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Let’s Celebrate a Milestone With… Shoes!

by Tsh on April 3, 2009

confetti in the air
Photo by Jenene

I really can’t believe this, but this week, this blog passed a milestone. 10,000 subscribers.

(In case you’ve never noticed, by the way, Feedburner’s count to the right of the navigation bar can be all over the place. No matter what it says today, however, the blog has indeed passed the 10K mark.)

You guys are the best, most talkative, most loyal readers in the world. Simple Mom would not be what it is without you all, and I am so thankful for how you’ve helped make this online space what it is. Because of it, I’ve met some amazing people in real life, and I’ve met even more of you virtually. Writing this blog has been such a blessing to me.

So remember how my family is a shoes-off indoors family? I’m not changing the subject. This actually relates to my celebrating Simple Mom’s recent milestone.

I may take off my shoes whenever I enter my home, but I do have a pair of inside shoes, worn soley in the house. They’re Crocs – the Cleo style, and I absolutely love them. The floors in our high-rise are concrete, wood, and tile – very hard on the feet all day. When we first moved here, I was honestly getting serious back pain after working in the house all day. But as soon as I got the Crocs, the back pain immediately vanished. I now hardly take a step without my shoes. Ask my husband.

But Crocs are ugly.

This is what I thought before my mother-in-law bought the Cleos for my birthday. I didn’t know how many delicious flavors Crocs come in. They’ve got everything from casual, daily wear:

to dressier wedges:

to hiking shoes:

to fantastic flip flops:

I am such a fan of Crocs. Their shoes last forever, they fit beautifully, they’re SO comfortable, and their customer service is excellent. It’s a great company.

And guess what this great company is going to do?

Crocs is giving 10 Simple Mom readers – that’s T-E-N – any pair of Crocs worth up to $50. You can choose any kind you like. Even for your kids. And even better – Crocs is giving you five chances to win. Here’s how.

1. Join Crocs’ Facebook Group and on their Wall, write “Simplemom.net sent me here to tell you that I love Crocs!”

2. Join Crocs’ Flickr group, and then leave any comment on the post thread titled “SimpleMom.net.”

3. Tweet the phrase “SimpleMom.net made me love the new spring line of Crocs #simplemomcrocs” (excluding the quotation marks).

4. Join Crocs’ newsletter, and comment on this post that you joined.

5. Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway, and make sure you link to this post so that I can track it.

We will pick two winners from each form of entry, so the more ways you enter, the more chances you have to win! Thank you, Crocs, for helping Simple Mom celebrate its milestone.

This giveaway ends next Friday, April 10 at midnight EST.

Written by Tsh Oxenreider

Tsh is the editor and writer of this place, and is the founder of Simple Living Media, a little company with the mission to help people live simply. While she waits for her first book to show up in stores late 2010, she spends time drinking coffee and being mama to her three little ones.

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1 Jennae @ Green Your Decor April 3, 2009 at 8:41 am: Congratulations on such a huge milestone! I feel like our blogs have grown up together I signed up for the Crocs newsletter, and everything else too (Facebook, Flickr and Twitter). Thanks for the chance

Jennae @ Green Your Decor´s last blog post…Sneak Peek at HGTV Green Home 2009
2 Rhonda April 3, 2009 at 8:41 am: I’ve joined the Croc’s newsletter and keeping my fingers crossed for the giveaway! Cool new styles!
3 Annie April 3, 2009 at 8:43 am: I signed up for the newsletter!
4 kim April 3, 2009 at 8:43 am: I signed up for the crocs newsletter!
5 Christy April 3, 2009 at 8:44 am: I have never liked crocs but love the styles you have shown. I did visit their website and signed up for their newsletter. I am not on the hunt for some of the fun shoes.

Christy´s last blog post…8 FREE Cards
6 Sara April 3, 2009 at 8:46 am: Tweeted http://twitter.com/SaraMama
7 Stephanie T April 3, 2009 at 8:47 am: I signed up! Congrats and thanks for the chance at a great prize!
8 Andrea April 3, 2009 at 8:48 am: I joined the Crocs newsletter!!
9 Rachelle S. April 3, 2009 at 8:50 am: Congrats on your milestone! I love your newsletter! I too had no idea that Crocs made anything other than the hideously ugly ones. I’m excited to know they have other really cute ones. I have many issues with my feet & have to wear good shoes all the time or deal with the pain for the next few days. Thanks for sharing this info.

I signed up for their newsletter!

Rachelle S.´s last blog post…Nugget boxes
10 Jan April 3, 2009 at 8:50 am: I joined the crocs newletter. I have to say that Crocs are amazing. I gave my last pair away. We have sent so many pairs to Nagishot, Sudan. In fact, when our church sends teams there, we encourage team members to pack a pair of crocs for themselves but to leave them there. The Crocs outlet in Round Rock, TX has been so generous in either donating or giving us a good deal so that several children are now walking around the Didinga Hills of Sudan with Crocs on their feet. They’re so durable and easy to rinse on those muddy and dusty days.
11 Unity April 3, 2009 at 8:52 am: I love the styles you showed! I had only seen the clog crocs. I signed up for their news letter.

Thank you!
12 Nicole April 3, 2009 at 8:54 am: I signed up for the newsletter

Nicole´s last blog post…Friday is Mega Swag Buck Day!
13 Marla T April 3, 2009 at 9:00 am: I joined Crocs Newsletter. Thanks!

koinonia572001@yahoo.com
14 Jenny L April 3, 2009 at 9:02 am: I signed up for Crocs newsletter. Holy Moley I had no idea there were so many cute grown-up styles! I’m loving the Olivia. Thanks for reintroducing a great company!
15 tijen April 3, 2009 at 9:06 am: I love crocs! I joined the croc’s newletter, thanks for this opportunity.
16 Theo-Ann @ outside the box! April 3, 2009 at 9:07 am: It’s me again…:) Besides signing up for the crocs newsletter, I just posted about this giveaway on my blog. Check it out! I added pictures of my “wedding” crocs for all to see, too.
17 Stacie April 3, 2009 at 9:08 am: I love the give away… crocs are so comfy and I always wanted my own pair.
I signed up for the newsletter.

Thanks!

Stacie´s last blog post…Walk time
18 Kristen April 3, 2009 at 9:13 am: Congrats! You have a wonderful blog and I thank you ro all the great insight, inspiration and giveaways! I joined Crocs newsletter.

Kristen´s last blog post…decoupage fun!
19 tina April 3, 2009 at 9:23 am: Signed up for the Crocs newsletter; would love to win. Thanks!

/tina
20 SarahMay April 3, 2009 at 9:24 am: Joined the newsletter! (And Facebook fan site.) Wow, I never knew they had CUTE Crocs!
21 sarara April 3, 2009 at 9:28 am: Wow, I had no idea they made shoes other than those ugly plastic things! I want some now!!
I signed up for the newsletter
Also wrote on their facebook wall, and tweeted (@sararachelle).

sarara´s last blog post…sararachelle: SimpleMom.net made me love the new spring line of Crocs #simplemomcrocs
22 Jody April 3, 2009 at 9:29 am: What a fun post–congrats! I joined the Crocs mailing list because I’m always so out of the loop on what’s new.

Jody´s last blog post…Twitterverse Curse
23 Alyson April 3, 2009 at 9:29 am: Congratulations!! I signed up for the newsletter (and tweeted (for the first time!), and facebooked & flickerd – you are stretching my social media skills today ).
24 Andrea April 3, 2009 at 9:33 am: I became a facebook fan!
And I joined their newsletter, too!

Andrea´s last blog post…Giveaway: Lili Bebe Changing Pad
25 Andrea April 3, 2009 at 9:33 am: I became a facebook fan!

Andrea´s last blog post…Giveaway: Lili Bebe Changing Pad
26 Jana April 3, 2009 at 9:45 am: I joined crocs newsletter.
27 Maya April 3, 2009 at 9:50 am: Congrats Tsh!
You do SUCH a good job of the blog and I am proud and grateful to be a monthly columnist here

Maya´s last blog post…Creating powerful micro-experiences
28 Tina April 3, 2009 at 9:50 am: Thanks I became a facebook fan and blogged about my choosings, if I so happen to win

Tina´s last blog post…I’ve got skillz.
29 Terressa T. April 3, 2009 at 9:58 am: what a great milestone to achieve and a great company to help celebrate! can’t wait to see what new fun products they have from their newsletter! thanks for the opportunity to try out the “cute” ones
30 Ilse April 3, 2009 at 10:01 am: I joined the croc’s e-mail newsletter. Great giveaway!
31 Anne April 3, 2009 at 10:05 am: I subscribed to the Croc’s newsletter and joined the Facebook fan site!
32 Marci April 3, 2009 at 10:07 am: I just signed up for the newsletter. My kids love their crocs. Maybe I’ll have to get myself a pair now that they are “pretty”! Congrats on 10,000!!!

Marci´s last blog post…An off week?
33 chelsi April 3, 2009 at 10:15 am: I just signed up for the Crocs Newsletter and I tweeted about it. I love Crocs!!!

chelsi´s last blog post…Cutting Boards & Rolling Pins
34 melanie April 3, 2009 at 10:16 am: Tweeted…melaniescrafts
http://twitter.com/MelaniesCrafts/status/1446869702

=) melanie
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
35 melanie April 3, 2009 at 10:17 am: Joined the crocs facebook page & left message.

=) melanie
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

melanie´s last blog post…Giveaway Thursday 4/2
36 christy April 3, 2009 at 10:17 am: i would love to win some crocs. i joined the newsletter and posted on my blog.
http://pensivechristy.blogspot.com

christy´s last blog post…Crocs Giveaway
37 melanie April 3, 2009 at 10:19 am: Left a comment on crocs flickr group. =) melanie (adey)
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

melanie´s last blog post…Giveaway Thursday 4/2
38 Courtney April 3, 2009 at 10:20 am: I signed up for the Croc’s newsletter
39 Courtney April 3, 2009 at 10:21 am: I forgot to leave my email,if i do win !
spwohnhas AT yahoo DOT com
40 Pennie April 3, 2009 at 10:26 am: I did them all except the blog one, which I’m going to do if I can figure out my privacy settings. I signed up for the newsletter, and I tweeted the phrase, but how do I link that to you so that you can see it? I was a little confused about that one! LOVE the giveaway! My girls are huge on crocs, and I’m glad to see that they have cuter styles.
41 Kristen April 3, 2009 at 10:29 am: blogged about the giveaway! http://kf-creativestash.blogspot.com/

Kristen´s last blog post…Crocs, oh how I love thee
42 Sylvia April 3, 2009 at 10:29 am: I signed up for the newsletter. Thanks!
sylviarj at yahoo dot com
43 Maureen April 3, 2009 at 10:34 am: What an excellent time for you. Congrats on your 10,000 milestone. I joined the Crocs newsletter and when I get home I will do the other requirements I can[‘t do at work. Thanks Tsh for your wonderful blog.
44 Sandra Cutler April 3, 2009 at 10:36 am: I signed up for the newsletter. I can’t wait to buy my daughter one of the cute kids’ styles for Spring and Summer so I hope I win!
45 Alex April 3, 2009 at 10:43 am: I signed up to the Crocs newsletter!
46 Heather April 3, 2009 at 10:45 am: I joined the newsletter! Those are some cute crocs, you’ve shattered my croc-prejudice!
47 Nina April 3, 2009 at 10:48 am: I joined their Newsletter.
48 Ashley D! April 3, 2009 at 10:53 am: i twittered it! twitter.com/ashleyarsenic and i think i’ll join the newsletter as well! i have a pair of Celeste Canvas in black that i can’t live without!
49 Erin {PlinkPlink} April 3, 2009 at 10:54 am: Congrats on the milestone! I just joined the Crocs newsletter. Hope to win!

Erin {PlinkPlink}´s last blog post…Plan for the future now; Live in the moment later
50 Felicia April 3, 2009 at 10:57 am: I signed up for the newsletter. Please pick me!
51 Peggy April 3, 2009 at 10:57 am: I signed up for the newsletter. They have definately gotten cuter shoes!
52 Bri April 3, 2009 at 11:04 am: I joined the Croc’s newletter. I am so glad that you reached such a large milestone…congrats! I love your site!

Also, I had no idea how many new styles of Croc’s were out there now, but I am definitely going to save up for a new pair
53 Cheryl April 3, 2009 at 11:07 am: Congrats on 10,ooo! I’m so proud to be friends with a famous blogger. ;o) If anyone ever mentions your sight to me, I’m all “yeah, she’s like my best friend in real life!”
Seriously though…awesome blog, awesome friend!

Cheryl´s last blog post…Zoo Field Trip
54 Wanita April 3, 2009 at 11:16 am: Love my Crocs!! They are ugly, but are the only things that I could wear for a long time due to some issues with my feet. I am so hoping to win this so I can get some pretty ones.
55 Diane April 3, 2009 at 11:16 am: I’m signed up for croc’s newsletter. I recently had my floors tiled and my feet hurt at the end of the day. I think this is a good idea for an indoor shoe…
56 Stephanie April 3, 2009 at 11:18 am: Congrats on all your readers! I signed up for the Crocs newsletter and I am putting a link to your blog on my blog. Thanks!

Stephanie´s last blog post…What are "Swagbucks??"
57 stacey April 3, 2009 at 11:18 am: oh i love crocs! i hope i win but so far i haven’t won any blog giveaways… i just signed up for their newsletter.

thank you simple mom!!
(i love your blog too!)
58 Liane April 3, 2009 at 11:40 am: Congrats! I signed up for the newsletter…thanks.

Liane´s last blog post…
59 Barbara April 3, 2009 at 11:53 am: I signed up for the Crocs newsletter.
60 Robin M. April 3, 2009 at 11:57 am: I signed up for their newsletter… wow some of those are cute!!
rlm2496[at]yahoo[dot]com
61 Meaghan April 3, 2009 at 12:03 pm: Congrats on your blogaversary Tish! I look forward to your posts everyday! I signed up for the Crocs newsletter!
62 thursday April 3, 2009 at 12:11 pm: I have a pair of the original style for indoors. My husband refuses to be seen with me if I were to wear them outside… They *do* look pretty goofy, but they are SO much more comfortable than my wool slippers.

I signed up for the newsletter, too! Some of those new styles look great – maybe I can get some for wearing out.

thursday´s last blog post…Why Pay for Toys..?
63 Rebecca Beirne April 3, 2009 at 12:11 pm: I signed up for the Crocs newsletter. Hope I win!
64 Patty Wanta April 3, 2009 at 12:13 pm: I joined! Congratulations on your milestone and thanks for posting the croc wedges. How cute are those?!?
65 Tammy April 3, 2009 at 12:16 pm: I joined Croc’s Newsletter! Please enter me in the drawing! Thanks!

Tammy´s last blog post…~Dish Cloth~
66 Kay April 3, 2009 at 12:23 pm: I had NO idea there were any Crocs besides the standard ugly plastic ones!!! I signed up for the newsletter, hoping I win a pair

Kay´s last blog post…How to figure out if your family is dysfunctional
67 CC April 3, 2009 at 12:38 pm: I signed up for the newsletter.

CC´s last blog post…Therapy Thursday: Eye Communication
68 Serena Berry April 3, 2009 at 12:39 pm: Love me some Crocs. I joined the newsletter! I have just discovered your blog and am really enjoying it. thanks and congrats.
Serena
69 Samantha April 3, 2009 at 12:44 pm: It’s almost summer again and I would definitely love some new sandals! The shoes at the pictures look great!
70 mimi April 3, 2009 at 12:47 pm: i did it. i signed up for the newsletter, joined the facbook group, and fliker group. just dont’ know how to twitter…that’s okay, i have a good feeling about this what a fun way to celebrate! LOVE your blog. thank you!
71 Patty April 3, 2009 at 1:20 pm: I signed up for the newsletter and now i’m on my way to join the facebook group! Hoping to win!
72 Laurie April 3, 2009 at 1:29 pm: I just subscribed to their newsletter How generous of Crocs! I love them!

Laurie´s last blog post…I am hanging in there
73 Mary April 3, 2009 at 1:50 pm: I joined the Crocs Outlet Newsletter.

I totally agree. I HATED Crocs on other people and in stores, but then I had foot surgery and they were all I could wear. I still hated them. Then Simplemom.net posted about the different varieties. I have to get me some of those! They’re so cool!

Mary´s last blog post…HELP!
74 Amber April 3, 2009 at 1:58 pm: I joined the crocs newsletter. I would be so happy to be one of the 10 winners of a pair of crocs! Love them!
75 Molly April 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm: I joined the CROCS mailing list!

I always heard they were comfy, but I always thought they were all ugly… perhaps I’ll have to take a new gander at them.
76 Laurie April 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm: Here’s my post: http://laviedelaurie.com/2009/04/03/i-heart-crocs/

Laurie´s last blog post…I *heart* Crocs
77 Carol Deckert April 3, 2009 at 2:07 pm: I not only signed up for the Crocs Newsletter – I posted the contest and my comments on my blog! Being a Networking Coach, I believe in helping others so I am helping to celebrate your 10,000 subscription! Congratulations!

If you are interested, you can read my blog post here: http://www.runlancaster.com/blog/customer-service/simplemomnet-celebrates-a-milestone-with-shoes

IMHO – Crocs Rock!

Carol Deckert´s last blog post…SimpleMom.Net celebrates a milestone . . . with Shoes!
78 Taryn April 3, 2009 at 2:19 pm: I have not done any of the things to win- but I just wanted to share that we too have a no shoes policy in our apartment- and I have a pair of inside only shoes- which just so happen to be crocs! Your post made me smile.

Taryn´s last blog post…Cheeseburger Macaroni
79 Dayspringdawning April 3, 2009 at 2:27 pm: I signed up for the newsletter. I’ve been dying to try these out!!
80 Shiloh April 3, 2009 at 2:30 pm: I joined the crocs newsletter!
81 Stacey April 3, 2009 at 2:41 pm: I I signed up for their news letter.
82 Stacey April 3, 2009 at 2:41 pm: I twittered! (Staceybug)
83 Siri H. April 3, 2009 at 2:47 pm: Love crocs! I signed up for the newsletter too. Thanks!
84 Ann April 3, 2009 at 3:13 pm: I signed up for their newsletter. I LOVE your blog. Totally worthwhile tips and stuff to think on! Really appreciate the effort you put out!
85 Melanie April 3, 2009 at 3:33 pm: I joined the Crocs newsletter.
86 Carrie April 3, 2009 at 3:54 pm: One of my friends had info about your blog on her twitter. I had to see what the new Crocs looked like since I’m a huge fan. I love them! I even joined the Crocs newsletter.
87 dorice April 3, 2009 at 4:31 pm: congrats on the milestone!

joined the crocs newsletter as well!
88 Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality April 3, 2009 at 4:33 pm: I’m tweeting right now! Got my crocs in from the Blissdom conference & love them. Would love to have another pair, the black/white ones that you showed.

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality´s last blog post…Just Us Girls
89 Heather April 3, 2009 at 4:45 pm: I didn’t know Crocs had such cute new styles. Love them!! I signed up for their newsletter.
90 Charissa April 3, 2009 at 4:47 pm: Congrats on the subscribers! I subscribe to the newsletter now. Great giveaway!

Charissa´s last blog post…The Summer the Wind Whispered My Name
91 Brookiej April 3, 2009 at 5:05 pm: Love this website & love this giveaway! I just signed up for the newsletter.

Brookiej´s last blog post…Green Smoothie Girls…
92 Aimee April 3, 2009 at 5:11 pm: Congratulations Tsh!
( I commented early this morning, but it didn’t seem to take. Weird.)
I signed up for the newsletter and twittered this giveaway.

Aimee´s last blog post…WFD? Pizza Quattro Gusti (four flavors)
93 Chrys April 3, 2009 at 6:10 pm: i tweeted! i joined the newsletter! i joined the fb group!
94 Martha April 3, 2009 at 6:38 pm: I signed up for the Crocs newsletter!!
95 Tanya DeJager April 3, 2009 at 6:41 pm: I also signed up for the newsletter!! Crocs rock!

Tanya DeJager´s last blog post…Funky Brown and Pink Wedding Shower Cake
96 tasha April 3, 2009 at 7:05 pm: i signed up for the newsletter.

I love crocs!
97 Michelle April 3, 2009 at 7:05 pm: I just joined the Crocs newsletter. I LOVE you blog!
98 Erica April 3, 2009 at 7:42 pm: Wow! What a great giveaway! I’ve joined the newsletter! I’m excited for this one!

Erica´s last blog post…Autism Awareness Day 2009! (And a giveaway!)
99 Melynda Wilson April 3, 2009 at 7:55 pm: I signed up for the Crocs newsletter! )
100 Jo April 3, 2009 at 7:58 pm: I joined the Crocs newsletter, and I’m thrilled they’re providing 10 pairs of shoes via Simplemom.net!! Thank you so much.