Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Smaller by See Kai Run Review and Giveaway!

Although I haven't been talking about NewBaby much, she's still around. She's 7 months old now-preemie adjusted age of 4 months old- and *SO* stinking cute! She's cooing and gooing, and laughing and squealing.. she's turning into such a fun little baby. She learned to army crawl, and she's rolling like a ball. She had a taste of bananas in her cereal the other day, and she LOVED IT! She loves trying to sit up, and she's drooling like crazy.

My mother's side of the family is Hispanic, and our tradition is that the first person that feels a tooth is in charge of the baby's first pair of shoes. For NewBaby, her feet are so super teeny (and narrow!) that even though I felt the bumps so super close to the gums, the gorgeous Astrid sandals we got from Smaller by See Kai Run were still way to big for her! The good news is I get to hold onto them for a little while longer until she grows into them.

We were blessed with the opportunity to review the See Kai Run in February, so I was elated to have the opportunity to review the Smaller line this time around.

I must admit, this time around, I think I was even more impressed than I was when I got Abbie's pink "shooce". These dainty little white slippers are detailed with heart and dot cut outs across the tops of the front two straps. The back strap fastens with a sturdy velcro closure, allowing plenty of grow room without sacrificing comfort for your childs little toes! The "butter-soft" sheepskin leather they are made of is the softest leather ever! The quality in the workmanship can be seen in every pair of See Kai Run and Smaller shoes.

See Kai Run has definitely become a favorite in our house, and any time I hear someone talk about needing new shoes for their peanut, I send them to See Kai Run! Anytime we're out, our See Kai Run shoes are admired by passer-bys. I promise, as soon as I can get NewBaby's foot to fit into these sandals, (without them looking insanely huge!) I will be sure to post a picture!

Want it?
Right now get free shipping on all orders over $60 at See Kai Run!

Win it!
Our friends at See Kai Run are offering one very lucky reader their chance to win a pair of SEE KAI RUN shoes for their little runner, or a pair of SMALLER by See Kai Run shoes for your baby!

Here's how:
Head over to See Kai Run and check out both lines. Pick out your favorite pair of SEE KAI RUN or SMALLER line shoes, and one interesting fact about the company. Come back here and tell me both!

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This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on June 26th, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Special thanks to See Kai Run for sponsoring this review and giveaway!

111 comments:

  1. My favorites are the Jake shoes from the Smaller line and See Kai Run was inspired by a mom who wanted shoes for her child to play and wear for the outdoors.

    jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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  2. I have your button on my sidebar.

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  3. Follower

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  6. I faved you on Technorati @macmomof3

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  7. LOVE the Bent and I learned this: Twice a year, I design a new collection of 15-20 designs.

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  8. follow and tweeted http://twitter.com/kgail11/status/2205571669

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  9. I love the Jake shoes from the smaller line. I'm starting to need some for David!

    This is awesome. "See Kai Run has donated thousands of pairs of shoes to international, national and local charities. In particular, our continuing partnership with Soles4Souls has enabled us to help supply thousands of children around the world with desperately needed footwear."

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  10. I subscribe to your RSS

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  11. I tweeted
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  12. I love these shoes, my favorite is the 'Cameron Sky' style.

    Something interesting: With every purchase of one of their new adult or children's tee, See Kai Run will donate $5 to the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF).

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  13. tweet: http://twitter.com/JanuaryWish/status/2206484117

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  15. added as a favorite on technorati.com (JanuaryWish)

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  16. Blogged about it here: http://lilahbean.blogspot.com/2009/06/see-kai-run-giveaway.html

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  17. My faves are Jayce in the See Kai Run line and my fact is that she designs 15-20 new styles once a year.

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  19. I follow on twitter and tweeted this at http://twitter.com/aliciaarnold/status/2207607749

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  20. AnonymousJune 17, 2009

    I love the Bodens and I learned that twice a year the lady who started See Kai Run designs a new collection of 15-20 designs.

    autum22@gmail.com

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  21. AnonymousJune 17, 2009

    Follower!

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  22. AnonymousJune 17, 2009

    tweeted-http://twitter.com/AutumH/status/2209015753

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  23. i like the Sylvia shoes in the Run Line!
    cassandra@aubut.net

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  24. i follow
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  25. My favorite SMaller shoes are the Kadence style. I learned that in November and December 2008 they donated over 9700 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls.

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  26. I love the sylvia and peter shoes! I learned that she started the line because she wanted great shoes for her little guy "kai" to be able to run and play in! Genius.

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  27. all the shoes are so cute!!! I love the Grayson, and I noticed that they have Dominic shoes too ;)
    I love how they donate shoes to children around the world that need shoes.

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  28. AnonymousJune 21, 2009

    Love thes shoes! I love that the Celeste shoes are green and not your typical pink or white girl's dress shoes :)
    I found out that the company was created by a mom, inspired by her son.

    Julie
    aka JulMat @ TMS

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  29. I love the Jennae shoes!

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  30. follow you on twitter and tweeted

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  31. I love the jennae's. I have been dying for a pair of these shoes so bad. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  35. I follow on twitter and tweeted. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  36. sorry to leave u another comment. my comp wont let me email u to claim my prize hopefully this will count sorry. don't know what's going on. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  37. I really like the Jayce, Grayson & Anne shoes. Can't pick just one!

    One interesting fact (to me) is that they are a Washington state company. I'm from there originally too!

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  39. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I love the nora style. I also love the fact that each shoe closes using velcro fo a sure fit.

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  40. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I am a follower

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  41. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I subscribe

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  42. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I emailed 3 friends

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  43. i love the Peter Smaller shoes and am so pleased to learn about how much charitable giving is a part of the company's culture.

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  44. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    My favorite is the Finn pair from the Smaller line in size 0-6 months.

    See Kai Run was named after the owner's son Kai.

    kikisp2008@yahoo.com

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  45. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/kikipatterson/status/2279694548

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  46. I love the Larkin style in the See Kai Run line. I learned they use soft sheep-skin leather for the uppers in their shoes.

    mapdot{at}gmail{dot}com

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  47. I love the smaller Becket shoes for boys!! So cute! I think its interesting that their shoes have a wide opening and toe box to accommodate even the chubbiest little feet. sarahpugmire@yahoo.com

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  48. I follow you:) sarahpugmire@yahoo.com

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  50. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I'd choose a "kaya" pair, size 9, I think. My daughter is in a 8ish now. I learned that this company likes to give back to the community with programs like soles4souls, share a pair and chari-tees!

    caryn2601 [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  51. I've got your button! sarahpugmire@yahoo.com www.chrisandsarahpugmire.blogspot.com

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  52. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I subscribe to your emails.

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  53. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I emailed 3 friends and you!

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  54. I love the 'Hugh' for my 3-toothed babe ;)

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  55. I love the Jayce shoes! We're expecting our first boy any day now, and can't wait to dress him all up!

    I was really impressed with how many shoes they have donated to Soles4Souls. What a great outreach company!

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  56. My favorite pair are the Sylvia and I learned about how many shoes they have donated!!
    seraphou@aol.com

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  57. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I soo want a pr of these great shoes for my Grandson - -either the Forrest (Size 8) or the Hugh (size 9) - yes, he has big feet!
    They are wonderfully made, and so cute too!
    1955nursehjc4me@myway.com

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  58. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I'm a brand-new subscriber to your blog - follower, too!
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  59. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    I'm very impressed by the amount of shoes they have given away, locally, nationally and internationally. Great work :)
    1955nursehjc4me@myway.com

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  60. i like the Kaya and they package their shoes in a snazzy silver box
    melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

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  61. tweeted http://twitter.com/lovinmykiddos/status/2284775801

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  62. I took me forever to pick a favorite!!!! But I think I've decided on the Kaya style, so darling!!!
    One of the main things that excites me about this line of shoes is that they accomadate chubby feet, cause my daughter has the chubbiest!

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  63. I added you as a fav on technorati, user name sweetybabyblogger

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  65. I became a follower of your blog

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  66. I like the Lillian Grace boots! Twice a year, they release a new collection of 15-20 designs. I can't wait to see what's next!
    katiekarr at gmail dot com

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  67. i like the cameron sky sandals - and i learned that with every purchase of one of their swanky new adult or children's tee, See Kai Run will donate $5 to the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF), a global organization dedicated to the protection, development and education of children around the world.

    elkesten at yahoo dot com

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  68. Technorati favourite (Frugonomics101)

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  69. I like the Jake shoes and I love how they donate shoes to so many people. Great that they reach out.

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  70. I love the adorable Kaya shoe from the See Kai Run line and I was really impressed with how many shoes they have donated to Soles4Souls. It´s awesome that such a great product is being given to those in need.

    laikilu@yahoo.com

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  71. I love the Elaine shoes. They have donated over 8000 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls and the World Association for Children and Parents. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  72. I subscribed by e-mail for an extray entry.

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  73. The "Kai" in the company name is the name of the founders' son. I like the Jayce style for boys.

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  74. my favorite is grayson.

    With every purchase of one of their new adult or children's tee, See Kai Run will donate $5 to the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF).

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  75. I love the Grayson sandals!

    In 2008, through "Share a Pair" they donated over 8000 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls and the World Association for Children and Parents.

    khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  76. clara or sylvia are my favorites.

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  77. My favorite is the See Kai Run Sara

    See Kai Run was inspired by the need for comfortable shoes with flexible soles for the owner's little Kai to wear outdoors

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  78. I love the Boden shoes.
    The company was named after the owner's son!

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  79. I love the Tine from Smaller. They have a "Share a Pair" donation matching event. Through customer purchases and the support of their retail stores, they donated shoes to children in need around the world.
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  82. I would choose the Melody shoes

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  83. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

    I would choose the Maverick shoes in a size 3. In November 2004 the first shoes hit children’s boutiques and the response has been overwhelming ever since!
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  84. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

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  86. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

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  87. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

    Sent e-mail to three friends and cc'd you on it
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  88. I really liked the Ainsley show. Twice a year the company designs 15-20 new shoes. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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  89. I would choose Peter from the smaller line. & I really appreciate that See Kai Run really does give back. there new program donates $5 to UNICEF for each every purchase of one of our swanky new adult or children's tee.

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  90. The Jennae are my favorite, they'd be perfect for my daughter. I found out that See Kai Run has donated thousands of pairs of shoes to international, national and local charities - what a great company!

    Thanks!
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  91. See Kai Run has two new lines every year. Smaller has the Finn shoes which I really like.

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  93. i really like the elaine
    See Kai Run ones for my daughter carly thanks a fact about them is they have donated thousands of shoes for charity to those in need thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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  96. I like Seamus (Smaller) 6-9 mos
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  99. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

    I like the Jennae

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  105. I like the Sofia in the See Kai Runs. and they make there shoes with very flexible soles are healthy for developing feet.

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