• Look At Me! THE Cool Grandma

    Blurry street scene of New York Cool Grandma

    Yes, THE COOL Grandma is me! I am her! I AM THE NON! How Do I KNOW I’m The Cool Grandma?? Read on…….. Daughter Selena, SIL Dan and Alice went to the 8th grade (CAN YOU BELIEVE ALICE IS IN THE EIGHTH GRADE?!?! Sorry for yelling but 8TH GRADE?!!? Wasn’t she just reading Pajama Time?) As I was saying before I started yelling…. 8th grade meeting regarding the class trip at the end of the school year. Alice was absolutely in. Ready to go. When the conversation started to go south. Selena “I am going to sign up to go with you” Alice “WHY?!?!” Selena “because I would feel better if I was with you while you are so far away” Alice “No! MOM! You HATE people. You HATE crowds. Just NO! Can I ask Non?” Drum Roll PLEASE!!! HOT DIGGITY! (You didn’t REALLY think I would say NO did you?!?!) I get to go on the 8th-grade class trip!…

  • Cracking the Secrets of Athletic Shoes – A Complete Guide

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    When athletic shoes are the right size, they fit comfortably on the foot. Additionally, they improve performance and prevent injuries. Some sporting activities put a lot of strain on several parts of the legs, including the feet, ankles, and legs. For example, when you jump and leap, the impact force produced across your legs is three to five times more than your weight. Presently, athletic shoes are manufactured with specific applications in mind. So, how do you know when to invest in a matching pair? If you participate in a particular sport more than twice a week, you can invest in a pair of athletic shoes. Your footwear may include hiking shoes, court shoes, cleats, and running shoes. On the other hand, a cross-training shoe could be the right option if you participate in a variety of exercises weekly. Purchasing A Shoe Based on Functionality Perhaps, you are on a shopping adventure to purchase your next pair of Nike shoes…

  • Shoes, Shoes, Oh Lovely Shoes!! Thank You #HotterOriginal!!

    #HotterOriginal

    6 years ago when I retired from the optometrist’s office was the last time I wore high heel shoes. Now, I wear jeans and paint stained t-shirts, and #HotterOriginal shoes are pretty much my uniform. Five-year-old Alice really doesn’t care if I’m wearing makeup, pfffftttt she doesn’t even care if I have brushed my hair! She does have strong feelings about bad breath though, so you can be assured I do brush my teeth. So, you can 100% describe my style as a casual dresser. I’m a casual dresser with outstanding footwear!! I am completely and thoroughly a Hotter Shoe girl; completely and totally. These are comfortable shoes straight out of the box. I adore their shoes; first because Hotter makes the MOST comfortable shoes. Comfort as in; chase a five-year-old, walk home from Kindergarten, shopping, then out to dinner with The Husband; all day long comfortable shoes. So much so that I start wearing them at 6 a.m and…

  • Custom Made Slippers From Wool Walker! They Are Heavenly!!

    Custom Made Slippers From Wool Walker

    I have the best idea for Mother’s Day! Trust me; I’m a Mom, so I know these things! Slippers! Now before you roll your eyes at me and dismiss my suggestion let me show you these CUSTOM-MADE Felt Slippers from Wool Walker!! Custom-made in Mom’s favorite color!! Ahhh now you’re interested aren’t you!? Continue on my friend because you may just want to hint around for a pair for yourself!! I’ve got a 15% off coupon code at the end of this post!! First, these are the warmest slippers EVER!! E-V-E-R!! We have ceramic tile throughout our house; it doesn’t matter if it’s winter or summer these floors are cold. Wool Walker slippers are warm but they don’t make my feet hot; my feet are comfortable all of the time!! I love that about these slippers. MORE TO LOVE!! The felt wool impact is similar to acupuncture as it stimulates blood circulation, improves the well-being of your skin and…

  • Hey Zachary!!!

    I THREW away SHOES!!! NOT ugly shoes……. okay maybe a few were ugly…. maybe more tha ….. WAIT…lets not nit pick here!! The point I want to make is I threw away SHOES!! 2 trash bags of SHOES!!! Yes, that means I am also still in the “room from hell” I’m Dusting Off Old Posts So Google Notices Me Again You know that awkward moment when you run into someone you used to talk to every day and they clearly don’t remember your name? That’s basically my relationship with Google right now. So I’m fixing it. 🧹 Lately, I’ve been wandering through my older blog posts like a librarian with a red pen, updating headlines, polishing keywords, and gently reminding Google that yes, I’m still here and still weirdly productive. Updating old posts for SEO is like changing the batteries in your smoke detector. Nothing flashy, but suddenly everything works better. I’m tightening things up, adding clearer headings, improving readability, and sprinkling…