How inflammation affects the body + the foods + meal plans to help heal the immune system. book by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook, RDN Inflammation. We needn’t just accept the debilitating effects of chronic inflammation. Instead, let’s diffuse it with our forks. This book is a gem for the bookshelf and to use as an effective guide. What is … Read More
KITCHEN HERB basics: SAGE Basics on Sage (salvia officinalis) A staple in kitchens across America in November, Thanksgiving meals wouldn’t be the same without sage to spice up dishes! Plan to grow your own next season–with intent to use it during the next holiday season. It’s a constant in our gardens, and so simple to grow + enjoy throughout the year. … Read More
Snapdragons are an excellent choice for your garden, landscape, cut flower arrangements–and even planters and hanging baskets.
Read MoreAn easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones book by James Clear When one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation offers strategies + a framework for breaking nasty habits + incorporating good, life-enhancing new habits, we’re all ears, er, eyes. Sign. Us. Up. In Atomic Habits, Clear transforms the complexity of human behavior and habits, … Read More
Two of the language’s most exciting words when put side by side: 1. ROAD 2. TRIP. Yes, road trip! Take a break from work. Get an ‘all-about-you’ break from the kids and/or grandkids. Get in the car and drive. Where to go? Take no more than 5 minutes to choose a destination, otherwise you may not leave the house. Get … Read More
Mesa Falls. This destination? It’s a mesmerizing natural gem, truly. Heading to Yellowstone National Forest this summer? If traveling through Idaho to get there, consider adding Lower and Upper Mesa Falls to your travel plans. Just one hour south (50 miles) of the West Yellowstone entrance, you’ll find this gorgeous stop. It’s great for hiking, picnicking (carry-out what you carry-in), or … Read More
Gerbera Daisy Oh, she’s a bloomin’ beauty alright. You just can’t go wrong with summer blooms. But our personal favorite? Hands-down, it’s the Gerbera Daisy (also known as Gerber Daisy). Dainty, brilliantly colored and hardy, we crown the Gerbera Daisy as the best beauty queen in potted arrangements, landscape beds—and it’s a ‘must’ for indoor cut floral arrangements. Their bright, … Read More
[thumbnail] Appropriately named, Knock Out® rose bushes stand-out like the knockout babes they are. Their brilliant flowers keep a’bloomin’ throughout the entire summer, and often until the first frost. It’s no wonder they’re one of the most popular roses in North America. Care Knock Out® roses are far from picky, too. And particularly in the month of June when we’re … Read More
Jamaica. It’s adored as a tropical paradise. The year-round forecast? Sunny and 80 degrees. Sign us up, mon.
Read MoreIt Just Isn’t Fall without Mums A fall floral favorite, the mum is as much a staple for fall as is a pumpkin to Halloween. Bright, colorful and versatile, mums transform front doors into festive welcome centers and complete harvest displays with brilliant, flawless beauty. You just can’t go wrong with the versatile chrysanthemum. And one more reason to love mums? … Read More
Be inspired to begin your own journey of self-discovery with Elizabeth Gilbert’s best selling novel, “Eat, Pray, Love.”
Read MoreCousins by chance, sisters by choice… join the InSuesShoes team as we enjoy this new novel by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Susan Mallery
Read MorePlenty 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
THE DOG WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, a Chet & Bernie Mystery By Spencer Quinn This winter, join us at www.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
It’s one of the ultimate destinations for snow-lovers who also embrace majestic natural beauty. There simply is no place quite like Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Read MoreSORRY NOT SORRY Book Club selection, written by Sophie Ranald This October, join us at www.insuesshoes.com as we read the newest book club’s selection: “Sorry Not Sorry” by Sophie Ranald. Reputed as a wonderful laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, we’re excited to devour this fresh read! We’ve started our copy, go ahead and start yours! And if you want to grab a … Read More
Summer Readin’ THE SUMMER OF CHASING DREAMS By Holly Martin As summer emerges at last, why not try an uplifting romantic comedy to warm the heart ‘n soul? Join us as we give this novel a try. Written by bestselling author of The Cottage on Sunshine Beach, Holly Martin offers this feel-good summer read, The Summer of Chasing Dreams. Enjoy the journey … Read More
A Honey of a Bloom Honeysuckle It’s sweetly fragrant and wildly attractive. The honeysuckle is a romantic, yet hardy twining vine or arching shrub. With about 180 species, the honeysuckle is a great addition to any landscape with its sweet blooms in pink, yellow or red blossoms. Too, the delicate blooms’ tasty nectar is a wonderful attraction for various wildlife. … Read More
Check out this month’s interior home ‘find’ and potential Father’s Day Gift! FizzicsPerfect for your kitchen or home bar… Fizzics’ Waytap is a portable beer tap that dramatically improves the quality, flavor, taste and mouth-feel of bottled and canned beer by using micro-foam technology. It is lightweight and durable; perfect for outdoor activities, camping, tailgating, etc. It operates on only … Read More
Being a REALTOR®, I should have the best home on the block with perfect curb appeal. But, not so much. Don’t all real estate experts preach about ‘curb appeal?’ Of course we do. And I’ve got it.
Read MoreLily-Of-The-Valley They’re the beautiful answer to the drab areas in your landscape that just Won’t. Grow. Anything. And don’t let their dainty, tiny, bell-shaped flowers fool you. Lily-of-the-valley is not delicate. This spreading perennial is hardy as can be, and it’s happiest deep in the shade, although it can also thrive in part-sun. Yep, where others fail to thrive (or … Read More
Oh, so Sweet Pea ‘Tis the season to start thinking about your flower garden and landscape (if you don’t have your plan together already!). Sweet peas are so named due to their delicate, sweet fragrance. The most fragrant varieties available are labeled “old fashioned” or “heirloom,” although many lesser-fragrant varieties are now available in a gorgeous, ever-expansive array of bloom … Read More
Easter Egg Hunts. They’re not just for toddlers. All my kids are grown. Some in college. Some out of college. And I’m happy to say all are ‘adulting’ pretty darn well. But when Easter bounces into our traditional world? Move over Humpty. My kids are coming home + it’s the countdown for the Annual Adulting Easter Egg Hunt. Yep, it’s ‘on’ … Read More
By Samantha Garman ISBN: 9781726887250 Fun. Lighthearted. And an easy-breathing delight. Our first introduction to writer Samantha Garman’s work, we were hooked from the first chapter as we learned about Sibby’s suckiest day to begin her story. Much of Sibby’s klutziness is relatable, as are the engagements with her friends and oopsies along her journey. These interactions are both cringe-worthy, … Read More
By Chris Hogan, with foreword by Dave Ramsey ISBN: 978-0-9774-8952-7 Amazon.com During a season of re-energizing our worlds, it’s also an ideal time to focus on our finances. And the newest book by #1 national best-selling author Chris Hogan provides specific direction to get your green growing. As part of the Dave Ramsey team (and just a really great guy … Read More
Are you feeling lucky this March? Add this fun, lucky bamboo to your home as a sign of prosperity and goodness to come this spring. We’ve likely all seen lucky bamboo on a co-worker’s desk or in a friend’s home—growing within a vase with water or pebbles. This is because lucky bamboo grows hydroponically (yes, it lives in water). It’s … Read More
By Emily Bronte with introduction by Diane Johnson ISBN: 0-375-75644-2 Various versions of Wuthering Heights available on Amazon.com A timeless classic of love and tragedy, Emily Bronte’s only published novel is the journey of a tempestuous love story between Catherine and Heathcliff. While the story is rather sad, and despite the main characters being unappealingly self-centered (and truly somewhat unlikeable!), … Read More
It’s a new year. What better time than now to blast away at the nagging guilt quietly tugging within? And why not begin decluttering your world, too? Emotions are so easily affected by material possessions. So, let’s rid the guilt and weight of lingering clutter. Ready to breathe a little more freely? We are, too. Apologize better. Guilt often magnifies … Read More
Snow blankets the ground in much of this wonderful (but absolutely FREEZING) country. Nowadays, the beauty of winter is admired a little less frequently and many of us are ready for spring by mid- to late-February. Right? Of course we are. And these little gems help lift our spring-fever spirits. They’re snow crocus. They look dainty, but are among the … Read More
Cupid’s arrows are soaring and hearts are a’swooning. So, why not make this pretty gem for the one who puts a sparkle in your eye?
Read MoreBy 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
If low-cal is the goal, this isn’t the drink for you. However, if a warm-you-to-the-core and feel snuggle-rific beverage sounds toasty, then you’ve just met your next love. Melt away winter’s chill with this hot sipper. Consider it the drink dessert treat to warm a gal (or guy) from head to feet. Ingredients ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup … Read More
It’s cold. It’s dreary. Sunshine is an elusive, albeit always welcome, visitor. Yes, January can be a drag. So, why not brighten things up? How about adding some brilliant color and new life to the home? It’s easy to bring colorful life indoors. Simply add a gorgeous amaryllis to your home. Although it’s traditionally known as a holiday flower, our … Read More
Because Everybody Needs A Buddy This sweetheart? She’s bringing ‘buddy benches’ to playgrounds everywhere. Because everybody needs a buddy. (And yes, we love her.) How does the Buddy Bench work? Any child feeling lonely at recess sits on the buddy bench and a new friend comes to replace loneliness with a friendly smile and playtime. Beautiful! Sammie’s buddy bench program … Read More
Want an easy way to update your home or office using some of the hot trends for interior design in 2017? Of course, you do.Jewel tones, neutrals and geometric patterns… Heck, I’ll even throw in some more hot trends: metallic, black + white, blue, nature-themes…oh my!
Yes, wallpaper can hit all of the trends easily and is a great “go-to” solution.
COLOR PSYCHOLOGY Are you green with envy? Feeling blue? Or, do you have a heart of gold? Color affects our moods, our productivity and, certainly, our consumer choices. Proven to be useful alternative psychotherapy, color has been used since ancient times to help the mind-body function better. Red is associated with energy, anger, strength, power, warmth, determination, passion, desire and love. It … Read More
photos by Robin Motzer Designs Updating your kitchen and bathroom does not have to cost tens of thousands of dollars (and the inconvenience during a remodel). I have helped dozens of homeowners get the look they want for a fraction of the cost (and without packing a box!). Here are time- and money-saving (and sanity-saving) tips to transform your kitchen … Read More
Since schools are heading into summer break and the official kick-off of the summer season right around the corner, I am sharing this fun-and-fruity shot that will leave anyone who tries it thinking of sun, surf and sand!
Read MoreBetween 1991 and 1998, “Saturday Night Live” would sometimes run a segment entitled “Deep thoughts by Jack Handy.” The segment consisted of a short passage or story, usually with some ironic twist. I liked the pieces then and still find them entertaining now. One quote actually carries a lesson. It went like this…
Read MoreColor abounds in nature with the abundance of plant, mineral and animal life, with the changing of light throughout the day and with the change of seasons. It is used in marketing, fashion, housing—it’s in all aspects of our lives, evoking emotions—and sometimes strong ones.
Read MoreIf this story doesn’t nearly move you to tears, check your pulse. This World War II story of incredible survival and resilience is so gripping and unforgettable it’ll undeniably shape your perceptions of WWII far more deeply than the stories of history books.
Read MoreThere’s a reason she’s known as the guru of tidiness. If you’re looking to eradicate the clutter in your home—and in your life—this book is a must-read. With short chapters loaded with specific instruction, you’ll soon see how accumulating clutter messes up more than just the closets.
Read MoreIf you like I Just Want to Pee Alone, you’ll love its sequel. Raw? Oh, yes. Hilarious? You bet. Give it a try. And don’t forget Mother’s Day is just around the corner… give the young moms and moms-to-be a gift of well-deserved giggles.
Read MoreThere are moments in Mom-hood when if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry. That’s why this book series is close-at-heart for so many readers. A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER, I Just Want to Pee Alone is a hilarious anthology, celebrating the world of the toughest job every mom (even if quietly) loves. A collection of essays written by 37 mom bloggers from across this great country, it’s a must-read for every mom and mom-to-be.
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