Dec 30, 2009

BIG Sale!

Our sale/clearance page is bursting with incredible DEALS. We just added a ton of new stuff to it and have lowered prices on others! Get 10%, 20% & even 50% OFF, but get in quick for the best selection.

The TinySoles sale/clearance section is where you will find everything we have on sale in one easy to shop location. Shop our on sale items for the best deals in baby, infant, toddler and kids shoes and accessories. Get your favorite brands such as pediped, Robeez, See Kai Run, Keen, Rileyroos, Teva, BabyLegs, Primigi and more at a discounted price. Our sale items go fast, so get a pair or two while you can! Click here to shop

Dec 8, 2009

December Giveaway

It's time for our December giveaway! This month we are offering 2 ways to get your hands on 1 of 3 $50 Gift Cards to TinySoles!

#1 – One for me, one for you. Your toddler might not get it, but we know you know how to share with your friends! So here’s how it goes. Tell all your friends & family about your favorite little shoe boutique TinySoles and have them join us as a Follower of our Blog and/or a Fan on Facebook. Once they have signed up, your friend can enter you both in the giveaway by posting a comment letting us know their fave TinySoles item and who referred them. Voila, you are now both entered for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card EACH. There’s no limit to the amount of people you can refer!

#2 – We love our fan pictures! So please keep posting us pictures of your kids sporting their TinySoles gear on our Facebook Wall & we will pick one lucky winner to receive a $50 TinySoles Gift Card. The more pictures you post, the better your chances are.

We will be picking our 3 lucky winners on December 31st, so get in quick!

Dec 6, 2009

TinySoles Rewards!

Its REWARD time! Shop TinySoles now thru Dec 11th and earn $10 TinySoles Cash for every $50 you spend! To earn rewards on your purchase simply use code TINYCASH at checkout. There’s no limit to the amount you can earn & rewards can be used on all items at TinySoles from now through the end of January!

*Reward coupon will be emailed to address used with order within 3 business days of qualifying purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer and is not valid on previous purchases.

Nov 16, 2009

November Giveaway

It's time for our November giveaway! Here's your chance to get your hands on a $30 Gift Certificate to TinySoles to buy whatever it is you have your eye on! To enter, simply become a fan of TinySoles on Facebook and share your pictures of your little ones sporting their TinySoles gear. The more pictures you post, the better your chances are. You can post as many times as you need to, but please make sure all your pictures are posted on our Facebook page by November 30th midnight PST. We will pick out our fave picture from all the entries and email the lucky winner the gift of choice!

Oct 27, 2009

Tester #5

Here is the product review from Tester #5 about her first impressions of the new-for-fall TinySoles gear that she received to test out (shown to the left).

Name: Erika
Children:
Savannah, age 2 and a bit, size 7
Wyatt, coming soon!

"I wanted to let you know we got the package Monday before last - thank you so so much! Savannah was THRILLED. She kept saying "let's open my present!" and the funniest thing was that she was most enamored with the infant smart wool socks you sent for Wyatt. She was bound and determined to try to get them on her big ole foot, thankfully she gave up and moved onto the shoes instead! My apologies for taking so long to write this - I had every intention of trying to get it out to you before we left on vacation last week but our life was suddenly filled with multiple events that seemed to consume us; the worst was finding out our beloved dog was full of cancer and we had to put her down 2 days before we left town. So anyway...here are my first impressions - sorry for the tardiness.

Hatley Farmer Jill Rain Boots: Savannah admittedly has a bit of a boot fetish so the Hatley boots are by far her favorite. As with all Hatley boots the quality is very good and I like that they are still flexible despite the thick rubber - flexibility is super important to me. The inside is lined in what feels like a knit fabric which I expect will keep Savannah's feet toasty on cold rainy days and well... also on hot sunny days when the child puts on nothing more then her boots and runs naked through the yard (I swear I do not encourage this!). I also like that the print we received (Hatley Farmer Jill) can be viewed asunisex (although Farmer Jack is very cute as well) so we'll get use out of these for both kids. Robeez Tredz Cupcake Party MJ Brown Patent: I am so thrilled that Robeez changed their sizing and that Savannah can wear Robeez again, even if this will be the last season for her as she is rapidly approaching a size 7. When I first looked at the shoe I actually doubted it would fit but upon putting her foot against the sole, it looks like it will but probably not for long. I think the sizing on these may run smaller (maybe by 1/2 size?) then the other brands thatwe usually purchase. The Mary Jane is super cute - these are a bit funky in that the colors all have an irridescent/metallic look to them but it's subtle enough that they can easily be used for dressing up or dressing down. I like that the back of the shoe (the part that surrounds the ankle) features a "gathered elastic" that keeps the shoe on the childs foot but will also "give" if needed and adds an element of protection around ankles to keep blisters/rubbing at bay. They'll also go with a lot of Savannah's outfits this fall - just waiting for the temp to drop to break out all the fall shoes!

Country Kids Socks: Considering that I admittedly go a bit overboard on clothing and shoes for Savannah, socks have not been something I've given much thought too - it's been more like "oh you don't have socks that fit...I'll just grab some from Target" but with the arrival of the country kids socks in our tester box, I've decided I've (or rather Savannah) has been missing out! These come is such great colors and prints. They're super soft and these will fit her for a good long while as I feel they run big. I love the pair we received - the plum/pink colors are going to be perfect for fall. My only wish is that they had "grippy's" on the bottom to keep lil ones from slipping.

SmartWool Baby Bootie Batch Blue Mist Heather/Cobalt: How did I not know about these before!? I've decided that these are the perfect babyshower/new baby gift! I can't wait for Wyatt to arrive so we can test these out but I just know they are going to be perfect. They are so so soft, warm & fuzzy...heck I wish they made them in adult sizes! Savannah was a spring baby so I hadn't given much thought to the fact that I needed to find something to keep my lil guy's feet toasty when he arrives in December - this is the perfect solution! I like that the top of the sock is a bit tighter - they look like they'll definitely stay on which is important and the colors and designs are just too cute. I'll definitely be picking up a few more of these in other colors. Thanks again for all the wonderful goodies - we look forward to reporting on our findings as we break everything in!"
~Erika

Thank you Erika and Savannah, and we look forward to seeing pictures of Wyatt!

Oct 15, 2009

TinySoles Giveaway

Its that time again.......now's your chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate to TinySoles to buy whatever it is you have your eye on! We have decided to make it a MONTHLY giveaway deal and reward one lucky person with the gift of choice!

October Giveaway: Our product review/tester giveaways was such a big success and we loved what you shared about our products, so we thought this would be a great place to start. All you have to do is go to tinysoles.com and leave a product review for any and all products you have ever personally used that are sold at TinySoles. It doesn’t even matter if you didn’t buy it from us! The more you review, the better your chance. Then come back here and post a comment or email marketing@tinysoles.com letting us know your reviewer name and all the products you left a review for. You can post all at once or as many times as you need to. ALL review submissions for this giveaway MUST be NEW reviews posted on TinySoles.com from today onwards (no using old reviews!). **CAUTION**- if you are logged into your TinySoles account while leaving a review it WILL publish your email with the review. You do not need to be logged into or have a TinySoles account to leave a review. We will select a winner from all product reviews submitted for this giveaway on October 31st at midnight PST, so please have your reviews submitted by then.

Congratulations to stlmommy, She has won the $30.00 Gift Card to TinySoles! We are really impressed with all the great quality reviews left by all. Thanks to everyone who participated, it really makes a difference to the staff here at TinySoles and to shoppers having a hard time deciding what shoe to go with. Stay tuned for our November Giveaway!

Sep 20, 2009

Tester #4

Tester #4 recently sent us her first impressions of the new-for-fall TinySoles gear that she received to test out (shown to the left). Here is what she had to say:

Name: Nikki
Children:
Emmie, age 15 months, size 4/5
Addie, age 3, size 8/8.5
Products Tested:

"Hi, Tinysoles friends and fans! So sorry for the delay, but here are my first impressions of the FREE tester items I received last week.

First of all, a huge shout out to Tinysoles for once again amazing me with their customer service. I was almost embarrassed to email them and tell them that the shoes they sent (for FREE, I remind you) for my younger daughter were borderline too small. I’m sure they matched up to the measurements/sizes I originally sent, but the little bugger had a growth spurt in the past couple of months (her dr.’s appointment on September 3rd confirmed this), and her feet were no exception to the all-over growth. So they graciously sent me the next size up – thank you, Tinysoles.
J
Smaller by SKR OliviaThese shoes are adorable. The size we’re going with is the 12-18 months, and she turned 15 months today (Sept. 3), so I would say that’s pretty accurate. As soon as I put them on her chubby little feet, she took right off in them. Love the leather circles sewn on the toes – hopefully those will stay securely in place as the shoes get worn this fall. I like how the sole comes up over the top of the toes – definitely makes sense for babies who are just starting to walk, as they often still spend a good chunk of time on all fours, and when they do walk, they frequently scuff their toes. On these particular shoes, the soles are nubuck (or maybe it’s suede?), so you can kind-of wipe the soles in one direction to remove the marks. I’ve heard that nubuck can also show dirt easily, especially in a light color like the pink, but we’ll see. The leather uppers are so soft and supple, and the nubuck sole is soft and firm at the same time. My first impression is that it’s going to be a great shoe.

Country Kids Organic Infant Stripe tights Pink/Stone - I have not had the fortitude to wrestle these on my 15-month-old yet, as our weather here in NC has still been in the 70’s & 80’s, but they feel VERY soft, and they will look adorable with the Olivia shoes. I’ve found Country Kids products to be really great, so my guess is that these will be no exception.

Pediped Emily Pink Pearl Hair ClipIf you’ve read any of my reviews, you know that I’m a huge pediped fan, so I was thrilled to be able to try one of their bows. Typical of No Slippy bows, this stays put like a champ – great for scooping my baby’s hair out of her eyes really quick, as getting a bow in place is often like trying to hit a moving target. Now that her hair is a little longer, I’ve actually been putting the top of it in a Pebbles-style ponytail with a small elastic hairband, and then clipping a bow at the base of the ponytail, under the hairband. (I do this while she’s distracted with eating, in case anyone was wondering. J) I wasn’t sure I’d be able to slide this bow in very easily because of the velvet, but it didn’t take much maneuvering to get it in. So if you like pediped and you like No Slippy Hair Clippy, these bows are winners.

Umi Praline Deep Red/Amber - This is our first pair of Umi shoes, and my first impression is that I LOVE them. If you look at this particular pair on the website, please know that it is MUCH cuter in person. A great, deep red color, coupled with the brown trim, and the sweet leather flower details – I think it will go with a lot of things this fall – jeans, skirts & tights, etc. Tinysoles had mentioned that the Umis might run a little long, and I would say that’s true. But they hug my 3-year-old’s foot very nicely, even though there’s plenty of room to grow. She walked around in them for a while, frequently looking down to admire her feet. I think the previous two reviewers mentioned an odor to the Umis – I guess there was an odor of new leather, but I didn’t find it overpowering. Then again, I kind-of like the new-shoe smell.
So, there you have it. I’ll send more info as time passes and shoes get worn. But again, thank you so much, Tinysoles. This is so fun!!
Nikki

P.S. Some photos attached. I’ll take more as the opportunities arise."

Thank you Nikki, Addie and Emmie for your review!

Sep 19, 2009

20% OFF - 3 Days Only

Celebrate our new Fall arrivals with a deal you won't want to miss! From now through Monday, use coupon code FALLDEAL to receive 20% OFF ALL orders over $30. With tons of new shoes, boots, rain gear, socks, tights and more in stock, now's your chance to get your fall fave's for less. Throw in our FREE shipping to the US, APO/FPO and Canada, and this is almost a steal. Hurry, this offer ends Monday, September 21st at Midnight PST. Click here to shop now

Cannot be combined with any other offer or used on Daily Deal items. Coupon limited to in stock items only.

Sep 9, 2009

Tester Review #3

Tester #3 recently sent us her first impressions of her TinySoles loot that she received to test out (shown to the left). Here is what she had to say:

Name: Sara
Child: Lilly, size 4/5
Products Tested:
"We got our package of shoes and tights today and had such a good time going through them. My daughter unpacked and packed the box for about an hour. She loves her new treasures, but I think her favorite part might have been the pink tissue paper!

See Kai Run Jennifer Lee: It was love at first sight with these two tone Mary Janes! The gold and bronze will be perfect with fall colors, and the faux fur is a fantastic detail. I can see how they will work as well with jeans on a trip to the pumpkin patch as they will with a party dress for Thanksgiving dinner. This versatility is one of the things I love about See Kai Run, and the Jennifer Lee could easily end up as our go-to shoe for fall.

Robeez Mini Shoez Moccasin Boot: These shoes are quite a bit larger (in the length and width) than other size fives we’ve tried, and my daughter can hardly walk in them. She has rather chubby feet and ankles, and these boots have more than enough room. I can’t get them secured tightly enough, so they’re probably just too big right now. At the rate her feet have been growing, they might be just right by the time it’s cool enough to wear boots. These Robeez have great styling, and my daughter seems to love them. They are also really, really easy to put on. Although the soles are a non-skid, waterproof material, there doesn’t seem to be much padding to protect her feet from rocks and sticks, so we’ll probably just wear them to play inside.

Country Kids Double Trouble Striped Tights in Plum: My daughter has never worn Country Kids tights before, but I can’t wait for the temperature to drop enough to try them on her. In multiple shades of pink and purple, these tights will pair perfectly with dark fall colors, and the varying width of the stripes is really fun. These tights are undeniably adorable, so I have really high hopes for them!

Thank you for such a wonderful selection of items. We’ll have a lot of fun trying them out!"
Sara

Thank you Sara and Lilly, we look forward to hearing more :)

Sep 6, 2009

Klean Kanteen

We just received a NEW shipment of Klean Kanteen stainless steel water bottles and with it came this bold new RED color! For those of you looking to grow your sippy bottles into a fully fledged big kid bottle, TinySoles now carries the Sports Cap 2.0. The sports cap is a high flow pop top that is compatible with all Klean Kanteen bottles. It features a quick attachment loop for connecting your Klean Kanteen to anything imaginable. We also picked up 3 NEW colored Thirsty Totes by Built NY. They keep your bottle insulated, help little fingers to grip the bottle better and add a little extra protection against drops. Snap the tote's grab loop over the top and you've got a comfy handle and the perfect way to hang your bottle from strollers, car seats, diaper bags, or whatever else is handy. Plus the Tote is not just limited to Klean Kanteen, it will fit all kinds of bottles and sippy's.

For those of you heading Back-to-School (or already have), the Klean Kanteen is a must have on your supplies list. You all know about the potential health concerns of BPA in plastics and there are not many schools that allow glass. Klean Kanteen bottles are made from 100% recyclable, high-quality, food-grade stainless steel so it doesn't need a special lining like some other metal bottles. It's completely BPA-free and won't leach chemicals, toxins, or funky flavors into your child's water or juice. The 12oz Klean Kanteen Sippy comes with a specially designed BPA free adaptor and 2 Avent sippy spouts made of pp#5 that are also non-leaching and toxin-free. It's designed for small hands, making it easy to hold. And the large-mouth makes it easy to clean too - just scrub it out with soap and water, or toss it in the dishwasher. Another bonus to the Avent top is that I have even swapped it out with an Avent bottle top (nipple) and it worked well!

Going stainless isn't just a health issue, its also a major environmentally friendly choice. Klean Kanteens are the stainless steel alternative to plastic bottles. Plastics in landfills and oceans are one of the most alarming of today's environmental stories. I recently read an article about a "plastic island" floating in the north Pacific Ocean (north of Hawaii) known as the Pacific Gyre that is estimated to be twice the size of Texas. The article mentioned one of the big contributor's to this plastic mess was plastic bottles. That was enough for me to get our whole family on Klean Kanteens and trying to make more "sustainable, less waste" choices.

But do they leak? We have kid tested a bazillion of the 12oz sippy's and we promise you that we have NEVER had one leak outside of bad installation (which is easily fixed!). 2 of our 3 known leakage cases were because they did not have the silicone gasket installed on the bottom of the Avent sippy top. Once they popped it on, their leakage issues were solved. With our 3rd case we had the defective bottle returned to us and we could not get it to leak no matter how hard we shook it (and believe me, we tried!)? The top is not hard to put together, but if you have any leakage issues from it try these steps. Make sure the silicone gasket is ON the Avent top. When installing the top make sure you push the green piece through the top ring so that it "pops" tightly into place. If this isn't pushed all the way in it can leak but it is usually of the slow dripping kind. Also check the adaptor top is aligned correctly when screwed together. If you aren't aware, we stand behind everything we sell 100%. So if you ever have an issue, please contact us right away and we will take care of you.

You may not have expected to find Klean Kanteen at TinySoles, but as parents it is one of our favorite products for our children. So we thought it was only natural that our customers would want them too. Check out all 6 fun colors!

Sep 5, 2009

New BabyLegs!

New Fall styles from BabyLegs are NOW in stock at TinySoles! Check out these super hip and modern designs that make up the new Modish collection from BabyLegs. The new Fall Modish designs feature pinks, purples, greens and blues all combined with chocolate to create a matching collection of argyles, stripes, dots and camos! There are also a few soloists worth a mention, such as the chocolate Soul with colorful hearts and the pirate themed Argh. New for this Fall, BabyLegs has added super comfy cotton sock sets made to match the Modish collection. These cute little sock sets are available in sizes 0-4 years. Keep an eye out as we add even more sock sets to the list and some super cute stripey BabyLegs tights! Shop BabyLegs now.

Aug 28, 2009

New Hatley Rain Boots

New Hatley rain boots and matching raincoats are NOW in stock at TinySoles! There are 4 new-for-fall styles that are definitely worth checking out. Little girls will be sure to make a splash in the Polka Dot print. This classic style features fun white dots on a bold red background. For your little star, checkout the Stars print with random blue and white stars on a classic navy background. For added bonus, the Stars raincoat glows in the dark. Let them channel their inner farmer with the Farmer Jack and Farmer Jill styles. The Farmer Jack combines little boys love of tractors in a blue boot covered in classic red tractors with their infatuation with getting wet (only now they will stay dry while doing it!). The sweet Farmer Jill print features white ducks on a light green background. Trust us, this might not sound so cute, but it really is. Click here to shop Hatley.

Aug 26, 2009

Need a Backpack?

Did you know TinySoles has backpacks? Yep, that's right we have some great little backpacks by Keen that are a part of their Mighty KEENdom collection. These pint sized packs are available in 3 colors (although I think we are almost out of the blue) and feature extra padding for comfort, an embroidered animal design for a dash of imagination and are practical enough for school yet fun enough for weekend adventures. They are the perfect size for preschool, kindergarten and early grade school. Complete with two compartments, an organization sleeve, water bottle pockets on each side, and a removable adjustable sternum strap; this pack will definitely make them stand out of the crowd. For extra wow, pair these backpacks with matching Keen Coronado shoes.

With my little guy starting preschool very soon (sniff, sniff, deep breath), I was in need of a backpack (it was even listed on the official supplies list!). We went with the Keen Mighty Keendom in Black Olive. I really love the colors and even the walrus has grown on me. My son loves putting it on and clipping the chest strap together! With his new Backpack, Klean Kanteen water bottle, shoes and socks, my son is actually excited about his first day at school so he can put his new stuff to work. Click here to shop bags.

Aug 25, 2009

2nd Tester Weighs In

Another one of our 6 Parent Testers recently sent us her first impressions on the new-for-fall products she received to test out (shown to the left). Okay, so if your paying attention then you caught us out with BabyLegs, they might not be new for fall but they are a classic staple and matched the Umi Cuddles so well we couldn't resist. (BTW, our new fall BabyLeg styles, socks AND tights should be arriving very soon!)

Name: Caitlin

Children:
Boy, 4 years old, size 11
Boy, 2 1/2 years old, size 8
Girl, 7 months, size 6-9 months

Products Tested:
Keen Austin Shitake size 11
See Kai Run Carl size 8
Umi Cuddle Chocolate/Pink size 18
BabyLegs Pink/Heather/White

"Hello Tinysoles. Thank you for the wonderful new fall products; my boys were almost as excited as I was to see what you sent us! Here are my first impressions. I'll keep you updated about anything we discover as the shoes are broken in, and I'll try to get some pictures of them in action as well. Thanks again!"
Caitlin

Keen Austin -My boys both wore Keen sandals this summer, which I really liked despite their fairly stiff soles, but this is the first pair of regular shoes we've had from Keen. Right out of the box, the Austin is definitely not as flexible as my son's Eleven sneakers, but they seem like they're going to be very durable. My 4 year old son was able to put them on himself, which is always a big plus. After a couple of days of wear, I think the sole is actually becoming more flexible, which I also noticed with the boys' Keen sandals after a little while. It's tough to tell whether the fit is exactly right since it's hard to feel where his toe is underneath the rubberized toe cap, but they seem to be true to size compared with his Elevens, which run a little bit big. The padded collar is nice and soft, and the way the velcro strap closes back on itself makes for a good snug fit. I'm excited about the upcoming colder snowy weather since these seem like they're going to hold up really well. Style wise, they're not as flashy as the Eleven trainers, but my son really likes them; he says they're especially good for riding his bike.

See Kai Run Carl - I love the wingtip inspired design, the white stitching and the great fall colors of the Carl. It goes with just about anything, too! Since it's SKR, of course it's super flexible and the leather is supple with no need to break it in. My almost 3 year old son did a little dance when we put them on his feet. The collar on this shoe is more padded than any other SKR I've had, which is great for comfort. Unfortunately, my son can't get these on by himself. I'm not sure if it's that the collar is a little higher than a regular loafer or that the tongue doesn't open up very far, but he just can't get his narrow little foot all the way in without help. I'm hoping that as the leather stretches a little he'll be able to wriggle into it on his own. I'm also not yet sure how this color green will hold up to scuffing, but I'll let you know once it happens!

Umi Cuddle Chocolate Pink Pram -These little Umi's are just adorable; I love pink and brown together and the scalloped overlay is super cute. They did smell a bit funny coming out of the box, but after airing out for a day they've lost that really strong new shoe smell. My daughter, who is just about 8 months, isn't yet crawling, so it's hard to say whether the little rubber circles are going to help her grip, but she is fascinated with them! Just as with the Robeez that my sons wore, the elasticized part of the opening leaves marks on her little ankles, and her ankles are far from being chubby. I ended up switching to another brand of soft soled shoes for my boys because I didn't like how the Robeez elastic dug into them. We'll see what I decide once she's mobile, but I think I'm going to prefer the SKR Smaller brand for my daughter since they don't have elastic on the crease of the ankle. The Umi's also seem a bit stiffer than other soft soled shoes; I think the rubber actually lines most of the sole, rather than just being in the places where the circles are. I'm definitely going to keep these in the rotation as she starts to crawl and cruise, just to give them a fair shake and see if the soles soften up with use.

BabyLegs Pink/Heather/White - BabyLegs are so cute and practical, what's not to love? I did find a fun new use for BabyLegs recently. They make a great sock puppet to distract and entertain a crying baby on a long car trip (provided that you're not the driver, of course!)

Before we had a chance to post this, Caitlin sent us some more feed back on the Austin's:"Hi again. We recently visited my friend's horse farm in RI so I had a chance to put those Austins to the test. He rode, ran, jumped in dirt and wood shavings, and washed a horse in them. He never complained about his feet being too hot or uncomfortable, and his socks stayed dry and clean, even after standing in a puddle. I've attached a couple of photos of him riding with me and finishing up a horse's bath. Thanks again for the chance to test out something new!"
Caitlin

Aug 14, 2009

pediped Hair Clips

Did you notice we NOW have pediped Hair Clips in stock? We know some of you have because we are already temporarily out of stock on the Isabella chocolate brown hair clip! Don't worry, we will be getting more soon. For those of you that this is new news, Pediped and No Slippy Hair Clippy have joined forces to make coordinating hair clips that complement some of pediped's best selling styles, like Giselle, Abigail and Isabella. And now you can buy them from TinySoles! Besides matching your favorite pedipeds, No Slippy Hair Clippy's are wrapped in the highest quality Swiss Velvet for softness, have a safe magnet under the velvet creating a secure, guaranteed non-slip clasp, and they're made in the USA. They're also a great way to announce "he's" a girl. Shop clips now.

Aug 13, 2009

Back-to-School Pass

Save with your Back-to-School Pass from TinySoles! From now through Tuesday (8/18/09) use coupon code B2S20 and receive 20% off ALL orders over $50. Throw in our fast FREE shipping to the US & Canada, and this is one sweet deal. Coupon is limited to in stock items only, so get in early for the best selection. Hurry, offer ends Tuesday, 18th at Midnight PST.

*Please not this coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or used on Daily Deal items.

Aug 11, 2009

pediped Couture is here!

pediped Couture is NOW in stock at TinySoles. The Couture Collection is a limited edition of pediped Originals featuring 4 irresistible safari themed styles designed exclusively for fashion-forward children. A high fashion look along with leather uppers in striking leather exotic skins add a unique twist to a soft sole classic. Couture are available in the typical Original sizing (0-24 months) and maintain all the comfort and health benefits pediped Originals are known for: soft cushioned leather soles, Velcro fasteners and the Seal of Acceptance from the APMA for promoting healthy foot development. The Couture Collection is only available in limited quantities, so get in quick! Click here to shop pediped now.

Aug 10, 2009

New Umi in stock

Just a quick note to let you know that we just received our first shipment of NEW Fall styles from Umi! Lots of chocolates, pinks, raspberries, Olive and Navy that are perfect for Fall. New for this fall, is the Umi Primero collection (Lissy and Ollie shown above). Primero is a line of flexible rubber soled shoes designed for new walkers. They have a super flexible, lightweight rubber sole that wraps up slightly over the toe box to add a touch of non-bulky toe protection to help keep them scuff free. Lots of cute styles for little girls and boys that come in EU sizes 19-22 (US 4-6.5). The last picture shown above is of the Umi Pearl Chocolate from the Pram collection, a soft sole shoe available in EU 16-19 (US 1-4). Umi is one of our favorite brands for stylish, comfortable shoes and they bring a lot of variety to the table. Their shoes are definitely well made and we are impressed with the amount of detail on each one. We love Umi's use of printed leathers to add detail to different styles, whereas most other companies rely solely on embroidering, appliques and cut outs. This is just our first shipment of Umi, we have a ton of more styles and colors coming soon! Click here to shop New Arrivals.

Aug 9, 2009

First Tester Weighs In

One of our 6 Parent Testers recently received the 3 new-for-fall products shown to the left. She sent us this to post as her first impression:

Name: Rasa
Child: Girl, 22 months, size 6
Products Tested:
-Umi Primero Lissy Chocolate Heart Print/Pink size 22
-See Kai Run Sadie size 6
-SmartWool Saturnsphere Deep Purple 2T-3T

I just wanted to let you know that we got the shoes and socks, thank you!!! Last winter my daughter had a pair of Umi boots that were the absolute best so I was super psyched to hear you were sending some her way! I also, am a huge fan of smartwool so that was a fantastic surprise too!Okay, so here are my initial impressions of the shoes and I'll write a more detailed review when she's had some more use with them.

Umi: When I took them out of the box I was a little hesitant about the pink hearts, but the style was really great. I love the Mary Jane look and the rubber soles on the front made perfect sense, my girl is always scuffing the tips of her shoes from running and these rubber fronts seem like such a good idea! She immediately wanted to try them on and check herself out in the mirror. They fit true to size, a 6.5, so she definitely has some growing room, but not so much that she is clumsy in them. I love the way the uppers really fit snug to her foot, other Mary Jane type styles bunch out on her sometimes. They seem to have a great grip and she said they were very comfortable. She wouldn't take them off for ages! And I when they are on, I even like the pink heart pattern, not too girly. So far, these are real winners!!! They also feel like really good quality (although they smelled a little funny coming out of the box, just an FYI)

See Kai Run: I love the red and had seen these on your website, so I was really psyched to get them! They actually fit like her size 6 See Kai Run sandals, not any bigger. So I wouldn't really say they are a 6.5-like size (although I personally think this brand tends to run a bit big anyway). I think she probably needs to get used to the stitched over lip because she is pretty clumsy in them. The poor thing keeps tripping and falling! I think her toe is catching the floor when she runs in them. They look GREAT, they fit really nicely, and we'll see if she gets used to the new style and stops tripping.


Thanks Rasa!

Aug 3, 2009

Robeez Winner

Congratulations to Jackie Nguyen who won our Robeez giveaway! Jackie please contact us in the next 24 hours so we can get you out your FREE pair of Robeez :)

Jul 27, 2009

TinySoles Testers

Congrats to Nikki and Carmel, who were just picked to be TinySoles Testers. We will be sending them out some new Fall gear this week to try out and look forward to seeing their reviews!

LAST CALL for Testers, get your reviews in as we are picking our last 2 Testers this coming Friday. Check out the sample box that went out to one of our testers last week!

Jul 24, 2009

New See Kai Run are here

The brand spankin' new Fall 09 collection by See Kai Run, including their soft sole line Smaller, is NOW in stock at TinySoles. With 32 delicious NEW styles and 6 reruns of old faves, this new collection is definitely worth drooling over. Pink and brown fans will dig the Rebekah, classics will love the Brenna and for something with a little sparkle, the Jennifer Lee is a must. If you were a fan of the Elias or Oliver, then you'll love the Samuel and Coleman, and for something a little more edgy checkout out the Justin. Little feet will be happy to see that the Monica and Tamar are back, alongside a ton of new irresistible styles that will have you in Mary Jane and sneaker heaven. Oh, Smaller also now comes in a larger 18-24 month size! We dare you to click here to see for yourself. Giveaway coming soon!

Jul 23, 2009

New pediped originals


Just a quick post to let you know that the NEW Fall pediped Originals are NOW in stock at TinySoles! There are some really cute new styles like the chocolate brown mary jane Ashley that is covered with sweet pink hearts, the pink and brown striped Ava, the distressed chocolate brown Ace and a new version of the Caroline in a chocolate nubuck with embroidered flowers. More information to come and maybe even a giveaway, so stay tuned! Click here to check out all our new styles.

Jul 21, 2009

New Robeez - High Top Heaven!

Brand NEW Fall 09 styles of Robeez soft soles and Mini Shoez are NOW in stock at TinySoles! This new collection features all the classic styles you'd expect in fall colors PLUS a bunch of edgy new designs like the high tops shown above! With over 17 new soft sole styles (0-4 years) and 20 new Mini Shoez styles (US 2-5) there's something for everyone. Plus Robeez have a couple of NEW practical and adorable boots arriving soon, so watch out for those!

Staff Picks: I asked several of our shoe specialists to pick out their fave from the NEW Fall collection and hands down EVERYBODY picked the Hippie High Top (shown top left). For some it was nostalgic, others just thought it was too cute. Other adjectives used included fun, original, unique, colorful - you catch my drift. So after hearing the same response over and over and over, I made them choose their next fave!

Judy - Chickadee (soft sole)
"I love the colors and the picture theme covers all the things I love."

Jenny - Knighted Fox (soft sole)
"Hands down I was completely taken by the soft sole Knighted Fox in Brown. I know I am partial to boy's shoes having only a boy myself, but this is a really cool fresh take on a character style that Robeez has not done before. I think these would be especially cute on a new or adventurous walker. Watch out Dragons your little guy will save the day in these Knightly shoes."

Jackie - Urban High Top (Mini Shoez)
"I love the orange contrast to the brown shoe. Perfect for a future Larry Bird/Michael Jordan or even a future Sue Bird/Lauren Jackson (my husband is an Aussie). As a former tomboy I think this shoe would be cute as heck for either boy or girl."

Sammy - another vote for the Knighted Fox!

Sheri - Koala (soft sole)
Come on, do we really need to ask why? If you have ever talked to Sheri on the phone, then you get that this is an Aussie thing. BTW, she also likes the fluffy ears!

I agree with all of the above picks including the Hippie High Top! I also want to throw the Patchwork Heart soft sole moccasin style into the list. I think it would look too cute with a pair of jeans or tights and a skirt!

Giveaway Time: Here's your chance to score a FREE pair of Robeez soft sole or Mini Shoez of your choice. We will randomly select a winner from all the entries on July 24th, 2009. To enter, post a comment using one or more of the following methods and tell us what style Robeez you would like:
  • Sign up as a Follower of this blog and then post a comment beneath this blog while being signed in to your Google/Blogger account.
  • If you've made a purchase or 2 or more from TinySoles, post a comment below for each purchase you've made and include the invoice number from that purchase.
  • Sign up as a fan of TinySoles on Facebook and post a comment to this note on our Facebook page.

For extra entries:

  • Post a picture/s of your little one/s wearing their TinySoles gear on our Facebook page and get an extra entry for each picture - be sure to mention Robeez giveaway in the post.
  • Blog, Facebook, Tweet our name out with a link back to TinySoles.com or this Blog. Make sure you post a comment telling us about it while logged into your Blogger or Facebook account.
  • Refer a friend. That's right, if your friend posts your Blogger or Facebook name as their referral, you just scored yourself an extra chance to win!
  • Give us TinySoles feedback! You can score an extra entry just for telling us your thoughts and ideas about TinySoles.com. Please email these to marketing@tinysoles.com and use Robeez Giveaway in the subject line.
  • Tell us your favorite thing about Robeez.

Jul 20, 2009

First 2 Testers Picked

Congrats to Rasa and Caitlin, our first 2 TinySoles Testers! We'll be sending them out new product this week to try out and we look forward to hearing their reviews (which will be posted on this Blog). A BIG shout out to all of you who took the time to submit product reviews! We seriously have the best customers. Your reviews were very enlightening and we thoroughly enjoyed reading all of them. We had hundreds of great reviews to read through and boy was it tough to choose from. Luckily we still get to pick 4 more testers! If you haven't submitted a review yet, you still have time. This Friday we will be picking another 2 testers from ALL of the submissions. Please make sure you tell us your reviewer name and the products you reviewed as we came across a couple of unclaimed reviews.

Thanks from ALL of us at TinySoles!

P.S. The above picture is a sneak peek of all good things to come (and they're coming soon)!

Jul 12, 2009

20% off everything

We need to make space in our warehouse, so now's your chance to get those shoes that you've been eyeing at a great price! From now through Monday use coupon code: MAKEROOM to get 20% off EVERYTHING! No minimums and FREE shipping on all orders over $20. Hurry, expires Monday 13th at midnight PST.

*Cannot be combined with any other offer and is limited to in stock items only :)

Jul 10, 2009

Testers Needed

Do you blog, have kids that play hard or just like free stuff? Then we’re looking for you. Did we get your attention? As fans of TinySoles, you know that the backbone of what makes TinySoles the BEST place to buy kids shoes is that we know our stuff. That’s right, we hand pick everything we sell and we kid test it, parent approve it. No corporate buyers looking for the latest fashions here, just parents looking for the best products for their kids’ period. We were the FIRST shoe store to specialize in baby, toddler and kids shoes and we pride ourselves on our knowledge of little feet. Our specialty and hands on experience approach allows us to stand behind EVERYTHING we sell and offer you the BEST customer service possible.

Ahem, with that said, we have found ourselves in a pickle. We have hundreds of brand NEW fabulous products arriving at TinySoles over the next couple of months (this should be our best season yet!) and only SO many little feet to test them out. And believe me we try hard, our kids could rival Imelda any day! So we are looking for some little feet to help us out. What’s that mean for you? Some FREE brand new, hot sizzling fall product!!! And here’s how to get your hands on some:

All you have to do is go to tinysoles.com and leave a product review for any and all products you have ever personally used that are sold at TinySoles. It doesn’t even matter if you didn’t buy it from us! The more you review, the better your chance. We and all future shoppers are relying on your honest review of the product including but not limited to fit tips, quality, age/stage appropriateness, and uses that you may have never thought of if you hadn’t seen it! We encourage the good, bad and even the ugly, but PG rated of course. Then come back here and post a comment or email marketing@tinysoles.com letting us know your reviewer name, all the products you left a review for, your kid/s genders and shoe sizes. You can post all at once or as many times as you need to over the next 3 weeks. Caution – if you are logged into your TinySoles account while leaving a review it WILL publish your email with the review. You do not need to be logged into or have a TinySoles account to leave a review.

We will read all the reviews weekly and pick out our fave 2 every Friday for the next 3 weeks (7/17, 7/24, 7/31). We will then send those 6 lucky reviewers FREE brand spankin’ new Fall product to love and abuse. And you're gonna want in on this, coz there's some great stuff coming! If you’re selected as a reviewer, then we ask that once you’ve gotten a good feel for the product, you write a review for it that we can share on our BLOG with all our shoe lovin' fans. You get free product, we get real product knowledge. The circle is complete. Happy reviewing!

Jul 3, 2009

BabyLegs Cool + Giveaway

Our limited edition BabyLeg Cool styles are getting low and some styles are completely gone! If your looking for a fun way to do instant sun protection, then look no further. BabyLegs Cool are made from a light weight, single ply breathable cotton mesh fabric with a UV protection coating making them the perfect sun protection layer for legs and arms. With a UPF rating of 50+, fun colors and summer themed prints, BabyLegs Cool are as fun as they are functional.

BabyLegs make the perfect layering accessory and we recommend always having a pair in your diaper bag! BabyLegs protect little knees from harsh surfaces, make diaper changes a breeze, potty training easier, are an instant fix for chills and are the perfect baby shower gift. And for those of you with boys, this is one accessory you can indulge in too!

All of us at TinySoles are huge fans of BabyLegs and have used them in all the ways listed above. I'm personally loving them for sun protection and potty training right now (going well btw :). But we thought we would share a few uncommon experiences that we have been glad we had BabyLegs handy for. One little 18 month old TinySoles Tester broke his arm between his wrist and elbow and ended up with a megalithic cast that did not allow for any piece of clothing to fit over it. It was early fall in Washington and while the cast kept his right arm warm, his left arm needed help. In came BabyLegs. For the 3 weeks of cast time, he had a fun pair of BabyLegs adorning his left arm day and night. His arm is all better now but he still loves wearing his 'Legs and his mom was incredibly grateful she didn't have to cut the right arm off of any of his shirts, sweaters and jammies!

Another Little Tester recently got bitten by a mosquito on their left arm and scratched at it enough that it turned into a very angry and swollen cellulitis infection. Their mommy tried to monitor the scratching and use Band Aids, long sleeves etc to cover it to no avail. BabyLegs to the rescue. They were the perfect cover and allowed for the infected area to breathe and remain dry but no nails could get near it. BabyLegs Cool came in handy for this one too as there were a couple of really hot days where the lighter material made it much easier for them to keep their arm covered!

We have also been told that BabyLegs made the perfect leg covering for a baby in the NICU because they didn't get in the way of all the tubes. For really tiny babies regular BabyLegs may be quite big, but we have discovered the Natural Organic Cotton E shrink really well (down to preemie/newborn size) if you put them in a warm/hot wash. And at only $8 each, they're a steal. Actually if anyone knows anyone in the NICU right now that wants a pair that is already shrunk, let us know - we have one pair we would love to donate to someone!

TinySoles carries a variety of BabyLegs to satisfy any BabyLegger, including Original styles, Organic cotton and wool, Supersoft and a little longer 39 cm lengths. With over 100 different styles in stock and ready to ship, TinySoles is the best place to shop for BabyLegs. We also have the hard to find Limited Edition Organic prints such as Dolcetto, Loire, Rioja, Pinot, Skeet, Fishin, and Scout - that aren't even available at BabyLegs! Plus with select styles on sale for up to 50% OFF, now's the time to catch a great deal on BabyLegs. Pssst - we just got a sneak peak at BabyLegs new fall collection and there are some great new designs coming soon!

Giveaway Time: If you made it this far, then you have arrived at the good stuff! Here's your chance to score a FREE pair of BabyLegs of your choice. We will randomly select 3 winners from all the entries on July 10th, 2009. To enter, post a comment using one or more of the following methods and tell us what style BabyLegs you would like:

  • Sign up as a Follower of this blog and then post a comment beneath this blog while being signed in to your Google/Blogger account.
  • If you've made a purchase or two or more from TinySoles, post a comment below for each purchase you've made and include the invoice number from that purchase.
  • Sign up as a fan of TinySoles on Facebook and post a comment to this note on our Facebook page.

For extra entries:

  • Post a picture/s of your little one/s wearing their TinySoles gear on our Facebook page and get an extra entry for each picture - be sure to mention BabyLes giveaway in the post.
  • Blog, Facebook, Tweet our name out with a link back to TinySoles.com or this Blog. Make sure you post a comment telling us about it while logged into your Blogger or Facebook account.
  • Refer a friend. That's right, if your friend posts your Blogger or Facebook name as their referral, you just scored yourself an extra chance to win!
  • Give us TinySoles feedback! You can score an extra entry just for telling us your thoughts and ideas about TinySoles.com. Please email these to marketing@tinysoles.com and use BabyLegs Giveaway in the subject line.
  • Tell us what ways you've used BabyLegs.

Congratulations to islandrogue, who was randomly selected from our Blog comments to receive a pair of Cool Jubilee Babylegs! These are sure to keep your little on in style this Summer.

Our second winner is Nikki from NC, who won a pair of Babylegs Cool Ring Toss. Her suggestions were randomly chosen from the emails we received (Thank you Nikki ).

Last but not least, Reggie was randomly chosen from Facebook to receive a pair of super cute Cool Flutter Babylegs. Way to go! Thank you again TinySoles Fans for giving us your feedback, suggestions and cute pics!

Jun 28, 2009

Last chance for Keen

We just received our last shipment of KEEN sandals for summer. So if you were looking for something that was out of stock, it should NOW be back in stock. They are being snatched up quickly and we are almost out of Venice H2's. So if your still needing KEEN for summer or looking for a great water shoe, this may be your last chance! Click here to shop KEEN now.

Jun 20, 2009

Last chance to save 20%

Last chance to get 20% OFF all orders over $30 with coupon code SUMMERFUN. Offer ends tomorrow, so now's your chance to get your summer fave's for less or even get a jumpstart on fall. Throw in our FREE shipping and this is one deal you won't want to miss. Kick start your summer here.

Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer and cannot be used on orders containing a Daily Deal item. Free shipping is to US, APO/FPO and Canada only. Coupon limited to in stock items only.

Jun 17, 2009

Exclusive SALE day for Fans!

Pssst TinySoles Fans. We are kicking off summer with a huge sale at TinySoles and TODAY is your chance to get in first! That's right, our official SUMMER sale starts tomorrow but we're giving our FAN's an exclusive extra day to save BIG. From now through Sunday, use coupon code SUMMERFUN to receive 20% OFF ALL orders over $30. With tons of sandals, water shoes, BabyLegs, capri tights and easy slip on styles in stock, nows your chance to stock up on summer fave's or even get a jumpstart on fall. Throw in our FREE shipping and this is one deal you won't want to miss. Hurry, this offer ends Sunday, June 21st at Midnight PST. Click here to shop now

Please note: This coupon CANNOT be combined with any other offer and please do NOT use coupon on orders containing a Daily Deal item. Free shipping is to US, APO/FPO and Canada only. Coupon limited to in stock items only - sorry no rainchecks.

Jun 12, 2009

Teva Westwater + Giveaway

If your looking for a fun summer shoe for your little girl, then look no further - the Teva Westwater casually strolled into TinySoles today! The Westwater is a lightweight sandal shoe mix with Mary Jane style, a flexible sole and a comfy yoga mat inspired insole. It is available in 2 colors - Pesto and Plaza Taupe, and comes in US sizes 8-13.

Equally at home in wet or dry conditions, the Teva Kids Westwater is the perfect casual shoe for all warm weather fun. With the openess of a sandal yet the comfort of a shoe, the amphibious Westwater combines a quick drying upper with a cushy insole. The Mary Jane style gives this adventure shoe a girly twist and the velcro strap makes it easy to slip into summer fun. Teva added a rubberized toe cap for extra protection and durability, but did it in a minimalistic way to keep the shoe looking girly and streamlined (no bulky, yeti feet here). Don't underestimate its water capabilities, the Westwater's non-marking, rubber sole is patterned to channel water and the insole fights funk with an environmentally friendly zinc based anti-microbial that won't wash off or wear away.

We would love to give you some fitting tips for the Westwater, but only having arrived today we haven't had a chance to fit test them yet. The one thing we do know is that every single female employee at TinySoles wants a pair for themselves (which is rare - our tastes are all over the place!) and lucky for us, Teva makes them in adult sizes too! Click here to shop Teva.

On other Teva news, I recently got a chance to try the Teva Omnium on my newly turned 3 year old son. We went on a family trip to a water park and we were needing something that could go from day shoe to water shoe. He has a medium width foot, slender ankle, an uncanny ability to climb anything and is in a US 8/9 depending on brand. We chose the Omnium in Army in size 8 and found it to fit him on the big side with a little more toe room then needed, but we wanted it to last all summer :) (You know how that goes!) In size comparison, he has outgrown his See Kai Run's in size 8 and is currently wearing KEEN 8 and Umi 24. I held the Omnium up to other US size 8 shoes and noticed it ran longer in length, but I could see if you had a wide or thick foot that it would probably fit more true to size. He had no problems walking in the extra length and he loved the shoes so much he wore them all day in the water too. We love that they are lightweight, easy to get on and off, quick drying and super stylish! Some of the other water shoes we have tested have been too bulky or wide for his feet, but these are perfect!

Giveaway Time: This one is going to be a little different, so read carefully. Here's your chance to win a FREE pair of Teva shoes of your choice. We will randomly select a winner from all the entries on June 19th, 2009. Use one, two or all of the ways listed below to enter.

To enter to win, post a comment using one or more of the following methods and tell us what style and size Teva you would like (please give us at least 2 choices incase one is out of stock) :

  • Sign up as a Follower of this blog and then post a comment beneath this blog while being signed in to your Google/Blogger account.
  • If you've made a purchase or two or more from TinySoles, post a comment below for each purchase you've made and include the invoice number from that purchase.
  • Sign up as a fan of TinySoles on Facebook and post a comment to this note on our Facebook page.

For extra entries:

  • Post a picture/s of your little one/s wearing their TinySoles gear on our Facebook page and get an extra entry for each picture - be sure to mention Teva giveaway in the posts.
  • Blog, Facebook, Tweet our name out with a link back to TinySoles.com or this Blog. Make sure you post a comment telling us about it while logged into your Blogger or Facebook account.
  • Refer a friend. That's right, if your friend posts your Blogger or Facebook name as their referral, you just scored yourself an extra chance to win!
  • Give us TinySoles feedback! You can score an extra entry just for telling us your thoughts and ideas about TinySoles.com. Please email these to marketing@tinysoles.com and use Teva Giveaway in the subject line.

Congratulations to MAC MOM, who picked up a pair of Teva's of her choice! Thanks again for the great participation by all of you who left comments and feedback. We are looking forward to our next giveaway!

Jun 5, 2009

Summer Fun with Rileyroos

We like to think that a new pair of shoes can make anyone happy!
In favor of keeping summer full of smiles, we wanted you to be the first to know that Rileyroos are back in stock. All of your favorites including Chessie sandals and Sporties are ready for the warm weather and active Summer Fun! These shoes are perfect for crawlers, new walkers and pros alike. With padding in all the right places your little ones will want to keep these ones on.
TinySoles fans love Rileyroos so much it is hard to keep up with the demand! Click here to shop Rileyroos!

Jun 3, 2009

New Capri Tights + Giveaway

Get instant fashion fun with cotton capri tights from Country Kids! Especially made to add a fun and funky twist to any outfit, capri tights are the perfect summer accessory. With mouthwatering colors and irresistible prints, these capri's are great under dresses, skirts and shorts. Click here to shop now.

Country Kids cotton tights and socks are knit from the softest cotton blends to ensure they are the best fitting and most comfortable available. Established in 1987, Country Kids started with one, great, warm winter tight and has gone on to build a reputation based on a terrific selection of tights and socks in natural fibers and an unbeatable range of colors. Country Kids combine the finest quality hosiery with practical basics and unique whimsical prints, creating a complete collection of tights and socks for all occasions.

Make sure you check out TinySoles huge selection of tights, leggings and socks!

Giveaway Time: TinySoles is giving you 2 chances to score a FREE pair of Tights of your choice.

1. Be the first person to make a purchase of $35 or more at TinySoles and use the coupon code: FREECAPRI at checkout. If you get an invalid code error, then somebody already beat you to it. If you don’t, then you are the lucky recipient of a FREE pair of Country Kids Tights. Just let us know in the customer notes section during checkout what style and size you want (please give us at least 2 choices incase one is out of stock) and we will send them along with your order. This freebie is open to everybody in all locations and cannot be combined with any other offer.

2. If you have ever made a purchase from TinySoles, then post a comment to this Blog by clicking on "comments" below and tell us what style and size you would like (please give us at least 2 choices incase one is out of stock) along with your TinySoles order ID number (which you can find on your order confirmation email, invoice that came with your purchase or through your TinySoles account). We will randomly choose from the posted comments on June 12th and send out a FREE pair of Country Kids Tights to the shipping address shown on that order ID number. If you have made multiple purchases from TinySoles, than you can increase your chances of winning by posting a comment for each order number.


For additional entries or if you have NEVER made a purchase from TinySoles:

  • Sign up as a follower of this blog and then post a comment beneath this blog post while being signed in to your Google/Blogger account.
  • Sign up as a fan of TinySoles on Facebook and post a comment to this note on our Facebook page.

Congratulations to Carol on Facebook, who won herself a pair of Country Kids Organic winter tights in black.

Thank you TinySoles Fans for taking the time to post comments!