Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner!! Why not serve the classic Margarita at your party?! Below is the best Margarita recipe for you and your friends...trust us, you'll love it!!

Classic Margarita

• 1 lime, halved
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 limes)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
• 1 cup Triple Sec
• 3 cups ice
• 1 cup white tequila

Directions:
If you like margaritas served in a glass with salt, rub the outside rims of six glasses with a cut lime and dip each glass lightly into a plate of kosher salt.

Combine the lime juice, lemon juice, Triple Sec, and ice in a blender and puree until completely blended. Add the tequila and puree for 2 seconds more. Serve over ice.

If you prefer frozen margaritas, halve each of the ingredients, double the ice, and blend in two batches. Serve with a cut lime.

This Viking blender won't disappoint...perfect for this margarita recipe if you like your margaritas blended:http://www.zappos.com/product/7474240/color/172949

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The Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe is one of many products made by the well known Pine Cone Hill Company. Known for some of the top-of-the-line comfort clothing items, the Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe is definitely one of the most popular items and is by far an excellent gift. Fortunately, the unique Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe is a unisex product; therefore both men and women can enjoy the soft comfort of a true luxury bath robe.

So what is it that has made the Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe one of the most popular lounging and comfort items among shoppers and lovers of luxury comfort items? Made from 100-percent polyester, Pine Cone Hill makes their Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe from their signature fleece, which is designed to provide a snuggly, cozy and comfortable effect for the wearer. The Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe includes a tie belt ideal for creating a secure and comforting fit, as well as to provide a bit of privacy.

The Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe is known for being one of the top luxury gift items among gift givers and comes with a highly reputable recommendation as one of the softest and most comfortable bath robes and comfort items available. Another of the great conveniences of the Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe is that it is machine washable and can be tumbled dried on a low setting.

The Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe is designed as a unisex product with the sizing based on height. In general, the robe fits most individuals that range from 5 feet 3 inches up to 5 feet 9 inches tall with an average robe length of 49 ½ inches. The Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Bathrobe is available in a wide array of colors such as: ivory, claret, celery, pale rose, lilac, light blue, coral and leopard chocolate. This robe retails for approximately $84, which is a small price for total comfort.

Are you one of those girls who love the *new tattoo art on clothing*? If so the P.J. Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II is an ideal way to comfortably express your fashion style and achieve comfort while lounging around the house. The uniquely designed PJ Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II is a comfortably designed house slipper designed after a cowboy boot decorated with tattoo art.

For individuals living a busy life, being comfortable during your down time while lounging around the house is not only important but also a real necessity. The comfort provided by the well designed, comfort-enhanced P.J. Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II adds to one's down time while providing a snug and comfortable environment for the wearer.

The P.J. Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II is a charming and uniquely designed comfort slipper made with a synthetic micro-suede shaft, semi-soft sole designed to provide protection for extended wear and a soft and cuddly faux-fur lining that is plush and comfortable. Wearers have access to dual pull tabs to make pulling the slipper boot on and off easy. What makes this particular style unique is the classic embroidered tattoo print of roses and hearts, which accent the shaft of the slipper boot. A great choice for the girly girl but also appealing to the punk rocker, the P.J. Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II is an ideal comfort shoe and also makes a great gift item.

The P.J. Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II offers the wearer great style, design and comfort while also offering the semi-soft sole great for extended wear just in case the wearer decides to step out of the house for a quick fast food pick up. The P.J. Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II is generally sold in sizes small, medium and large. The stylish and comfortable tattoo embroidered slipper boot retails for approximately $51. Who says you can't have the best of both worlds? With the P.J. Salvage Cowboy Slipper Boot Tattoo II, a girl can be a girl but with a little bit of edge.

When it comes to skiing, snowboarding and hanging out in the cold while enjoying winter sports, it is truly all about getting warm, staying warm and being comfortable. In order to accomplish both goals, skiers and snowboards must start inside out. What? That's right. In order to stay warm in the snow, it is all about the layering underneath the other ski gear. What better place to start than with a well made, warm, thermal crew? The thermals from P.J. Salvage are a great starting point. In fact, the P.J. Salvage Ski Bum Thermal Crew is the perfect crew to begin the methodical layering of warmth before hitting the slopes.

The P.J. Salvage Ski Bum Thermal Crew is a basic, but very cool thermal crew that is available in all women's sizes, including extra small to extra large. The well designed, slightly loose fitting, thermal crew is made from the perfect blend of 55% cotton and 36% rayon. The easy to care for P.J. Salvage Ski Bum Thermal Crew is designed to be warm, durable, long lasting and is super easy to care for. There is no high maintenance required here. The P.J. Salvage Ski Bum Thermal Crew is fairly maintenance free. Simply toss the toasty thermal crew into the washer using cold water for the best effect and then toss it into the dryer to be tumbled dried for the next fun escape on the slopes or that lazy day around the house when you want something to keep you warm.

Actually, whether you ski or not, the P.J. Salvage Ski Bum Thermal Crew is a great winter basic, and the shirt is cool, sporting the "Ski Bum" graphic on the front. The basic style is a long sleeve, crew neck thermal shirt, with a back yoke and roll cuff and is a great shirt to pair with jeans. Throw this cool thermal crew under a button down shirt for a casual effect or for an easy-to-layer look on a cold day. The P.J. Salvage Ski Bum Thermal Crew retails for $50.40.

Spring is in the air! This cocktail is so refreshing, and very easy to make. Perfect for the early Spring days! Feel free to add more vodka…
-Whitney M. & Robert P.

Peach Cocktail

• 1 cup canned peaches, drained, reserving the juice
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt, non-fat
• ½ cup juice reserved from canned peaches
• ¾ cup peach vodka
• Ice

Directions
Add all ingredients in a blender and mix until frothy. Serve.

Items available on Zappos.com for this recipe:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/47097909/c/303.html -Riedel Vinum XL Champagne s/2
-Classic and extra large for this peachy drink

At Privo we believe in whims and impulses. We also believe that sometimes conventions need breaking, and most of all, that personal style should never be predictable. Our Privo shoes for women are exciting and innovative, created by and for people who like to shake things up once in awhile.

If you’ve ever laughed until it hurt, listened to your heart, passed on the mini-van, slept in, lied about your age, found your groove, read the ending first, gone outside the lines or bought a one way ticket, then Privo is for you.

Youthful in feeling, athletic in inspiration, Privo combines style, comfort and versatility. Special features such as our patented Soleassage™ textured footbed make Privo a joy to wear. The perfect sneaker alternative, Privo pairs well with just about everything.

Today we start a new feature on the Zappos Blogs: Since, at Zappos, we sell some of the best cookware around, we thought that we would give our customers some good ideas on how what to cook! So coming from Whitney M. and Robert P., here we go!

It is great to prepare soups for Sunday dinners, allowing you to have plenty of leftovers for the week. The below recipe for Turkey soup is a favorite because it has such a rich and simple flavor. This recipe is best with leftover Turkey, but you can also buy the pre-made chicken/turkey at the grocery store for easy preparation. Enjoy!!!!

Turkey Soup

• 2 tspn olive oil
• 2 leeks, chopped or 1 onion
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3-4 cups left over Turkey
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 2 tspns dried thyme
• ½ tspn salt
• ¼ tspn ground pepper
• 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 6 ounces uncooked egg noodles
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 Tbl fresh parsley

Heat oil in stock pot. Add leeks or onions, carrots, garlic, celery; sauté for 4 minutes. Add turkey, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer. Return mixture to a boil and add egg noodles. Cook 10 minutes, until egg noodles are tender. Stir in peas, 1 minute. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaves. Stir in parsley.

Items available on Zappos.com for this recipe:

Anolon Hard Anodized 8qt Stockpot
-Perfect non-stick finish for easy clean up
-Cover to help with the simmering
-Hard anodized finish will heat this soup evenly and quickly

-Swissmar Bamboo Multi Function Cutting Board
-The wood side can be used for cutting the veggies and mincing the herbs, the other side for cutting the Turkey

-J.A. Henckels Four Star 7” Santoku Knife
-Perfect size for multi function cutting
-The hollow rivets will help keep these veggies from sticking to the knife
-Must have knife in anyone’s knife collection

All it takes is a trip to Italy as a student, tourist or professional traveler to realize that the shoes that work in the U.S. may not necessarily work on the cobblestone streets and walkways of Rome. Wise up students and travelers and look for comfortable shoes and comfortable boots to accommodate the geographical environment.

After scratching up and destroying the leather on the high heel of a pair of really fly boots, you'll realize that walking down a sidewalk in the U.S. is not the same as walking down the old cobblestone streets of Rome and other European cities. This is an easy way to quickly destroy one's shoe budget. It is definitely necessary to find comfortable shoes to accommodate the geographical environment of countries that don't have modern streets, walkways and roads.

For students studying abroad, plan on purchasing comfortable shoes and comfortable boots that allow you to maintain your footing without destroying the investment of your footwear. A great choice of low-quarter boots, which can be worn year round, is the Vigotti Amari. Trendy and made of premium leather, the low-quarter boot has a flat heel and a non-slip rubber sole in addition to a comfortable, round toe ideal for walking. A great choice for men is the Timberland Urban, which is a comfortable boot and can also be worn year round and is well made and rugged, providing solid footing.

During the winter in Europe, flat riding boots, Uggs, and other good walking shoes and solidly constructed boots that are able to tread the surface of a rough road or walkways are what is required to feel secure and in control. One must consider comfortable shoes to accommodate the geographical environment in whatever country being visited to avoid spills, falls and the destruction of heels.

Studying abroad and traveling abroad is a great adventure. One simply must remember to acclimate to the region. Wearing comfortable shoes and comfortable boots that allow one to venture out and explore the region while looking sharp pay for themselves several times over.

So you made it to class for another lesson from the shoe encyclopedia! Before we begin, let's review what was learned in the last lesson. Last time, we covered the rearfoot, the graphite rollbar, the Visible Air Sole Unit in Nike footwear and what it means to be biomechanically efficient. Remember that if you missed the last lesson (or any before it), all of them can be found on Zappos. Now, back to today's lesson. This time we'll discuss a stability web, bespoke footwear, adiFit from Adidas and Heel ProGrid from Saucony.

Stability Web
Don't worry. We're not talking spiders here. In New Balance footwear, a stability web is used to describe a special stability system installed under the arch. It is designed to create support in the mid-foot region, while giving flexibility to the forefoot.

Bespoke
Bespoke is a term used to describe footwear that has been custom made, more than likely by hand. Footwear considered bespoke cannot be remade for anyone but the original customer. Many shoemakers will keep the measurements on their customers' footwear, in case the customer decides to order another pair of the same shoes in the future. This way, it will be easy to replicate the footwear exactly.

adiFit
Adidas brand footwear uses the term adiFit to describe a special removable insole in children's footwear. This device helps to measure children's feet to properly determine their shoe size. It is designed especially for Adidas brand children's footwear. Such a tool can be very convenient and useful to parents since children's feet grow quite rapidly. You might hear some claim that their kids grow overnight.

Heel ProGrid
Heel ProGrid is a special layer inserted into the heel section of a shoe. It's designed to give the foot more stability by dispersing the shock and absorbing the impact. Heel ProGrid is designed especially for Saucony brand shoes. It is a very useful feature in running shoes. In running, the feet are impacting the ground at a higher force than during walking or regular activities. The extra support can help reduce the impact on the foot.

Sources:
http://www.dancestore.com/z-shoeterms.asp
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/ecom/valueadded/ProductGuides/Shoes_Terms.htm

Equestrian riding boots are a fashion item that never goes out of style. For those who ride for a hobby or in competition, equestrian riding boots are a necessity. For those who choose to be fashion conscience and stylish, adding a pair of fine, well made leather riding books is a lifetime addition to a wardrobe. When taken care of properly, fine leather riding boots last forever.

There are various brands of equestrian riding boots, most are very well made, comfortable and require a good fit. It is imperative that equestrian riding boots fit properly to not only ensure comfort, but also to ensure one's safety. Several of the top brands of riding boots include Sudini, Fitzwell, Frye, La Canadienne, Matisse, Stuart Weitzman, Vigotti and more.

A popular style among the collection of equestrian riding boots is the Frye Dorado Riding Boot. Made in a traditional style, the well made boot is made from fine leather with a leather lining, leather cushioned insole, leather sole and a 1-inch heel made of stacked wood with a rubber tap. The Frye Dorado Riding Boot is sleek, stylish and available in black or dark brown with a stylish buckle feature at the top of the boot and at the ankle. The retail price for the beautiful riding boot is $462.

Another excellent equestrian riding boot is the Pixie by La Canadienne. The traditionally styled boot is made from fine Italian calf leather available in either brown leather or black pebble leather. Features of the Italian made boot include memory foam cushioned insole, stacked heel, waterproof construction and a flexible TPR sole for added traction and durability. The pull-on style boot has side buckle detailing and retails for approximately $245. This is a beautiful boot to add to one's winter wardrobe.

The selection of equestrian riding boot is quite varied, however, anyone looking to purchase the popular boots should look for a good fit and well made boot, because it is definitely an investment in a timeless pair of boots whether purchased for riding or fashion.

The history of shoes is filled with interesting and innovated designers. Each designer offers shoe lines that incorporate what the designer thinks shoe buyers want. WhiteMountain is a shoe company that focuses on shoes that are affordable, comfortable and fashionable. From the 1980s to the present, White Mountain has been offering a great selection of chic styles.

History of White Mountain
White Mountain started business in 1980. From their beginning they had a mission, and that mission was to make feet happy. They accomplished this by combining old world craftsmanship with modern technology. This combination produced shoe lines that had the supple feel of handcrafted leather with the ergonomic advantages that modern technology lends to shoe designs. Throughout the last several decades White Mountain has produced several great lines of shoes and shoe styles, and they have sold millions upon millions of fashionable shoes to women around the globe.

White Mountain Shoes
White Mountain has launched several shoe lines. One of the most popular shoe lines is the Rialto. This shoe line is a value price line, which basically means that these shoes are affordable. This line includes both every day shoes that are appropriate for work shoes and hanging around the house, as well as occasion shoes, which are appropriate for special events like date night, weddings and other celebrations.

Another popular line offered by White Mountain is Happy Feet. This line of shoes is dedicated to casual footwear. This includes great strappy sandals called Gladiators, flats, sandals and wedges.

White Mountain focuses on four different types of shoes. Their flats styles include Garrison and Granby. These shoes are great for work and casual wear. The second style that they carry is the Gladiators line. Gladiators are great strappy sandals that come in several styles from thongs to open toed sandals. The final styles offered by White Mountain are sandals and wedges. Both of these styles work well for both casual and dressy occasions.

Buying White Mountain Shoes
In order to buy White Mountain shoes you will need to find a White Mountain outlet or a shoe store that carries this line of shoes. Fortunately, there are many places across the country that carry White Mountain shoes. The next time you are out looking for a great pair of casual or dress shoes, look for the White Mountain label.

Whether you are a collector of athletic shoes, an athlete or simply wear them as a part of casual gear, it is important to ensure athletic shoes are worn to get the proper support and comfort one looks for and expects in a good athletic shoe. Keep feet comfortable by updating athletic shoes. This is more important for individuals who participate in athletic sports such as walking, running and other high impact aerobic activities in order to avoid injury and achieve maximum performance.

Foot comfort is one of the most important things in the world. For certain, if you can't walk well in athletic shoes or if they are ill fitting, it is going to take the swagger out of your step. Look at the bottom of the athletic shoes and the overall condition. There are a variety of athletic shoes available at great prices that allow the process of updating athletic shoes affordably.

Consider comfort first and fashion second, however, with today's brands one does not have to compromise either. Several of the top brands such as Asics, New Balance, Adidas and Nike all offer high performance shoes at great prices, particularly if you know how to show and look for the best when updating athletic shoes.

Again, select your athletic shoes based on how they will be used. If having fly gear is first and foremost, there are many choices. A great choice of athletic shoes for women that is stylish and very well made is the Nike Shox Turbo SI SL, which is available in white with white or white with black. Key features include cushioning columns, synthetic leather, mesh upper and midsole cushioning. This is an all purpose athletic shoe and is an ideal choice for one updating athletic shoes. The retail price for the Nike Shox Turbo SI SL is $119.99.

This is one of many excellent choices that are ideal for adding to one's wardrobe when updating athletic shoes. Irrespective of the brand and style, always check to see if athletic shoes are worn out to avoid discomfort.

Hey there, Shoe Encyclopedia class! Time to go over some new shoe terms. But first, let's take a quick look at last session's lessons, some of which got a little fishy and sticky. OK, almost sticky and fishy, but not quite. Last time we went over jellies, which sound sticky and maybe even yummy, but we learned that they actually are just slip-on shoes woven from plastic. We also covered fisherman sandals, Opanka construction and what ANSI stands for. If you missed the last session or any prior sessions, don't forget that they can all be found on Zappos. In the meantime, pull up your chairs to learn the meaning of the terms Pebax, Maxum-Lite, predator and electrical hazard in reference to shoes.

Pebax
Pebax is a type of thermos plastic used in the outsole to create support for the balls of the feet. It is lightweight, making it a perfect medium for athletic footwear. Nikehas used Pebax as a top plate in its Nike Shox columns to create even distribution of pressure and strengthen support in the medial arch and midfoot.

Maxum-Lite
Maxum-Lite is a polyurethane outsole that is designed for ultimate protection. Features of Maxum-Lite include slip resistance, oil resistance and abrasion resistance. Maxum-Lite is great for shock absorbency. These types of shoes often are used in industries where floors may be slippery, such as restaurants and manufacturing plants.

Predator
This is not the type of predatoryou'll be running from. However, they might instead help you in running. Shoes with the predator feature are commonly used in soccer. They are designed to help increase the power of kicks. The rubber strips added to the upper can add spin and power to kicks of the soccer ball.

Electrical Hazard
These shoes are just as they sound. Footwear with the electrical hazard feature is designed especially for situations in which electric shock may occur. This type of footwear can withstand high voltage application as outlined by specific ANSI and ASTM standards.

Sources:
http://www.shoebacca.com/resources/definitions/pebax.html
http://www.shoebacca.com/resources/definitions/maxum-lite.html
http://www.shoebacca.com/resources/definitions/predator.html
http://www.shoebacca.com/resources/definitions/electrical-hazard-shoes.html

Suffice it to say, not all jeans are created equal. There are denim jeans, and there are the luxury denim jeans made from premiere denim. What generally separates the two is that little something extra that creates the comfort needed in a pair of well fitting jeans. Usually that extra element for the perfect fit is just the right amount of spandex or elastane combined with luxury denim designed to provide the perfect fit while still being comfortable.

High-end jeans are considered luxury jeans, and usually it is the quality of denim that puts them in this class. There are a wide variety of luxury jean brands to select from, including brands such as 7 for All Mankind, James Jeans, Rock and Republic, Paper Denim & Cloth and others.

7 for All Mankind is one of the popular brands of jeans offering a wide variety of cuts, lengths and styles from which to select. One of the most popular styles is the Edie which is the skinny leg jean available in New York Dark or Mercer (black). Features include five pockets, stitch details on the back pockets, a very skinny cut, distressed details and a fabric combination of 2% elastane and 98% cotton.

James Jeans are quite popular with the Hollywood set. The unique luxury jeans offer a variety of styles, rises and cuts in their collection. One of the most popular styles is the James Jeans 5-pocket slim legs jean with embroidered back pockets. Made from 2% Lycra and 98% cotton, these jeans provide a great fit and are definitely comfortable. The retail price for the 5-pocket style is $143.

Rock and Republic is probably one of the most expensive among luxury jeans. A great example of their popular styles includes the Rock and Republic Jaguar. Made with a boot cut and low rise, features include five pockets, belt loops, the signature embroidered back pockets and material made from a combination of 30% polyester and 70% cotton. The Rock and Republic Jaguar jeans retail for $350. Luxury jeans or not, finding a good, well fitting, comfortable jean is a fashion plus.

Hi there, students of the shoe encyclopedia class. It looks like you're here and eager to learn again. Let's begin with a quick review of what we learned in the last shoe encyclopedia lesson. We covered the stability web in New Balance shoes, bespoke shoes, a special feature in children's footwear called adiFit and a shoe feature called Heel ProGrid. Today, we'll discuss opanka construction, the jellies some of you may remember from the 80's, the ANSI and fisherman sandals.

Opanka
Shoes designed with opanka construction are made to be very durable. The heavy threads allow for durable attachment of the shoe's upper and lower. While durable, opanka construction also ensures the shoe also is flexible. Opanka construction can be seen in sandals, boots, moccasins and more. Opanka construction generally is seen in casual footwear with a purpose.

Jellies
Jellies, also called jelly shoes are not as sticky as they may sound. Jellies were ultra-popular in the 80's and seem to be making a comeback. Jelly shoes are made mostly or totally of PVC plastic. They generally have a web-like woven design. Some jellies now are made with a little added support or extra features, but many are not. These are casual shoes and are popular in children, due to the shiny look, as well as ease of use. Jelly shoes have no laces. They are slip-ons.

ANSI
ANSI is an abbreviation for the American National Standards Institute. This organization exists to assist various aspects surrounding educational guidelines for many different types of businesses. It actually oversees all marketplace aspects including the creation and use of guidelines followed directly by businesses in the United States. ANSI also accredits programs used for these purposes.

Fisherman Sandals
A fisherman sandal is a shoe with vertical and horizontal straps which are woven together. Though this is an open design, the toe is generally closed. However, the toe also can be open. The shoes are secured to the foot, usually with a strap that comes around the heel and attaches like a belt buckle or with Velcro. Fisherman sandals generally are made of leather or imitation leather.

Source:
http://www.ansi.org/about_ansi/overview/overview.aspx?menuid=1