About Us

Mendy K. Hassen's Story

“I can’t do it! I can’t keep the bunny ears together. I give up!” --- this is what Mendy heard every time she sat down with Ashley to tie her shoes.

Mendy saw and felt the frustration her daughter, Ashley Rae, had when she was trying to learn how to tie her shoes. Ashley could make one bunny ear, but she would let it go because she needed two hands to make the second bunny ear. So Mendy thought, “If I could only come up with something to hold the first bunny ear together, then Ashley could use both hands to make the second bunny ear and tie the bow” That’s when Mendy created her colorful “special rings”. Within 5 minutes, Ashley tied her shoes all by herself! Mission Accomplished!

Instead of an argument everyday, tying her shoes became a fun part of the day. Ashley would match the colorful “special rings” with the outfits she wore! She was certainly a hit with all of the children in her pre-K class, especially when she taught them how to tie their shoes!

Mendy went on to patent the One, Two Tie My Shoe kit and to establish a company to manufacture and market the kits.

Mendy's children are now grown, but she volunteers in schools and promotes One, Two, Tie My Shoe at conferences and seminars. Mendy is a missionary for children in so many ways.

“ Teaching children a skill they will use for the rest of their lives."

Special thanks to:

-Carey Handley at Page by Page Graphic Design for working with One, Two, Tie My Shoe throughout our journey.