Kids Shoes and Mama's must have arch support insoles

The holidays are among us!!! The Thanksgiving décor has come down and we are in full holiday swing! With two kiddos and lots of family and friends we have to be Ready for all the events about to unfold! So relieved that Ralph and I have arch support insoles by Currex! We have been running around like crazy people getting ready for the holiday! It’s been non stop! Our feet feel supported and we walk (or run) with ease! 

Sophia lives in fun dresses throughout the holiday season and last year we had a hard time in the shoe department! Her dress shoes we just not comfortable or quality shoes! More like bring them with you in a bag, take the holiday picture and return the shoes to the bag! Kind of like what momma does with her heels hahaha!! I was thrilled when I heard about pediped and even more excited to have the opportunity to review a pair of their Flex Estrella Silver shoes! 

Sophia does not want to take them off!!! With the Velcro closure she is able to put them on and take them off herself! With or without socks they are adorable! The material is amazing quality, and the beautiful holiday look goes perfect with all of her outfits!! We are in love with these adorable shoes!! Did I mention I've been only tryiny to shop VEGAN shoes!!! These are too!!  Made with no animal by products. They also have the Flex System!! The Flex Fit System™ provides additional insoles that can be inserted for a snug fit then removed for room as your child's foot grows. These insoles can reduce shoe size by almost half a size, extending the life of the shoe. Seriously could this company get any better!!!!

Go get your footwear peeps and if you're a mom or dad chasing down a toddler... do yourself a favor and get some arch support insoles!! Your feet will thank me later!!!  Stay tuned as I unleash some more AMAZING HOLIDAY MUST HAVES!!!!! Start with putting arch support insoles by Currex on your list!!! 

27 Things to do in 2025

27 Things to do in this New Year!!!

How is it almost Christmas... how is it almost 2025!!! I'm determined to do some new things this year! Let's dive right in....

Plant your own vegetables.... get dirty!

Cherry Blossoms have bloomed, pick some! Or whatever is in season in your area!! 

Pack up your kids and the dog and due a walking trail. 

Go for a Picnic… pick somewhere scenic to have it! We love to go to waterfalls so we usually hike to those locations! 

Focus on your overall health. For me this means the ultimate foot dream for your feet, arch support insoles by Currex!! 

Sign up for a sport, with ease and comfort of new Currex insoles... Both girls are doing soccer this year, Ralph is coaching!! You better believe he will have support and comfort insoles in his sneakers! Honestly, I'm not sure how we went so long without them!!  

Make sure your kids have proper support for their feet! Truly give them the advantage with Currex Cleat Pro!! Comfortable fit, less injuries and less fatigue! You can trim the insoles for a custom fit! 

Go see a band outside!! Our town hosts free concerts at the common in the summer! Check your local towns and see what they offer!! 

Plant flowers , not just any flowers and plants but the best of the best! 

Go hug a tree... go barefoot and ground yourself with the earth's energy. 

Go to a farm.... see the baby animals! I’m actually signed up to do “Baby Goat Yoga” where I’ll be doing yoga with actual baby goats!! I’m so excited

Plant a tree... we planted a mini-Japanese maple for Ralphs mom on Mother's Day

Go to a pond, toss rocks in or fish

Go hiking!! Don’t forget to hike with comfort and ease!! People don’t realize how important foot health is! Prevent injuries with the proper insoles! Our go to and the best of the best is Currex!

Find a waterfall or go see the mountains

Play a family game of softball or neighborhood! 

Build a fairy garden 

Pick up trash.... help your plant

Visit the beach... its chilly still but the cool air and sound of the waves is super therapeutic. Can't go? Then buy the next best thing... wave machine! We bought it last year and we love it!

Build a bird house, put up a hummingbird feeder

Use sidewalk chalk and blow bubbles

Go to a farmstand and get local fruits and veggies

Go horseback riding or take a lesson 

Ride a bike

Go see a movie at the Drive In 

Do yoga in the grass barefoot 

Turn off your electronics, be one with nature 

Clean out your home and become a minimalist, clutter becomes a heavy burden and affects your overall wellbeing. Get yourself a kit and get busy!

Go to a Tulip Farm and pick tulips!

JUST GET OUTSIDE.... life is so beautiful, enjoy this life! 

Happy Feet & House Projects

 

     My husbands to do list at home has been, well, long! I have so many ideas... he can blame Pinterest for that! Recently I got him a gift of arch support insoles by Currex, after listening to him complain about foot pain for years! What a game changer! I swear he has been tackling my lists ever since!! Usually, he needs to put his feet up after work but that hasn't been the case since, he put those new insoles in!! I knew it was time to tackle my hall project! This area is a weird angle, and Ralph is the hanger of pictures in our home!

      I needed some serious design help in our home! It has been lacking a personal touch since we bought our house years ago! We have been BUSY to say the least, a house, wedding, dogs, new parents to now two little girls! Life is just about creating memories and enjoying the chaos! We are loving family life, and we are ready to put those memories on our walls but have been struggling on where to start! That's where CanvasHQ comes in!! They are the best of the best when it comes to high quality canvas artwork! I really cannot stress the quality enough...it is by far the most amazing canvas prints we have ever received!

       I placed my order, and my design was set to go, the quick turnaround time was outstanding! We were set to head to Florida, and I was bummed thinking I would not see the Canvas prints until we returned but they came so fast!!! 

Here was my sample of my new gallery wall

And On the wall!!!!

I was in love from the start...but to see it on my wall had me in tears! We were working with a huge open canvas so to say! The wall was completely blank and I had no clue how to turn it into a work of art...something that had meaning that we would cherish for years to come! I love that when people are in our home they are able to see this beautiful gallery wall but more importantly I love that this is something we get to enjoy every time we go downstairs in our home! It is a constant reminder of how important family truly is! So many beautiful memories captured on the most amazing high quality canvas artwork!!

My Husband had it hung up and ready in about ten minutes, of course with his favorite ladder haha!!! Yes, it was that quick!! It came with all the hardware and no hammer needed!!! Completely blown away! And you better believe he had on his arch support insoles from Currex!! He says it feels as though he is walking on air! Poor guy has been suffering with foot pain for years! It was like night and day once he put them in his shoes!! If you have a husband who is hard at work all day then comes home to do house projects on top of that... so him a favor and get him some Currex insoles!! He will be one happy guy!! Then you can leave even bigger "Honey Do" lists hahaha 

Have a wonderful holiday everyone!! Be sure to Shop Small!! 

Disney Days, National Cheer Comps and lots of walking with arch support insoles!

 

NATIONALS week!!! The girls made it to nationals for cheer and are officially the top 5 in the COUNTRY!!!! How crazy is that!!!! They had an amazing time, but I probably walked a million steps! I'm absolutely certain I wouldn't have been able to do it without my everyday support insoles by Currex! Just the arena alone was a 12-hour day of standing and walking! This was day two as after 14 hour and tossed on my flops at the end, still no foot pain! Others did not make out well that day haha

We made it to day 2, Super Saturday!!! I honestly felt super organized through all the chaos! We brought the new Rebel Bag for all our cheer gear and shoes, and it was perfect!! Awards were an absolute party, and I loved bumping into old grade school friends!! I highly recommend getting to everything early, Florida traffic is no joke! We stayed at The Red Lion  in Kissimmee. It was about 15 minutes from our venue, so it worked out perfect! Day two we went to universal, and it was a busy day, no lie without arch support insoles I would have been limping back to the hotel! It was hours and hours of lines and walking! The girls loved The Hulk rollercoaster!! Lots of complaining about hurt feet though! Alot ended up in the hot tub by the end of the night for relief!! I also wear walking shoes wherever we go but the Currex arch support insoles was the relief and support my feet and body needed. 

Here are some of our favorite moments of the trip and if you are planning on doing anything that requires lots of walking....give the gift of a perfect fit!!! Currex is where it's at!!! You can take an easy quiz for the best fit! Seriously the perfect stocking stuffer and if you haven't used insoles for arch support you are truly missing out!! Trust me!!! 

Gearing up for Fall in New England with Crocs with Socks

 We are officially kicking off the fall season! It always becomes a tough transition when it comes to clothes and shoes for my girls! They live in their crocs and some easy slip-ons! I always struggle getting them back in socks! I know I can't be the only one!! My girls hate wearing socks and honestly, I do not like the look of low-cut shoes with big ole socks!  The biggest issue with them not wearing socks, is their shoes will end up getting smelly!! Plus, sweaty feet cannot be comfortable. I know I should pick my battles, but I also despise the look of crocs with socks unless it is these Crocs with Socks...and by socks, I mean Flat Socks!!  I cringe when I have to force the girls to wear their Sperry's or other slip-on shoes with socks to avoid all the drama that follows because they do not have socks on.  I was ecstatic to hear about Flat Socks! They are an absolute dream for all these trending low cut shoes, whether they be crocs, boating shoes or even their sneakers, flat socks are absolutely genius!! They go in the bottom of your croc or shoe and are moisture wicking, so you don't have sweaty and smelly feet... they still allow your foot to breathe without the hideous look of wearing them with socks! My girls are obsessed with all the patterns they offer! I'm excited that their feet will not slip around in a sweaty croc while they are at school! BEST PART.... you can treat them like a regular sock! Just toss them in the wash for an easy clean! 

We go through a lot of boating shoes and slip on shoes in this house because once they get nasty inside, they are usually tossed in the trash! My husband loves that with Flat Socks we are able to double, even triple the life span of the girls' shoes (and mine)! It's a win win for all!! My favorite insert is the Taco 'Bout it design, but there are so many to choose from! With crazy weather in this area, it can be 70* one day and a crisp 60* the next day... I love that we have the option to have fluffy or more breathable inserts for our shoes! I've had so many mamas ask me how I know how to order the right size and the easiest way I do it, is order the insert and take the original insert out of the kids' shoe and trim them with scissors for the perfect custom fit! It literally takes me thirty seconds! If for whatever reason your shoe doesn't have and insert just flip over your Flat Sock and use the guide that is given on the back! It's seriously so easy!! 

I stocked up on Flat Socks for this fall and winter! Head over to their site and let me know what your favorite design is!! This weekend we will be heading up to the Berkshires for a mini getaway with Grandma and Grandpa who came down to avoid hurricane Helene, followed by Sophia's first cheer competition of the season then straight to our second getaway to The Cape at a beautiful air bnb for a Calerese family trip! Both vacations we will be celebrating the girls upcoming 11th and 8th Birthdays!! I'll have to share with you their Boo Buckets that will be, of course, filled with a bunch of Flat Socks... they had to have the dinosaur and pink camo!! They are really obsessed hahahaha Hope you all are enjoying the start of fall! Take in all these magical moments! They really are fleeting! Don't forget to try my favorite fall crafts, here! 

Happy Fall Y'all, 

Sarah 

Benny the Bull and his Favorite Bully Sticks

 We’ve officially had Benny for six months!!!! Owning a Frenchie has been “work”, in the world of pet health that we never had to deal with. Our other two dogs did not have food or environmental allergies. Allergies are for real for our little Frenchie! Food has been challenging and we have had a lot of trial and error. Ben is quick to develop hot spots and itchy paws when food does not agree with him! We have tried several brands and feel comfortable with his dry food. His snacks have been a different story… that was until we stumbled upon Bow Wow Labs. We needed a safe bully stick that would keep Ben entertained but did not cause an allergic skin reaction. A few things we were looking for was something with a single ingredient, and zero chemicals. It was just an added bonus that Bow Wow Labs offered all that plus grass fed and hormone free bully sticks! I loved how they have a sizing chart on their website, so you are getting the right size for your animal. Our puggle once choked on a Kong treat about 10 years ago and it still haunts me!! He was fine once it was dislodged but we needed days to shake off that scare!

Back to Bennys new favorite enrichment bully sticks!! There were so many additional bonuses when it came to finding this company! Most companies that offer subscriptions do not offer one-time purchases. Given Ben’s extreme allergies getting a subscription before seeing if our French bulldog was allergic, just wasn’t an option! Now that we know the product is safe, fresh and exactly what Ben needs we can enjoy the perks of having a subscription. This includes free shipping, 10% discount and the ease of knowing Ben has a scheduled delivery of his favorite goodies! We are BUSY with getting ready for back to school and sports! Not having to worry about running out to the store is a blessing! 

For food, we have finally settled on Nutro for Ben’s dry kibble. This was with tons of trial and error the past six months (we went through 5 different brands and one vet visit!) All in all, this seems to be Ben’s safe food that he enjoys and will not have allergies. I mean this pup is picky… even down to the harness he prefers. Which I highly recommend for anyone with short snout breeds of dogs! This has completely taken restriction off from around our little guy's neck and he breathes easy on his walks!!! Along with his awesome leash that took me about a week to decide on the pattern! I love them all!! 

I’d love to know what you all have used for seasonal allergies!! That is our next battle! Spring was the worst as far as sneezing and runny eyes. He was on Benadryl frequently during this time period and prescribed an ointment for under his eyes. Ben’s vet suggested we do an allergy shot come next spring. I’m nervous to do this option, although she said it’s common with Frenchie's. Have any of you given your dog the seasonal allergy shot? Did you find it helpful? 

Looking forward to a beautiful fall with our boy!! We have never seen him with the leaves and the girls are excited to see if he will attempt to jump in a leaf pile!!! I’m excited for family themed costumes… Sophia wants us to be scary like hers last year!!!! 

Have a wonderful last few weeks of summer!!!

Sarah

Our favorite Backpacks for College & Back to School

    Summer is in full swing!!!! I LOVE being home with my girls and going on adventures!!! So far it has been jam packed but the teacher in me has my eyes on September! There is an immense amount of work that needs to get done, and I’m one of those type A personalities that likes to get it all done in advance! From clothes to backpacks! I will also be going back to FSU in the fall part time to take a few courses I was interested in. My backpacks prior have only lasted a year. I have been on the quest for something functional yet sustainable. The backpacks from Day Owl were my first choice and the ultimate  Backpack for college !! I knew my girls would love them as well…. They have slim designs that still have all the same qualities I was looking for! In general, every product that Day Owl has come up with has been top notch! 

     The biggest issue we dealt with this past school year was the Stanley trend. My girls love their Stanley's, but they would leak all the time! Reason being, they did not fit in the side pocket and would put them in the main compartment with their school supplies! Their bags were constantly wet and the things inside were getting wet! With Day Owl there is a special compartment that fits everything from a Stanley to a bottle of wine, perfect for a girls weekend on the beach hahhahaha best part, it is lined with water repellent neoprene, GAME CHANGER!! No more worrying about her books getting wet, and with Sophia and I having to bring a Chromebook daily this year, I'm extremely happy about this feature.  

     There are so many amazing colors over at Day Owl!! Which one is your favorite?!? I am patiently waiting for the sold out pine green color to come back in!! I have to have it!!! Sophia LOVES her Dusk Grey and Ari is going with the smaller version called the slim pro for second grade! Sophia is going into 5th and I've had to buy her a new bag every year as well! I’m done! I'm looking for quality now, and Day Owl is our go to! Not to mention Day Owl makes their products from recycled landfill-bound materials! I could go on and on about their mission but just google Day Owl and read up on what they are all about! Simply an amazing company that is truly making a difference globally! 

    Ari is a Tommy Bahama fan, as much as I like their clothes the backpack she chose last year just didn't hold up. We had zipper issues and the quality just didn’t meet the demands of a busy 1st grader! I absolutely adore the prints from Tommy Bahama and assumed when she picked her style she’d be good for the year… the ever changing minds of kids and trends can be quick! She complained that it didn’t go with certain outfits. Day Owl goes with everything! I love that as interest grow the girls can incorporate patches to their Day Owl bags this coming school year! 

I am super excited for this summer! Stay tuned for Back to School pictures with our Day Owl backpacks next month!!! Enjoy the rest of your July everyone!!!!! ❤️🤍💙