Sunday, October 10, 2010

sweet stuff sunday - hands and feet


for the most part, i hate feet.

i can shake your dirty hands all day, but please don't make me touch your feet.

grown up feet, that is.

cause baby feet are yummy enough to eat!
 
but whether they're baby feet or grown people feet, we gotta take care of them. hands too!

my hands try to get so dry and cracked during the fall and winter months, so it is so important that i take care of them.  here is some awesome stuff I have come across that i now love.

1. nail polish

wow, can this make a big difference!  especially on hands, which we see way more than toes in the cooler months, but even on little toes, hands and feet are so much more enjoyable to look at!

some of my favorite colors this season are dark colors such as deep purples and greens. i also like gray, charcoal, and taupe colors as well as bronze colors. this season i am seeing that matte colors are the trend. no shine or shimmer.

i have never bought any opi or china glaze polishes, but so many of the drugstores offer a huge variety of color choices that are good quality. some of my favs. are rimmel, wet-n-wild lacquers, and n.y.c.

for children, the best colors are those that are bright and usually reflect any holidays that are approaching, such as halloween.  i have heard that piggy paint is awesome for children, but i have not yet tried it.  i have a hard time justifying a reason to buy $9 nail polish for my kids. i have never spent that much on it for myself.

here is the simple halloween makeover i gave phoenix and tyler.

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phoenix, orange with purple dots, october 2010
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tyler, purple with orange dots, october 2010

2. bath and body works mentha foot tingling foot cream

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4 oz. {$14.00}

i have been using this stuff for a few years now and i love it.  i enjoy giving my tired feet a great soak and then applying this stuff all over and then throwing some comfy socks on. it's got a great minty smell that gives your feet a little tingle. and overnight in some socks and your feet will be soft and smooth.


3. socks

my kids hate socks.  i think they get it from me.  i don't hate socks, i hate wearing shoes. i have rough dry cracked feet to prove it.  because i wear flip flops a lot. too much, i am sure, for my age.  i have to buff and moisturize frequently.  but that's just me.

my kids hate socks because of those crazy seams at the top. it started with mackenzie and it has trickled down to my other children. they usually wear their socks inside out. which drives me crazy. especially when there is a cute little design on the outside and all i see is the fuzz of design on an inside out sock. not to mention, it looks silly. and very noticeable. and is usually pointed out by at least one person when we are in public. 

i was so excited when i was able to try out these socks from smartknit kids seamless sensitivity socks. these socks do not have any seams at the toe. the patented process makes socks completely seam free for kids who can't stand all the lumps and bumps from other socks. 

here is some other information that makes smartknit kids seamless sensitivity socks so great:
  • form fitting design that hugs the foot and reduces wrinkling and bunching in the shoes.
  • the top of the socks have a non-binding halo top that won't pinch and fits comfortably without slipping down.
  • wicks moisture away to keep feet dry and control odor.
  • the no-heel design keeps children from outgrowing the socks too quickly and allows for a wider range of styles.
  • super thick and soft
the price is a little higher than what i would normally pay for socks, but the quality of these socks is great and my favorite part is that i don't have to fight to put socks on my kids every morning.

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be sure to check out smartknit kids seamless sensitivity socks and find your favorite online retailer to purchase some for your family.

right now you can check out this great deal!

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This Product Was a Free Giveaway. i received smartknit kids seamless sensitivity socks in exchange for an honest review. all opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way or by anyone. six cherries on top disclaimer/terms of use
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