Socks, Stockings and Tights

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Socks, Stockings and Tights

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Oct 16, 2017

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This week is all about SOCKS, STOCKINGS AND TIGHTS (also Leggings, Hose, etc.) and you may be wondering, "what's the difference"? Well, listen and find out! Plus, find out why we started wearing them! We also talk a lot about "fun socks"! Join us! Enjoy us and tell a friend!

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Oct 16, 2017

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Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers! Tune in every Friday on MaximumFun.org!

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