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Why Socks are the perfect Mother's Day Gift!

Today’s mothers are active and energetic at any age: Whether they’re running with a jogging stroller, hiking with a baby carrier, or taking their grandchildren for a walk around the neighborhood, mothers are right there with their children and grandchildren exploring the world.

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How to Layer Clothes for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Hikers in the older days often used liner socks under their regular socks to prevent blisters, and some traditionalists still do. Two layers of sock slide against each other and reduce friction on the skin, but some folks don't like the thickness of the two layers or the slipping feeling. Enter WrightSock. It has been my go-to for the past few years. Each sock is composed of two layers sewn together into one sock. The layers are each very thin, so the finished sock doesn't feel any thicker than a regular sock. And I've never gotten a blister in WrightSocks (yet). 

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