Having a party and want a chip and dip bowl under Having a party and want a chip and dip bowl under $3? Try this easy party hack.

#dollartreediy #dollarstoreparty #chipsandsalsa #easypartyideas #summerpartydecor #summerpartyideas #summerparty
Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried d Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried donuts.

You can make donuts using biscuit dough! I used regular and chocolate chip biscuit dough here. 

Directions:
1. Take your biscuit dough out of the tubes and use a round cookie cutter (or any small round glass) to cut a hole in the middle. Put the center dough to the side.
2. Spray your air fryer with cooking spray.
3. Put as many donuts in the air fryer that will fit your appliance. If you have the Instant Pot/Air Fryer, I did three at a time.
4. Fry the donuts for 6 minutes flipping halfway through. So three minutes, then flip, and three more minutes.
5. Take them out and add your icing!
6. You can use the middle pieces to make donut holes.

#nationaldonutday #airfrieddonuts #easyrecipesformoms
Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer par Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer parties! These would go well with the crabby chicken salad croissants I shared a few weeks ago. 

To make these, add icing the the back of a Nilla wafer. Place a second cookie on top allowing the front to be open while the backs are touching. Add candy eyes or pearls to the icing. 

You can make these in lots of colors. I was feeling pink, but blue or purple is totally on theme for a mermaid party or a "let's shell-a-brate" party!

#mermaidparty #summercookies #mermaidcookies #easyrecipesformoms #toddlersnacks
Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is you Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is your home decor style?

Linking everything on my Amazon storefront and in the LTK app! 

#grandmillennialdecor #amazonhomefinds #blueandwhitedecor #blueandwhitehome
Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer parties! 

Mix together 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 7 oz marshmallow cream, 8 oz crushed pineapple drained, 1/2 cup shredded coconut. Serve with fruit and enjoy!

#fruitdip #easyrecipesformoms #summerrecipe #summerrecipes
Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette part Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette parties!You could bedazzle bigger bottles for decor or mini bottles like this for favors.

Super easy! Just glue on rhinestones and pearls with flat backs to the bottle. You can use super glue or hot glue, but just clean up the strings.

Linking the set of gems I used in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/4a3rN 

#bachelorettepartyideas #bachelorettepartyfavors #partyfavor #bridalshowerideas #bridalshowerdecor
The school year is ending and summer is finally he The school year is ending and summer is finally here! Time to "shell-a-brate!"

Sharing some of the fun details from this mermaid/summer party! This is a great theme if you are throwing a summer birthday party, pool party or bachelorette party over the next couple months.

Planning any parties this summer??

#summerpartyideas #summerparty #mermaidparty #mermaidpartyideas
Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle! -Curl your hair. - Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle!

-Curl your hair.
-Gather the top layer of your hair and pull to the back. Make sure you leave a little hair over your ears. Secure with a clear elastic. 
-Create a hole above the elastic to flip the ponytail through for an inverse ponytail.
-Pancake the twists to fill it out.
-Take the section still over your ears and repeat the process with the second elastic being right below the first. The bottom section should be smaller than the first.
-Spray and go!

#diyhairstyle #easyhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyles #bridesmaidhairdo #bridesmaidhair
Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last wee Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last week for summer. Which tee is your favorite? 1, 2, 3 or 4? 

Linking all tees and shorts in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/49MAR

#summerwardrobe #summerstaples #denimshorts #basictees #easysummerstyle #midsizefashion #midsizeblogger
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Finess, Wellness · January 12, 2016

How to Read More in 2016

The new year has me so empowered to change and be better. I’m only 11 days in, but I hope it sticks. I’ve been working hard in my 21-Day Fix. I’ve been doing my workouts, following my nutrition plans, and drinking tons of water.

Last night, I started my teeth whitening kit. I will review that in a few days after I’ve finished my first batch of treatments.

I’ve even been taking care of my blog. I’ve been responding to comments and posted 5 times last week. Hear that?? 5! That’s unheard of around here. I even had a post become one of my most popular posts.

So while I’m taking care of my body and my blog, I also want to take care of my mind. One of my many goals in 2016 is to read more. This was one of my goals last year too, and I failed…miserably. I’m not going to let that happen this year.

Here’s what I’m doing….

– Downloading the free Prime book. Did you know that if you have an Amazon Prime membership, you get a free Kindle book every month? I’ve had Amazon Prime for years now and had no idea this was a thing. It’s not just some crappy book either. They give six editor’s picks and you get to pick one in whatever genre you’re feeling. You can get the Kindle app on your phone or tablet.

– Joining a book club. One of my college besties is also trying to read more this year and started a book club. It’s going to keep me accountable to have others reading the same book by a deadline. I know Erin hosts a great book challenge too.

– Carrying a book everywhere I go. I read a whole book in a few days just by having it with me all the time. I read it while I waited for things, during lunch, etc. Now that I have some Kindle books, I’ll carry my iPad.

–Make time to read. I started taking more baths because of my constant working out. Sometimes you just need to soak your tired muscles. What this has given me is time to read! Even when I’m not soaking, I still try to carve out a little time every day to read.

– Read books I actually own. I have more books that I own and have never read than I care to admit. I obviously showed interest in these books when I bought them, so this year I am determined to read them!

How are you reading more in 2016?



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Comments

  1. Brittany@TheLadyLawyer says

    January 12, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I'm really trying to read more by intentionally picking up a book instead of mindlessly scrolling through my phone. I've been a Prime member for years and didn't know about about the Kindle deal. Thanks! I also love keeping up with Mrs. Modern Darcy's Kindle deals everyday. I've not bought a full price one in such a long time

  2. Christine Everyday says

    January 12, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I didn't know about the free book from Prime members! That is awesome and I'll definitely be checking it out.

  3. Alanna @ Alanna and Company says

    January 12, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    I just need to get more books. I've read every one that I own! I can also never finish books in time that I get from the library.

  4. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge says

    January 12, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    great tips! i did not know that about prime. i'm on my MILs prime so i bet i don't get that free book, rude. i have a bath almost every night and it's great reading time! i also always have a book on me, it's so much better to read than play on your phone when you find yourself waiting or have free time. good luck with reading more this year 🙂

  5. Nadine Lynn says

    January 12, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Ohhh I didn't know about the Prime book!!! We have that so I need to jump on it! You know how I get my reading in? I listen to audiobooks in the car on my way too and from work and I read a regular book on my lunch break most days. Cheers to lots of great reads in 2016!!!!

  6. Staci Ford says

    January 12, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    You read my mind! I just commented on another post about reading (tillthensmileoften.com) and I always wonder how people make time to read all these books! Joining a book club is a great idea as well as carrying one in your purse. I can't seem to get myself in the habit of reading a good novel or two! One of these days…it'll happen.

    Staci
    http://www.missbloodymary.com

    • HelOnHeels says

      January 12, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      There seem to be a lot of posts about reading today! I love it since I'm on such a reading kick. I forget how much I love reading. I started another book last night and haven't been able to put it down.

  7. Life with Lolo says

    January 12, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    This is one of my goals for the new year too! And I'm excited to report I'm almost 2 books down in 2016! I love my kindle, it's the only reason I've started reading again because you can't beat one handed reading that glows in the dark and you can take anywhere! Plus FREE library books and now, I need to get my Prime freebies too!

  8. Rachel Gault says

    January 13, 2016 at 2:31 am

    I didn't realize I could download the free Amazon book without a Kindle. Good to know! I'm also hoping to read more this year. I have a huge collection of books sitting around that I'd love to read. It's just a matter of actually sitting down and doing it!

  9. Alexandra Stacey says

    January 13, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I didn't know about the Prime book! Thanks for the tip!

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Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried d Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried donuts.

You can make donuts using biscuit dough! I used regular and chocolate chip biscuit dough here. 

Directions:
1. Take your biscuit dough out of the tubes and use a round cookie cutter (or any small round glass) to cut a hole in the middle. Put the center dough to the side.
2. Spray your air fryer with cooking spray.
3. Put as many donuts in the air fryer that will fit your appliance. If you have the Instant Pot/Air Fryer, I did three at a time.
4. Fry the donuts for 6 minutes flipping halfway through. So three minutes, then flip, and three more minutes.
5. Take them out and add your icing!
6. You can use the middle pieces to make donut holes.

#nationaldonutday #airfrieddonuts #easyrecipesformoms
Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer par Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer parties! These would go well with the crabby chicken salad croissants I shared a few weeks ago. 

To make these, add icing the the back of a Nilla wafer. Place a second cookie on top allowing the front to be open while the backs are touching. Add candy eyes or pearls to the icing. 

You can make these in lots of colors. I was feeling pink, but blue or purple is totally on theme for a mermaid party or a "let's shell-a-brate" party!

#mermaidparty #summercookies #mermaidcookies #easyrecipesformoms #toddlersnacks
Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is you Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is your home decor style?

Linking everything on my Amazon storefront and in the LTK app! 

#grandmillennialdecor #amazonhomefinds #blueandwhitedecor #blueandwhitehome
Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer parties! 

Mix together 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 7 oz marshmallow cream, 8 oz crushed pineapple drained, 1/2 cup shredded coconut. Serve with fruit and enjoy!

#fruitdip #easyrecipesformoms #summerrecipe #summerrecipes
Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette part Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette parties!You could bedazzle bigger bottles for decor or mini bottles like this for favors.

Super easy! Just glue on rhinestones and pearls with flat backs to the bottle. You can use super glue or hot glue, but just clean up the strings.

Linking the set of gems I used in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/4a3rN 

#bachelorettepartyideas #bachelorettepartyfavors #partyfavor #bridalshowerideas #bridalshowerdecor
The school year is ending and summer is finally he The school year is ending and summer is finally here! Time to "shell-a-brate!"

Sharing some of the fun details from this mermaid/summer party! This is a great theme if you are throwing a summer birthday party, pool party or bachelorette party over the next couple months.

Planning any parties this summer??

#summerpartyideas #summerparty #mermaidparty #mermaidpartyideas
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-Curl your hair.
-Gather the top layer of your hair and pull to the back. Make sure you leave a little hair over your ears. Secure with a clear elastic. 
-Create a hole above the elastic to flip the ponytail through for an inverse ponytail.
-Pancake the twists to fill it out.
-Take the section still over your ears and repeat the process with the second elastic being right below the first. The bottom section should be smaller than the first.
-Spray and go!

#diyhairstyle #easyhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyles #bridesmaidhairdo #bridesmaidhair
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Linking all tees and shorts in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/49MAR

#summerwardrobe #summerstaples #denimshorts #basictees #easysummerstyle #midsizefashion #midsizeblogger
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