Friday, December 08, 2006

Gifts for Shoe Lovers

Everyone knows at least one shoe lover, so why no cater to what shoe lovers love the most -- Shoes!

Here's a few ideas on on gifts that any shoe lover would appreciate:


Gift Certificates - If they like to shop online, try Gift certificates from their favorite shoe stores:

Zappos Gift Certificates

Shoebuy gift certificates

Footsmart certificates

Teva gift cards

Worldwide sport supply gift certificates

How about Novelty gifts shaped like shoes .


Check Overstock.com for cute shoe shaped jewelry boxes.


Books and Calendars about Shoes:
Shoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers & More

Shoes Gallery Calendar 2007


Slippers
I like slippers as a gift because you almost never go wrong on size. Small, medium or large just about does the trick, plus who doesn't need a new pair of comfy slippers on their feet.

Slippers at Zappos

Shoebuy slippers

Robeez Cute Baby Shoes - Most babies aren't shoe lovers but these are too cute to resist!


Win Free Shoes

Enter someone into a shoes contest and enclose a note in their Christmas card that they've been entered.

Zappos has a great contest for winning free shoes


That's all Folks -- Happy Shopping & Hope you find the gifts you're looking for.





Thursday, December 07, 2006

Shopping - Bah Humbug!

If you think about shoes, a few facts come to mind:
  • Everyone wears them
  • They can dress-up or dress-down an outfit
  • There's a shoe for every occasion
  • A new pair of shoes can put a spring in your step!

I personally love a new pair of shoes and I love to shop for shoes, but I gotta ask you ... who has the time to shop?

I work a thriving business and before that, I had a busy career with a house, kids and a home to take care of. So as much as I love to shop, I don't have much time left in the day to roam about the shopping malls.

Now the holidays are fast approaching. This is my favorite time of year, but again I ask you -- who has the time to wander the shopping malls? I sure don't. Life is just too busy and I guess I have to admit it -- The older I get, the less I like it.

Uh Oh --- I hope my daughter didn't hear that.

So what's a busy Gal like me to do when I need a new pair of shoes for that Christmas party or to to simply pick up my spirits?

Shop online I tell you!

I'm still not sure why more people don't do it. No wait, I think I know -- "I like to try them on and see how they fit"

Yep, I hear that a lot.

OK, there's something to be said for "trying them on for fit" I'll give you that one, but if you try them on at home and they don't fit, send them back "free of charge" and you can still have the right size sent to you within a few days.

Yep ... there is a little planning required. Buying shoes on Saturday to wear on Sunday might not work online, but if you do a little pre-planning you can have yourself a new pair of shoes within a few days -- with free delivery! ( Zappos, Shoebuy, Shoes.com and Onlineshoes.com all have free shipping, free returns and the BEST customer service)

So, if they don't fit, return them for free. Only requirement - think ahead, don't procrastinate. I guess that's a topic for another day.

So, if you're feeling a little down and you need a pick me up, take a break and get on out to your favorite online shoe store. It's fast, fun and it will give you something to look forward to in your mailbox.

Or who knows - you might even find a great gift for someone else!

Cozy slippers and Colorful Handbags are all the rage this year!

Famous Brand Shoes.com


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