Must We Bare Our Soles?
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Health on Friday, April 09, 2010
Do people wear shoes in your house?
In many countries it’s unheard of to wear shoes in the house.
Hygiene-wise it makes perfect sense—do you know where those shoes have been?
Nevertheless, compulsory shoe removal strikes against my sensibilities.
- I didn’t grow up that way.
- I lived for awhile with a Venezuelan roommate who had a cultural horror of bare feet. One just didn’t take one’s shoes off... READ MORE
My View
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, March 08, 2010
I thought I would share this picture with you. This is what 34 weeks looks like, when you’re trying to get on shoes and socks and head out at the end of the day. I got about half-way through before I just couldn’t breathe anymore and had to stand up.
When I looked down at my feet, after I “put on my socks” I laughed until I cried. This is how we roll, for the time being.
Happy Monday to you too!
Umi Shoes Giveaway Winner
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Friday, September 04, 2009
Congratulations to Rae, winner of our recent Umi Shoes Giveaway:
Posted by Rae on Monday, Aug 31, 2009 10:12 PM (EDT): Our tootsies would love those shoes!
Rae will get her choice of a pair of shoes from the Umi website. Thanks to all who participated and THANK YOU to Umi Shoes for sponsoring the giveaway.
Back-to-School Umi Shoes Giveaway
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Monday, August 31, 2009
UPDATE: Contest now ended. Comments closed.
Umi shoes are flexible, supportive, built to fit, and go the distance.
But mostly I just care that they are supportive of growing feet and ... absolutely adorable. Really, this is seriously beautiful footwear for children of all ages.
So imagine how widely I smiled when Umi asked if I might have some children who could try out their shoes for a review.... READ MORE
The Joys of Impractical Shoes
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Friday, July 03, 2009
On our anniversary yesterday, Dan took me out shopping. He “owed” me some birthday presents from last month (he did not), he said and figured we might as well pick some things out together.
I guess I thrill easily, because my man’s voluntary company on a shopping excursion made me giddy.
And when I picked out these totally impractical shoes, ones I am quite sure will be the cause of my demise when I turn over my ankle in them a thousand different times a thousand different ways, and he said only, “Sure, if you like them,” I knew he loved me.
No wonder I married this man!
Shopping, Cleaning, Sick Babies
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, December 11, 2008
This evening I feel like the working girl who has been away from the house all day and is just now walking in the door—hello, honey, I’m home!
I have been out of pocket today for a variety of reasons, and I’m enjoying catching up with all my good buddies over here. The music looks great, I’m totally going to make that cake-in-a-mug this weekend (for the boys of course!), and Lisa, those slippers look... READ MORE
Ethnic Heritage
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
“I tie shoes like a Norwegian,” announces the boy, “that’s just how I do things.”
Bargain Shopping at Amazon
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The only thing that could make online shopping nicer is finding a real bargain online. I don’t mean a pretend bargain, I mean a real deal—as in 70% off original price.
For those of you who start your Christmas shopping in November, I have posted some handy links to Amazon bargain pages.
The links take you to pages, sorted by category, of items for sale at 70% off their original prices. And when you... READ MORE
It’s All About the Boots
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Am I the only person who is not shocked that Sarah Palin’s wardrobe in recent months has come with a big fat price tag?
Is it absolutely obnoxious that any kind of clothing costs thousands of dollars? Of course it is. But we all know that designer clothing does.
No one can seriously think that it would be appropriate for Governor Palin to wear duds off the rack from her local Target. And no one can... READ MORE
Found: The Perfect Shoe
Rachel Raves: where Rachel shares her fashion finds
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Reviews on Monday, June 30, 2008
I’d like to give a brief shout-out to the much-appreciated birthday gift my husband got me this year – a pair of these amazing shoes: Chacos sandals!
I know, I know. Can shoes really be that amazing? Yes, they CAN.
I love these shoes for a variety of reasons, but since I’m guessing a good number of you may already have a glazed over look from these first few sentences, I’ll keep this brief.
Here goes:... READ MORE
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