October is the FAVORITE month for many. It’s when temps dip, leaves drop, and bonfires blaze. We prep for changing weather, we organize, and we assess improvements—within our homes and within us. We decorate with dried cornstalks, delight in pumpkin spice everything, and indulge in festive traditions of hayrides, carving pumpkins and spooky movies. And as we enjoy these moments, many … Read More
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September sets in with a bit more consistency of schedules. At least, it once did. Perhaps it’s yet another detonation toward 2020’s path of changing, well, everything and all ‘normal’ routines. Right? Be that as it may, what we can control is only ourselves and proceeding with plans, as best as we can, to continually improve. To improve within, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. … Read More
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Thank my lil’ pumpkin. (Okay, so she’s 24 years old.) Last weekend ensued ‘Family Fall Fun Day’ at my house. We celebrated in all-about-autumn style with flannel shirts, a hayride, great food, a not-so-spooky haunted house, apple cider, pumpkin carving, a blazing bonfire… and this uh-may-zing dessert made by my daughter, Courtney. Between this dessert and my … Read More
August means heat, sunshine, good times, and transition. It’s a month half-comprised of vacation, summer sun ‘n relaxation—and half-comprised of a return to routines. Yet, with the pandemic shifting everything in our worlds, this August may leave us feeling more off-balance than any previous August. The routines to which we’re returning look different, vacations have been altered (or cancelled), and … Read More
Easy Grilled Tilapia
Grilling fish can be easy–AND delicious. This simply recipe uses ingredients you likely have in your cabinet… simply marinade, then grill 4 minutes per side. Dinner is served!
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Eat, Pray, Love
Be inspired to begin your own journey of self-discovery with Elizabeth Gilbert’s best selling novel, “Eat, Pray, Love.”
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In July, let’s share kindness + love, while also focusing forward on our goals. And hang with us at InSuesShoes.com. Any day. Any time. You’re welcome with us.
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Oh, snap!
Snapdragons are an excellent choice for your garden, landscape, cut flower arrangements–and even planters and hanging baskets.
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Detox Water
Detox water. Easy to make, flushes impurities AND flattens the stomach. What’s not to love?
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It’s tough to remain focused + positive today. But here’s how you can keep pushing forward….
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Fashion-Forward
professional fashion blogger @curlybyrdie inspires with her fashionista flair
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This May, let’s all be relentless. Let’s take control of our own journeys, our own goals. Let’s propel ourselves forward. Doing so, we’ll learn that the hard road was really the easy choice.
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yes, gorgeous as ever
Yes, wake up looking ready for your day! Beautiful artistry by the incredibly talented InSuesShoes Aesthetics Coach, Cathy Hamil, owner of Facial Designs Permanent Cosmetics in Missouri. Learn more at www.facialdesigns.com. She’s an artist with a tattoo pen… check out the results. Just. Beautiful. View this post on Instagram Such a lovely outcome for this fair blonde beauty…swipe for her … Read More
slippers-only BOOK selection
Cousins by chance, sisters by choice… join the InSuesShoes team as we enjoy this new novel by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Susan Mallery
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Aveda Dry Shampoo
More non-washing days during quarantine? No worries with this dry shampoo!
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Gorgeous cut ‘n color by Chelsea
Salons can’t open soon enough :-)) Check out this gorgeous cut ‘n color on Chelsea’s client. Of course completed before shut-downs… but won’t it be great for so many of us to get back in our hair stylists’ chairs? Yes, yes it will. 🙂
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Plenty a’ Pretty Pansies Blooming bulbs aside, it’s the pretty pansy that brightens our views in early April. Yes, often the first-planted blooms of spring, the pansy offers brilliance of color and sunny promise of warmer days to come. They are coming. While pansies may be started from seed, there’s no shame in buying ready-to-plant gorgeous blooms. What’s to love about these brilliant beauties? … Read More
recipe: banana bread
Sweet ‘n easy banana bread
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We will endure… join us this April. No matter the shoes you’re in, you’re welcome here.
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Got goals? Of course you do. Let’s reach ’em in March. Deal? Deal. Yes, the fun, superstitious reputation surrounding the month of March focuses on ‘luck.’ But short of finding four-leaf clovers and pots ‘o gold at the end of a rainbows, luck doesn’t help our goals progress much. It’s just not the reality for most of us. Instead? Let’s … Read More
Show genuine kindness to others always. Care for others’ needs. But above all, care for your own first. Keep taking steps toward your goals, one foot forward at a time. Yes, ladies, STAY DETERMINED, and GO FOR IT.
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Aren’t Saturday mornings the BEST? We feel (likely) a little more rested than usual. Maybe we start the day with a run or quick workout–but even if not, we likely all fire up the coffeepot for a hot cuppa’ brew (or tea!). Maybe you’ll have an in-person coffee talk with your gal pals. Maybe you’ll FaceTime a girlfriend while sipping … Read More
Easy Pizza Dough Sure, a soft, candlelit dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day sounds romantic. But, this year? Why not stay home, bake a homemade pizza + cuddle with your honey by the fire?! This pizza dough recipe is easy, fun and oh, so delicious. We think you’ll fall in love. And it’s not just any pizza dough recipe, mind you. … Read More
Ah, love. ‘Tis in the air. If we’re lucky, that is. Or, is it really luck? Me’thinks not, actually. Love exists within us all. It is ours to give, if we choose. And, it’s ours to show, if we dare. And we should. Enter: kindness. Yes, love and kindness are inextricably entwined. When we love in a healthy way, we … Read More
Book Club Selection (Ready for some laughs? Of course you are.)
THE DOG WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, a Chet & Bernie Mystery By Spencer Quinn This winter, join us at InSuesShoes.com as we read the newest book club’s selection: “The Dog Who Knew Too Much” by Spencer Quinn. A special thanks to InSuesShoes reader Mary for submitting this review! If you, too, want to grab a copy of this fun read through … Read More
Sometimes there’s so much blah it’s hard to blast through it, right? And… sometimes what we dump in our stomachs has a greater effect than we realize. 🙂 So, if you have a juicer, use yours today. I just did… and my body and MOOD are thanking me. Always overcome. Find a way. Even if it’s just through a juicer. 🙂 My juice … Read More
Homemade Beef-Vegetable Soup
Easy Beef-Vegetable Soup What melts winter’s chill better than homemade soup? This easy beef-vegetable soup is hearty enough for a meal, and tasty enough to become one of your family faves. Give it a try. It’s a favorite in my household—and just yesterday I had a request for the recipe. So, here it is for everyone. Easy, tasty and a true … Read More
COMIN’ AT YOU IN JANUARY Yes, yes we are. So here’s to new recipes, beauty info, books to read, plants to nurture, and cool new items in the shop. And… we’ll welcome a new beauty expert from Chicago this month. I hope you’ll help me welcome her to the team as we, at last, get this online community rockin’. Join … Read More
Snooze buttons are sooo tempting. Warm beds are sooo cozy ‘n comfy. And a lack of morning sunshine (for much of the USA) makes even the driven among us roll over and say, ‘fuh-get about it.’ So we must be more driven. And if we can blast away the temptations pulling us from what we should do—and if we can do so in January of all … Read More
Acorn Squash
Sue’s Squash This acorn squash is oh, so tender ‘n sweet… Is it a side dish or dessert? You decide. So sweet. So tender. So festive. So November. This squash recipe is simply delicious, ridiculously moist and adds just a lil’ unique twist from Sue’s kitchen. Add this to your Thanksgiving spread and it might just become the eve’s dish … Read More
Let ’em judge… and shine anyway
Isn’t this the truth? I found this quote online a number of years ago, and have shared it with audiences now and then. It seems as though so many are enduring extreme challenges right now. And while, at any time, every person you see is going through something (hey, it’s the reality of life), it is possible to endure challenges while still holding on … Read More
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread Move over pumpkin spice coffee. Well, not too far–just far enough to also enjoy this favorite October pumpkin treat! Yes, few baked goods satisfy all the senses quite like baked pumpkin bread. Simple to make, it’s a fall favorite for the taste buds and sends the best, cozy scents wafting about your warm, happy home. It’s all part of celebrating … Read More
So, it’s World Mental Health Day. What is more powerful to our present and future than mental health? It’s unique to every human being on earth. It can lift and help flourish this world –or it can be as damaging as the worst epidemic. It, indeed, has the power to change the world. And its overall responsibility is comprised of … Read More
Don’t be shy. Join us! It’s free. It’s fun. And you belong with us. Like, any time you want to join in the fun. Once you’re in the newsletter club (totally free to sign up!), just grab a cuppa’ joe, open the monthly email from us, and enjoy. Open our newsletter knowing it’ll be a fun, positive read that just … Read More
ENDURANCE: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
By Alfred LansingISBN: 978-0-78670-621-1 $14.95 on Amazon.com In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton’s ship the Endurance embarked upon a fateful trip, setting sail for Antarctica. His goal? To cross the last uncharted continent on foot. Yet, five months after sail, and after forging through a thousand miles of pack ice, the Endurance became locked—and later crushed—within an island of unrelenting ice. Shackleton’s … Read More