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• Win a Wildly Delicious Snack Pack from Barefoot Provisions!

  

  Visit Soft Star on Instagram for a chance to win a collection of energy-packed goodies from the fierce foodies at Barefoot Provisions...and some Soft Star... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Our Newest Animal Print Leather Is... ZEBRA!

  

  Our first new leather color of the year has arrived, and it's a doozy...Introducing suede ZEBRA print!The latest edition to our decorative leather patterns,... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2016 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Stand Up for Your Health! 4 Tips You Should Know About Standing Desks

  

  Soft Star's Marketing Team Dishes on the Highs and Lows of Standing Desks  I love my job. I'm fortunate enough to come to work every day in a fun, passionate... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2016 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Strong From the Ground Up SWEEPSTAKES: Win a Heart Rate Monitor and RunAmocs!

  

  Did you (like us) overload on cookies this holiday season? Feeling a bit sluggish after marathoning the complete Star Wars saga last week? Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• 2015 Year in Review

  

  We hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season! As 2015 winds down to an end, we're all looking forward to a festive New Year's Eve and an exciting 2016... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Transformer Shoes, the Sequel!

  

  You may recall that last year around the holidays, Soft Star founder Tim Oliver made a special pair of Transformer-themed shoes for his grandson Sebi. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star Galactic Shoe Scene Contest

  

  Like everyone else in the world, we're pretty giddy about the upcoming Star Wars movie. To celebrate, we're asking you to create a fun scene by combining Star... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Finally, a STUNNING, Eco-Friendly Alternative to Disposal Wrapping Paper!

  

  Scrap the wrapping waste with these incredible, sustainable, Japanese-inspired gift wrapping ideas!It's hard to think of the holiday season without calling to... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• We're Breaking-Up with Grippy

  

  The New Year is fast approaching, marking a time to celebrate the joys and successes of the past year, and also a time of transitions, of letting go of the old... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Pumpkin Shoes for Harvest Season

  

  Elf Katie is at it again! Our talented seamstress has always impressed us with her handcut shoe motifs, and she just unveiled her latest creation: pumpkin shoes! Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The Best Slipper Gift Guide Ever!

  

  Everyone loves feeling cozy and relaxed, right? So don't overthink it...give the gift of comfort! Slippers have long been a favorite gift during the winter... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Families Visit FREE at America's National Parks!

  

  The US Government guards a priceless national treasure, and last month it opened it's vault...to America's fourth-graders. This past September of 2015, the Whit... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Wrap-Up Your Little Ones for the Holidays in Our NEW Very Merry Moccasins!

  

  This question is for you, parents: What is the best gift you've ever received?Exact answers will vary of course, but we'd bet our magical Elf hats that it had... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Progress Update on New Soft Star Workshop

  

  Our move date is still many months out, but we're seeing a lot of progress happening on our new workshop!The historic building in neighboring Philomath, Oregon... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Shoes of the Dead! Celebrating Día De Muertos in Style

  

  We have a special treat in the workshop for this year's Day of the Dead festivities.Local artist Diana Rose hand painted the leather pieces for a pair of our... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Toasted Marshmallows May Be the Coziest Moccasins EVER!

  

  Earlier this year, we came across a photo of Albert Einstein sitting on his front porch wearing a very fluffy looking pair of slippers. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Win An Attachment Parenting Children's Book!

  

  Hi there Soft Star parents! We know that you like to keep your little ones close...often times, really close. Attachment parenting is an ancient practice that i... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star 2015 Halloween Contest - Win Shoes to Match Your Child's Costume!

  

  Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it's time again for our annual Halloween contest!It's simple... have your child draw a picture of his/her... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Making Moccasins with Mom: A New Twist on Back to School Shoe Shopping

  

  It's a familiar story. Fall is here, teachers are readying their classrooms for new faces, and families are preparing for the approaching school year. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Announcing Our "Most Memorable Learning Experience" Back-to-School Contest...

  

  September is upon us, heralding back-to-school milestones for many Soft Star families. In the spirit of the season, we asked our readers to share with us their... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE