Need A Good Laugh?

This has nothing to do with shoes. I just thought it was funny.

During a visit to a mental hospital, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which decided whether a person should be institutionalized.

"Well", said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, and then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the person and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," saith the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup and would complete the task most efficiently."

"No," said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?


Andrea Pace, Publisher and CEO of Clear Path Publishing and author of 16 page tips ebooklet, Your Feet Make You Unique: Tips For Women Who Wear Size 10 and Up.

The Magnificent Mile and Flat Feet Don't Mix

Back in my single days, my cousins and I would plan several trips a year. It was nothing for us to hop in a car and drive to Chicago for the weekend or fly off to Jamaica for 8 days of mind melting relaxation. Since the Magnificent Mile frequently invited us to visit, we did our best to accept her invitation as often as we could.

We would hit our regular spots The Water Tower, Crate & Barrel and Macy’s. After you do all that walking you’re totally exhausted, unless you’re in great shape. I remember the ladies decided we would head to Bloomingdale’s and call it quits. My feet were literally killing me. I even had on tennis shoes. I told the ladies, I felt like I was walking on knubs (I'm not even sure that's a word). Needless to say, I only made it to the lobby and found a seat. My flat feet were partly to blame for the pain. So here’s some helpful information for those of you in the “Flatfoot Club”.

Flat Feet (Pronated Feet)

Your foot doesn’t have a normal arch, which means your foot strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls excessively inward. This causes extra stress on your feet. According to research, approximately 65% of the population are flatfooted, either from obesity, arthritis, foot trauma or genetics.

If You Have Flat Feet:
-Stability is most important. Look for shoes that provide good arch support.
-Look for a shoe with a durable heel.
-A beveled heel and a durable carbon rubber outsole are best.
-Steer clear of lots of cushioning. It will only intensify instability and cause your feet to continue to roll inward. Look for firm midsole material like polyurethane that adds stability.


Andrea Pace, Publisher and CEO of Clear Path Publishing and author of 16 page tips ebooklet, Your Feet Make You Unique: Tips For Women Who Wear Size 10 and Up.

Helping Your Teenage Daughter Put Her Best Foot Forward?

I know most of you are tickled pink that you’re children are back in school, but I’m sure you feel like some shady thief has siphoned every dime of your hard earned money. According to research by the National Federation, approximately 68% of parents say that kids will influence at least half of back-to-school spending this year.

Of course teenagers want to look their best, particularly teenage girls. What’s interesting is retailers are aggressively using the Internet and television to target and appeal to teens. Since you’re reading this blog, more than likely you have a teenage daughter who just might wear a size 10 or 11 shoe. Not only is she concerned about her clothes, but it’s also important that she finds cute, trendy shoes in her size.

Since I’m not a mother of a teenage girl, I miss out on all the joys of discussing clothing choices, hairstyle choices, boys, etc. In my opinion, I think moms don’t take enough time to make sure their daughters are dressed appropriately. I’m sure many parents just cave in allow their daughters to dress like Video Vixens. Some mothers are just too tired to fight so they silently throw their daughters to the wolves. I say, just because it’s in the store doesn’t mean you have to buy it or allow your daughter to buy it.

As women, we need to model true beauty which is inward. Somewhere, we have lost respect for ourselves and we have let society perpetrate this disrespect in every conceivable way. We certainly need to help young women see their worth and value. Ok, I ‘m done with my sermonette for today.

Looking for shoes for your teenage daughter in larger sizes doesn’t have to be a hassle. Here’s a way for you and your daughter to spend a little quality time together: Go online and shop for shoes that you both can agree on at the following online shoe stores:

Check out the clearance section at Zappos.com

Payless ShoeSource Shoes for Women

Piperlime has all the hottest trends you’ll love

Shoes.com Saturday Sale! Save up to 60%!

Torrid.com - Hot Styles for Sizes 12-26




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How To Know If You're In Denial About The Size Of Your Feet

I don't know about you, but I love a good laugh. Humor is truly the best medicine for whatever ails you. I was just thinking about some of the funny, crazy things we full-footed women do. I hope you enjoy. You should definitely send this to your sister, mother, cousin or friend if she insists she wears a size 10 1/2, but you and the whole world knows, she clearly wears a size 11.

1. If your toes drag the ground when you wear your sandals...Go Ahead And Ask For The Next Size Up. It's OK.

2. If you continually ask for & buy the same size shoes then complain they're too tight...Go Ahead And Ask For The Next Size Up. It's OK

3. If all of your shoes have corn imprints and the toe of your shoes are starting to split...Go Ahead And Ask For The Next Size Up. It's OK

4. If you still can't walk, without grimacing, from the end of your bed to your closet...Go Ahead And Ask For The Next Size Up. It's OK

5. If you think you're a Geisha and you practice binding your feet so they won't grow any larger, Stop It!... Just Go Ahead And Ask For The Next Size Up. It's OK


Andrea Pace, Publisher and CEO of Clear Path Publishing and author of 16 page tips ebooklet, Your Feet Make You Unique: Tips For Women Who Wear Size 10 and Up.

Check Out The New 2006 Fall Shoe Guide

I have to let you all know, from time to time, I run across great resources that are extremely helpful for those of us who have plus-size feet. Desiree Stimpert is a women who loves shoes. You have to check our her latest article, Before You Buy Fall Shoes-2006 Guide to Shoes for Autumn.

I know you ladies want to look fallicious this fall.

2006 Fall Shoes Guide

Get lots more info and resources by Denise Stimpert

Andrea Pace, Publisher and CEO of Clear Path Publishing and author of 16 page tips ebooklet, Your Feet Make You Unique: Tips For Women Who Wear Size 10 and Up.

Your Favorite Internet Shoe Retailer

Attention Ladies:

Wear a size 11, 12, 13 or 14?

We need you're help because we're in the process of launching a new digital product that will cater to women who wear size 10 and up. Please take a minute or two answer the following questions. Thank you for your participation!

1. Who's your favorite online shoe retailer?
2. How often do you buy shoes online?
3. What's the average amount you spend on a pair of shoes?
4. What size do you wear?
5. Who's your favorite shoe designer?
6. Were you pleased with your purchase?
7. Would a list of large size shoe designers be helpful?
8. Would you be interested in digital information catering to women who wear sizes 10 and up?

Andrea Pace, Publisher and CEO of Clear Path Publishing and author of 16 page tips ebooklet, Your Feet Make You Unique: Tips For Women Who Wear Size 10 and Up.

Looking For Large Size Shoes?

Here's an article I thought you'd be interested in:

The Quest For Large Size Women's Shoes

If you wear a size 10 or larger shoe, you have probably experienced challenges in finding styles that will fit your feet. Shoe stores will often carry a very limited supply of large size women shoes, and often styles need to be special ordered. Department stores generally don't carry sizes larger than 11. However, retailers are slowly coming to the realization that women's feet are getting bigger. Soon, the quest for large size women shoes may be a distant memory.

In the past, shoe buyers were reluctant to buy big inventories of large shoe sizes. This made sense as the average woman wore a size 6 or 7. Women with larger feet were forced to choose from a few unflattering styles if there was any availability at all.

These days, large size women shoes sell quickly. The most commonly purchased size is now an 8 1/2, and over 30 percent of women are buying shoes in a size 9 or above. Because of the demand, retailers are scrambling to fill their racks with shoes sized up to 14.

Along with the retailers, shoe manufacturers are paying attention to the growing size of women's feet. High-end shoe designers, such as Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik are creating their styles in sizes up to 12, and sometimes higher.

The online retailers have taken this trend to a new level by developing virtual stores that solely cater to large size shoes. A woman can now choose from hundreds of styles that are readily available in her size. Along with being able to shop from the comfort of home, many of these online retailers offer top notch customer service, free shipping, and lower prices than those at traditional stores.

This new availability is certianly a welcome relief for every woman who has struggled to find a pair of flattering, large size shoes. While once the selection of sizes 9 through 14 was a few orthopedic looking styles on a shoe rack in a department store, now the choices are plenty.

The development of the large shoe market seems to grow every day. Retailers and manufacturers know that there is money to be made in big shoes, and they will be increasing the number of styles available because of demand. So, the quest for large size shoes may soon be over, and women with big feet will be the winners in this fashion battle.

Chrisy Diaz is a fashion advisor for plus size women. She has been helping women of all sizes look their absolute best while helping them find fantastic deals on plus size clothing. For the hottest tips, secrets and additional articles, not to mention some great, plus size deals visit Plus Size Fashion Secrets.

Article Source:http://http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Christy_Diaz

Andrea Pace, Publisher and CEO of Clear Path Publishing and author of 16 page tips ebooklet, Your Feet Make You Unique: Tips For Women Who Wear Size 10 and Up.

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Thank you for your interest in advertising with my large-size shoe blog, www.YourFeetMakeYouUnique.com

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• Finding stylish and trendy large size shoes in sizes 10 and up

• Online shoe stores that  to cater full-footed women

• Foot care products and treatments

• Beauty treatments and services

If you target an audience interested in any of the above or related topics, an advertising campaign may work well for you.

For more information about advertising on Your Feet Make You Unique email us at apace11@gmail.com before sending payment. All creatives are subject to the approval of Your Feet Make You Unique.

Payment

All prices below are in USD. Payment is via PayPal.com. You can use your PayPal balance, your credit card or your bank account (in some countries). You do not need a PayPal account to make payment via credit card.

All order links create a monthly subscription in Paypal to ensure you lock in your campaign. If you wish to cancel a campaign at any time you may contact me or cancel your subscription manually at PayPal.com.

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Availability:1 positions currently available
Benefits: Your campaign is placed on our  homepage, in the right column prime sponsor area.

A box banner campaign is a great way to create exposure for your product, business or website and attract direct traffic.

You will need to supply your own 125*125 pixel banner. JPEG or GIF are accepted, no animation is permitted and please keep file size low. You may change your banner at any time. Instructions for submitting your banner are below.

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Benefits: Your campaign is placed on the homepage in the top position on Your Feet Make You Unique blog. Every visitor to YourFeetMakeYouUnique.com will be exposed to your campaign multiple times.

Fantastic for branding, exposure and direct traffic.

You will need to supply your own 468*60 standard banner. No animation is permitted and please keep file size low. You may change banners at any time. Instructions for submitting your banners are below.

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