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How do you hide your electronics? 

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First, use edible grass or icing and a grass piping tip to add grass to your "basket." Then attach peeps to a toothpick and insert into the cake. Add eggs and other Easter candies. Finally, add a handle to complete the basket look!

What are you doing for Easter this year?

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We started at @childrensmuseumatlanta and then headed over to @skyviewatl! Then we had dinner at @johnnyrockets and spent the night. Then, we woke up early and headed over to the @georgiaaquarium for the day.

It was SO much fun. I highly recommend doing a staycation in your own city. I've lived here 30 years and always find something fun to do. 

Happy birthday to my big 2-year-old! 💙 

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To make these:
-slice mini croissants down the middle but leave the back connected.
-fill with chicken salad.
-attach a toothpick to the back of edible eyeballs with cookie icing and allow it to dry.
-insert the toothpicks into the croissants to create eyes!

Save this for later when you need a dish or appetizer to bring to summer parties! 

#easyrecipesformoms #easysummerrecipes #easyrecipesforkids #easyfamilyrecipes #summerpartyideas #summerbarbecue #chickensaladsandwich #recipereel #easyrecipesathome
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Thank you @keikilaniphotography for these precious photos of our boy!
Today we're making frito corn salad! This might be Today we're making frito corn salad! This might be the most southern dish I've ever made. However, it is a perfect side to take to a barbecue or to make for a summer party. 

It's also the perfect dish to make if your kitchen is under construction like mine was for this video. It's a cold dish so nothing to heat up. 

First, mix together two cans of drained whole-kernel corn, two cups of mexican blend cheese, one cup of light mayo, diced red pepper, pepper and a bit of cilantro in a bowl. Then, add crushed Chili Cheese Fritos and mix well. Serve and enjoy! 

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Thanks for all the birthday love! Can't wait to celebrate my sweet boy the rest of the week! 

Cover photo is from the incredibly talented @keikilaniphotography 

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My drink today is two ounces of bourbon, one ounce of peach syrup, lemon juice and club soda! Stir and watch it sparkle. 

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First, either make or purchase cupcakes with green frosting. My kitchen was under construction for this video, so I purchased mine. But you can easily make your own and even use the grass piping tip to make grass. 

Then I found these golf-tee toothpicks. Place one in each cupcake. 

Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

#mastersparty #masterssunday #masterstournament #springdesserts #golfcupcakes #golfparty #golfpartyideas #springparty #recipereels #cupcakereel #cupcakereels
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Diet, Wellness · February 12, 2016

How to Lose Weight Quickly

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It’s true, losing weight is a marathon, not a sprint. However, there are things you can do right now that will help you lose weight today! These are simple lifestyle changes that will help you lose weight quickly. I’m confident that if you implement these today, you will weigh less tomorrow. And one pound a day keeps the doctor away…or something like that.
I’m on the second round of the 21-Day Fix. I’m losing weight due to this strict plan, but when I’m on the “off weeks,” I still use these tips so even when I eat pizza and beer, I still lose weight.
Here they are…
– Avoid late night snacking. Don’t eat fruit or carbs after 6 p.m. and don’t eat anything after 8 p.m. This gives your metabolism plenty of time to kick in and burn off your meals before you go to sleep.
– Make a swap. Swap Diet Coke, sugary juices or whatever your unhealthy drink of choice is for tea. Tea is super flavorful on its own and much better for you. You can also swap for coffee, but don’t add cream or sugar to either.
-Do a quick exercise. Take a lap around your building, do a few sit-ups, etc. I wrote a post awhile back on deskercises (exercises to do at your desk!)
-Add color to your plate. No, not macaroons! Add fresh fruits and vegetables. Make a rainbow – green leafy lettuce, oranges, purple grapes, blueberries- just make it pretty!
– Count calories. If you are consuming less calories than you are burning, then you will lose weight! Simple as that. Sticking to about 400 calories a meal works really well for me. Here are some quick calorie guides for reference: fruits | veggies | condiments | breakfast
 

What are your favorite weight loss tips?

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Comments

  1. Alanna @ Alanna and Company says

    February 12, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    I'm totally struggling right now with this! My problem is portion sizes 🙁

  2. Christine Everyday says

    February 12, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Great tips!

  3. Cori Large says

    February 12, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    The 17 day diet also calls for no fruit after 6 pm.

    • HelOnHeels says

      February 12, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Oh I haven't heard of the 17 day diet! I am on the second round of the 21-Day fix and I love it! I've heard this tip a few times in my life and it's one of my favorites. Every morning after I follow it, I end up weighing less.

  4. Lindsay Rosasco says

    February 12, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    I am so bad about eating late at night. I don't know how much of it is out of habit and how much is a physical need (I'm nursing and my stomach growls all the time!). But I do want to make an effort to try to break this to see if it is a habit.

    • HelOnHeels says

      February 12, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      I used to be really bad about eating late at night. Once I stopped, every morning I end up weighing less than the day before.

  5. Kristen says

    February 12, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    Losing weight is so hard! I should try the 21 day fix too! Sometimes I swear when I try harder I end up gaining weight..

  6. Ashley @ The Wandering Weekenders says

    February 12, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    The late night snacking I killed me earlier and added to a lot of weight gain! Plus I thought that I could just eat whatever I wanted… Congrats on your weight loss so far, and keep it up!

  7. Erin says

    February 12, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Why not macaroons? hahaha I think another big one is stop eating when you're full, don't overeat!

    • HelOnHeels says

      February 16, 2016 at 12:31 am

      That's a great tip! I try to follow that one, but I can eat a lot haha!

  8. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    these are all great ideas! i used to be the worst late night snacker, but i don't snack at all anymore. my tip: don't eat greasy fried rice for lunch on a friday (but it tastes so good!)

  9. The Gastronom says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    These are great tips, and all things I need to work on!

    • HelOnHeels says

      February 16, 2016 at 12:30 am

      Thank you! They definitely help me, I hope they help you too!

  10. Sarah @ Cunningham Love Story says

    February 12, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    I love this! I've been trying to drink my coffee black– basically I'm lightening up on the creamer (baby steps haha). But I've also been into YouTube-ing yoga videos & trying to make my plate more colorful. Your advice is so true!

  11. The Siberian American says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    These are great tips! I've been really working on adding color to my plate. 🙂

  12. Hil D says

    February 13, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    I need to work on that. I like the idea of switching out my coke zero to tea, but I grab it because I am falling asleep at work and don't have time for coffee.

    • HelOnHeels says

      February 16, 2016 at 12:29 am

      I totally understand. I always have trouble trying to give up Diet Coke!

  13. Rachel Gault says

    February 14, 2016 at 3:34 am

    Late night snacking is always my downfall!

    • HelOnHeels says

      February 16, 2016 at 12:29 am

      I totally understand! The best snacking always happens late at night!

  14. SveetesKapes says

    February 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    Haha free pass until the Valentine Day weekend is over, until then the color palate with macarons is what my plate looks like, haha! I totally agree with swapping healthy for unhealthy 🙂
    xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

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What are you doing for Easter this year?

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It was SO much fun. I highly recommend doing a staycation in your own city. I've lived here 30 years and always find something fun to do. 

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To make these:
-slice mini croissants down the middle but leave the back connected.
-fill with chicken salad.
-attach a toothpick to the back of edible eyeballs with cookie icing and allow it to dry.
-insert the toothpicks into the croissants to create eyes!

Save this for later when you need a dish or appetizer to bring to summer parties! 

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It's also the perfect dish to make if your kitchen is under construction like mine was for this video. It's a cold dish so nothing to heat up. 

First, mix together two cans of drained whole-kernel corn, two cups of mexican blend cheese, one cup of light mayo, diced red pepper, pepper and a bit of cilantro in a bowl. Then, add crushed Chili Cheese Fritos and mix well. Serve and enjoy! 

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My drink today is two ounces of bourbon, one ounce of peach syrup, lemon juice and club soda! Stir and watch it sparkle. 

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Then I found these golf-tee toothpicks. Place one in each cupcake. 

Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

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