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As Seen on TV Gift Extravaganza. Day 5: Shoes Under

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Hey wait a minute, now that I am living in the middle of no-where in the Great State of Alaska, the Mall of America, one of my favorite hang outs by the way, is over 4000 miles away, I will be forced to procure gifts by alternate means.

I have been known to order some crazy things in the middle of the night from 1-800 numbers and a guy named Billy on TV, so much so that my wife has hid my wallet on occasion.

[ Rewind: Gifts that NOBODY wants! ]

But this year, I am going to showcase some of the greatest gifts known to exist for sale at 2 am. Yes, my rabid reader, I am going to give you the gift ideas of all gift ideas. So sit back and relax, find those credit cards you stowed away during the Great Recession and warm up your touch-tone (or maybe even rotary dial) phone and order away.

I bring you 25 Days of AS SEEN ON TV GIFT EXTRAVAGANZA!!

Let’s face it guys you are a shoe whore. I know you secretely shop late night on eBay buying BKs, Chucks, Air Jordans and ‘Roos. Now you have a place to stash your fantasy.

Shoes Under

Organize your shoes and maximize your storage space with this shoe storage unit. This fabric unit stores 12 pairs of shoes and slides conveniently under the bed so that your shoes are out of your way but close enough to reach easily.

Order yours today– but you’d better hurry Christmas is right around the corner. I bet you can’t wait to see the joy on their faces when they tear open the package and finding a Shoes Under Well look at it this way, it’s not a can of Simonize!

Available today for $9.95 (plus shipping and handling, sorry NO C.O.D.’s)

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No Flare Jeans Allowed!

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Yesterday I got an education in teen fashion. I thought I would be nice and head to the local Kohl’s–only 150 miles round trip–to buy my 14 year old daughter, Nicole, a couple pairs of jeans.

Paying little attention to anything but size I picked up a couple pair for less than 40 bucks. I thought it was a heck of a deal!

I paid my cash, jumped back in the truck and headed the hour drive home.

Later in the evening, bag in hand I called Nicole down. I handed over the pants and within moments all hell broke loose!

Nicole stormed upstairs and a “conversation” ensued for the better part of an hour about why kids don’t wear flare jeans.

What?!

I was a child of the 70s wearing Toughskins and bell-bottoms. In the 80s I worn acid-wash, pegged legs, and I will admit even a pair of red parachute pants. In the 90s I wore hole’y jeans and flannel shirts and a pair of Doc Martins.

Now in 2012 I only wear Khakis and probably should work the graveyard shift at State Farm.

That all being said, I think of myself as a pretty progressive fashion conscious guy in his early 40s that still wears the occasional tie-dye.

I guess not.

Because in the Forto household flare jeans are the ultimate fashion faux pas. They are not allowed under any circumstance come hell or high-water. Hey wait a minute… High-waters?!

Only Skinny Jeans or nothing!

I learned my lesson and I’m heading back to Kohl’s today.

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30 Days About Me. Day 26: Favorite Clothing Store

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This month I am participating in a blog challenge. It is 30 Days About Me from the blog a Daily Dose of Toni.

Today’s topic is favorite clothing store

Let me first say, and I have said it all month, that I am the only guy participating in this challenge. That being said. I love to shop. I have spent enough money at the Mall of America that I could have put at least one of my kids thru college. Maybe two.

I don’t really have a favorite clothing store per say. I love REI and L.L. Bean and Cabella’s. But not necessarily for just clothing but gear for dog sledding and other outdoor adventures.

My favorite clothing store is not a store at all but an online retailer. I think they may have one of two locations but only in Wisconsin.

It is Duluth Trading Company

They make some of the coolest, most comfortable workwear on the planet. They even give Carhartt a run for their money. I wear a pair of Duluth’s overall’s every day in the dog yard. They are made out of fire-hose material. Yes, the same material. It is extra tough but very comfortable.

Duluth also has a unique product called BallRoom Jeans. If you are a guy you know exactly what I am talking about and it is not a formal dance…

You guys have to understand that up here in Alaska we dress a bit different than you do. Our wardrobe consists of Carhartt’s (or Duluth Trading in my case), Alaskan Sneakers and trapper hats in the winter. I don’t see too many skinny jeans or tank tops and I have only worn shorts a few times in the year I have lived her.

What is your favorite clothing store? 

 

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