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SHOES, SHOES, SHOES It just hit me. Well, not literally, but I just realized what the most important thing on my packing list will be. Comfortable shoes! Who wants to challenge rain forest terrain in stilettos? Who wants to hike through sandy beaches in Mary Janes? I'm tempted to try a pair of sandals from Terra Plana Shoes . I found these eco-friendly sandals at Great Green Goods and am intrigued by the design and material. I'm seriously considering the Dopie sandals and wonder if if they'll be practical. I remember the cozy Roxy shoes that got me through Europe, but for this upcoming trip, I'm all about comfortable flip-flops or sandals. These colorful sandals may be the perfect tropical footwear. Do you have ideas for 'rain forest shoes'? Posted by Stef.

THE LOST POST You're looking at a picture of me searching for the post I spent an hour composing. My tears aren't visible from the back but I'm sure you can visualize them. The beautifully written post disappeared when I tried to publish it. Enough said - no more whining from me today. Rather than rewrite the entry I'll just summarize it for you. It was an eloquent piece about some of the excellent blogs I read daily. A shout-out to some great bloggers. So here's an annotated version. I start my day with a cup of coffee and Dooce , Heather Armstrong's ramblings about her interesting life. I then do some virtual browsing at Design*Sponge , Modish and Cuteable . Then I go to A Girl's Gotta Spa , SheFinds and Cool Mom Picks for savvy product reviews. Trust me, readers, the original post was eloquent, humorous and insightful. All things that this one is not. But the blogs I've named are outstanding. The authors are all great writers and creative thinker...

PERSONAL ALL-TIME FAVORITE SHOES Isn’t that always the fun discussion? Before telling you about my favorite shoes I have to confess that living in a warm climate and loving regular pedicures has made me a huge fan of flip-flops. And I like pairing fashion and function - blending the two and looking great is a fun challenge. On that note, here are my current faves. 1) Joan & David "Circa" - Cream-colored sling backs with dark heel and toe accents. I paired these shoes with a cream, black and brown colored satin dress for a romantic dinner with a new boyfriend. I was one step out of the car when a woman across the street yelled out, "Great SHOES!" My boyfriend was impressed. 2) ROXY Telluride - Suede-upper/Fleece lined track shoes I ordered these from Zappos . My burgundy pair was so comfortable and lasted so long that I ordered a pair in camel. They kept my feet happy for 3 weeks of walking through Europe! 3) DANSKO Mary Janes - The soles of these shoes kept me c...

FUNKY SHOES FOR HIP BABIES AND KIDS The folks at Soft Star Shoes appreciate how unique each child is. And how much they may dread wearing shoes. However one look at the Taz (pictured here) may give your most stubborn little friend second thoughts about how much fun shoes can be. The company prides itself on making soft soled shoes that that help build strong feet in babies and toddlers. Each pair is handmade of the highest quality materials. And the choices please even the most discriminating fashionistas. You can design your own shoes from the sole up - from leathers, styles, soles, decorations - or choose from styles already in stock. Caution - your child's passion for shoes may surpass your own!