

A little shopping

.. this time, its from my sister ,Ricca. She availed of the online sale that ended this week. Thanks Ninang Ricca.

I chose the Big Pony style and something that is not too plain colored. I also asked her to buy the same old style of Joaqui's favorite shoes ( just in different color) . We bought something for the little girl too. I wanted to buy one polo shirt for me too, but they have bigger sizes left. I am back to a smaller size already, and thank God I wont be needing Leptovox anymore. Maybe next time there's a sale again , I can grab something for myself.

Silver Works

Am I the only one here who haven't started yet with Christmas shopping? Before I even gave birth last October, I already made a gifts list for my godchildren, relatives , and friends. However, I got really lazy to visit the mall, so I ended up accomplishing nothing from my list. Time is running fast, and I realized , I should start buying now, because I can't finish everything with just one hop to the mall. I am starting off with my sisters, and im thinking of giving them Sterling Silver Jewellery . Getting them online would be the best option for me since I dont have all the time in the world. Choosing , ordering and delivering the item right at their doorstep would be very convenient for me.

My sisters are known for being into fashion , and their standards of quality is a bit high. It doesn't need to be expensive at all, they just want to get value for their money. Choosing a silver jewelry for them is not that easy. I first thought of giving them necklaces, but I've decided to give them Sterling Silver Bracelets . They are more into bracelets, and they love the one with charms. I landed at keysilver.co.uk while looking for fab finds, and im not disappointed with their collection. Items are 92.5 silver , og highest quality , and with exquisite designs. With the price that they provide,i might even get Silver Bangles for myself. These silver jewelries can spice up any outfit, even just the everyday top and jeans, you can still look good and chic with the right accessories. I can't finalize my orders yet, the items are so unique and beautiful, I can't decide which one to get. I would also request for a special packaging since this would be my gift for my sisters. How I love to shop online, everything is so easy.