tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post8471118817442931689..comments2024-02-23T02:03:23.020-07:00Comments on The Eco Cat Lady Speaks: The Miracle of DeFeetEcoCatLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-30314272228877925652013-03-04T11:08:32.426-07:002013-03-04T11:08:32.426-07:00My feet are downright toasty at the moment... this...My feet are downright toasty at the moment... this is totally unheard of for me! These socks are nice because they're short, so they don't bunch up or bug my legs like longer ones do. As far as I'm concerned they're worth their weight in gold!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-71829030272408582612013-03-04T11:06:46.439-07:002013-03-04T11:06:46.439-07:00You're right... they are merino wool... What d...You're right... they are merino wool... What does that mean? Does it come from merino sheep? Well, whatever it is, they are fabulous!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-49807602242690661672013-03-03T19:43:07.185-07:002013-03-03T19:43:07.185-07:00I have cold feet and hands all winter long. I use...I have cold feet and hands all winter long. I used to have a nice willing body to let me sandwich my feet and hands along body parts, but alas no more. I have been this way all my life. I may have to try those socks even though I hate any thing on my feet. I do sleep with socks when my feet are really, really cold or they prevent me from getting to sleep. It's like living with an ice cube. Speaking of which I will not be trying the ice water trick either, that just sounds painful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-36201222179316285892013-03-03T18:43:44.409-07:002013-03-03T18:43:44.409-07:00I always have cold feet too, and usually refuse to...I always have cold feet too, and usually refuse to turn the heater on (I live in a much warmer climate than you!). The socks look like they are made of merino wool, which is thinner and less itchy than normal wool, but super-warm.<br /><br />I have never heard of battery-operated socks. Crazy!Economies of Kalehttp://www.economiesofkale.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-17896425552679100722013-03-03T12:09:13.084-07:002013-03-03T12:09:13.084-07:00I have a microwaveable heating pad too... but I ca...I have a microwaveable heating pad too... but I can't use the grain filled ones because they produce "moist heat" which tends to make my problem worse! The best one I've found is actually designed for pets.<br /><br />Come on spring!!!!! :-)EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-72583713653630020032013-03-03T12:05:57.200-07:002013-03-03T12:05:57.200-07:00You're sooo right Maria... it's the little...You're sooo right Maria... it's the little things in life that make all the difference!<br /><br />I totally love hunting for cute lolcat pictures. I usually have the best luck with Google image search, although since they've changed it, it doesn't work as well. I may try Bing or Yahoo. I've tried going straight to the icanhazcheesburger site, but it's harder to find things that way.<br /><br />Sometimes, my blog posts are really just and excuse to spend an hour or two cruising the interwebs looking for cute kitty memes. Seriously, for every one I post, there are probably 20-30 that I just enjoy looking at!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-37839633085501973092013-03-03T12:03:29.678-07:002013-03-03T12:03:29.678-07:00Eee gads... I don't think I'll be trying t...Eee gads... I don't think I'll be trying the icy water trick any time soon!<br /><br />Good point about the shoes, but I actually seldom wear them these days. When I do, it's usually my wool Birkenstock clogs, or else my leather Birkenstock shoes. When I'm out walking or working in the garden I wear cheap athletic shoes, which are made from god-knows-what synthetic material, but my feet don't tend to get cold when they're working, just when they're hanging out at home!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-63575543510669254482013-03-03T12:00:55.299-07:002013-03-03T12:00:55.299-07:00Hmmm.... foot powder, now that's something I h...Hmmm.... foot powder, now that's something I hadn't considered. Thanks for the tip, I'll check into it!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-69331258745217842322013-03-02T11:32:49.047-07:002013-03-02T11:32:49.047-07:00My hands and feet are always cold from about Novem...My hands and feet are always cold from about November through March. Wearing cotton socks with slippers seems to work for me. I also cover up with a blanket and microwave my corn sack for extreme situations. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307066665335899370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-9314636661836496662013-03-02T10:20:48.675-07:002013-03-02T10:20:48.675-07:00I'm so happy for your success! :D Those little...I'm so happy for your success! :D Those little things can really make a difference when it comes to quality of life. A few years ago I cut my long hair into a bob, and I've been keeping it that way ever since. One of the reasons I did that was because I sleep on my side, and I like to turn from one side to the other a few times before I fall asleep, and it was just such a hazzle to turn my long hair along with me each time I wanted to change sides, if you know what I mean. The "Oh hai r u my feetz?"-picture was just TOO cute! Where do you find all those pictures?!<br /><br />MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-73236373185321431802013-03-02T06:22:15.417-07:002013-03-02T06:22:15.417-07:00I have problems with cold feet at bedtime, mainly ...I have problems with cold feet at bedtime, mainly because a cat on the lap isn't great for circulation, and then I can't get to sleep. Someone told me that if you dunk your feet in icy water it stimulates the blood flow and they warm up. I haven't actually brought myself to try this, though...<br /><br />On the subject of feet sweating in shoes, I wonder what material your shoes are made of? Leather 'breathes' whereas synthetic substitutes don't.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619866897155085499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-83263390794578559462013-03-01T20:02:04.122-07:002013-03-01T20:02:04.122-07:00The issue seems to be sweaty feet. Reduce sweating...The issue seems to be sweaty feet. Reduce sweating / reduce chilling. My husband had the same, excessive foot sweating problem. He found some powder that you sprinkle in your shoes. It reduces sweating (and stinky smelling.) And after using it regularly for a lengthy period his feet weren't sweating excessively any more. Sorry I don't remember the name / brand but I'm sure you could find it in any drugstore.Judyhttp://www.bellewood-gardens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-15428700207894373102013-03-01T18:22:59.417-07:002013-03-01T18:22:59.417-07:00My feet sweat terribly in shoes, but they're a...My feet sweat terribly in shoes, but they're also problematic around the house because I've been known to step on a wayward fe-lion when not paying attention! My mother made me some hand knitted socks once... but I think it's hard to get the weave tight enough to be really warm when you make them by hand.EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-90211205467242599792013-03-01T18:12:32.542-07:002013-03-01T18:12:32.542-07:00I've tried the battery socks, too. Those just ...I've tried the battery socks, too. Those just made my legs hurt, with the elastic band to hold the batteries on. If I wear socks and shoes, my feet stay warm. I never just wear socks around the house. I'd like to learn to knit socks. Then I could make them just exactly how I like.Lili@creativesavvhttp://www.creativesavv.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-87917554343811150292013-03-01T18:02:22.245-07:002013-03-01T18:02:22.245-07:00These socks were actually marketed as "thick&...These socks were actually marketed as "thick" so I guess by biking standards these are thick? I dunno...<br /><br />Anyhow, hope they work for you... let me know! :-)EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-52631946312749337352013-03-01T18:01:17.741-07:002013-03-01T18:01:17.741-07:00Well... my feet don't usually get cold in the ...Well... my feet don't usually get cold in the summer time, it's just during the winter that it's unbearable. But you do raise a good point about circulation, I'll check into that!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-21458744271272305232013-03-01T17:36:37.663-07:002013-03-01T17:36:37.663-07:00Well, I'm in Florida so NO SNOW to worry about...Well, I'm in Florida so NO SNOW to worry about. I'm barefoot year round unless I must wear shoes (work & shopping). My feet sweat like crazy & have rarely ever gotten cold. Next time you go to the doctor have him/her check your pulse in your feet & ankles - it could be poor circulation. How about getting someone to knit mittens for each of your toes? Connie, Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352603326494248659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685979597473858413.post-90759402775141704332013-03-01T16:53:26.558-07:002013-03-01T16:53:26.558-07:00My feet are always cold also, but not as severely ...My feet are always cold also, but not as severely as yours. I too am always searching for the perfect pair of socks. First to keep my feet warm and two to work with the way my shoes fit with inserts. <br /><br />I like my socks a little thicker, but it looks like I should give these a try. Going shopping right now.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com