These are my royally aching feet.
Last week was a rough week. I’ve been back on track with running but suffered a setback on Monday in the form of a flair up of Plantar faciitis. I had a doctor’s appointment on Friday {Random side note: I had NO idea just how many foot and ankle clinics were in my area. I guess everyone has 2 feet so that means 2x the doctors but WOW} and I learned all sorts of things about my feet. Like this:
That’s right, I have “Old Lady Foot.” Although the podiatrist quickly exclaimed, “I didn’t say that!” after I asked him if that’s the direction he was angling. So what does that mean? It means a verrrry expensive pair of custom fit orthotics {double ouch} and it means no more bare feet. FOREVER.
This is a big problem for me. You see, I grew up in the country and go without shoes more often than I put them on, no matter the season or where I’m headed. But I’m trying to heed this admonishment and be a good little Queen. However, I am allowing myself to be barefoot in one and only one place {well other than bed because wearing shoes to bed is just weird}. But back to dealing with a running setback {it all ties together, I promise}.
I’ve been eating Oatmeal Cookies to cope. Not exactly productive but you know . . .
But baking Oatmeal Cookies = extra dishes in the sink. Extra dishes in the sink = needing to stand and wash them = aching feet all the more. It’s a vicious cycle. Enter my newest best friend, the Ergo Comfort RUG from Gel Pro. It’s like a massage for my feet while I’m doing the dishes, no joke.
See how happy my feet are? Ok so sue me, I’ve just learned how to use PicMonkey and I’ve gone a little overboard.
I seriously do LOVE this rug. Not only is it beautiful and plush, it also has an amazing gel center that cushions and comforts your feet while you do your dishes or say if you were to drag it around the kitchen while spot cleaning the floor on your hands and knees {not that I would know}. I’m not going to sugar coat it, the rugs in the new Ergo Comfort Artisan Series of GelPro are pricey. However, they are certainly 100% luxury, as the smiley faces on my feet will verify.. And a quick glance around the GelPro site yielded a FABULOUS deals in the Clearance Center.
While I <3 a fantastic Clearance deal, I love to give things away even more. That’s why I’m thrilled to give away 1 Ergo Comfort Artisan Series of GelPro to a Lucky Money Saving Lord or Lady. Check out the Rafflecopter to see how you can win.
I received an Artisan Series GelPro Ergo Comfort Rug to keep for myself and one to give away from GelPro. I was not compensated for this post. I just want you to have Royally Happy Feet. This post was not edited or reviewed by anyone else as you can tell by my grammar and crazy random thoughts. I always give you my honest opinions in any Royal Review or Give Away post, that’s a Royal Guarantee!
I like Belmont Onyx. 🙂
I too like the Belmont Onyx!! It would match my solid black one I have. I too have plantar faciatis!
These rugs look fabulous!
I have never heard of this company, thanks for the heads up. The onyx looks great me!
Glad we can comment, I do not pin or tweet!
Belmont Onyx
I could use a new kitchen rug
Belmont whisper is beautiful?
my tootsies would love this!
I like Thatch Brown!
Hello, Windsor Onyx! Please come to my kitchen!!
I like the Damask Alabaster :
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The Blossom Brown looks hip
Love the Belmont Onyx!!
It wouldn’t really matter to me which pattern. Those look wonderful! I might have to try one.
My feet feel happier already. I’ve been recovering from PF since last summer — getting better!
I like the Tuscan Bisque.
I can see the Belmont brown under my feeties.
I like the Blossom Brown print.
I’m a fan of the Blossom Brown!
I like flourish bisque!
I wish my feet were happy in the kitchen.
There are so many beautiful patterns! I think I like Flourish Bisque the best.
I’m partial to the Tuscan Bisque 🙂
The rug sounds wonderful! Especially since I cook a lot! We’re also getting ready to move and I’m going to need a new kitchen rug!
Blossom Brown would be my choice! or maybe the solid black, no the flowers!
I have a similar mat and adore it! I love the Farnsworth brown!
Cool giveaway!
How amazing would it be to stand on something cushy instead of laminate over concrete?
The Tuscan Cafe would look great in my kitchen! Wow, I had no idea something like this existed! Now, when are you going to share that oatmeal cookie recipe? 🙂
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I like the Tuscan Cafe!
Looks comfy!
My feet are aching right now and would love a massaging rug!
I like the rug covers. Might be less of a tripping hazard than just covering the mat with a loose rug.
Damask Alabaster would blend in my kitchen best so I’d like that I think!
Maybe this will inspire me to wash more dishes!
I would have such a hard time having to never go barefoot again! I’m so sorry, and hoping you get relief soon! For the rug, I like the Blossom Brown.
I’d get the Windsor Bisque
My feet and my back would be so happy on a flourish bisque rug. And a happy mama means a happy family.
I like the Blossom Brown. http://bit.ly/16h9Z9P
This would be great for my kitchen!! I spend so much time in there with kids who always want to eat (imagine that!!)!!
I love the Blossom Brown!
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I like the Blossom Whisper 🙂
My favorite Artisan Series Print is Windsor Onyx. 🙂
Ooo, this would be awesome! I think I like the Blossom Brown.
Blossom Whisper is my favorite!
Oh man, my feet could definitely use this! Eying the blossom whisper.
My tootsies need a good rug!
I love the Flourish Bisque
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I have planter facitis and would love this. Belmont onyx!
I like Blossom Whisper. I’ve been wanting one of these FOREVER!
What a GREAT Rug! Ha…when I pinned your give-a-way….it has your lovely royal feet :)~ I totally think it’s going to go viral and be a HUGE internet sensation!
Sounds wonderful!
I have a Gel Pro Work Foam Pad and it is amazing. I would LOVE to have a rug and I would have happy feet, too.
I really like the Windsor Bisque print! I so hope I win!! 🙂