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Back To School UMI Shoe Styles Giveaway

August 14, 2013 by Momstart 49 Comments

Kids feet grow and they grow quickly. I’d like to just send my kids out all summer long shoe less because that’s when they go through shoes like crazy, in fact, my son went off to camp in sandals this morning that were two sizes too small because that’s how much his feet grew this summer. He has shoes that fit, but we bought him flip flops and those aren’t allowed at camp. SIGH! At least it’s close to school starting again so he can wear his new school shoes from UMI and he seems to LOVE THEM.

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You know how new shoes make you faster, jump higher, and able to play harder right? That’s my son and even though we did our photo shoot he’s not allowed to wear these until the first day of school because of how hard he plays, even though I know the quality of UMI can hold up to his play time. It’s just I don’t want to have to throw them in the washing machine until at least the second week of school. Know what I mean? If you have a boy you do. For Sure!

 

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See, isn’t he cute in his new shoes!?

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Then I have my daugter on the other hand who could take care of her shoes, but I picked out boots for her and it’s still kind of too hot for boots. I’m not even wearing boots lately so that should tell you how hot it is around here. It’s stinking hot! She loves boots as much as I do, what am I saying, she loves shoes as much as I do if not more! The one good thing is that as soon as they don’t fit she’s always willing to pass them on to her friends and with UMI, I feel comfortable doing that because I know I’m handing off quality. They still look amazing, to me, UMI is the brand that makes excellent hand me downs. IMG_7812

She’s so proud of her new boots.

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When I pick out samples at UMI I always have a hard time because I love all of them. I worry about what the kids might like but they seem to always love new shoes. UMI continues to have whimsical shoes along with shoes like the ones that I picked out recently that are more modest. I was looking at the website a few days ago and saw some boots that aren’t available yet that ZOE will adore. they are brown with flowers on them. I see another set of boots from UMI in her future and I see a pair of shoes in your future too.

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Filed Under: giveaway, review Tagged With: Back to School, routine, shoe, shoe review, Umi, Umi Shoe review

A Girl and Her Fashionable Naturalizer Shoes @NaturalizerShoe #MyBlogSpark

October 3, 2011 by Momstart 455 Comments

I originally thought this post would be all about me, but no. My daughter stole the show. I was trying on these fantastic shoes that Naturalizer sent me on behalf of MyBlogSpark and she had to have them on her feet asap. Let me show you!

Naturalizer Shoes First they were on my feet, and I have to say, I’m not enjoying the way my legs look, but I do really love the way they look with jeans. See!

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And here she is all depressed in her purple rain boots that are a size too big. They make her fall, the other ones I thought were too small, sometimes kids really do need in between sizes.   Naturalizer is available in a broad range of sizes and widths from sizes 4.5 to 12 with narrow, medium and wide widths in most styles. Naturalizer boots are also offered in Wide Shaft so women with fuller or athletic calves can find tall boots with a perfect fit. I’ve always had a very hard time with boots because my calves were too big. It’s not that I’ve ever been that large but my calves were a large part of me.

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Naturalizer offers a variety of styles including tall boots, loafers, wedges, pumps, platforms, flats, booties and oxfords. The fall collection from Naturalizer has something for everyone, with feminine details and styles inspired by a range of classic and contemporary trends. If you’re a shoe lover like my daughter they are sure to turn any frown upside down. Look at her transformation.

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Since 1927, Naturalizer has proven that wearing the latest footwear fashions can be comfortable, stylish and affordable all in one. They are quite comfortable, I was surprised at how much so. I never ever thought heals could be comfortable.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Cristina W.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

We received samples from MyBlogSpark on behalf of Naturalizer & Brown Shoe Company  to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: fashion, giveaway, myblogspark, naturalizer, shoe, show giveaway

Thinking of Summer….Loving My Crocs Tone Skylar Flip

April 5, 2011 by Momstart 10 Comments

Even though it’s hardly warm enough for flip flops, I’m totally loving my Crocs Tone Skylar Flip Flops. Since they are so easy for me to just slip on, I wear them inside and out to do my chores, and I’m getting the added benefit of a work out on my legs.

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imageThe Crocs Tone Skylar Flip comes in assorted styles and colors. I chose the flip flops so I would have something to wear pool side as the kids were taking swim lessons. We’ll be taking more lessons soon, and I need some shoes to wear around the pool as I’m watching them. Of course, I also need them to wear when I visit my mom in the Sandy beaches of Florida, and (yes this will be a run on sentence) I’m wearing them around the house and when we have our Pacific NW Summer heat wave I’ll wear them none stop as I really hate wearing socks in the summertime.

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IMG_9276The Crocs Tone provide a sculpted outsole that creates a rocker-effect while I walk that initiates key muscle activity providing me with toning benefits I wouldn’t get with normal shoes. The toning ring also provides stability and support which I need because I’m not exactly graceful. I love how they feel on my feet, I was worried that the texture would tickle me, but it feels more like a massage. Crocs calls the texture circulation nubs and I have to agree they are just that.

So while I have my shoe choice ready, I’m anxiously awaiting Summer. Bring on the heat!

Disclosure – The product featured in this review was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

Filed Under: personal, review Tagged With: crocs, crocs tone, flip flops, review, shoe, shoe review, skylar flip

One Day Without Movement An Insight Into Toms Shoes

March 1, 2011 by Momstart 5 Comments

By Summer,

My new shoes are called TOMS. When I first heard of TOMS it was in a commercial about giving back … well really it was for AT&T, but the commercial always stuck with me.

 

I had wondered about the term “Chief Shoe Giver” and buying a pair of shoes to give a pair of shoes. Interesting, but the commercial left me confused and I never did further research. Then I got The Costco Connection September 2010 (Volume 25, Number 9) and low and behold on the front cover is Blake Mycoskie with an eye catcher “Sole Man: TOMS Shoes tries on a different business model”. Intrigued the magazine sat on my bedside table waiting to be read. The article wasn’t long, but the magazine became barrier under other interesting articles; not devalued, just out of sight out of mind.

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But spring is approaching the Pacific Northwest and I need some new spring shoes, something light around my feet, something durable but not like my rainproof winter shoes. My regular sunny-weather shoes were dead after last summer after a great 2-3 year stretch of wear. It is time to move on. I remembered the TOMS article, it was calling me!

That evening before bed I read about TOMS Shoes and Blake Mycoskie and my mind was made up. I had to get a pair. I literally went to Nordstrom the day after to try them on for fit. Since Nordstrom works with TOMS to honor the One of One I purchased my first pair there as Nordstrom’s sales staff works on commission. I got some Ash Canvas Women’s Classics. Now that I know my size I plan to get some Pink Women’s Glitters, Pomegranate Cord Women’s Classics, and some Red Vegan Women’s Wrap Boots from the TOMS website. If you’re artsy at all many people seem to get the white canvas and treat it was a blank canvas making the shoe designs of their choice (check out their Facebook photos) and invite some friends to join you; make it a Style Your Sole party. Let me tell you, no matter what you get you’ll love them; these are some of the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned so it’s no surprise that they also offer a TOMS wedding line; brides, grooms and wedding party alike, I’d HIGHLY recommend them for your special day!

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From the Costco Connection here is what Chief Shoe Giver, Blake Mycoskie had to say about TOMS, “I started TOMS as a spontaneous response to help kids. It wasn’t like I had a shoe company and then decided to help kids. If that had been the case, our pricing would probably be very different. I said, ‘How much money do I need to charge so that I can give a pair of shoes away and have an office, hire people and grow this movement.’ And that’s where I came up with the price. It’s really that simple. Yes, they are more expensive because I want to give shoes away, but that was the whole model. If people can’t buy into that idea, then they shouldn’t buy our shoes in the first place.”

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However, you don’t have to be able to afford TOMS Shoes to help with TOMS’s movement. On April 5, 2011, go footloose for One Day Without Shoes; make it a play date with friends, have it be a teaching moment in school (one local school is doing this and the children are wearing socks for hygiene purposes), have it be a social statement as you go to work or about your day. You can also share what you know about TOMS via email, Facebook, Twitter, blog, etc. You can watch the TOMS documentary, and don’t be stingy share your screening and the popcorn. If you’re a college student, join or start your own TOMS Campus Club.

You can find TOMS on their website (super easy ordering), check out the TOMS blog, Like TOMS on Facebook, or track TOMS on Twitter @TOMSshoes.

About Summer:

Summer is the President of our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living.

Filed Under: green, Summer Tagged With: Blake Mycoskie, charity, giving back, green, One Day Without Movement, shoe, shoes, TOMS

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