#85 Create shoe storage by the door
It's been almost a year since I posted 101 In 1001. A list of 101 tasks or items to complete in 1001 days. Since we're coming up on its anniversary I thought I would take a couple days to complete and cross off a few items.
#85 Create shoe storage by the door
How in the world are you supposed to corral those kid's shoes?! And teach a little responsibility at the same time? It's not that my kids have a ton of shoes. Ever since reading Shauna's Awareness Report from Kenya I've been aware of how many shoes my kids have and need. From her report there were two things that have been stuck in my mind for two years since. First, the figure of $10. Only ten dollars provides shoes for a child with no shoes. No shoes! And secondly, the looks on the faces of those beautiful children above their red and white checkered shirts. Oh, I can't just mention it without putting one of the pictures here for you. (I'll ask Shauna's forgiveness for blatantly stealing her picture!)
Here's what I worked out for the space by our front door...for the price of that boy's school uniform.
Simple, but effective. At least Calvin knows where his shoes are supposed to be.
And there are his favorites...red "Star Wars." The red Star Wars replaced the too-small black Star Wars. Yes, we all know they are Chuck Taylor's/Converse, but they do have a star on them...
Can you imagine how cool those shoes would look on a boy in Kenya with a red and white checkered shirt? Just a thought!
#85 Create shoe storage by the door
How in the world are you supposed to corral those kid's shoes?! And teach a little responsibility at the same time? It's not that my kids have a ton of shoes. Ever since reading Shauna's Awareness Report from Kenya I've been aware of how many shoes my kids have and need. From her report there were two things that have been stuck in my mind for two years since. First, the figure of $10. Only ten dollars provides shoes for a child with no shoes. No shoes! And secondly, the looks on the faces of those beautiful children above their red and white checkered shirts. Oh, I can't just mention it without putting one of the pictures here for you. (I'll ask Shauna's forgiveness for blatantly stealing her picture!)
Here's what I worked out for the space by our front door...for the price of that boy's school uniform.
Simple, but effective. At least Calvin knows where his shoes are supposed to be.
And there are his favorites...red "Star Wars." The red Star Wars replaced the too-small black Star Wars. Yes, we all know they are Chuck Taylor's/Converse, but they do have a star on them...
Can you imagine how cool those shoes would look on a boy in Kenya with a red and white checkered shirt? Just a thought!
Comments
Does everyone in your house take off their shoes when they come inside? I like that way of living (and it keeps the floors so clean).
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