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I never thought that I was a shoe addict. I knew I love shoes but I never thought I owned that many. That is, until I cleaned out my closet today. I sorted them according to styles- sandals and pumps on one side while the stilettos, wedges and boots on the other side. I placed my flipflop slippers in the middle. I’m not quite sure where they should be placed.

I noticed that my shoes are an assortment of wonderful rainbow and candy colors ranging from red, blue, white, orange, yellow, pink, green and so much more. Some shoes were made of pure and patent leather, canvass, and plastic among others. Most of my shoes had seen better days while others are seldom used.

Though it breaks my heart to dispose of some of them, these shoes have brought back a lot of wonderful memories. I remember the time when I wore this gold strappy stilettos to a friend’s birthday party. We had such a good time dancing and gossiping that I didn’t come home until 5am the next day. There’s also this pair of shiny black pumps that I wore to my first job interview. I didn’t get the job but I sure looked great that day.

I wonder what life would be like if everything is automatic. If we imagine what technology can bring us in the next thirty to fifty years, we all expect everything to be more convenient and automated. I can think about a few things I would want to be automated, though it would be exaggerating it. I do want a self-cooking stove or oven which can prepare the ingredients itself too. How about a wonderfully designed shoe that automatically changes colors to suit your mood and outfit? It would probably be like living in the world of Hanna Barbera’s The Jetsons or Disney’s Meet the Robinsons. Buildings just sprout up by themselves; no more waiting and no more building. When you get up in the morning, your bed will automatically fix itself. Wouldn’t that be great?

In today’s modern age, some things are automatic but still needs manual intervention. Like a coffee maker, you can have it automatically brewing coffee but you first need to set the desired brewing time, put it some water and coffee grounds.

We just need to wait a few more years to discover what more our technology can offer us. Right now, we can only be satisfied with all the conveniences that we are already enjoying.

I don’t have a completely flawless skin but I don’t have acne or pimples as well. My ultimate vanity goal is to have a clear skin. In achieving this, I need to have determination. Clear skin just doesn’t appear when you want it to.

No matter how tired I am, I make sure that I remove all traces of my makeup. I use a cotton ball with face cream and wipe the makeup off. I have to repeat the process three to four times to complete get rid of all the color and residues.

I avoid using soap on my face and use mild facial cleansers instead. Soap can leave your skin pretty dry and tight while a facial cleanser moisturizes and cleans the face effectively. After every wash, it is important to use a toner to minimize pores and remove deep seated dirt. Then apply a moisturizer while avoiding the eye area. This area is extremely sensitive and should only be applied with eye cream. It is also essential to exfoliate the face twice a week using a mild exfoliant. This removes dead skin cells and makes skin smoother.

A clear skin is what people see first. Acne, pimple and uneven skin tone ruins one’s appearance. Practicing good hygiene and using right products can help you achieve a clear looking skin.

Getting married soon and hoping to find that right bridal gown? Try going vintage.

Vintage wedding gowns are elegant. Even though they were created many years back, its designs are classic and suit most women. These gowns are gaining their popularity thanks to some celebrities who have worn vintage bridal gowns in their own weddings.

Before you buy a specific vintage wedding dress, make sure that you check every inch of the fabric for stains, rips, or tears. If you really love the damaged dress, confirm if it is easily repairable and the stains are removable. Since these dresses are old, consider the number of years since it has been created. So see to it that your vintage wedding dress still has a sturdy fabric. Try stretching it gently to test the cloth. In terms of price, the bride can save lots of money when she chooses a vintage wedding dress over having a designer make a new one for her.

Planning a wedding can be stressful but don’t panic if you can’t find your perfect dress right away. With all the existing styles, there surely is one just right for you. Once the groom sees you in one of the lovely vintage wedding dresses, he will surely fall in love with you all over again.

Chicken, like pork and beef, are enjoyed by millions of people. This white meat is can be bought in any grocery store or market. Chicken can be prepared in numerous ways. You can fry it, make soup, roast, grill or top it in pastas.

My all time favourite chicken dish is extra crispy fried chicken with steaming gravy. I scourged numerous recipes online in hopes of creating the ultimate fried chicken. I have found several ones but when I followed the recipes, it was missing that “oomph” that I was looking for.

You don’t have to buy a deep fryer to create crispy fried chicken. You can use a skillet, saucepan or a pot and fill it up with oil. Just make sure that the oil is hot, but not too hot, when you put the chicken in and that it is fully covered with oil.

Until I find that ultimate recipe, I make my fried chicken the old fashioned way. I marinate my chicken in salt, pepper, and chilli. Then, I add eggs and flour to the marinade, making sure that the flour are properly dissolved. The thickness should be just right to fully coat the chicken. Afterwards, I just fry it in hot oil. When it is golden brown, I remove it from the fire and drain the oil with a paper towel.

Dip the fried chicken in gravy and enjoy!

This year, cheap family vacations are the only way to go. Not only will you enjoy and have a great time with your family but you can save hundreds of dollars as well. We all want the best for our family but the best family vacations doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, what makes the vacation itself fun and memorable is the fact that you spent it together with your family.

The activities that you can do during your cheap family vacations are more or less the same activities that you do when you are spending hundreds of dollars more in a vacation. Instead of swimming in a secluded and expensive resort, why not go to an equally beautiful lake in the nearby state? Flying to your vacation locations are indeed convenient and fast, but it is more fun and adventurous if you drive or rode the train towards your location. You can even see different sceneries and animals too.

You don’t even have to spend weeks for a vacation. You can just spend five days or one week maximum. This can prevent boredom or restlessness in smaller kids or impatient teens.

Cheap family vacations are lots of fun. Plan it well by researching and asking friends for opinions. Go cheap and save more.