Happy Memorial Day

This is one of my favorites.  A dad meeting his daughter for the 1st time.

What a great day to remember how privileged we are to live in a country that is free.
Thank you to all of our troops for your dedication and service.
You are remembered and honored.

Take a look at the Pioneer Woman's photography blog featuring "Coming Home" photos of troops reuniting with their families.  The photos have been posted all week long so there are a lot to look at.

I've never experienced personally what it feels like to have a family member in active service but looking at these pictures can almost make me feel how it would feel to have one come home.

Beautiful!  It renders me speechless.


*photo courtesy of flickr

Forewarning

I wanted to save any of you amateur photoshoppers out there a bit of trouble.  You see...I just got a new MacBook a few months ago.  I don't usually take pictures, let alone photoshop them but I'm experimenting lately to see what that whole world is all about.

Here is my first experiment with the "blemish" feature.

Before:

And After: (trying to get rid of wrinkles on my forehead, turn back time, reduce stress with the click of a mouse...need I go on)

Apparently my wrinkles weren't my only problem.  My eye definitely needed some help.

Nothing like computer-generated blemish reducers to make a girl feel good about herself.

New store mascot

My family is the proud new owners of a little teeny, tiny chihuahua puppy!  He is so cute and lovable.
Because he is so little he has been coming to work with me.  I think he will become the new Sole Obsession mascot.  He is just so fun to have around.  Come by and meet the new little guy sometime.

Check out the story of how we became Yoda's owners on my personal blog.

Wednesday's Are Special

Wednesday's are special
That's plain to see
They fall in the middle
To remind you and me
The weekend is coming
The work week is almost through
Pretty soon you'll be chumming
With all of your crew







This weekend is especially special.
Its a long weekend and the Ski to Sea races, a favorite of Whatcom county residents, are happening on Sunday.  Plus there is an extra day thrown in to unwind and spend time with family and friends.

Sounds good to me.

Start your long weekend off right with a great pair of Merrell sandals.

These versatile strappy sandals can be adjusted for your perfect fit.
Or take off the back strap and you can slip right in.


Available in Citrus or Ginger.
Regular $80

Today only $68!

Aster by Merrell Sizes

size 6 $68.00 size 7 $68.00 size 8 $68.00 size 9 $68.00 size 10 $68.00 size 11 $68.00

Color

Ginger Citrus Option 3

How to know when it's time to replace running shoes...

Zappos had a great article on their blog about knowing 
when to replace your running shoes.    

If it's time for you to get into a new pair of running/walking shoes, let Sole Obsession help you find your perfect fit.  We are highly trained and I am positive we can get you back on the street or treadmill pain free and ready to tear it up!  
(Italics and strike-throughs are my doing ~ sorry Zappos.)

How To Know When It’s Time To Replace Your Running Shoes:

“Running pains slowing you down? Getting the right shoe for your running style is the best way to reduce pains, increase endurance, and make your runs more enjoyable. Lucky for you, Zappos.com Sole Obsession Footwear has one of the largest selections greatest brand of running shoes available! Running shoes need to be replaced between 350 to 500 miles of use. Your style of running, body weight and what surfaces you run on will affect how many miles you can get from a pair of shoes. There are a few ways to check for signs of wear in your shoes. Start by looking at your shoes from behind. If the outsoles are worn down on one side or the other, then it’s probably time to replace your shoes. Next, flip the shoe face down and check for wear areas on the bottom of the sole. Look for excessive wear and tear on the heel and forefoot. The midsole layer provides support and cushioning and is normally the first part that wears out. Alternating between two pairs is a great way to maximize the life of your running shoes. By allowing 48 hours between use of each pair gives the midsole cushioning enough time to recover their shock absorption properties.”

I frequent other shoe lovers blogs to see what they are discovering and enjoying.  One of my favorites is BarkingDogShoes.com. Kristen uses great real life pictures of herself or her friends wearing shoes and testing them out to see what the attributes are.  She is down to earth and writes true to fact reviews from her findings.  While I may not agree with every review or her suggestion to buy shoes online :), I think she does a great job.

I was pleasantly surprised to read her recent review of Clark's new product.  The "Wave" shoe by Clarks is a new technology designed with a rocker sole that "conserves energy, absorbs shock and cushions your joints so walking feels effortless - from the very first step."

Check out BarkingDogShoes review below and them come in to Sole Obsession (not Zappos) and check them out for yourself.
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From diminutive size five feet to "solid-foundation" size 12, every woman deserves a comfortable shoe that fits well, supports the foot and looks good while doing so. There's nothing we love more here at BarkingDogShoes.com than a shoe challenge as it motivates us to discover and feature footwear that we might have otherwise overlooked. In your case, we've focused on size, ability to accommodate a custom orthotic and support for your ankles. Here's what we found:

Shoe options:

Clark's Wave.Cruise: The Wave collection is one of Clark's newest offererings with plenty of comfort technologies. Removable Ortholite footbed allows the use of custom orthotics. Rocker heel and toe-off support make for a comfortable walking experience. Sturdy adjustable strap provides support for ankle. Carries Seal of Acceptance from American Podiatric Medical Associaton.  Available in sizes 5-12 and in three widths for $100 from Zappos Sole Obsession Footwear.

Wednesday's are Special ~ Keen shoes

Its Wednesday today
All day
With Wednesday comes a sale
So great it will make you pale
Run, skip, jump, or fly
Just don't walk or this sale will pass you by
There is so much to see, so much to do
Come on in to Sole Obsession before your day is through.

Today ALL DAY we are having a great big special on Keen's for men, women and kids.

• Take  $15 off any Men's or Women's Keen shoes/sandals.  In stock items only.                       (excludes flip flops, includes clearance styles)

• Take $10 off any kid's Keen's and all Keen flip flops.  In stock items only.

If you would like to purchase and do not live near Lynden please call the store and 

we would be glad to assist you over the phone.

(This sale is only offered today, May 19, 2010)