It’s Back to School Time for Madison County KY This time of the year, parents are busy getting their students ready for the upcoming school year, with a full list of school supplies, clothing, shoes, backpacks and any extracurricular uniforms and/or registration fees. Although going back to school is an exciting time of the year,…
A recent NCFL (National Center for Families Learning) survey revealed that “nearly half of parents (41.2%) admit to feeling uneasy as a new school year starts, and the stressors vary from the day-to-day logistics of school to spending money to in-school socialization”. We know the percentage is much higher for the school-age children returning to schools.…
When is the best time to buy summer clothes, apparel and shoes? According to WHO WHAT WEAR, an online one-stop style resource, says July & August is the best time for Summer Apparel. Why? “Sales on summer collections are in full swing during these months, making it the perfect time to pick up seasonal essentials such…
The History of Independence Day On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by…
Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 (St. Joseph’s Day) since the Middle Ages. This celebration was brought by the Spanish and Portuguese to Latin America, where March 19 is often still used for it,…
When we think of Memorial Day, we think of picnics, barbecues and a day off with friends of family. The holiday signifies the beginning of summer and the end of the school year, it’s a day of rest but also of reflection of those who have served in the various branches of the military. “Memorial…
What is the history of Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is our annual celebration of our mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, mothers-in-law as well as our wives, aunts, cousins and sisters who are also ‘moms’. Motherhood is a precious and crucial role in any community and contributes to the success of any society, hence our hard-working moms should be…
Derek Willis and Dominique Hawkins (University of KY Basketball) Autograph Tour UK Wildcats, Derek Willis and Dominique Hawkins are coming to Soft Shoe in Richmond KY on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 4:30 to 6:00pm. Kentucky’s homegrown seniors Dominique Hawkins and Derek Willis have been on an autograph tour since April 2nd showing appreciation to all their…
Soft Shoe is a proud SILVER SPONSOR of the Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K Race Join us for the 2nd Annual Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K Run/Walk Presented by Baptist Health Richmond. The race will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8:30am at Richmond Centre Mall in Richmond, KY. Their packet pickup will be…
Easter is a time for our community to celebrate their values, their family, their Church and good food including lots and lots of Chocolate. The Spring-time holiday is often symbolized by eggs, rabbits and baby chicks, which represent images of new life. Likewise, Easter clothing typically evokes bright, spring-like colors, floral patterns and the new season’s styles!…