Archive for the 'outdoor' Category

my hunt for non-sticky sunscreen

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

For more than ten years, I have been trying out sunscreen of different brands. Let me recall: Lavera (organic), Dr Hauschka (organic), Dermalogica, California Baby (sample size) and few other ‘unforgotten’ brands. Also known as known as sunblock, suntan lotion) is a lotion, spray or other topical product that is supposed to protect the [...]

shoes and cowboy boots

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Apart from bags, shoes is the next big love of mine and my hubby is not too pleased with that Somehow, it’s hard to convince him that woman needs a different shoe for different occasions. He cannot understand why I need three pairs of black shoes and he can’t tell the difference between a [...]

get ready your ski gear

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

After coming back from Big Bear Mountains, I told myself that I must sign myself and Clayton to a ski camp next time. Somehow, we won’t prepared at Big Bear and Clayton was too young to be in the ski camp.

i like big cars

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Since I got back from Los Angeles, I kept telling my DH that if I were to live in the US, I would love to drive a chevy trailblazer. Being an outdoor lover by nature, I prefer a tough looking and bigger car, a vehicle where I can travel cross country if I ever want [...]

shop for your hiking boots at metboots

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Believe it or not, my non-shopping hubby went on a shopping spree during our last vacation and bought himself five pairs of shoes! Amongst these shoes, three of them were for outdoor use and the other two, for casual outing.

He was actually looking around for a pair of nice Hiking Boots in the stores but [...]

boots for our diamond head hike

Friday, November 9th, 2007

With our Hawaii itinerary in place, we are planning to do a hike to Diamond Head and perhaps leave Clayton in the keiki program, if possible. I have read so many wonderful reviews about taking a hike at Diamond Head, Waikiki and can’t wait to capture the breathtaking views at the peak.
This adventure gives me [...]

gifts for sports lovers

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Do you ever have problems buying gifts for your male friends or hubby? It is even tougher if they are not that fashionable sort who follow trends and styles. But most men love sports so one of the best gifts for them are sports memoribilia and a good place is Shop Wiki!
Shop Wiki has [...]

I only choose R.M. Williams boots

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

At one stage of my life, I wanted to sneak out for motorcycle lessons as it had been a hidden dream to ride that cool Harley that I saw in Melbourne years ago. Call me crazy or vain but I love those sleek and stylish R.M. Williams boots that looks so cool with jeans. R.M. [...]

teak for that look

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

Being an outdoor person, I have longed for a nice set of outdoor furniture in a well-landscaped patio someday. And when it comes to choosing furniture that comes under the exposure of adverse weather conditions, whether it’s the sun, rain or winds, my preferred choice would be teak furniture. Growing up in a traditional chinese [...]

cheer with good shoes!

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Few days ago, the local newspaper featured a cheerleading event with the champion being awarded to a 13 year old girl. And apparently, she has been taking this title for the last 3 years - what an achievement!While I was in school, the only cheerleading was done on sports day and I could recall the [...]