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when life gives you lemons

February 16th, 2010 2 Comments

I have always believed that when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade.  On my recent trip to Argentina, there was a lovely chandelier hanging in our rental.  In an unfortunate accident the chandelier was broken and became quite an eyesore.  Additionally, the landlord let us know that we would have to pay for [...]

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home from ethiopia!

January 25th, 2010 2 Comments

Three of our staff – Andrew, Alejo, and I – just got back from a week in Ethiopia, finding exciting new ways to increase our giving there. In addition to participating in Timkat, one of Ethiopia’s biggest holidays (where Andrew and Alejo wore matching Ethiopian shirts and I got blessed/sprayed in the face by a [...]

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TOMS in south korea

December 22nd, 2009 No Comments

TOMS employee Garett will be missed at the annual TOMS Family Holiday party tonight, but it looks like he’s getting a good taste of cold weather in South Korea!

Happy Holidays from HQ, G. Travel safe!
Where do you take your TOMS? Upload your photos on the TOMS website! http://www.TOMSshoes.com/Flag

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TOMS in punakha, bhutan

December 16th, 2009 1 Comment

TOMS resident DJ and employee Peyton Wallace kept the TOMS spirit with him while traveling in Bhutan this year.

How far have your TOMS traveled?

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TOMS in switzerland

December 11th, 2009 2 Comments

My family has fallen in love with the TOMS concept as well as the shoes.  My husband, daughters, nieces, nephews, sisters… we all have them.
My youngest daughter is a student at The American School in Switzerland.  Her name is Madeline and she is sophomore in high school.  She just asked her service adviser if she [...]

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as the sun rises

December 4th, 2009 1 Comment

Bob Dylan plays
the sun rises
our plane is ready
the coffee strong
back i will go
soon will be back
witch’s rock i will remember
ollie’s point will i return?
thoughts are unfolding
plan for 2010 in the flow
give me a few more hours of thinking before i go
but with a smile
and love and light i give
for the sunsets filled my tank
and for [...]

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just “TOM-ing” around

November 9th, 2009 1 Comment

My boyfriend and I both own TOMS and we love them. I am already on my 4th pair of shoes! I am a school teacher and have to say they are my favorite shoe I own and favorite to teach in – comfy. I have spread the word over the past years and many of [...]

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TOMS on campus, flights for meditation, and good new tunes

October 30th, 2009 1 Comment

I’ve been visiting a ton of campuses this semester, sharing TOMS and the idea of a One for One business model with students all over the country. I really enjoy getting to meet all the young people who are wearing their TOMS on campus everyday, and I’m excited to know that telling the TOMS story [...]

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featured photographer travels in TOMS

October 8th, 2009 2 Comments

I have been wearing TOMS, which I have in all different colors and designs, since I first heard about the company in 2006.  After my first purchase, I was completely hooked, not only because of the comfort of the shoe but also because of the company’s mission, One for One.  I am a huge proponent [...]

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TOMS climb high in haiti

August 24th, 2009 2 Comments

My friend and I went to Milot, Haiti this summer and took some pictures with our TOMS. We climbed this huge mountain to the top of the Citadel; a haitian fortress that King Christophe built back in the 1800’s. We also worked in our TOMS most of the trip and it was sweet!

Peace be [...]

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