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Reunion Food: Southern Shoe Peg Corn Salad

North Carolina, USA
Updated: June 27, 2025. If you've landed on this page, it's likely because you're searching for a recipe for Shoe-Peg Corn Salad that I wrote on June 1, 2012. It is my most popular recipe on my blog. There are many versions of this salad on the internet, but this one is a favorite. Sadly, we no longer have the "Christmas in June" reunion, but this recipe remains a classic for serving at potlucks, picnics, or any gathering. Through the years, I've tried to lighten the sugar portion. Enjoy!!! I will make a point to make this soon and update some photos. Thanks for visiting the HinesSightBlog.com 



We have a "Christmas in June" family reunion this weekend.   That's right! I said, "Christmas!"  Each year, we gather with my husband's extended family, whom we do not see during the regular holiday. We play outdoors, eat a fabulous, casual Southern meal, and give the kids Christmas gifts.

 My kids love it. Both of my children have birthdays close to Christmas, so by June rolls around, they really look forward to getting new things. Honestly, it's just a fun time to get together.

 We've been doing this little celebration for about 9 years now. I typically take a new dish for the event, but this year, I'm going with an old favorite at my mother-in-law's request. She likes my Shoe Peg Corn Salad.

 It really is good. However, I'll go ahead and tell you right now that it contains half a cup of sugar. So, how could it not be good?

 It's best to plan ahead for the day. Try it. You may want to take it to your next family reunion.

easy, shoepeg corn salad
This delicious corn recipe also serves a crowd nicely. 



Southern Shoe Peg Corn Salad

 2 (16-ounce) cans of shoepeg corn, drained (I've also used sweet yellow corn as the picture depicts)
1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained 
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 Mix together corn, pimientos, green pepper, onion, and celery.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, and pour over the vegetables. Cover and chill overnight. Drain vegetables well before serving. 




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COUNTER Reignites The Clean Beauty Revolution in 2025

United States

If you are a loyal fan of the clean beauty pioneer brand Beautycounter, then the 2025 relaunch of its revised brand, COUNTER, is what you have been waiting for over the past year.  Gone are the days of consultants building a sales team. Instead, its products are streamlined, modern, fresh, and better than ever under the leadership of original founder, Gregg Renfrew.  The award-winning clean beauty products are available exclusively on the Counter website, at a future pop-up store in Nantucket, and through affiliate and referral link marketing, including my website.  As a selected Brand partner, I am part of the company's commission-earning marketing team, and host the brand's website on HinesSightBlog.com 


Counter Brand Skincare and Make-Up at HinesSightBlog
Ready for Even Better Clean Beauty? Shop COUNTER 



COUNTER LAUNCHES ITS NEW BRAND WITH STREAMLINED PRODUCT LINE  


The launch will contain reformulated formulas for some of Beautycounter's best-selling products. Some of the products I absolutely adore, like its clean mascara, are not part of the new launch —at least not yet.  Since Beautycounter's closing, I've had to branch out, seek out, and try other clean beauty products. I've discovered many products that I love and have shared with my readers. 

The first item I will put in my cart is the Lotus Glow Cleansing Balm, which I first wrote about years ago. I love it. I've tried other brands and hated them. One bottle also lasts forever. It's the product I'm most excited about in the relaunch. 

Andie MacDowell has been photographed in the Counter promotion, which confirms that the company is definitely targeting the over-50 beauty consumer. 


Actress Andie MacDowell photographed for Counter Skincare


SHOP COUNTER 


You can also join the loyalty program for free and earn $15 for every $200 spent. As a brand partner, I direct traffic to their site and earn affiliate sales. I have no way of knowing who ordered the products or what specific products are being ordered. If you order through my referral link, you're more than welcome to email me at hinessightblog@gmail.com or message me on social media so I can thank you. 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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Unleash the Power of Clean Beauty in Your Beauty Routine for Mature Skin

North Carolina, USA
Updated: June 2025

You've stumbled upon an old post, but I've recapped the highlights for you, so it remains relevant in 2025. 

I've been a fan of clean beauty since 2016. I started researching the EWG site and paying attention to the ingredients in beauty products. 

I primarily buy products in my beauty routine from three places now:




Counter, formerly known as Beautycounter, was my first introduction to clean beauty in 2016. I like many of their products and was very sad when Beautycounter closed its doors to the public. But, sometimes change is good, and I forced myself to seek out and try other beauty brands. 

SHOP COUNTER at my Referral Link. The counter can be purchased through its website or via marketing affiliate links, such as the one I provide. This company is not a direct marketing company and does not employ sales consultants, unlike Beautycounter's model. As a brand advocate, I receive a sales commission for referring traffic to Counter. I do not receive a brand discount. Still, I do have insider information on the company, and I occasionally receive special discounts as a result of my business referral model for content creation. 

You must apply to become a Brand Partner. A loyalty membership program is available to all customers, which I participate in when making purchases. It's free to join, and you receive product credit just like you do when shopping in person at retail stores these days. 


Summer Fridays Sunscreen


I now buy many beauty products at Sephora. Among those brands are: Summer Fridays. Kosas, and Glossier


Glossier Eye Liner





I also buy many items from Dior. It's a brand that I love, but it doesn't have the Sephora Clean Beauty seal. However, it does base its product standards on International regulations which are much cleaner than US regulations. 


This spring, I tried a skin tint by the waterless beauty company Olive Rose. After my trip to France last year, I searched for skincare and cosmetics that are good for your skin. I love this product so much now, and I use a darker shade as bronzer.  This is a German-based company, and one of the first waterless beauty companies on the market. Oliveda uses an extract from the olive oil leaf instead of water. It enhances the products' potency and contributes significantly to sustainability.  One of the best things you can do when you go to this website is to take the Brain Quiz. It recommends products tailored to your specific skincare needs. 



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Can Oliveda Softening Foot Balm Transform Cracked Heels? My Personal Experience Revealed

North Carolina, USA

On a whim this spring, I purchased Oliveda B20 Softening Foot Balm when I reordered my daily facial moisturizer. First off, no one really likes to talk about feet, especially how unattractive their own feet may look compared to others'. I'm going to spare you from looking at my feet, but sometimes I have wondered if an alligator has softer feet than I do. I have always had dry, cracked heels, as well as calloused areas on my feet. I've purchased many products over the years, and for some reason, I stopped using them or didn't see the results I expected. 


Alligator getting Soft Feet Using Oliveda Softening foot Balm

When the Oliveda B20 Softening Foot Balm arrived, I immediately liked the bottle because it featured a pump-style dispenser. I've been very inconsistent with hand, foot, and body cream over the years, but I have found that I am more likely to use lotion if it sits on my counter, and I just have to get a few pumps rather than picking up the bottle, opening the bottle then squirting lotion out. This means that the Oliveda bottle was more likely to be used by me, but I still wasn't expecting much, as I have stated, having tried numerous products with minimal benefit. ( I even bought Gold Bond Diabetic Foot Cream, thinking it would help. It didn't) 


Oliveda pump bottle softening foot balm


Oliveda is a waterless beauty company where the water used in products is replaced with a natural olive oil elixer pressed from olive leaves, which provides a more potent formula without the need for harsh preservatives. You can learn more about their skincare ingredients on their website to get down into the nitty gritty of how it works and why it is used. 


Oliveda Softening Foot Balm Benefits


I like the smell, and it doesn't feel greasy on my feet. I can't stand to feel greasy. When I first used the product, I thought it made a difference, but it wasn't until a few days later that my husband noticed and immediately said, 'Your feet seem softer than they used to be.' I was like, 'You are right, and here is why. I credit the new Oliveda foot balm I bought." 

The only con is the price, which is around $45 retail.  You may be hesitant to purchase because it is priced considerably higher than what you can find at the drugstore or even Sephora. When comparing to spa products and high-end beauty product lines, it is significantly less because you are not paying for that LeMer or Chanel name. This balm is over 8 ounces in quantity and requires only a small amount at each use. I use it a couple of times a week, or whenever I remember. In 56 years, my feet have never felt softer. I am a true fan of this product and will likely purchase a body balm or body cream next. I have my eye on the B16 Cell Active Body Serum to try in July after my summer vacation. 


You may like: The Happy Feet Gift Bundle






HinesSightBlog.com is a marketing affiliate of Oliveda and will receive commission from the company. All opinions are my own. 

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The Clean Beauty Pioneer is Back: Shop G2G- Counter Brand Beginning June 25

United States
We are excited to announce that HinesSightBlog will be an exclusive shopping destination for the revitalized Counter Brand, formerly known as Beautycounter, beginning June 25.  

The makeup and skincare brand's relaunch is slated for June 25, following its purchase by founder Gregg Renfrew out of foreclosure in April 2024, with investors from the firm G2G. Renamed Counter, the beauty label will feature a new design with updated formulations for its original best-selling products. 

Shop Counter Beginning June 25 here at HinesSightBlog.com 

Counter (Rebranded from Beautycounter)




If you are interested in getting a product discount and sharing your own Counter Referral Link to others, apply here to become a Counter Brand affiliate for your website or social media. 

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If you were a fan of the Beautycounter brand like me, you probably felt lost in 2024 because you could no longer buy some of your favorite clean beauty products online. Last spring, the brand stopped taking orders to focus on relaunching the company with the original cosmetics founder, Gregg Renfrew, back at the helm in 2025. Beg

You only know how much you love something once you can no longer access it. That's been my case. When offered the opportunity to partner with G2G (Beautycounter) for a special "In-Between Sale," I jumped at the chance because I needed a restock for the items I've learned I can't live without, and I have a long list. I'm hoping my fingers are crossed that they will be included in this special sale. 

I've branched out to other brands for skincare and cosmetics, such as Kosas, Summer Fridays, Dior, and the German-based brand Oliveda. However, Beautycounter has some particular products that I've really missed, including the cleansing balm, overnight resurfacing peel, mascara, foundation, and its lipstick. Kosas Wet Stick moisturizing lip shine is the only brand that came close to Beautycounter's moisturizing sheer lipstick, but the Beautycounter brand is my favorite, from lip gloss to lip balm to sheer lipstick. 








Here are some of my favorite products that I now purchase, which are not affiliated with Counter. 


Dior Forever Natural Foundation: I have been using this powder foundation for several years and have made it my go-to powder. It's perfect for those early-morning cheer comps with some mascara. 

Dior 4-D Lash Primer: Beautycounter has never sold a lash primer, but my lashes need one. I have used this primer for the past five years. 

Kosas 10-Second Eye:  I love this liquid eye shadow by Kosas. I've also tried Glossier, but I prefer the Kosas brand. It's affordable and so easy to use. 

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm: My teenage daughter bought this first, and the great thing about having a teenage daughter is that sometimes you learn about things the younger generation likes. I used the tinted sheer in the shade 2.5 skin before my daughter discovered the brand, but she hooked me on lip butter balm. 

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Mineral Milk 30 SPF: This sunscreen is fantastic. It's lightweight and doesn't cause a breakout in my chin area, unlike the Goop brand. I highly recommend this brand for sunscreen. 

Oliveda Corrective Eye Elixir: After my summer trip to France, I started researching some European skincare to replace Beautycounter, which I had used exclusively for skincare since 2016. I am still trying different products, but their Corrective Eye Elixir has helped reduce the appearance of fine lines. I told a friend recently that I believe 55 is a time in a woman's life when age creeps up on you in the face. I'm still experimenting with this brand and will try some of the products recommended in the easy quiz I took. Take the Olive Beauty Brain Quiz and see what it recommends based on your problem areas. Oliveda is a waterless beauty brand that harnesses the power of olive oil in its skincare products. It's over my head on this waterless trend and complicated to explain to others, so I won't explain. You can read about the why here, but I recommend the eye elixir. I've been slow to try new products, but this is the first skincare product I've liked since Beautycounter. 




If you would like a product discount and generate your own referral link, please use my referral link to apply to become a marketing affiliate with Counter Brand in 2025. 
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