Socks on Shine

5 Surprising Ways to Get More Energy

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Need more energy? Here are some really surprising, non-caffeinated, ways to rev you up...

1. Change your socks. I know, odd, right? I read about this one over at Zen Habits. The advice is to bring an extra pair of socks to work and sometime around 3 p.m. when you hit your slump, take off your shoes and socks (and maybe air out your feet for a sec if you have a private office; if you don't, that would be a nada) and then put a fresh pair of socks on. Voila! "You'll be amazed at how much fresher you'll feel," write the Zen Habits bloggers. "This trick is especially handy on days with lots of walking."

Are you pulling my leg? Cheap athletic socks that don't feel awful?

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When I was training for a three-day walking event to benefit a breast cancer charity about six years ago, I ditched a huge drawer full of cheap, white cotton socks and invested in several pairs of spendy, structured athletic socks. Before that, I hadn't considered myself an athlete and I certainly wasn't doing rigorous enough exercise to warrant buying $15 socks. But when I realized that part of the reason my feet were badly blistered, aching, and sweaty was the stretched-thin cotton I was covering them, I was convinced it was time to switch over.

How an ordinary sock can help two cats become friends

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When introducing a second cat to your resident cat, your chances of success are greater if the process is gradual. I’ve written about the introduction process in earlier blog posts, but I wanted to focus on one little trick that can make a difference in the acceptance process…a…

No Frills Women Unite! Demand Warm Feet this Winter.

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The old Canadian ladies were impressed with me. That's why they held the door while I...

Five Sweet Finds under $15

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<p><span style="font-size:small;">With the recession in full swing, many of us have less money to spend on gifts. So here are five great gifts under $15. And don't worry that Hannukah and Christmas are less than two weeks away. All of these can be found in off-line stores located...

We Thought Thigh Highs Were Only Okay For Halloween

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I recently saw a style I thought was an early Halloween costume at first: black thigh highs and tiny bottoms. Sure, it was Heidi Montag who was wearing them, but then I saw Vanessa Hudgens and America ’s Next Top Model’s Caridee English wearing them too. Are we witnessing a...