My new walking shoes arrived – the same ones I have bought once a year, every year for — well, years. I opened the box, followed a you tube video on how to lace shoes to conform to your foot and tested them by walking into the kitchen. What is that sound? I must have imagined it. Walked back across the tiled kitchen and carpeted living room. Every step sounds like a muffled voice transmission from space! Bytes disagrees — he says they sound like Grumpy Goose. Do I send the shoes back? Or keep them and hope –they wear out sooner than the year they usually last? Thanks for coming by quietly to share your awesome posts!
Featured from last week: Claire Justine – 8 Easy Strawberry Recipes that taste like summer Ann’s Entitled Life – Master Bath Renovation The Prep Filling the Jars – June Declutter Calendar Press Print Party – Free Printable License Plate Game The Kitchen Is My Playground – Nutella Greek Yogurt Dip Walking on Sunshine – Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts Me and My Inklings – Father’s Day Pillow Fun A Day – Father’s Day Handprint Poem Creatively Beth – How to Refill a Bean Bag Chair Darcy and Brian – Printable Super Dad Questionaire Our Tiny Nest – 12 Summer Beach Reads to Get Lost In
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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!
Esme Slabbert says
Talking shoes??? As long as they do not answer you, then it should be fine ….
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Charlene says
That’s funny!!
Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna says
Well, if the sound is that noticeable, I would be inclined to send them back. I taught fitness classes for many years and that would have been a good reason to return for me, just my opinion :). Thanks for hosting each week!
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Jennifer Wise says
I don’t know why good shoes are so hard to come by, but they are! 😉 Maybe once you break them in, they’ll settle down. Turn on loud music. ha ha Thank you for hosting the link party! I’ve shared a couple of my own posts and am off now to visit others and leave some comment love. Have a great week!
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Charlene says
You know — that music idea might work!
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Happy Monday. Thanks for hosting.
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Laura says
Charlene,
Thanks for featuring my Father’s Day Pillow this week!
CHEERS!
Laura
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Creatively Beth says
THANK YOU Charlene for including my How to Refill a Bean Bag Chair with the rest of the fabulous inspiration this week! Have a wonderful day! Creatively, Beth
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Miz Helen says
Hi Charlene,
It is good to be back at the party again. I have been recovering from surgery and have had a time out. Thanks so much for the party and have a great week!
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Charlene says
So glad you are back from your hospital stay and recovery!!!
Pam says
I can completely relate to your shoe story! I hate it when brands change a product I like! Thanks for hosting!
Melynda Brown says
Personally I hate buying shoes! They never fit right, even if “fitted” in the store. I think feet are like fingerprints, each one different from the other. Why do we think that assembly line shoes would work? Of course it could also be the sheer size of my feet, which is way to big to get anything attractive…thanks for hosting!
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Charlene says
I can relate! My feet are different sizes – just a half size, but still – complicates things. These were the only shoes that I could wear the larger size on both feet and still have the arch support work. Sigh — it is difficult being a “special princess”.
Debbie-Dabble says
Charlene,
My Link Ups for today’s party are # 40, 41 and 42!!
Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!!! I truly do appreciate it as I do know the time involved with it….I hope you and your family are well and enjoying your week!
Hugs,
Deb
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Steph@Stephcreatesthings says
I giggled when reading about the new shoes. We were at Lowe’s the other day, and a lady was walking through the garden center; it sounded as though her shoes were barking, haha. She kept apologizing to everyone she walked past, but honestly, I didn’t mind the sound. I smiled and continued my shopping. I say keep your shoes, and hopefully, once they are worn in a little, it will stop making that sound. Have a great week!
Charlene says
Oh that is too funny! Suppose they are the same name brand??