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WHAT A GREAT FIND! Shoe Expert speaks about the importance of wider toe boxes on shoes...

Happy Hump Day (Wednesday, June 28, 2023)🐪 Today I came across this article and video that @barefootshoeguide posted on her TikTok page.  If you have TikTok on your phone, I strongly recommend watching this video   I love how Kelly illustrates exactly what we at Tonka Shoe Box, talk with parents about when they are purchasing shoes for their kids. I had time to listen to a few of her other videos, and she has a lot of good advice about the importance of proper shoes to achieve healthier feet. Hope you enjoy!   SOLE DESTROYING  Urgent warning issued by expert about kids’ shoes which can lead to side effects like hammertoes – but it can be avoided Rianne Ison The US Sun Published: 5:43...

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SHARED POST: How to Clean Your Ty Beanies and All Ty Plush

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT TY.COM You bought your child the cutest Beanie Boo plush animal, and your kiddo drags it along everywhere with them. It doesn’t matter if you go to the grocery store, library, a friend’s house, school, or for a car ride; you can be sure the Beanie is glued at your youngster’s hip. Meal and snack times are no exception, so when an unfortunate spill of grape juice or spaghetti sauce stains the cherished plush beanie, it becomes crunch time to find a solution to clean the tarnished plush. When the tears start flowing at the realization that their favorite plush animal is ruined, how do you clean your little one’s Beanie Boo and restore it to...

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SHARED TIP: How to dress for the weather in every season

TIPS How to dress for the weather in every season  Christina Pickles  January 24, 2020  5 Comments » We’ve all heard the saying—there’s no bad weather, just poor clothing. Dressing appropriately for the weather has an impact on how long children can play outdoors comfortably and safely. The most challenging temperature to dress for You might be surprised: it isn’t actually the coldest temperatures. When the temperature drops, parents understand that it’s cold and are usually pretty good about bundling their children up well. It’s when the temperature ranges from 0 to 5C that dressing for the weather tends to get tricky. Parents think it’s warmer than it actually is and underestimate what it’s like to be outside for several hours. Add...

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SPRING EDITION

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the need for a new pair of shoes. After a long winter, your feet are probably ready for a break from boots and sneakers. But what kind of shoes should you wear in the spring?

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