Toy Story character favorites
By TheAngelForever | September 3, 2010
Earlier this summer, we took JSL to see his first movie in a theater. The boys love Toy Story from watching it on DVD and going to Disney World, so it seemed like the perfect fit – and it was! Here is a photo of the little guy after all of the fun and excitement:
Since the 4th of July, NHL has seen the movie two more times and JSL once more. Yes, the boys are big Toy Story 3 fans. We have several more Toy Story items including their new pajamas that Nana and Papa bought them from The Disney Store (wish we had one here still).
So this week, my question is inspired by our Disney love for all things Toy Story 3:
Who is your favorite Toy Story Character? It could be from any of the movies, so let me know which one and why.
I know that JSL will flip back and forth from Buzz Lightyear to Woody depending on the day of the week. NHL is in love with Slinky Dog, but I am not entirely sure.
Be sure to enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Sock4Life, ends 9/9. Two other giveaways are for the What Are the Odds? kids music CD (ends 9/12) and Seventh Generation Back to School Kit (ends 9/16).
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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.
Aloha #115
Topics: Aloha Friday, Disney, brothers | 14 Comments »
Back To School with Seventh Generation (Giveaway)
By TheAngelForever | September 2, 2010
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you probably know that I am a teacher. Although I am working at home right now, I am jealous of all of the teachers setting up their classrooms, preparing items for students and going shopping for supplies. Of course, along with those items, many teachers are gearing up for items to keep their rooms as germ free as possible. The reality is that each and every year that I was teaching I was usually sick by the end of September.
These days cleaning at home and school is crucial to help keep illness away from children and teachers (no less everyone at home). When I was asked to participate in a MyBlogSpark for Back to School with Seventh Generation I immediately signed up. They sent me the Back-to-School kit that I am also giving away below. We use their products at home and I know a lot of teacher friends that do as well. Here are some tips from Seventh Generation to assist you to stay healthy and germ-free.
With nearly 22 million school days lost each year due to the common cold and flu (CDC) and as many as 2.7 million bacterial found per square inch on common school surfaces (NSF International), it´s no wonder that 82 percent of parents with kids in grades K-5 fret about the germs in their children´s classrooms (according to a survey conducted by Seventh Generation).
This school year, Seventh Generation is sharing tips from best-selling author and pediatrician, Dr. Alan Greene, to help parents protect their child´s health during back-to-school season. Dr. Greene suggests taking the following precautions:
Optimize the immune system
- Reap the benefits of probiotics like those found in yogurt. A recent study showed that children who received enough probiotics daily throughout the cold and flu season had a significant reduction in the number of illnesses they had and, when they did get sick, the symptoms were both milder and didn’t last as long.
- Be sure your child is getting plenty of vitamin D from the sun, from food, or from a supplement.
- Build a strong foundation. Good food, good sleep, and good physical activity all help the immune system to flourish.
Be wise about reducing unnecessary exposure to harmful germs
- Teach children the key times to clean their hands in the classroom. The most important times include after sneezing, coughing or using the restroom, upon leaving "high-risk" places (recess, naptime, play stations) and before meals or snacks.
- Sixty percent of teachers surveyed said that they request that parents donate disinfecting wipes to the classroom. Seventh Generation´s disinfecting wipes kill 99.99% of germs* naturally using the active ingredient thyme, a component of thyme oil which is derived from the herb thyme.
- Stress the importance of not touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Demonstrate to your children how to cover their mouth and nose for every cough and sneeze. This simple maneuver has spectacular results in decreasing the spread of viruses and bacteria floating about the room, waiting to be inhaled.
*Refer to disinfecting product labels for full details
Giveaway:
Thanks to MyBlogSpark and Seventh Generation, one lucky winner will receive the following Seventh Generation Back to School Kit like the complimentary one I received.
The Seventh Generation "Back-to-School" kit includes a Seventh Generation backback, two canisters of Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes (one for home and one to donate to your child’s classroom), disinfecting multi-surface spray cleaner, facial tissue and paper towels.
Rules for Giveaway:
- MAIN RULE – Share a tip for keeping your kids healthy and germ-free.
The following Bonus Entries may also be done. Please be sure to leave separate comments for each that you complete below to make sure you get the right number of entries.
- 1 Bonus Entry – How do you keep your household clean during the school year?
- 1 Bonus Entry – Tweet the following about the giveaway (May be done once a day): Help to fight nasty germs! Enter to #win a Back-To-School Kit from @TheAngelForever and @SeventhGen http://bit.ly/c3DKMZ #myblogspark
- 1 Bonus Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment.
- 1 Bonus Entry – Leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts from the month of August/September. Leave a comment here to let me know which one. This Bonus entry may be done only twice per person.
- 3 Bonus Entries – Add my blog button to your website and leave a link with the location. Be sure to give yourself 3 comments for credit.
- 5 Bonus Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog about the giveaway. Be sure to leave 5 comments about this to get credit for all of your extra entries.
To enter, please follow the rules above within the comment section. Contest starts today September 2 and ends at 10:59 EST on September 16, 2010. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but must leave a valid e-mail address for me to contact you for mailing address once the giveaway is over. I will select the winner using random.org and contact you via e-mail. You will have 48 hours to claim the prize. If there is no response, another winner will be selected. Open to U.S. and Canada residents only.
Disclosure: I wrote this review as part of a MyBlogSpark campaign for Seventh Generation. My family received the complimentary Back-to-School kit and another will be provided to a winner of the giveaway. All opinons are my own and no other compensation has been given. As previously stated, we have been buying Seventh Generation products with our own money for many years.
Topics: Product review, giveaway, school | 26 Comments »
Memories at Mimi’s
By TheAngelForever | September 1, 2010
Just some of the memories on display at Mimi’s house (my grandmother).
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Topics: Wordless Wednesday, family, looking back | 4 Comments »
Tuesday Tales – Today Is the Birthday of the World
By TheAngelForever | August 31, 2010
Next week begins the High Holidays for Jewish families. Growing up, I remember going to synagogue with my family and listening to the shofars being blown. What I do not recall is reading childrens books about the holidays. I am sure if they were in existance. If they were, my mother would have bought them for us since we did have our token Chanukah stories that were around.
My children are very lucky. These days, there are many more books about Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah and holidays the rest of the year. I always look in stores for new Jewish holiday books and buy anything that I see from the Scholastic book flyers and/or fairs. We are also lucky that The PJ Library exists. A few years ago, we received a book in the mail introducing us to The PJ Library and inviting us to sign our children up. Here is a little about the fabulous program from their website:
The PJ Library
Jewish Bedtime Stories & Songs for Families
The PJ Library® program supports families in their Jewish journey by sending Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children from age six months to five, six, seven or eight years depending on the community. Created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The PJ Library is funded nationally in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, local philanthropists, and Jewish organizations.
Browse this site to:
- Check whether The PJ Library is available in your community.
- Find out how to become a PJ Library partner.
At this time, The PJ Library is available in more than 100 communities across the United States. Each community is sponsored by a local Jewish organization and local donors who share a passion for vibrant Jewish life.
Each month, the boys receive a book about an upcoming holiday, relating to Jewish heritage or a CD filled with Jewish music. Here are just a few of the books that have arrived in recent months:
Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, JSL received Today Is the Birthday of the World by Linda Heller (Amazon affiliate link).
Today is a special day: the birthday of the world, when God and all God’s creatures celebrate the beauty of life. As God asks each dear creature in turn whether it has been the best that it can be, this simple affirmation of life and goodness applauds the contribution that each and every one of us— from the mightiest elephant to the smallest child— can make. The whimsical animals in Alison Jay’s perfectly composed crackled paintings will make this a favorite book on the family shelf.
The book was published by Dutton Children’s Books in April 2009. For children ages 4-8 and 32 pages. ISBN 978-0525479055
As a parent, I love that The PJ Library also includes ideas and information for the adults. This is the note inside the book from the PJ Library. Note how they really help to explain the connection of the book to the holiday.
Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year. During Elul, the final month of the Hebrew year, the shofar (ram’s horn) sounds in synagogues around the world to announce the approaching year, Rosh Hashanah, which begins on the first of Tishrei. At this time in the annual cycle we are reminded of the world’s formation – the birthday of the world! – and the six days of creation as expressed in the first book of the Torah, Bereshit (Genesis).
Children everywhere look forward to birthdays and, naturally, some of the anticipation involves presents. Here is an opportunity to celebrate the world’s birthday while teaching a lesson in "price-less" gift giving. We can all observe the brithday of the world, in part, by giving back to the earth. Get creative as your family takes part in the now-more-than-ever critical work of tikkum olam (repairing the world). Involve everyone as you increase efforts at recycling, have your little ones decorate signs to remind everyone to turn off the water when brushing teeth, walk rather than use the car when possible, or plant a tree in your yard (or your neighnor’s). Allow imagination to soar!
Throughout Today Is the Birthday of the World we see God’s creatures performing acts that only they can carry out, a reminder that there is no one correct way to offer the world our best. As the child paints, plants, or shares with others we can only imagine that this is what is intended for us all: life interwoven with mitzvot – sacred deeds performed out of responsibility and care – that help make the world the best it can be. The culmination of each of this book’s creatures "doing what comes naturally" is the child who, we are told, is able to "life the world’s spirit."
How can your children list the world’s spirit? As you encourage inclinations to sing, draw, bake, read, week, share, smile, respect, conside and love, you foster the world’s best.
What we thought:
The boys and I read this book to get ready for the High Holidays. I think a lot of it went WAY over JSL’s head. He is only three and liked the pictures, but I do not think he truly got the message of the book. NHL is seven and definitely got it. When we were done reading, we talked about ways that we could all be the best and help to lift the spirit’s of the world. We brain stormed for a while and are going to work on a few arts and craft projects to express this and share with other family friends in the upcoming weeks.
So what have you read recently? Please be sure to link up to your Tuesday Tales and/or leave a comment below. Include something you read on your own, with a child or someone else. Tuesday Tales are all about spreading the love for books.
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Disclosure: My son received this book as part of our membership to The PJ Library. We were never asked to write about the book or PJ Library. I just wanted to share this information and a good book with my readers. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and no compensation was given.
Topics: Product review, Tuesday Tales, books, holidays, photos | 1 Comment »
Phineas, Ferb and Kung Zhu Take 2
By TheAngelForever | August 30, 2010
A little over a week ago, we had NHL’s family birthday party. As mentioned before, we planned on allowing time for the kids to play with the Kung Zhu’s that we were giving them. It was the perfect opportunity for them to do something fun while the adults talked.The day before the party, we came to the realization that it was just not possible to keep all items from our Kung Zhu universe out.
With a just starting to crawl baby and a few almost/barely three year olds in the mix, we decided to leave the Giant Battle Arena and the four tanks for all of the kids to enjoy. This really worked out well. As the kids were getting to know their Kung Zhu Hamsters, they were able to take turns with the tanks and use the battle area. Check out some of the action:
The kids really did play with the Kung Zhu non-stop. I kept hearing them come into the kitchen as I was making things. Suddenly, I would look back and see a Kung Zhu and child run by. I think we kept the perfect amount of items out for our rather crowded space. The kids seemed to like the tanks and even tried putting them in the Battle Arena to see what would happen. I wish we had more photos, but they blurred a lot from chasing action – or TechyDad and I were in the kitchen getting things ready.
We had also planned on letting the kids make Kung Zhu inspired twinkie cakes, but due to two of the kids having food allergies it did not work out. NHL was disappointed with this and since there was no other Kung Zhu themed party things, I let him select another favorite. So Perry the Platypus, meet Azer, Thorn, and the rest of the Kung Zhu critters.
There was also plenty of food for the humans and Kung Zhu’s to try. Of course, it makes me wonder if the Kung Zhu friends had anything to do with the great cake debacle. Hmmmm. . .
After playing and eating, it was time for presents.
NHL received some Ben Ten items, gift cards, books, a new lunch box and more to go with what he received on his actual birthday. Before we knew it, the time was up and everyone was heading home. We took lots of family photos at the end, which I will share later.
Thank you again to Kung Zhu and Mom Select for making this a second memorable party.
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Disclosure: This review (previously written) and party (part 1 and 2) were made possible by MomSelect and King Zhu. They provided me with all of the items shown above to throw the ultimate Kung Zhu party.The opinions expressed were mine and I received no other compensation.
Topics: Product review, birthday, family, fun, jsl, looking back, nhl, photos, play time, weekend | 2 Comments »
Monkey Monkey Music with Meredith LaVande (Review/Giveaway)
By TheAngelForever | August 29, 2010
Music has always been an important part of my life. When I was little, I remember rocking out to favorites of my parents generation along with my own music. These days, childrens music has come so far. In addition to music that goes along with television programming, independent artists are stepping up and creating music that is genuinely appropriate for kids.
I was recently asked by Waldmania! to check out What Are The Odds? Monkey Monkey Music with Meredith LaVande. This CD is being released in a matter of days, on August 31. Since we are always looking to expose our boys to different music, we agreed to receive a complimentary CD for review.
More about What Are the Odds? and Meredith LeVande:
Here is an introduction about what Monkey Monkey Music is from the website.
Monkey Monkey Music is a children’s music program developed by Meredith LeVande, an educator and songwriter who has close to a decade of experience working with preschool aged children. Monkey Monkey Music is a continuously evolving project that’s committed to conscious and quality based music and media which puts the best interests of children first. Learning and music is a fun, joyous, experience for children, which is why Meredith’s collection of songs and live performances continuously engage both children and adults for years on end. Celebrations can be educational, and education should be fun which is why her shows, parties and programs are so successful.
Both Meredith’s live performances, and simple listening experiences galvanize and unify groups of people, both young and old to "jump high", "shake it loud," and celebrate the topics that reference the lives and desires of young children while fostering connections between groups of people as a whole.
What Are the Odds? is the second full length CD from LeVande’s Monkey Monkey Music project. It will be released on August 31, has a run time of 46 minutes for ages 2-7 and will cost $14.99. Here is a description from Amazon:
With What Are the Odds? Meredith LeVande has created something remarkable, finding the middle road between baby songs and pop band songs where kids lyrics are simply added to music that would otherwise be played for adults. Meredith’s music is not only child-friendly, it s truly child appropriate, having been created with the healthy growth of the child in mind.
Tracks on the CD:
- Hello (New)
- What Are the Odds?
- Shake It Loud
- This Way, That Way
- In the Garden
- Wheels
- Air Guitar
- Frogs Eat Butterflies
- Circle
- Turn Your Body Around
- Bubbles
- Who’s a Knickin’?
- Silly Animal Friends
- Guess What I Am
- Willow Tree in the Wind
- Goodbye (New)
What we think:
From the moment we saw the titles of the songs on the CD, we were all focused on one in particular. A few months back, NHL wrote a poem at a school event called Butterfly and Frog. In the short and sweet poem the frog eats the butterfly, so "Frogs Eat Butterflies" intrigued us. It was interesting to note that the song is adapted from the Wallace Stevens poem "Frogs Eat Butterflies. Snakes Eat Frogs. Hogs Eat Snakes. Men Eat Hogs." This is NHL’s poem:
We wanted to see if this song made NHL’s first grade poem come alive even more. Yes, we went right to that song and then listen to the rest! The song begins by telling you to be careful who is in your company because they may be hungry. Then, it goes into describing how parts of the food chain works. Sharks eat seals, crumbs are a party for ants, and of course frogs eat butterflies. The country twang of the song is quite different from most of the other tracks on the CD, but it works perfectly for this title.
As a parent and teacher, I really liked how Meredith LaVande meshes learning into all of her songs. Not only are facts included, but favorites take on a new spin. The song "Wheels" teaches children about different modes of transportation that include wheels. The chorus includes a new tempo and take of The Wheels on the Bus song, a favorite of children and parents because it gets everyone moving. I also appreciate that the Monkey Monkey Music website includes the lyrics to all of the songs. This is often helpful when you want to make sure your child is trying to sing along. JSL really enjoyed "Hello" when we listened. It really made him listen and get involved. He was able to clap his hands, sway sideways, jump up and down, spin, shake it silly and then make monkey noises.
I have been trying to put my finger on LaVande’s singing style and it is hard to do. When I listen to her voice and the background beat to a lot of the songs, it makes me think of female musicians from the 50′s and 60′s. I could just imagine her belting out tunes with a band at a Sock Hop.
The only criticism that TechyDad and I had was on the title song. In "What Are the Odds?" it has the following lyrics:
But what are the odds?
Let’s count the odds
Let’s count the odds to 9
1 … 3 … 5 … 7 … and 9
9
9 planets counting Pluto
Let’s say them in a row
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Do you see a problem here? Why yes, Pluto is no longer a planet. When we grew up it was one of the nine planets, but scientists have since downgraded Pluto to a dwarf planet. A technicality, but as a science teacher it bothered me a bit. I only hope that this song was written long before the recent developments.
Overall, we enjoyed the What Are the Odds? CD. The song mixture was great to use with toddlers, preschooler and even my elementary aged son. The songs were gender neutral, so they are great for all children.
Giveaway:
Thanks to Waldmania!, one lucky reader will be able to win their own copy of What Are the Odds?.
Rules for Giveaway:
- MAIN RULE – Answer the following question: Who will this CD be for and what age are they?
For all bonus entries below, please be sure to leave a separate comment for each extra chance you are allowed.
- 1-2 Bonus Entry – What was your favorite children’s CD (record/casette/8 track) from when you were a child? and/or What song are you most excited to hear on this CD? (Be sure to leave two comments if you answer both of these questions)
- 1 Bonus Entry – Tweet about the giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include @TheAngelForever and Monkey Monkey Music Giveaway in the Tweet. Please leave a direct link to your Tweet in a separate comment for each daily entry. Example Tweet (feel free to use): Chance to #win a new #kids music CD from Monkey Monkey Music and @TheAngelForever http://bit.ly/cKegPr Stop by to enter the #giveaway
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- 1 Bonus Entry – Leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts from the month of August/September. Be sure to leave a comment here to let me know which one. This Bonus entry may be done only twice per person.
- 1 Bonus Entry – Enter any of my other current giveaways (keep checking back – more being added all the time). Be sure to leave a comment here to let me know which one.
- 3 Bonus Entries – Add my blog button to your website and leave a link with the location. Be sure to give yourself 3 comments for credit.
- 5 Bonus Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog about the giveaway. Be sure to leave 5 comments about this to get credit for all of your extra entries.
To enter, please follow the rules above within the comment section. The contest starts today August 29 and ends at 10:59 EST on September 12, 2010. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but must leave a valid e-mail address for me to contact you for mailing address once the giveaway is over. I will select the winner using random.org and contact you via e-mail. You will have 48 hours to claim the prize. If there is no response, another winner will be selected. Open to U.S. residents only.
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Disclosure: This review and giveaway was made possible by Waldmania!. They provided me with the What Are the Odds? CD to facilitate this review. The opinions of this review are mine and I received no other compensation.
Topics: Music, Product review, fun, giveaway | 8 Comments »
Lunch at CiCi’s Pizza with Mom
By TheAngelForever | August 28, 2010
Dear NHL and JSL,
I think the two of you have a new favorite restaurant that you both agree on. Recently, a CiCi’s Pizza opened up near us. We had heard about them from other people, but had never gone. I met the two of you and Daddy there the weekend I was busy working on some writing. NHL, you liked it so much that you asked to head back there a few days later on your actual 7th birthday. We obliged and did not have the best experience.
Friday, I wanted to do something a little special with the two of you. It was the last Friday of our summer vacation together. I had to get some shopping done for TJ’s birthday party today, so I asked if you wanted to go to an early lunch. I think I shocked both of you when I suggested going to CiCi’s. I have never seen the two of you go so quickly. We arrived there at about 11:15 and did really well.
It was not crowded, but I still wanted to sit close to the action. When we went up to get pizza, the first thing I noticed was none of your favorites were there. I quickly requested a Mac & Cheese pizza. We were able to find some pineapple pizza for NHL and a slice of Alfredo pizza for JSL to hold you both over. Finally, the Mac & Cheese pizza was ready and you were both SO happy.
It was a nice afternoon out with my boys. I can not wait to do more fun things in the week ahead before school starts back up.
Love,
Mommy
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Topics: Dear Kid Saturday, brothers, food glorious food, fun, jsl, nhl, photos, sahm, summer, yummy | 3 Comments »
Birthday Party Foods
By TheAngelForever | August 27, 2010
Just days before NHL’s family birthday party (this past Sunday), I still had no menu for the lunch we were going to be serving people. Sure, I had ideas of what we needed to feed the kids. Still, the exact menu did not fully come together until we went shopping on Friday afternoon. We went to BJ’s and I found cheese tortellini, suddenly the main dish was before me. Here is a view of the foods on the table:
We made the tortellini with lots of veggies and sauce on them. In addition to this, we had cut up veggies and dip, Baked Scoops and a bean dip that Katie blogged about (we added fake taco meat), soy meatballs, macarroni and cheese, and some pizza to bake. Please note that because of people that keep kosher (including TechyDad), we do dairy foods and meat substitutes to have cake later on. Everyone seemed to like it.
Then, it was time for cake. Sad to admit, the cake that NHL asked me to bake literally fell apart Sunday morning as I was decorating it. It tasted great, but I quickly recalled why I do not like making layer cakes.
TechyDad took NHL out to buy another cake to put on the table, along with the egg free one for my niece. These are the goodies that we had for everyone, along with the failed layer cake that everyone also enjoyed.
Anyone else think that the balloons on the cake (especially on the right), look like something out of a biology lesson?!
So this week I ask you:
When you plan a birthday party, what do you like to serve people to eat?
If you are a fan of The Wiggles or know someone that is, be sure to enter my giveaway for their new DVD. For another chance, stop by TechyDad’s blog as well. I am also giving away a $25 gift card to Sock4Life, so please leave a comment or two there for another great prize.
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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.
Aloha #114
Topics: Aloha Friday, birthday, decisions, family, food glorious food, nhl, photos, yummy | 20 Comments »
Socks4Life Review and $25 Giveaway
By TheAngelForever | August 26, 2010
During the summer months, my feet are free and I typically am wearing shoes that show off my polished toe nails. Still, I am always on the look out for cute, comfortable and practical socks. When I was teaching, I used to wear different fun socks each day. My students would look to see what was on my feet each day. Would they see a funky argyle socks, snowmen, pumpkins or my Chanukah collection each December?
When I was given the opportunity through Family Review Network to review some socks from Socks4Life, I immediately said yes. As a sort of sock snob, I figured I was perfect for this. I am very particular about socks and like them to be comfortable, high quality and fit with specific shoes that I have.
About Socks4Life:
Welcome to Socks4Life! We carry only the best brands and models of socks on the market. If you’re shopping online for quality socks, we definitely have what you’re looking for. We are committed to offering you the finest socks at great prices while providing exceptional customer service.
When you go to the Socks4Life you are greeted with a user-friendly website. You can browse for Men’s Socks, Women’s Socks, or Kid’s socks. If you want to be more specific then you can browse by style which includes Athletic, Diabetic, Dress, Liner, Slipper, Slouch, Thermal and Work socks. Shopping by color is also a possibility in order to view socks groups by black, blue, brown, gray, green tan, white, milti, orange, pink, purple, red yellow and more. If you are more particular about the length of the socks you wear, you can also browse through ankle, crew, knee high, low cut, no-show and quarter socks. You really can personalize your shopping experience when on the Socks4Life website.
Socks4Life also has a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee posted at the top of their website. In addition to this, you do not have to hunt for a phone number to call. Socks4Life proudly displays their toll-free phone number to call Monday through Friday along with their hours.
What I thought:
I received the following three packages of socks:
- American Made Women’s Pink Heel and Toe Quarter Socks
- Excel Women’s Soft Socks
- Taga Women’s Argyle Dress Socks
The pink heel and toe quarter socks really surprised me. They were extremely comfortable thanks to some cushioning in them. I wore a pair with sneakers to the fair on Saturday. We did a lot of walking while there and my feet never hurt. Usually, after a while with my traditional socks, they are rubbing wrong or tired. The cushion in the socks really gave my older sneakers new life.
I wore the argyle socks to a business meeting the other day. They are a thinner material that is perfect thickness for use with a nice shoe. My only concern with the socks was that they were snug on my size 8 to 8 1/2 foot. The socks say that they are for shoe sizes 9-11. I will likely wash these in a delicate cycle with cold water to make sure that they do not shrink since I fear they may not work if they get any smaller. Overall, I really liked the argyles because they were funky, fun and still sophisticated enough to wear for business.
The soft socks are just what the name promises – soft! They were warm, snuggly and super soft. I think these will get a lot of use when the cooler autumn and winter months are here. I think I am also going to put a pair in my bag when I go to my parents house. With their central air, I often want a pair of socks to keep my toes warm. These would do the job quite nicely.
Giveaway:
Thanks to Socks4Life, one lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Socks4Life.
Rules for Giveaway:
- MAIN RULE – Answer the following question: If you win the $25 gift certificate to Socks4Life, what item(s) would you purchase?
The following Bonus Entries may also be done. Please be sure to leave separate comments for each that you complete below to make sure you get the right number of entries.
- 1 Bonus Entry – What are you favorite style of socks and why?
- 1 Bonus Entry – Tweet about the giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include @TheAngelForever and Socks4LifeGiveaway in the Tweet. Please leave a direct link to your Tweet in a separate comment for each daily entry. Example Tweet (feel free to use): Chance to #win a $25 gift card to Socks4Life from @TheAngelForever http://bit.ly/cIS8hF #Giveaway
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Some views of the Altamont Fair
By TheAngelForever | August 25, 2010
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