They say a family who plays together, stays together and I wholeheartedly agree! When my husband and I decided we needed to get fit, it was easy for us to carve out the time and make it happen. Okay, no, it wasn’t easy, it never is, but as adults we made the commitment to do something and stuck with it, the kids on the other hand were going to be a different story. My video game loving boys are much happier curled up in the basement and they spent much of their winter hibernating that way, but now that the weather is starting to feel a bit more Spring like, this just simply won’t do!
Tips to Keep your Family Moving!
Appropriate footwear
Choose a good pair of shoes that are lightweight, comfortable, supportive and fun! Our whole family raves over the Skechers brand for bringing everything we need to the table! The Skech-Flex shoes have a flexible shock absorbing midsole, mesh fabric panels for cooling effect and amazing Gel Infused Memory Foam cushioned comfort insoles. The insoles absorbs impact, helps to relieve pressure, an is so super comfy!
Give children toys that encourage physical activity
I used to tell the boys to go out and play and they would meet me with groans about not having anything to do. Now I suggest an activity and help set it up, such as soccer, baseball, the sprinkler etc. For gifts we like to give a variety of balls, bats, kites, and last year for their birthdays we gave them a group gift of a trampoline. It was the best money ever spent! The boys spend hours on the trampoline and couldn’t wait for the snow to melt to get back out there on it! I’m not shy to get up on there with them and we bounce to our hearts content, thinking up all kinds of games to play on it. Some things are worth the investment.
Boys Flex Advantage – Mastermind in Royal/Black
Plan Outings
Make a goal to spend at least one day out of the weekend doing something active with the family. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, hikes through the forest, exploring waterways to skip rocks, and going for bike rides are some of favourite ways to keep moving together.
Boys Synergy – Power Shield in Red/Black
Try a new sport or activity
Our family has a membership at our local YMCA, originally it was just for swimming lessons, but each season we sign the boys up for a sports activity as well such as soccer or floor hockey. The boys also started outdoor soccer last year and loved being part of a team, so we’ll be doing that again this year too. Once it becomes part of our routine the boys don’t question it and have a blast playing with new friends.
Boys Flex Advantage in Charcoal/Orange (laces come in both grey and orange)
Keep hydrated and bring healthy snacks
Don’t forget to bring lots of water and healthy snacks with you, that’s a classic mistake we’ve made in the past, especially when our outing wasn’t planned. Nothing makes the kids grumpy faster than not having drinks and snacks on hand. Keeping well fueled will keep the fun going longer!
Men’s Relaxed Fit: Skech Flex in Navy (laces come in both white and navy)
Dress for Success and Keep it Fun!
It’s always wise to dress in layers, weather can be unpredictable but so can different environments. It will be much cooler in the forest than the field. Sturdy shoes keep the family safe on hikes and bike rides, don’t attempt activities in flip flops or flimsy shoes. Keep the whole family inspired with a pair of shoes in fun colours and styles! The boys are so excited for new shoes they can’t wait to get outside and try them out, these new Skechers for spring are so bright and colourful, they were an instant hit! But it’s not just the kids who get excited over fancy new shoes, it definitely keeps Mom and Dad on our toes too! I adore my feather grey and bright pink sneaks! The chevron laces are super fun and the quilting on the back is really cute! Dad fell in love with how light his shoes were, when you have size 13 feet, your shoes can get really heavy and drag you down, these Skechers do a great job at keeping his step light.
All of our Skechers fit true to our regular size, we’ve been wearing Skechers for years and we’ve always purchased our regular sizes. Hubs did find that these size 13’s in particular ran a little bit big, maybe by a half size. When you have big feet, it can be hard to find shoes that fit well, and having the extra room is far better than being too tight.
Women’s Relaxed Fit: Skech-Flex- Style Source in Grey/Coral (laces come in both pattern and grey)
Visit the Skechers Canada website to see all the style and colour options available and follow along on Twitter and Facebook
Who needs a new pair of shoes this Spring in your family?
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My son need a new pair! Skechers has some great looking shoes!
My oldest always needs new shoes! Her feet are huge… almost as big as mine! lol
I need a new pair of shoes this time
I am in need of a new pair of shoes!
That would be me, not too sure about my son as he’s in Australia at the moment but he does swear by Skechers as being the best shoes ever! 🙂
my turn – everyone else got new sneakers in the fall. love this brand! thanks
My 5 year old son really needs a new pair of shoes. 🙂
I do!
My whole family needs new pairs of Sketchers!! They are so comfortable!!
Got the kids new shoes already, I need a pair now so I can go walking after super with the kids. Thanks for the chance!
We do! One of my daughters always needs shoes.
My son could really use a new pair of shoes
I need a new pair
I really need a new pair of shoes!
I do!
I am always open for a new pair of shoes! 😉
My 10 year old son is always in need of new shoes. He puts the toes out of them so quick!
I need a new pair of sneakers, mine are looking pretty sad right now.
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I’m the one who needs new shoes, but I have big feet and it’s really hard for me to find shoes
My dad could use a new pair of shoes.
I could use a new pair of shoes. Kids always need new shoes.
My 16 year old is in need of a new pair. Thanks!
Sophie is desperate for a new pair of shoes.
we all do but I would say that I need them the most
I could use new shoes as mine are falling apart!
2 boys grow out and ruin things pretty quickly though Husband could probably do with a pair.
Me for sure!
Not sure who needs them more me or my hubby!
I am the one who needs a new pair shoes.
I need a new pair!
My manfriend could use a new pair
Me or the hubby both need new ones.
I do!!!
I’d love a new pair for myself – I adore Sketchers!
The person in our home who needs a new pair of shoes is me. My hubby has so many shoes he needs more feet. lol
Honestly, both children go through shoes faster than I can keep up!!!
I am the one in the family who needs a new pair of shoes, the children get what they need first 🙂
I do! 😉
I am in need of a new pair of shoes!
I need a new pair of shoes- thank you!
My son needs a new pair of shoes
I need a pair so bad and keep putting it off, I do love some of the new skechers style and colours!
My mom needs a new pair of shoes.
I will after baby #2 pops out as my feet grew with my first son!
My husband is in great need of a new pair of shoes. And my 6 year old is about a month away from running through his last pair.
My daughter needs a new pair of running shoes.
I need new shoes, actually so do my 3 kids.
Me definitely! I want to start walking again and could use some good shoes!
I could use new shoes!
I need a new pair.
I need a new pair of shoes!
My son needs a new pair of shoes.
Usually it is one of my kids who needs new shoes but this time it is me. The pair I have right now have lost all their cushion and my legs and feet hurt after I walk around in them so definatley time for some new shoes
My middle child. She’s outgrowing everything.
I do! So badly, the heels are broken and there’s a whole in them too, ugh kinda embarrassing
I do. I would love to win these shoes.
I do! Seems Im always buying for everyone else and never myself!
My Hubby needs a new pair , but i always need a pair especially skechers 😉 thanks for the chance !
I do
My daughter does, she’s just had a growth spurt and she’s just about out of all of her shoes :/
I need a new pair!
My son needs new shoes for sure
The only one who doesn’t is sam the dog. My daughter out grows them before wearing them out. I am a walker and mine are 3yrs. old and my hubby has hand me downs from our son. So take your pick on who needs them the most.LOL
I’m the one who needs a pair! My runners are worn right out.
My husband needs a new pair every 6 months or less because he runs every day
my daughter and I both do
My kids feet keep growing so fast i have to say all three could use a new pair of shoes!
Naturally the Mr. He wears down his shoes so quickly, with all that hiking and running.
My grandson could use a new pair of shoes. He’s growing like a weed!
My husband could really use a pair.
I want a new pair of shoes but my son needs a new pair 🙂 He’s growing so fast I find it hard to keep up! We love Skechers in our home and would love to try the memory foam. Thanks for a great reviw and giveaway!
My grandson could really use a new pair of shoes
My youngest needs new shoes.
I need a pair of new shoes now!
i need one.
My daughter could really use a new pair of shoes! She would love a pair of Skechers
I myself need a new pair of running shoes please.
We all do but Im the Sketchers fan
I need new shoes and love skechers
I am the one needing new shoes, love to try these
I really need a new pair for me! 🙂
I need a new pair.
I need a new pair of shoes
My youngest always needs new shoes…..
myself
myself. Wearing my other pair of shoes is painful as my fingers hurt very bad if I wear them for like 20 mnts.
I definitely need a new pair of shoes. I just had my knee replaced last week (Apr. 23). In rehab right now and really need some good shoes!
my daughter needs new shoes
i love sketchers stle and comfort. I definitely would love to replace the 2 pairs I’ve already worn out!
I really can use a pair of new shoes.
We all do but I’m in the most desperate situation for new sneakers!
I do
I need new shoes.
Just started taking tennis lessons and a new pair of Sketchet’s may not improve my game but comfy shoes would be great.
I could use a new pair of shoes!
We could all use some, but my daughter would love a pair
We all do!
I need a new pair of shoes for work
Cool shoes.
i could use a new pair of shoes!
I do. I wear mine out constantly.
My grandson needs a new pair of shoes for summer.
I need a new pair of shoes!
I do !
I could use new shoes
My husband needs a new pair of Sketchers!
I need a new pair really bad.
I’m the one who needs new shoes; I do a lot of walking!
my oldest could really use a new pair
My daughter
My daughter could use a new pair of shoes.
Me! I definitely need a new pair for the Nike Womens 15k!
Me! Trying to be more active
I do but I would love to give my wife extra pair.
I need a new pair of shoes
my husband needs them the most
I need a new pair of shoes. It’s hard to find comfortable shoes in my size.
i could really use a new pair
I need a new pair
My daughter always needs new shoes!
I do! Been running again!
I am the one that could use a new pair of shoes
ME!
I need a new pair of shoes.
My daughter has just started waitressing on the weekends and she needs more supportive shoes.Fashion always wins with her but these cute sketchers may do it for her.Thanks for the chance!
It’s hard being on your feet all day, the memory foam might be good for her!
i have 2 boys and they just destroy their poor shoes. these look so great
my wife also needs new gym shoes so it would be a toss up!
I need a new pair of shoes! I’ve recently got back into running and my shoe situation is getting dire!
My boyfriend needs one!
I would probably gift this one to my daughter!
Me
Daddy needs a new pair of shoes!
My daughter…she has gone through 4 sizes since starting Kindergarten!
Everyone needs new shoes in my family….we wore ours out 🙂
My son does.
My husband desperately needs new sneakers!
I do!
I just got the kids new shoes as their feet grew AGAIN, so now it looks like it’s mommy’s turn! I would love a new pair of Skechers runners; I have wide feet and Skechers offers some nice comfy wide pairs that fit so comfortably for me!
My 4 year old and his growing feet!
In my house . . . I could use a new pair of shoes!
I could use some new shoes in my family.
My mother needs some new shoes. She has one pair and she has ran them into the ground.
My son needs new shoes. He goes through about 3 pairs just during the school year!
Man of the house will provide and lavish me and our son with footwear/clothing…Rare that he will buy himself anything. Having said that, my husband could use a new pair of comfortable shoes….
I’m the one needing the new shoes this time round.
My Husband could use a new pair of shoes as the bottoms of his have worn
My husband and I both need a new pair. I always need new shoes. LOL
With us all walking this spring……we could all use new shoes and Sketchers are the best
I could, but, so could my 6 y/o DD, she goes through shoes like crazy!
I use a new pair of running shoes
It’s that time of year when we’re all in need of a new pair, but mine are worse off and in need of replacing by far.
my husband really needs new shoes
I need a n ew pair of shoes for the season 😉
I do so bad I buy cheap quality for myself
My daughter keeps growing so she always needs new shoes
need a pair for walking
My 4-year old daughter is SO rough with her shoes…. so she could use a new pair
Frankly, I need a new pair of shoes in my family; I need some great exercise shoes that will last and be comfortable.
I do. I bought a pair of running shoes about a year ago (a different brand) but they do not provide enough cushion for me. I can feel every step when I walk on concrete or tile floors. Very uncomfortable.
I could use another pair of shoes.
My son could use a new pair.
I’m the one that needs a good pair of sneaks!
I really need a new pair of shoes.
I need some myself! 😉
my son needs a new pair of shoes he is in a growth spurt right now
Mama does lol
I do! I do!
That would definitely be me!!!
Besides everyone I think that would be my niece for sure
I am always the one in need of new shoes.
I would need new shoes!
the hubby does, he was just complaining the other day that he nees new one
i need a new pair of workout shoes!
Like you I have boys, never a dull moment even once they are older lol. I have a 22 year old who I would love to win the Men’s Relaxed Fit: Skech Flex in Navy for as he is going through one of those phases where he needs a bit more TLC. Thanks for holding this giveaway! Best of luck to all!
I do 🙂 I just bought my son new shoes.
My boyfriend needs a new pair of shoes so that I can convince him to work out more.
We all do!
We could all use some but our 7 year old needs them the most.
Me, most likely. 🙂
pick Me Me Me I need new shoes please
I could use a new pair of shoes.
I have been wearing a pair of running shoes for about 5 years, and the insole is coming loose now!
I’m the one who needs new shoes!
My daughter needs a new pair of shoes, her feet grow so fast!
I love the memory foam. I’d love to win a pair of women’s! I can just tell I’d love them and wear them often!
It’s a toss up between my daughter or myself.
My daughter needs new shoes.
Oh there’s always someone in need in our household. Right now son #2 is growing like a weed and could use new shoes.
The older members in the family who refuse new shoes.
I need a new pair of shoes. My current pair has holes in them!
I could use a pair…mine are looking a little worn out.
Women’s Relaxed Fit: Skech-Flex- Style Source in Grey/Coral (laces come in both pattern and grey)
I need a really great pair of walking shoes like sketchers. I do not drive anymore, but walk to get my necessary shopping! Thanks for the chance! P.S. I could never afford a pair of sketchers!
my son we can officially see his toes threw his shoes.. It’s so pass time to get him a new pair.
my daughter does! her feed are growing way to fast
My grandson, who lives with me, definitely needs a new pair of shoes.
My two boys go through shoes like crazy-they scuff them up or somehow get “mysterious” holes in them all the time! This would be great to win for them. Thanks.
I definitely need the shoes for myself.
Sketchers are my favorite brand of footwear.
MY 3 kids could definitely use new shoes
I am a Sketchers “fan” and would love to win.
my 2 grandkids need a new pair of shoes
We’re all Sketcher fans in our family and my hubby, grandson, and myself could all use a new pair of shoes. 🙂
I need new sneakers for running
I really need a new pair of sneakers.
I do!
I need new shoes. The air pockets in my current ones are blown out and the shoes squeak with every step. Wait, it might be my knees squeaking 🙂
I definitely need a new pair of shoes. The pair that I am wearing is pretty worn out
I do! We are going to Disney this summer and I need something with more support than my flip flops!
I do. Love sketchers
I need them for walks down my beautiful country road
Josh!
I am in need of a new pair of shoes!
My little guys need new shoes.
my wife does
My kids
My son could use a new pair of shoes.
I need a new pair. These are the only runners that I will buy. They are so light weight and comfortable
My boy could use a new pair of trainers.
Cheers.
I really need a new pair of runners
My son needs new shoes.
My son needs a new pair of sneakers.
My husband always needs a pair of runners.
Myself definitely
I do! I try to walk 5 1/2 miles every day and I need new shoes.
I need a new pair of Shoes,badly!
I need a pair of shoes
me…i’d love to win
i desperatley need new shoes and so does my daughter
Me
We all could use some, however, since my son keeps outgrowing all his shoes so quickly, he needs them most
Me!!! And my two oldest boys
Basically we all do! My daughter needs sneakers and sandals. I need any kind of shoe, as does my husband!
very important to keep hydrated
I need a new pair of shoes the most.
When it comes to Skechers it’s always a need! We love Skechers and having more than one pair to choose from would be perfect for the “happy dance”, so comfy!
I need the new shoes!
That’d be me, Mommy. I always seem to fall down to the bottom of the shopping list…
My 9yo son. Don’t they always? He needs a pair of good quality running shoes for the summer. Skechers would be awesome!
My daughter would love to have a new pair.
i need a new pair!
My 3 year old could definitely use a new pair
I desperately need a new pair of shoes, my favorite ones have holes!
I do! I’ve recently started working out and dont have nice comfy shoes
Just started tennis lessons and would love some new Skechers
My daughter needs a new pair. I’m always getting new shoes for my son because he wears them out so fast so it would be nice to treat her 🙂
My grandson would be happy to get new shoes….
My grand daughter needs new shoes. School requires her to have indoor and outdoor shoes.
My husband needs some new shoes. He had a heart attack and triple bypass just before Christmas and now goes to a gym to get back in shape. These shoes would be perfect for the gym.
Who doesn’t love sketches. I sure could use a new pair of running shoes and nothing like owning these amazing shoes.
I need a new pair of shoes.
My twin 12yrs old boys are growing out of running shoes or wearing our the toes. These look like really great footwear!!
my husband needs a new pair
That would be me!
My whole family needs new pairs of Sketchers
My grandson is off to college in the fall and a new pair of new shoes would be appreciated L’m sure.
My growing boys always seem to need new shoes 🙂
My daughter needs a great pair of shoes.
I think it’s hubby’s turn for a new pair of shoes.
I need a pair that fit. so hard to find a comfortable pair of shoes like Skechers
I need new shoes.. the kids keep getting new ones and I still have mine from years ago
I do! I’m on my feet 6 days a week for work, and really need a new pair of comfortable shoes. My back and feet will thank you! 🙂
Love those grey and pink pair!!
I need a new pair.
My sons all need new shoes
My 4 year old
my sweet 9 year old that just keeps growing! 🙂
I walk everday,so this would be a very useful prizefor me.
my son could use another pair
My daughter always needs a new pair. her feet grow quickly, and she gets a lot of use out of the shoes.
Skechers look so comfortable. My feet are wide & I don’t wear pointy toed heel.s. Men have more sensible shoes. Right now I’m wearing men’s size 7 runners.
we find skechers to have a lot of room in the toe area, you could definitely try these
I need new shoes for fitness walking.
I am currently suffering from a terrible heel spur and desperately need comfy shoes – these sound like they’d be perfect with the memory foam heels!
Right now, my whole family needs new sneakers, hubby and myself, as well as my 2 kids. thanks for the contest
pink please!!! 🙂
me
Me & my boyfriend both need a new pair of shoes!
I am in need of shoes most although hubby is a shoeaholic in this family.
I could really use a new pair of Sketchers
I would love a pair to help me with walking to lose weight
My son and need new shoes!
My son and I need new shoes!
I do!!! But really, so does everyone in the family.
I need a new pair!
I do – My kids come first so they have new shoes, I am in need for sure
I desperately need a new pair of shoes!
Oh man, Papa needs a new pair of shoes badly over here!
id love a new pair of shoes for me- hubs and the kids are set
My son needs a new pair of shoes
My teenage son needs a pair of shoes
New shoes for summer! please
My son does, hes 7 and growns too fast but also is very hard on his shoes. skate boarding is murding the footwear
It’d have to be me.
Momma needs a new pair of shoes, always the last one to get new
My husband most needs a new pair of shoes in our family
I would love to win a new pair of shoes!
Oh boy, I really need a new pair.
I need these for support in my daily walking
My oldest boy is the next for shoes.
My son needs new shoes, I don’t know how he grows so fast.
I have needed new runners for over a year!
Me! 🙂 I need new runners as I train to run my first 5K. 20 pounds done, 20 more to go 🙂
wow! way to go!
I need a new pair of shoes most in my family. I’m sure my kids will need new runners soon too since they’ll most likely grow out of theirs before summer ends
3 kids 2 parents. Soccer, Softball, Baseball. Who doesn’t need a new pair of shoes!! The baseball player wore his current Sketchers to the diamond for the first game…they went from black and orange to shale color. UGH!
I need a new pair of shoes.
I’m in need of new shoes. My arthritis in my ankles have gotten so bad and my converse aren’t helping.
I do I do!! My runners are about 4 yrs old. time for a replacement 🙂
New shoes for tennis lessons would be great!
i do! (:
I definitely need a new pair of shoes!
my kids could use these they are growing like weeds and theirs are getting to small…what a great giveaway…thanks for the chance!!..:-)
I do!
My son needs a new pair of shoes
I need the shoes, mine have seen better days!
Myself definitely! I am always the one that goes without!
I need new trainers. The pair I’ve got now look terrible, so I’m not inspired to go out walking in them. So I sit on the sofa and eat bad things :0
I could use a new pair for summer!
I need a new pair please…always last on the list.
I could really use a new pair of shoes actually!
I need these for my heel
I could use a new pair. My current pair of skechers are getting worn out. 🙁
I would love a pair of sketchers sneakers would sure help with my feet and the walking I do everyday. Love that I have a chance to win a pair.
Would love a new pair to work out in!
I need a new pair for the spring/summer season.
I do.
I desperately DESPERATELY need a new pair of shoes!
Hmm, I’d have to say my dad. He came back from a vacation recently and his feet were full of blisters left by his current old shoes. So I think a new pair of Skechers could provide the cushioning and comfort that his sore feet sorely needs.
I do!
I love sketchers! With 7 grandkids they are always in need of shoes.
We could all use a new pair of sneaks. Especially my 5 y/o son Jack who is starting school this September. 🙂
A new pair of Skechers to play tennis would be great!
I have yet to try Skechers. Always a good time to try something new.
My teenage grandaughter loves Sketchers shoes!
My son, who is continuously in a growth spurt it seems.
i do!
Honestly we all do! But I’ll use this for myself I think!
Either myself or my 14 yo daughter
I need a pair of running shoes.I love jogging and walking and need some new shoes for that.Thanks for the chance 🙂
well, having seen my grandson yesterday, who is growing like an inch a month, his toes were showing thru his running shoes,he defenatley needs a pair asap.
the oldest boy
I do! Got a new job that involves a lot of walking around!!
need these to walk my dog Bonnie
My son does!
I could really use some new shoes.
I do!
My daughter really needs a new pair.
i do i do i need new shoes
I need new shoes… but my daughter would win out! LOL
I need a pair:)
I need a new pair of shoes
ME!!!!!Want a pair of light weight comfortable shoes
My son and daughter both need new shoes…kids are so hard on shoes these days we are lucky if they last 2 months……
My son here goes through shoes so fast always out growing his shoes.
Momma needs new shoes please!
I need a new pair of sneakers.
My Mom needs a new pair, and Sketchers are so comfy I know she’d LOVE them like I do mine!
Bonnie the Border Collie thinks if I had a pair her walks would be better
I really do need a pair!
I need a new pair of shoes!
I am the one who needs shoes the most.
I NEED A NEW PAIR OF SHOES
My daughter needs a new pair of shoes. Her feet have been growing so fast lately we can barely keep up.
My three daughters all need new shoes this spring. Well, who are we kidding, they always need new shoes since I haven’t figured out how to stop their feet from growing.
I need a new pair of shoes. Being a mom to 3 kids ages 5 to 8 months I am like most moms and put myself last.
I definitely need a new pair of shoes. I have been wearing my Old Sketchers for a few years now. One thing I can say is they are durable. Thanks for the chance.
I would like these for myself.
My son and I both need new shoes.
My hubby desperately needs a new pair!!~
I need
Me! My feet have changed since my twin pregnancy, so most of my shoes don’t fit anymore! I love sketchers. Even wore a pair on my wedding day! 🙂
My daughter is growing like a weed and could use some new shoes too. The twins aren’t walking yet.
Me , I have holes in the sole of my running shoes!
myself as have a heel problem that needs cushioning & think these shoes would be good
My hubby DESPERATELY needs new shoes. He always puts off buying things for himself. Particularly shoes.
Both of my children they grow out of and put holes in shoes faster than I can keep up!
Me please!
My daughter needs a new pair of shoes for the summer since she won’t wear flip flops!
I do!
I wish bloggers would post the winners. How hard is it?
Not hard at all Rick, please see my Winners page for all previous winners from the past year – https://momvstheboys.com/winners/