Raige Creations

I know there are a gazillion websites and blogs that talk about the greatness of running. I read them too. But since I have started running again, after my 3 month break, I have learned some valuable  life lessons . Each lesson is great for running, but can be translated into every-day life as well. I will be sharing these life lessons with you while training for the  Jingle Bell Run , which I am participating in on December 7th. ( Donate HERE ). Today, I must stress the importance of keeping your form. The Proper Form. I actually researched this online, because I knew felt so awkward running. I noticed as I ran by the furniture store downtown, which has full windows across the entire block, that I looked goofy and that I made it look awkward so I set to find out how to run better. There are loads of pictures , articles , videos , etc. I recommend reading and looking at some of these, as I did.  What I am telling you here is a condensed version showing how they a...

I was just sitting here minding my own business, wasting time on the computer. An all to normal things these days..... Hubby was yapping about all the sales this weekend, being Labor Day Weekend.  Going on about how chainsaws were on sale. And dirt.  Well, we need dirt for all these little guys we are growing to sell to people who like hummingbirds.  Trumpet Creepers... hummingbirds love them Trumpet Creepers got lots who wants one? But a chainsaw? Great, what does he want to chop now? Men. So my mind keeps going on sales, and I say, " Should Raige have a Labor Day Weekend Sale? " He said " SURE! 20% off! "  I say, well, sounds good. So begin typing up the FB notice and he says, " make that good for custom orders too and maybe you will get some! "  Has he gone nuts? Probably.   Me? I guess I did too because... To celebrate anyone who works HARD, you deserve a great LABOR DAY SALE!  Hopefully, 20% off EVERYTHING at Rai...

We walk every day. We never think about walking, we just do it. And sometimes we get so used to doing it we don't pay full attention to what we are walking on .  I noticed a few years ago my balance wasn't what it used to be, so I really try to pay attention to what I am walking on. But yesterday, while on my walk, I stopped paying attention right about the time I really needed to be paying attention. No , I didn't fall on the grate over a section of our driveway. Our dog has even smartened up and goes around it, but cant fit where she goes so I do walk very carefully. No , I did not fall down after making it to the top of this hill, the first one I come across. I am out of breath, but am careful that I keep going and catch my breath while continuing to walk. No , I did not fall down laughing at the top of this little hill, at the lovely family of pink flamingo's.   I actually look forward to seeing them because they always make me smile . No , I did not fal...

What does everyone say  when the temperatures reach  near 100 degrees ? How do you feel ? All of us here in the US have been feeling it over the past week. We have been feeling HOT HOT HOT ! So what do we do when we are feeling HOT HOT HOT? Being from the Caribbean, We take it off!  Take off your pants , put on shorts Take off your shirts , put on tank tops Take off your shoes , put on TOEKINI's And then dance a little, singing the catchy soca song, Hot Hot Hot   the original  by   Arrow, The King of Soca . Don't have your own pair of Toekini's? Enter to WIN a pair here ! You will be COOL COOL COOL.

Baby it's HOT!   Much of the East Coast USA has seen temperatures in or near the 100 degree mark.  For those lucky enough to have air conditioners, and lucky enough to be able to afford to turn them on, you have some relief. But for us, we count on fans and cold showers,very little clothes, and definitely no shoes, just flip flops or sandals .  I have worn Toekini's every time I went out, just slipping on some flip flops to keep my feet as open as possible, but still looking great.  In celebration of  sandaled feet, flip flopped feet, and bare feet, Raige is GIVING AWAY a set of Toekini's to keep cool with.  Winner will get to choose  ONE Pair of these Red Hot Toekini's! The Red Hot Ball of Pearls Teokini's The Warm Pink Cross Toekini's The Red Hot Chili Pepper Toekini All have been removed from my shop, the Red Hot Chili got a makeover, and ALL are ready for the lucky winner to keep cool . The winne...

This is the best walk to witness. When you can enjoy the unplanned aimless  wanderings of adorable children. Marveling at the simple ,  but ever so touching gesture  of a handful of dandelions . And it is even better to see the smiling , and inquisitive  glances of one who has yet to walk . Not to mention  they are wearing  my all time favorite   Toekini's. Thanks to Norma of Texas Eagle Gallery for the request to create these one of a kind Toekini's and for sharing her beautiful grand daughters wearing them.

I need to get in shape.  I am terrible at being a consistent exerciser.  So you, my values readers, are now my walking partners. Each week, Wednesdays will be  Walking on Wednesdays . I will share with you photos of my walks, things I saw on my walks, things I thought about on my walks, and maybe even some 'walk-throughs' of interesting places, shops, or ideas. You all will be my motivation,  my push, to get out there and walk,  enjoy nature, and get fit,  even if some days only mentally fit.   Are you with me? Today we will cover some necessary things to prepare for, and recover from, walks.  I was lucky enough to receive some sample sized items from   Body & Soul Products , so will be featuring some of these products to help us get ready. Don't forget to enter the giveaway going on for a sample bag from this wonderful shop! First, Your feet. This Citrus Kiss Solid Moisturizer  is something I had never used before. I had neve...