Keeping My Socks On

My feet have been a high priority in my life recently. They have carried me around all these years, and now they are asking for a little pampering. Actually, they are DEMANDING that I pay attention to them and give them the respect they deserve. A case of plantar fasciitis in both feet has totally changed my footwear this summer.

I have several pairs of shoes similar to these that give support to my limping, painful feet, but this type of shoe requires a low cut sock. I have bought some well-known brands of socks to wear with these shoes, but I have been disappointed that they ended up in a wad somewhere down underneath my foot. 

My happy news is that I finally found a brand of socks that STAY ON MY FEET. This may not seem like a big deal, but indeed it is to me! This sock frustration has been huge to me. I have a big pile of those wadded, useless socks that won't stay put on my feet.

These wonderful socks that I found are by Vera Wang, and I bought them at Kohl's. 

They come in black, white, and nude.

No matter which shoes I'm wearing, they stay put!

I don't have to worry about them slipping off and sliding down like all the other brands have done.

This brand has a band of silicone on the inside of the heel that secures the sock so there is no slipping. Impressive! Thank you Vera Wang!

Now I have a big pile of useless socks to deal with. Fortunately for me, my friend Anne at Domesblissity is one step ahead of me. She loves Pinterest, and has just recently posted 44 Ways to Use Old Socks. Surely there's an idea in there somewhere for me and my stack of sock rejects. Some lucky person may just get a sock craft from me for Christmas this year!

The opinions stated in this post are entirely my own. I have no relationship with Vera Wang or Kohl's and have received no compensation from them.

My feet have been a high priority in my life recently. They have carried me around all these years, and now they are asking for a little pampering. Actually, they are DEMANDING that I pay attention to them and give them the respect they deserve. A case of plantar fasciitis in both feet has totally changed my footwear this summer.

I have several pairs of shoes similar to these that give support to my limping, painful feet, but this type of shoe requires a low cut sock. I have bought some well-known brands of socks to wear with these shoes, but I have been disappointed that they ended up in a wad somewhere down underneath my foot. 

My happy news is that I finally found a brand of socks that STAY ON MY FEET. This may not seem like a big deal, but indeed it is to me! This sock frustration has been huge to me. I have a big pile of those wadded, useless socks that won't stay put on my feet.

These wonderful socks that I found are by Vera Wang, and I bought them at Kohl's. 

They come in black, white, and nude.

No matter which shoes I'm wearing, they stay put!

I don't have to worry about them slipping off and sliding down like all the other brands have done.

This brand has a band of silicone on the inside of the heel that secures the sock so there is no slipping. Impressive! Thank you Vera Wang!

Now I have a big pile of useless socks to deal with. Fortunately for me, my friend Anne at Domesblissity is one step ahead of me. She loves Pinterest, and has just recently posted 44 Ways to Use Old Socks. Surely there's an idea in there somewhere for me and my stack of sock rejects. Some lucky person may just get a sock craft from me for Christmas this year!

The opinions stated in this post are entirely my own. I have no relationship with Vera Wang or Kohl's and have received no compensation from them.

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Mission Organization: Week 9 - Overrun with Shoes

The household problem that I tackled this week was the accumulation of shoes by the back door.  I'm the only one in the house that this bothers, so the problem is all mine. Any logical thinking person would just say, "If those shoes bother you, why don't you just put them away?"
Well, I've tried that approach, and unfortunately when I put them in the closet where they belong I'm accused of HIDING them! Since I'm a peace loving individual, I needed another solution.

Day to day, the only thing that changes about the shoes is the position they are left in and occasionally the number of pairs varies. The person who wears these really has only two feet, in case you were wondering.

The shoes make the hallway look cluttered, but the most inconvenient thing about all the shoes spread out by the back door is having to pick them all up to clean under them.

I looked around for something to contain the shoes and boots. I really liked the looks of a trunk I saw, but decided against it because of the lid. The owner of the shoes would have to raise the lid to put them in and take them out, and I think that would be too much effort. My solution is this large wicker tray. I found it on clearance at Hobby Lobby, and it seems like it will neaten up the back hallway. Now I can swiffer and mop the floor by moving just this one thing, not all those individual shoes!


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Mop It Up Mondays
Mrs Happy Homemaker Mission Organization

The household problem that I tackled this week was the accumulation of shoes by the back door.  I'm the only one in the house that this bothers, so the problem is all mine. Any logical thinking person would just say, "If those shoes bother you, why don't you just put them away?"
Well, I've tried that approach, and unfortunately when I put them in the closet where they belong I'm accused of HIDING them! Since I'm a peace loving individual, I needed another solution.

Day to day, the only thing that changes about the shoes is the position they are left in and occasionally the number of pairs varies. The person who wears these really has only two feet, in case you were wondering.

The shoes make the hallway look cluttered, but the most inconvenient thing about all the shoes spread out by the back door is having to pick them all up to clean under them.

I looked around for something to contain the shoes and boots. I really liked the looks of a trunk I saw, but decided against it because of the lid. The owner of the shoes would have to raise the lid to put them in and take them out, and I think that would be too much effort. My solution is this large wicker tray. I found it on clearance at Hobby Lobby, and it seems like it will neaten up the back hallway. Now I can swiffer and mop the floor by moving just this one thing, not all those individual shoes!


This post was shared with:
Our Delightful Home Show Me What You Got
Mop It Up Mondays
Mrs Happy Homemaker Mission Organization

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