Category: Fashion

Fashion, Kickstarter

Flip Critts – the comfort of sandals and the security of normal shoes!

Erin Sluka
Critts shoes

Have you had shoe wars with your child? This 11 year old took his shoe frustrations to the drawing board until he came up with his perfect shoe! These are Flip Critts “Critts”. Carter, who’s nickname is Critt as in the shoe name, needed flip flops that were comfortable but a sandal that also protected his toes. Sone shoes do that, but they left his feet (same with myself from my experience) sweaty and with blisters. Take off the back and you have a flip flop with a croc-style protection at the toes. These are Critts!

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Now, not only are Critts that perfect cross between the comfort of sandals and the security of normal shoes, they made them fun! With over 200 combinations of colors/designs you can get one for the toddler to Mom and Dad too! The one’s I am featuring are red champagne flutes. The design cut outs double as breathing holes. Choosing your design and color combination makes buying these shoes so much fun!

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Critts Comfort

Flip Critts uses Vibram Soles that are considered one of the best outsoles in the world and have always been at the forefront of sole technology. You can climb, hike or just walk comfortably all day in these. The grip allows this and the environmentally Conscious Sweetfoam™ is its midsole that protects the foot from feeling hard or sharp objects.

This leaves the footbed! Memory foam molds to the body in response to pressure. This makes sure that the shoe can support your feet against impact and evenly distributes body weight. I challenge you to find a blister after your day in Critts.

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How to buy this brand new shoe?

Visit Flip Critts on Kickstarter (they met their goal in 45 minutes)! Because we know and would have assumed anyway that this shoe would be a hit, you get the deal that Kickstarter campaigns offer.

Head to Flip Critts Kickstarter page and click that green Back this Product button. Choose your Pledge Reward and once the campaign ends you will pick your design/color and product will arrive at launch- around November 2020. With this Kickstarter campaign you can get a pair of Critts that will retail at $65 for $40! This campaign will save you so don’t wait. This campaign ends July 19, 2020. They should be to you in time for the Holidays! Visit Critts today!

Fashion, Healthy Living

Improve Posture and Pain with Therafit Carly Athletic Sneakers

Erin Sluka

Last month my husband and I took one of our getaways to Las Vegas like we often do. I have suffered form plantar fasciitis and when it flares up it is so painful. I brought shoes I have worn there before with no problems, but this time I had problems. I woke up fine one morning and by the end of breakfast I was in so much pain. I powered through it for 2 more days, but bearing any weight was excruciating. I needed my Therafit shoes, but did not bring them!

Once home I began wearing on of my Therafit shoes and by day 2 I was already pain free except for the odd step here and there. My newest pair of Therafit shoes are these Carly Athletic Sneakers. I typically wear a size 8.5 so I ordered the 9 and they fit great. They come in medium or wide foot sizes. They also come in a few colors – light blue, raspberry and electric blue.

What I love about Therafit shoes is that they are so comfortable from the start. You don’t feel like you are breaking them in. Therafit’s patented technology helps relieve stress on your lower body with the goal to improve posture, increase support and reduce pain. It helped me! Thee Carly Athletic Sneakers are a limited edition so I would order now!

Therafit Footwear products are designed for optimal support and cushioning. They are also Vegan-friendly!

Order your favorite Therafit shoe HERE! Save 15% with code: Parent!

2019 Holidays, Fashion

T|W Insulated Luxury Lunch Tote – Review

Erin Sluka

While I do not take a lunch to work because of my hours and my husband gets food stipens, our oldest who lives with us does. He is also better than any of us at eating leftovers. Being in his 20’s, he is working hard and saving for that first home and eating out costs a lot. He works a job where he wears casual business dress and with an office space at the front window. Given this, having a nice desk space and carrying to the desk nice bags and jackets becomes a bit of a classy statement for his customers. This T|W Lunch Tote will add a touch of class to his desk.

Lunch boxes and bags have never been attractive to look at until now. You would hardly know it I a lunch bag yet it keeps food separated and cold or hot. This bag is a Metro black with Cognac interior and made with a durable, waterproof vegan leather. It has luxury and whole lot of class in appearance.

No more paper or plastic bags. Finally, lunch that needs to be carried around can be done with style in a look that fits anyones business attire. Shallon Thomas and Sherika Wynter (Thomas and Winter = T|W), shared a love of high quality products and worked hard to design this lunch tote.

As the Holidays approach think about those who carry a lunch to work and may be looking for a way to do so in style. It is durable from the interior to the handle to hold a full meal for the day. This is an excellent gift idea for so many! Visit https://twtote.com/

Fashion, Kids, Money Saver, Tips and Tricks

7 Secrets To Finding An Epic Costume at Goodwill Stores

Erin Sluka
7 Secrets To Finding An Epic Costume at Goodwill Stores

My local Goodwill region (Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region) has 2 gals they call, Costume Experts. Having Whitney and Morena locally means we get great tips, talent displays and DIY ideas. Creating a costume that is unique makes Halloween so fun (or you can be a Baby Shark Mom with like else).

Whitney and Morena have put together some tips to finding a Costume that will stand out and I wanted to share a few of them with you below.

Use Your Smart Phone. Technology today allows us to merge what we scan on our phones to what we see in stores. Searching ideas on your phone and using images to know what items you need makes the outfit complete. Want to be ‘Grandpa”, search some photos and head to the men’s section of Goodwill.

Plan ahead. When you start now you can visit several stores in your area to piece the perfect items together. Having an 80’s family costume this year? You’ll find everything you need if you check all local stores and keep going back because new stuff is on the racks daily.

Have a budget. Most stores offer new and used costumes and costume ideas. If you are looking for a trending, new costume see if Goodwill has it for a lot less than most retailers. Is the budget thin? Shop used costumes and save even more.

Know your Halloween night plans. What will you be doing with your costume? Will you be outside in the cold, trick-or-treating with kids? Will you be at a kids party or adult party? Know your scene and then you can choose a costume with kid-friendly in mind or even weather in mind.

What are you favorite movies, TV shows? How do your favorite actors/actresses or characters dress? My son is a huge Stranger Things fan and he likes Steve’s character so he decided on Scoops Ahoy Steve for Halloween this year. You can find a lot of inspiration within your favorite media.

Leave the Halloween section. If you are visiting Goodwill stores for your costume hunt, leave the Halloween section to find the right pieces for tops, bottoms, hats, socks, etc. elsewhere in the store.

Find a Goodwill helper. Most stores have DIY experts that can help you find costume necessities and even help find a style or idea you’ll love. There are ‘Whitney’s and Morena’s’ at Goodwill stores nationwide so check your stores experts.

Don’t forget to think about year-round needs while there. My son is in the middle of October Awareness week at school. When I was Back to School shopping I kept colors in mind so we are good to go this week for Orange Day for Anti-Bullying and Pink/Black Day for Breast Cancer Awareness. It’s always a good idea to grab those bright color items in your kids sizes for school events when visiting Goodwill stores especially if they are the day’s colored tag sales.

Goodwill thrift store sales fund free education in a variety of career fields such as culinary, barista, construction, advanced manufacturing, warehouse, computers and more. Shop to help your local community and continue the cycle by donating your past Halloween attire along with other household items!