Blog Posts - Barefoot

Those Merry Gentlemen of years ago, knew what they were doing about when they sang about gifts of "comfort and joy." Who doesn't want to be comfy and happy? Here's a roundup of gifts that will keep them warm, cozy, and just filled with happiness all...

Review - Xero Shoes Umara Z-Trail Minimalist SandalsI've been a fan of Xero Shoes since before they adopted their current monicker. Like many runners, I was greatly affected by reading Born to Run and immediately set out to find myself some of those...

After almost a year of running and quite a bit of money spent in various gear and gadgets, I now have a well formed opinion on what is useful and what is useless. Running top An absolute essential. Don’t run long distances with cotton t-shir...

Go Barefoot Day is observed on June 1. The real purpose behind this quirky holiday is to encourage people to donate new and used shoes to the victims of natural disasters. Go Barefoot Day was launched by a non-profit organizat...

Now Beyonce could be an 'earth mother' for all I know and what exactly is that anyway I hear you cry. To me it's a wade of days ahead of me filled with fun times with my kids. Which I know all full well never plays out like the movie based-daisy chai...

On my path towards barefoot running, I think I have found the most minimalistic footwear one can imagine. It started as a Kickstarter campaign last year and I felt immediately attracted to those. I had read Born to Run not long before and I had ran c...

bethere2day - Old Is When - Your sweetie says 'Let's go upstairs and make love' Old Is When...

Juicy, tender, and oh so easy to make, these are meatballs you’ll want in your life. This week has seriously been a bit of a blur. Madeline makes her First Communion tomorrow, and there has been a rush of last minute activities. Finding a cross...

Vibram FiveFingers V-Run (Bikila EVO update) Review!Vibram’s dedicated road shoe received several upgrades this year and a new name, V-Run. With new upper and new sole materials, the already versatile Bikila EVO has been upgraded to handle warmer...

Shamma Sandals – Jerusalem Cruiser 2.0 ReviewOne of my favorite running sandals gets revamped for 2016 with a more premium leather topper, a new leather insole post, updated buckles and highly-requested heel strap. Do these updates keep the Jerus...

Looking for something fresh to serve at your next brunch?  Make this Easiest Ever Strawberry Jam with just a few ingredients and is ready in no time. You’ll never go back to store-bought again! Disclosure:  This post may contain affiliate lin...

Save the Children is an international NGO and the world’s top independent charity for children in need. Since 1919, we have been fighting for children’s rights, saving their lives and providing hope for brighter futures worldwide.  Save the Chil...

Trek Ascent Insulated Vibram FiveFingers ReviewVibram’s Trek Ascent Insulated is a fantastic variant of the Trek Ascent for a variety of winter activities. Featuring a wool sockliner that does a fantastic job keeping you warmer than you would expec...

It seems fitting to close out Valentine’s and Galentine’s week with pink wine. I highly recommend Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato if you’re looking for something fun and tasty to serve on February 13 or February 14! As I’ve ment...

VIVOBAREFOOT Stealth II ReviewIt's been almost two years since my last post here on BirthdayShoes. Reason being that I've transitioned almost completely to barefoot living. Or, at most, a pair of light running sandals. I mean, I'm no barefoot activis...

(Via UGG Australia)Hopefully, you are getting a little down time during the Holiday season. It's a busy time of year, and many of us will either have house guests or be a house guest. This calls for elevating your at home looks. I know that my own "l...

A Barefoot Thanksgiving with Ina and Bobby Bobby's Smoked TurkeyIna's Herb And Apple Bread PuddingBobby's Heartland Chopped SaladBobby's Eleven-Layer Potato GratinIna's Orange-Honey Glazed CarrotsIna's Sautéed Shredded Brussels SproutsIna's Make Ahe...

Vivo Barefoot Porto vs Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka (Comparison)Time for a comparison update! As a supplement to my review for the Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne, I will be adding additional thoughts on the shoe and a comparison with another handcraf...

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