Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Storage & Organization

It's that time of year again. I crave organization in every corner of my life. I'm like the persistent dog chasing his tail when it comes to pursuing that dream. Someday, come hell or high water...you get the picture.

Anyway, today I'm tackling my youngest, Emily's, stuffed animal infestation. I can't stand it anymore. In fact, I can't stand in her room at all because, seriously, good luck finding an unoccupied piece of floor! I'm browsing Amazon this morning, searching for the perfect stuffed animal storage solution when I come across the classic stuffed animal storage hammock:




Now this isn't just any old hammock, mind you. This is the Extra Large DELUXE Pet Net. I mean, seriously, tell me that doesn't make you drool? I'm no newbie when it comes to storage and organization solutions, though. I have to question how effective that thing would really be when faced with the previously mentioned infestation. We're talking Webkinz, Beanie Babies, Shining Stars, Build-a-Bear's, and stuffed animal mutts leaking out of every orifice that bedroom has available. I'm not sure the pet net, deluxe or otherwise, is up to the challenge, so I decide to check out the handy dandy customer reviews. Right away I come across the one that I think probably sums it up best, and in such an eloquent way that I was inspired to blog about it:

"This piece of crap held about four stuffed animals before falling off the wall and dropping some out of the front. Extra large compared to what? A barbie hammock?"

Priceless.

That having been said... I'm still desperate, so still considering giving the thing a try. I swear. There's a fortune to be made in trying to figure out how we Americans can continue to over-indulge our children while still managing to cram all of that over-indulgence into a 12x12 bedroom in a neat and organized fashion. If only I had the time!

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