Lovely Crochet Pattern for TOMs Shoe!

I’ll admit it. I was a latecomer into the TOMs phenomenon. It wasn’t until one fateful day at my usual thrift haunt that I spotted them: a pair of grays for 5 dollars. Those turned out to be a couple of the most comfortable shoes to ever hang around my feet. Sadly, like many things, they got to the point where they were just too worn. Holes in the toes. Dirt from unadulterated romping. They were in pretty bad shape. I did get a new pair, but I couldn’t find it in my heart to just throw them out. Once they form to you’re feet they’re just so comfortable! So, I decided to crochet a new top and salvage that ridiculously comfy sole.

This is my first written pattern, so bear with me. I did make the second shoe from the first pattern to test it, but if anyone has any trouble or needs clarification on anything, shoot me a message and I will do what I can!

Without further delay, onward!

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Short and Easy Quasi-Healthy Mac and Cheese

This is a super short and simple recipe. I generally try to eat healthy whenever possible. Fruits and veggies, cutting back on processed sugar, bean burgers, but one thing I find myself really getting a hankering for is the classic. Macaroni and cheese. The boxed kind. So, I nabbed a couple boxes of organic macaroni and let the magic begin.

You’ll Need:

• 1 box organic macaroni and cheese (oh, they’re out there)
• switch out butter and in olive oil same amount
• switch out moo milk and in almond milk, a hair less but mostly the same amount
• .5 tablespoon of Turmeric (more or less based on taste)
• A shake of red pepper flakes
• A shake of black pepper

Now You Must:

1. Make the macaroni like the box says. Boil your water and cook the noodles (I like mine to be a bit on the al dente side).
2. Drain water and add your oil, milk, and crazy orange cheese pouch.
3. Add your turmeric and peppers and stir well.
4. Enjoy!