If you hate heel blisters from ill-fitting shoes, and love cute and unique footwear then the perfect weekly comfort item for you is an adorable pair of clogs. Heel blisters and pinched toes don't exist when you slip on a pair of clogs. Even though there are many different companies that make adorable clogs, nothing is quite as wonderful as an adorable pair of Birkenstock Birki's Woodby clogs.

Birki's clogs are unique in that the cork-latex footbed of the shoe form to your foot. Nothing feels better and stays comfortable longer than a pair of shoes that are made especially for you. In addition to being super-comfortable, Birki's clogs are made by a company that cares about the world in which we live in. Birki's are manufactured with only solvent-free adhesives. Birki's also uses solar energy in the manufacturing process and provide the customer with fully recyclable boxes for their Birki's clogs.

Birki's are made by the same company that makes Birkenstock clogs, and you will receive the same comfort from each label. These clogs and sandals are "prescribed" by many podiatrists to treat various ailments in patient's feet. If you are on your feet all day, or have to walk a lot you could be quite surprised to find out just how comfortable Birkenstock clogs really are.

Why are Birki's clogs and Birkenstock clogs so comfortable? As mentioned before, the secret lies in the footbed. Originally, Birkenstock made inserts for shapeless shoes. It was only after they realized that they could transform their footbed inserts into a shoe people would love that they got their big break. Now, millions of people proudly sport their sandals, clogs, and Birki's shoes each and every day.

Another wonderful thing about the Birkenstock family of shoes is that you can have them re-soled. When you wear out the soles of your shoes, simply send them in and get them re-soled for the fraction of the cost of new clogs. While you may initially think you will be tired of the shoes by the time their soles wear out, you will be quite surprised once you get them broken in. You won't want to wear anything else, and you certainly won't want a new pair.

What's a girl to wear with a great pair of Birki's Woodby clogs? Glad you asked. Birki's Woodby clogs look excellent with a pair of boyfriend jeans and an embroidered tunic. In the winter, you can select a nice warm sweater. During hot weather, choose khaki shorts and a tank top. No matter what casual attire you are wearing, Birki's Woodby clogs will add a nice splash of color to your outfit and keep you smiling all day long.

The Born Suri wedge sandal is a comfortable summer sandal that is extremely comfortable and cute. We all know that summer is the most active season of the year. Our feet take a brutal beating doing all our favorite summer activities such as going shopping, going to amusement parks, running after the kids, and dancing the night away at tropical tiki bars. Comfortable summer sandals such as the Born Suri Sandal allow you to look your best while staying really comfortable. It's great when you can find an adorable summer sandal such as the Born Suri sandal that was designed with your comfort in mind.

Born Shoes are manufactured with a patented Opanka Construction method. This construction method meticulously hand-sews the sock lining, upper, and outer sole together in a single process. This is what makes a Born Shoe so comfortable. If you haven't ever tried on a pair of Born Shoes, get on Zappos.com and order a pair. A Born Shoe conforms to your foot and offers a lot of support. The entire Born shoe line is full of comfortable and stylish shoes.

The best thing about Born shoes is that they are designed for style in addition to comfort. This is evident when you see the colorful flower designs and the strap is made of full-grain leather. The Born Suri sandal will match any summer outfit, especially if the off-white color is selected. Imagine these cute comfortable summer sandals with a pair of skinny jeans and a tube top, or a flowery sun dress. The Born Suri sandal can be as casual, dressy, sexy, or cute as you want it to be.

Imagine your adorable feet in these comfortable summer sandals with your toenails painted a nice hot pink color. The bright summer colors available in the Born Suri Sandal will compliment tan and darker skin perfectly. In addition, the Born Suri Sandal is stylish, but not so trendy as to render it out of style next year. You will get many years of wear out of these comfortable summer sandals. This is true both in the quality and the design of the Born Suri Sandal.

For the low price of $98.95 comfort comes at a very reasonable price. You don't have to be stuck in a cute sandal that leaves you with blisters. Instead, select a comfortable sandal that was designed with your foot in mind. Of course the only place to buy comfortable summer sandals is at Zappos.com, where shipping is free and customer service reigns.

The Born Suri wedge sandal is a comfortable summer sandal that is extremely comfortable and cute. We all know that summer is the most active season of the year. Our feet take a brutal beating doing all our favorite summer activities such as going shopping, going to amusement parks, running after the kids, and dancing the night away at tropical tiki bars. Comfortable summer sandals such as the Born Suri Sandal allow you to look your best while staying really comfortable. It's great when you can find an adorable summer sandal such as the Born Suri sandal that was designed with your comfort in mind.

Born Shoes are manufactured with a patented Opanka Construction method. This construction method meticulously hand-sews the sock lining, upper, and outer sole together in a single process. This is what makes a Born Shoe so comfortable. If you haven't ever tried on a pair of Born Shoes, get on Zappos.com and order a pair. A Born Shoe conforms to your foot and offers a lot of support. The entire Born shoe line is full of comfortable and stylish shoes.

The best thing about Born shoes is that they are designed for style in addition to comfort. This is evident when you see the colorful flower designs and the strap is made of full-grain leather. The Born Suri sandal will match any summer outfit, especially if the off-white color is selected. Imagine these cute comfortable summer sandals with a pair of skinny jeans and a tube top, or a flowery sun dress. The Born Suri sandal can be as casual, dressy, sexy, or cute as you want it to be.

Imagine your adorable feet in these comfortable summer sandals with your toenails painted a nice hot pink color. The bright summer colors available in the Born Suri Sandal will compliment tan and darker skin perfectly. In addition, the Born Suri Sandal is stylish, but not so trendy as to render it out of style next year. You will get many years of wear out of these comfortable summer sandals. This is true both in the quality and the design of the Born Suri Sandal.

For the low price of $98.95 comfort comes at a very reasonable price. You don't have to be stuck in a cute sandal that leaves you with blisters. Instead, select a comfortable sandal that was designed with your foot in mind. Of course the only place to buy comfortable summer sandals is at Zappos.com, where shipping is free and customer service reigns.

Footwear for senior citizens and baby boomers should support our arches. For many of us, our feet become wider and flatter with age, making support for the arch of the foot more important.

We should realize we are candidates for corrective insoles if we wake up with pain in the arches of our feet, or in our heels. It may seem strange to have foot pain after six to eight hours of bed rest, rather than during or after activities, but this is how the prolonged effect takes place. Another symptom is if you find that your heels are rolling inward.

The specific part of the foot that is protesting is known as the plantar fascia, which in layman's terms is the padding of fibrous tissue. If we don't support our arches within our footwear, the plantar fascia becomes stretched and irritated and spurs may develop.

For just one example, the basketball star Larry Bird was forced to retire in his prime years, during the early 1990s, because he developed painful bone spurs on his feet, and Larry Bird was only in his mid 30s when he made his swan song on the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team. We are never too young to look out for our feet.

Because we ask our feet to do so much work for us, we need to make sure that as much of the foot as possible shares the brunt of the impact for each step we take. Those of us with high arches require insoles that apply pressure and support up into those arches, or otherwise we are requiring the heel and the sides of the arches to do extra work. Those of us with flat feet need insoles that create a sort of artificial arch. The arches often are supported by lifting the heels slightly higher.

Our feet won't just feel better. So will our knees and our lower back areas. Our mental outlooks also will remain strong, because we'll be able to spend more time on our feet.

SOURCES
http://www.walkfit.com/arch-pain/
http://www.doctorfoot.com/index.html
http://www.footsmart.com/healthcondition.aspx?ailmentId=64

Footwear is the most important clothing item for senior citizens and baby boomers, at least in terms of our comfort and our health. We may focus on a tailer-made suit or custom-fitted gown for a special occasion, or even shop carefully (and with a fashion consciousness) for our work outfits or our leisure apparel. However, footwear is our only clothing item that impacts the earth's surface, unless our slacks or jeans are way too long.

Our blazers, or our shirts and blouses, need not absorb the small but steady jolts of 8,000 to 10,000 steps per day. This why we must treat the feet, first and foremost, starting with a proper fit for our footwear. Three-quarters of senior citizens and baby boomers, at some point in our lives, will encounter foot pain. For those fortunate among us, foot pain will come and go. For others, foot pain is persistent.

The first thing we can do is to make sure our shoes fit, and guess what? Instead of just dispersing this general advice, we're going to give you a few original tips that may not have crossed your mind:

1. Check your shoe size later in the day, because feet can swell as the day goes on.
2. Check the sizes of both feet. Through the years, one may have become larger or wider than the other.
3. Keep in mind that even on a dress shoe, a lace-up style offers more ability to adjust for better comfort and support.
4. Walk on carpet, not just a hard surface, to determine whether your shoes fit properly. Carpeting provides a different experience than a wood or tile floor.
5. Finally, make sure you can wiggle all of your toes up in those new shoes, not just the big ones.

Look at it this way: If a fellow's pants are hitched too high, he looks like a doofus. If a fellow's shoes don't fit right, he walks like a doofus. The difference in the second scenario is that physical pain and health issues come into play. Don't be a shoe-fit doofus!

SOURCES
http://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Aging/2007/7-04-12-PainFree.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/foot-pain/MY00082
http://www.foot-specialist.com/foot-pain.htm

More power to the senior citizens and baby boomers among us who still get out and run or jog, either through the neighborhood or at the local fitness center. Still, even those among us who are not marathon men or marathon women can benefit from wearing athletic footwear, specifically running shoes.

All of us need to take care of our feet, whether we sign up for a 10-kilometer run, or we walk 100 yards from the parking lot into the shopping mall. Athletic footwear and running shoes have many orthopedic qualities that not only promote comfort, but foot health in general.

Podiatrists say they recommend athletic footwear and running shoes to the age 50-plus crowd, but sometimes we resist, specifically those among us who no longer go out running or no longer take part in competitive sports. The problem is that we would be embarrassed to be seen in what we consider to be younger people's fashions. We don't pierce our noses with rings, and our pants don't sag down to the bottoms of our behinds. Thus, why would we be seen in footwear endorsed by the latest 20-something big-time sports star?

At the same time, we don't want to wear orthopedic shoes either, because too often orthopedic shoes look like "old people's shoes." And so, we don't want to wear "old people's shoes" but we don't want to wear "young people's shoes," either. We're overruling a whole lot of different types of footwear. What's a podiatrist to do?

Some manufacturers strive to compromise by selling us walking shoes rather than running shoes. If we do our research, we indeed can find high-quality and high-fitness walking shoes. But we must keep watch, because sometimes a walking shoe won't compare to a running shoe in terms of support and cushioning. If we can overcome our modesty and try a pair of running shoes or athletic footwear, we may discover that our feet feel a whole lot better at the end of the day, even if we didn't do any sort of special exercise.

SOURCES:
http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Eldercare/4-09-02Sneakers.htm
http://icaa.cc/footcare/agingfoot.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletic_shoe

When it comes to footwear, seniors and baby boomers have various viewpoints. Consider the example of high-heeled shoes for women. The older a woman gets, the more difficult is the challenge of donning high-heeled footwear. Yet senior women tend to be more traditional and may maintain a desire to wear high heels to church or on formal occasions.

Fashion experts, as a general rule, define high-heel footwear as shoes with an elevation of more than 3.5 inches. If it's "only" 3 inches, it's "just" a mid-heel. Go ahead and groan, ladies. The fashion experts setting these strict high-heel standards, of course, are men such as Maurizio and Paolo Gucci, and Jimmy Choo.

Who in the world invented high heels in the first place? One version is that the first wearers of high heels were men. As the Dark Ages gave way to the Renaissance so many moons ago, one great revelation among the fellas on horseback was that heels would help prevent their boots from slipping out of their stirrups. This can't be proven, however, not even on the History Channel.

Which ethnic group of women first started to get all fashionable with their footwear, progressing (or regressing, if that's your view) to higher and higher heels? Wouldn't you know it, the French and the Italians were in the lead roles. In fact, there may have been a sort of a combo trend sparked in 1533 by Catherine de' Medici. She was Queen of France, although she was of Italian stock, and she was really, really short. Therefore, legend has it, Catherine de' Medici had a chat with her cobbler. The rest is history, or rather, herstory.

Podiatrists tell women that if they must wear high heels, they should try to reserve this footwear for special occasions, not for daily work in the office. High heels add stress not only to a woman's feet, but also to the knees. Furthermore, the height of the heel isn't the only concern. Some high-heel shoe styles also smash the toes together, which isn't healthy either. Still, a quality high-heel shoe also can provide comfort...as long as not much walking is on the agenda.

SOURCES
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-heeled_footwear
http://www.randomhistory.com/1-50/036heels.html

When buying shoes, senior citizens and baby boomers may consider this: The average adult takes about 4,000 steps per day, according to new-lifestyles.com. This doesn't include any special workouts, but just the regular walking throughout the day. Those 4,000 steps add up to about 2 daily miles.

Keep our footwear in mind, seniors and boomers, as we discuss this. Every two weeks, we're walking more than the equivalent of a marathon run, just by going to the supermarket or strolling into the nearest coffee shop for a latte. Every four years, we're walking the equivalent of a pilgrimage from New York City to San Francisco. (That's 2,930 miles, folks.)

Shouldn't our footwear be comfortable? Shouldn't our shoes fit just right? As much as we consider ourselves to be ageless, we seniors and boomers should recognize that our feet may have special needs.

We shouldn't be thin-skinned about owning up to these special needs for buying shoes. In fact, one result of aging is that we may notice that the skin on our feet is thinner than we once remember. Fatty cushions on the balls of our feet and the pads of our toes have decreased. This thinner skin makes us more susceptible to bumps and bruises, blisters and scrapes. If we have diabetes, we are even more vulnerable because of reduced circulation in our lower extremities. This means that we not only need to make sure that our shoes have an ideal fit, but we also need to take a look now and then to make sure that ulcers or infections and ingrown toenails are not developing.

Meanwhile, our feet are going to get longer and wider, and they may not necessarily do so at the same time. We may discover, oddly enough, that our best comfort comes from a Size 9 on one foot and a Size 8 on another, or maybe a one-half size as an alternative. It might seem like a financial pain to buy two pairs of shoes for one pair of feet, but wouldn't the resulting comfort be worth our while? After all, we have miles more to walk before we sleep.

SOURCES

http://www.new-lifestyles.com/quizzes.html

http://www.healthleader.uthouston.edu/archive/ORTHOPEDIC/2003/feetdontfailme-0811.html

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=how+many+miles+new+york+city+to+san+francisco%3F&ygmabtsrchbtn=web+search&fr=ush-mail-bt4

http://www.affsphere.com/Fashion-and-Apparel/Shoes/Foot-Care-for-Senior-Citizens-1.html

http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/shoeshopping-with-polio-or-clubfoot-766720.html

http://www.seniorwomen.com/hfstyle.html

Grill with Dad for Fathers Day! This BBQ recipe is great for grilled chicken or pork. Very easy to make! Also, try a Beer Margarita! A classic way to spice up a beer. Enjoy!! SOOOOOOO good!

Spicy BBQ Sauce
This is a richly flavored sauce with some definite heat to it. If you don't want it spicy, omit the chili or substitute with a milder pepper. Baste over grilled chicken!
Prep Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer for 4-6 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before using.

Dress dad up in this classic Apron, Mitt & Potholder combo:
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Beer Margarita
Ingredients:
• 6 oz can Frozen limeade concentrate
• 12 oz bottle of beer
• 6 oz vodka
• 6 oz water

Preparation:
In a large pitcher mix the beer and limeade mixture (follow the directions on the frozen limeade except substitute once can of water with one can of vodka). Serve on ice.
Serve these fabulous drinks in a classic pint glass!
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By: Whitney Magness

For daily commuters being comfortable is a big deal. Enter the music, the name brand coffee and the ultimate, comfortable driving moccasins. Driving moccasins have been a classic style for years. Still worn by many Europeans and the elite and stylish, driving moccasins have a place in one's wardrobe. Believe it or not, Frasier Crane is not the only person who buys driving moccasins. In fact, today's driving moccasins are not only stylish but also comfortable and in some cases quite luxurious.

There are a couple of perks to driving moccasins commuters should truly consider. In addition to having a safe, nubbed sole that allows one to have secure footing, the shoes are flat, sturdy and ideally the perfect shoe in which one should drive. The other perk for women is that wearing driving moccasins while driving eliminates the ugly scuff that always shows up on the back of the right shoe as a result of driving in heels or other shoes when comfortable driving moccasins should and could be worn.

Elegantly designed, comfortable and well made driving moccasins are available for men and women. A great choice of driving moccasins for men is the H.S. Trask Driving Moccasin. Very European in style, the beautifully designed driving moccasin is masculine, sleek and comfortable. Features include smooth Antelope leather uppers, soft sheepskin lining, multi-density removable foot bed made with memory foam and double-needle hand stitching construction created for a well made, flexible and durable moccasin. Available in dark brown, light brown and black, the average retail price is $101.

Both men and women have several great options in terms of brands of driving moccasins. Major designers create the comfortable driving shoe including Kenneth Cole, Cole Hahn, Coach, Celine, Michael Kors, Polo, Timberland, Ralph Lauren, Minnetonka and many others.

The method to the madness is - just like one wears court shoes for tennis, track shoes for track, and running shoes for running - driving moccasins have a place in every wardrobe. In fact, worn without socks they are downright cool. Who knows, maybe one day insurance companies will give a discount for wearing proper driving shoes. A girl can only hope.

Shoe-conscious baby boomers, and especially senior citizens, may give little thought to shoe insoles. If boomers and seniors don't follow the marketing for shoe insoles, they may wrongly perceive that the only manufacturer is Dr. Scholl's, and that the only type is that old-fashioned thin brownish foam pad with the tiny absorption holes on top.

Today we can find an array of shoe insole products to fit (literally and figuratively) our every footwear need.

Yes, we can still find foam shoe insoles, but we can also find shoe insoles made of other materials, such as rubber and gel.

Furthermore, as baby boomers and senior citizens, we are learning that shoe insoles serve purposes other than prevention of foot pain. Comfortable footwear for everyday living, walking and athletics also can make us feel better in our knee and hip areas, and can especially help to ease and prevent soreness in the back.

Shoe insoles do more than simply reduce the jarring impact of walking and running. They also can make our shoes fit better. Let's face it, aging makes us more prone to bunions and bone spurs and other doo-dads that can change the shapes of our feet. We also may discover that our feet may become wider and flatter with age. Shoe insoles are the variables that mold to each of our own unique foot shapes.

Sales personnel at shoe stores will tell us that the two prime benefits of shoe insoles are cushioning and support. This is well and good, but cushioning and support must be balanced. Too much cushioning can lead to not enough support, and vice-versa. We don't want to feel like we're walking along pathways of down pillows, but we don't like to feel like we're walking with bare feet on concrete, either. When it comes to shoe insoles, it's a question of balance between cushioning and support.

If we have low and/or flat arches, the use of insoles with arch supports can be especially important. Otherwise, we may unconsciously roll our feet, leading to other foot problems.

SOURCES

http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/the-benefits-of-wearing-insoles-648847.html

http://www.sevendeals.com/p-5683-walkfit-orthotics-insoles.aspx?OVRAW=shoe%20insoles&OVKEY=shoes%20insoles&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=1599805522&OVKWID=216563591022

http://www.ehow.com/how_4924153_build-shoe-insoles.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

Footwear for senior citizens and baby boomers should provide comfort and fashion, and even fun. But if we want to feel good about our footwear, our feet need to feel good. We sometimes think of senior citizens and baby boomers developing arthritis and rheumatism in fingers and other upper joints, but everything starts with the feet, and that includes the footwear. According to a survey reported by the National Institute on Aging, 87 percent of older adults report at least one foot problem.

Let's tackle these senior/boomer footwear concerns with a positive approach. The fellows still can go for luxurious leather dress shoes if they so desire. The ladies still can purchase that special pair of ballroom dancing shoes. We just have to take care of our feet.

First of all, keep that blood circulating. Put your feet up whenever you can. Not only do you deserve this comfort, but it's good for you. Rub the feet of a partner, then have them rub yours. Make warm foot baths part of your routine. And if we need yet another argument against smoking, it turns out that smoking impairs blood circulation, so yes indeed, smoking can even be harmful to your feet. (So can constantly crossing your legs.)

When fitting for your shoes, don't rely on what may have become your former size. Aging causes the feet of senior citizens and baby boomers to become longer, wider, flatter and thinner. We may become aware of various parts of our bodies that start to sag, but rarely do we consider that our foot arches may sag, too. Therefore, we need our shoes to fit in a comfortable and snug manner that begins with the first time we put them on.

Our feet may be the appendages that are most physically distant from our brains, but often our feet are trying to tell us something. For example, feet that often feel sort of tingly may be warning us to seek a check-up for nerve and circulatory disorders, or possibly even diabetes. When doctors check our hearts and so forth, we should ask that they check our feet as well. Then we should consider treating ourselves to a fantastic pair of new shoes.

SOURCES:
http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Aging/2007/7-04-12-PainFree.htm
http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/footcare.asp
http://www.apma.org
http://www.aofas.org

Three Dots fashions are known for the fine knit, cashmere and soft woven fabrics from which the stylish fashions are made. In addition to providing beautiful, timeless women's fashions for every season, the soft luxurious fashions are comfortable to wear and body shaping. Known for the trademark ellipses that are heat stamped onto the fabric, Three Dots offers women a unique fashion style that is flattering and feminine including the body flattering Three Dots 1 x 1 Supima Modal ¾ Sleeve Cowl Neck.

One of the most popular current products is the elegant Three Dots 1 x 1 Supima Modal ¾ Sleeve Cowl Neck, which is designed to drape over the chest creating a chic stylish and feminine look. Made from a superb fabric blend of 50% Supima cotton and 50% Modal, the stylish shirt has clean lines with a smooth flattering cut, longer length and three-quarter length sleeves and can easily be worn with casual or dress clothing. The timeless style reflected by the design of the Three Dots 1 x 1 Supima Modal ¾ Sleeve Cowl Neck appeals to women of all ages and fashion sense, because the cowl neck is a classic design that never goes out of style.

One of the unique features of Three Dots fashion line that creates the Three Dots 1 x 1 Supima Modal ¾ Sleeve Cowl Neck is that the different sizes are designated by color coded dots. The Three Dots 1 x 1 Supima Modal ¾ Sleeve Cowl Neck is available in sizes from extra small up to extra large. Designed to fit the body perfectly, the unique shirt is available in black, white or new gray. The average retail price is $82.

The Three Dots 1 x 1 Supima Modal ¾ Sleeve Cowl Neck is a low maintenance item that is machine-washable in cold water. In fact, the quality fabric is designed to retain its luster even after repeated washing. Tumble drying is suggested for the Three Dots 1 x 1 Supima Modal ¾ Sleeve Cowl Neck to achieve the best results.

Not Your Daughter's Jeans are one of the most popular jean trends among women looking for comfortable jeans with a little bit of added perfection. Also known as the Tummy Tuck Jean, the Not Your Daughter's Jeans offers a wide range of styles, colors and cuts from their collection of popular women's jeans.

One of the most popular styles from the collection is the Not Your Daughter's Jeans Classic Indigo 5 Pocket Boot Cut. With this particular style the wearer has a classic cut jean, a popular wash and of course the trendy 5 pocket boot cut features. This is a great jean to wear with boots are clogs.

What makes the Not Your Daughter's Jeans Classic Indigo 5 Pocket Boot Cut one of the most popular jeans on the market today? One, the jean is stylish with the right cut, design and wash. Additionally, the Not Your Daughter's Jeans brand is famous for their Tummy Tuck Jean enhancement with a built in crisscross panel that flattens the stomach, flatters the figure and makes the wearer look an entire size slimmer. Additionally, the Not Your Daughter's Jeans Classic Indigo 5 Pocket Boot Cut Jeans are made from 96% cotton and 4% spandex to provide a comfortable fit.

Other features of the popular style of Not Your Daughter's Jeans Classic Indigo 5 Pocket Boot Cut Jeans include a zip fly and button closure, belt loop waistband and the jeans can be machine washed in cold water and tumble dried. Available in sizes 2 to 16, the average retail price for the Not Your Daughter's Jeans Classic Indigo 5 Pocket Boot Cut Jeans is $96.00. By the way - each pair of these unique jeans comes with a label that is attached to the inside with an adhesive that states something to this effect: "NYDJ cannot be held responsible for any positive consequences due to your fabulous appearance when wearing the Tummy Tuck Jean. You can thank me later." And that's the rub of it for a pair of comfortable, stylish jeans that work at hiding perfections and enhancing figures.

Make your Mom breakfast in bed or invite her over for a special brunch! The below recipes outline a full brunch menu. You can start out with either a Bellini or Bloody Mary. Then move on to a healthy yogurt parfait before having Ham, Leek and Gruyere muffin egg cups and Creamy Hashbrown potatoes. This brunch is sure to make your Mothers Day memorable!

Mothers Day Cocktails!
Does your Mom like sweet or salty drinks? Below will meet both cravings…

Bellini
•4 tablespoons white peach puree
•1 bottle Prosecco or Champagne, chilled (use sparkling juice or seltzer for a non-alcoholic cocktail)

Place 1 tablespoon white peach puree into the bottom of a Champagne flute. Fill the glass with Prosecco or Champagne.

Serve in these classic champagne flutes by Riedel:
http://www.zappos.com/product/7522133/color/303

**How to sugar frost glass - Cocktail Making Tip of the Day:
Wet the rim of glass with slice of lemon, orange or whatever juicy fruit you have available

Famous Bloody Mary
Serves 1

2 oz Vodka
6 oz V8 Juice
1 tsp Horseradish
1/2 tsp fresh Lime Juice
4 dashes Tabasco Sauce
4 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
1 pinch Peppers
1 pinch Celery Salt

Add several ice cubes to a highball glass, grind some pepper on top and add some celery salt to make seasoned ice cubes. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes, and shake well. Strain the mixture over the ice cubes in the highball glass. Squeeze a lime slice over the drink and drop it in the glass.

Serve in these classic cooler glasses:
http://www.zappos.com/product/7551061/color/303

Fruit & Yogurt Parfait
This parfait looks like a fancy dessert, but is actually a very healthy way to start off your meal and day. You can really dress up this course by serving it in fun, decorative glasses.

Try these:http://www.zappos.com/product/7551073/color/303

Ingredients
1 cup low-fat or nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt
1 cup granola
1 cup sliced fresh fruit (bananas, kiwis, peaches, apples, pears, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or mango)
2 sprigs of mint (optional)

Preparation
Use a short decorative glass or a wine glass. Place 1/3 of the granola on the bottom of the glass. Layer with 1/3 of the yogurt and then top it with 1/3 of the fruit. Repeat this layering twice. Garnish with mint. Serves 2.

This next recipe is so fantastic and filling. All the flavors marinate together in the muffin cups…so good! Make sure you save enough room for these!

Ham, Leek & Gruyere Baked Egg Cups
Serves 4-6

•2 tablespoons butter
•2 leeks, green and white parts cleaned and thinly sliced
•2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
•2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
•2 tablespoons flour
•1 1/2 cups chicken stock
•Salt and freshly ground black pepper
•Nonstick cooking spray
•6 thin slices deli ham or prosciutto
•1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
•6 eggs

•Preheat oven to 375ºF.
•In a medium-size skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, garlic and thyme to the pan, and sauté 5-6 minutes, until very soft.
•Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and cook about a minute. Whisk in the stock and bring up to a bubble to thicken the mixture up. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and reserve.
•While the leeks are cooking, spray the insides of a 6-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Line each cup with a slice of ham or prosciutto folded in half.
•Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cooked leeks into each lined cup and top with a little shredded cheese. Press the leeks and cheese down a little with your finger to make room, then crack an egg into each one, making sure it stays whole (if you’re worried about breaking the egg yolk, crack the egg into a small bowl first, then pour it in the muffin cup).
•Season the tops of the eggs with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and place the muffin tin on a baking sheet. Transfer sheet to the oven and bake 15 minutes, until the eggs set.
•Remove tin from the oven and allow the baked eggs to cool in the muffin cups for a couple of minutes before removing them from the pan. Serve a green salad alongside.

This non-stick J.A. Henckels pan will help keep the leaks, garlic and thyme from sticking to the bottom: http://www.zappos.com/product/7526570/color/92375

Careful! These potatoes are so addicting! You’ll never make the traditional skillet hashbrowns again! Enjoy! …Even better, enjoy the leftovers!

Creamy Hashbrown Potatoes
Serves 6-8

2 lbs Hash Brown frozen potatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup diced onion
1 can cream chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
½ tspn salt
¼ cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine cheese, onion, soup, sour cream and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix hash browns in with mixture. Pour into 13x9 baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Turn down to 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

This Emile Henry baking dish is perfect for these potatoes: http://www.zappos.com/product/7467383/color/14552