Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Super Bowl that your kids will love. 

-First melt chocolate chips in a wide-rimmed bowl. 
-Then cut chocolate chip granola bars in half. 
-Dip each half in the melted chocolate and then place them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. 
-Once they are ready, draw laces on top with white icing. 
-Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnack #superbowlsnacks #superbowldesserts #superbowlideas #superbowlparties #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football fo Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football for your super bowl party. 

-First roll out a can of pizza dough and cut into squares. I make 5 vertical cuts and 3 horizontal cuts to get 18 squares of dough. 
-Then cut 6 string cheese sticks into thirds and place a piece of cheese in the middle of each square. 
-Roll your dough into balls around the cheese. 
-Set these aside and repeat with another can of pizza dough and six more string cheese sticks. 
-Arrange your dough into a football on top of a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. 
-Then mix together melted butter, garlic powder and parsley flakes and brush on top of the football. 
-Top with pepperoni and make sure all of the dough is covered to really define the football shape. 
-Bake on 400 for 15 minutes. 
-While it's baking cut another cheesestick into two long pieces and three short ones. These will be your laces. 
-Once the football is done, arrange these on top and place back in the oven for another minute or two. Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlappetizers #superbowlideas #superbowlfood #recipereel #easyappetizers #easyappetizer #footballfood #partyfoods #easyrecipesformoms
Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These l Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These little stickers say "I'm so glad we swim in the same school. Your friend, Benjamin."

I filled some cute little fish bags with goldfish and added the sticker to the front! 

What do your kids give their classmates Valentine's Day?

#classvalentines #toddlervalentine #valentinesforkids #valentinesdayideas #valentinescards #valentinescards #ltkfamily #ltkkids
Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would b Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would be fun for Valentine's Day dinner with your kids. 

In full transparency, I wanted to make quesadilla uncrustables, but bought the wrong kind of tortilla. If you want to make those definitely get flour tortillas not corn. 

These are easy to make though, just use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your tortillas, then fill and grill on the stove! 

#easymealsforbusypeople #easyrecipesformoms #valentinesideas #valentinesdinner #recipereel #galentinesbrunch
Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in your closet! Use a magazine! Roll it up and stick it inside for your boots to stand tall! 

After organizing all weekend, I didn't want to purchase ANYTHING else to organize. I wanted something cheap that I already had lying around.

I like the pool noodle hack but did not have time to go acquire a pool noodle in January.

Try the magazine hack and let me know how you like it? What's your favorite organizational hack?

#organizationhacks #closetmakeover #homehacks #closethacks #widecalfboots #organizationideas #homeorganizationtips
A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺 A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺

As a boy mom, I have to work a little harder for matching ensembles, but this little floral wrap dress and button down for spring are just too cute! 

Linking our outfits here: https://liketk.it/40B4p

#ltkfamily #shopltk #ltkunder50 #boymomclub #familymatchingoutfits #familymatching #ltkkids #boyclothes #oldnavybaby #oldnavykids #oldnavystyle #floralsforspring
I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holiday I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holidays and loved it so much I bought one for my sister. The rotating barrel makes getting ready so darn easy! 

Use my code HELENWAVE for 10% off!

#beachwaver #beachwaverpartner #hairstylingtutorial #hairstylingtips #hairstylereels #curlingirons #curlingiron #curltransformation #igotbeached
Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blank Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blanket for your super bowl party. 

-First, roll out crescent dough and slice each of the triangles into thirds. 
-Then spread a little boursin herb and garlic cheese onto each of the triangles. 
-Add a lil smokie and roll it up. 
-Bake for 12-15 minutes on 375. 
-Serve and enjoy!

Do you add anything extra to your pigs in a blanket? 

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlsnack #superbowlappetizers #easyappetizer #easyappetizers #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesathome #recipereel
You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen a peanut butter board? 

Today we are making one for Valentine's Day. 

-First take a board and spread peanut butter all over it. 
-Then top with chocolate chips, valentine's day sprinkles, bananas, nutella and strawberries. I cut mine to look like hearts. 
-Then serve with graham crackers, pretzels or fruit and enjoy! 

Are you doing anything fun for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day? Have you tried the peanut butter board yet?

#valentinesdays #valentinesdaydessert #galentinesparty #butterboard #peanutbutterrecipe #peanutbutterdessert #recipereel #valentinesdayideas #easyrecipesformoms
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Blogging, Life · May 20, 2016

Why I Love Blogging

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I started this blog a year and a half (ish) ago mostly because I was lonely. I loved college so much. I was in a sorority, had a boyfriend I adored, loved my major, led lots of organizations and always had somebody to do something with. When I graduated and moved back to Atlanta I lost all of that.

My boyfriend was still in college and living two hours away, my friends scattered all over the place, I had a job that took up a lot of time and worked with people much older than me…I was lonely. I went to work, came home, watched Netflix, went to bed early, woke up and did it all over again. I adopted Mimosa which helped a lot just to have another living being to care for, but she doesn’t talk. She makes a lot of noise, but none of them are words. I was sad.

I lived like this for over a year before I decided I needed a hobby. So I started a blog.

I wrote about anything and everything. I wrote about food, outfits, crafts, hairstyles, whatever I could think of. It gave me something to do and something to look forward to again. I would always be thinking about my next post.

It made me fall in love with my life again.

Blogging made me leave the hole that is my apartment and discover the city that I love so much. It made me go to Atlanta festivals, try new restaurants and shop for clothes that would look good on the gram.

Blogging gave me a community. I have never met most of my friends in the blogosphere, but I know they are always there for advice and guidance when I need it about my blog, social media or even my wedding. I even got some of their Christmas cards last year. I love to read everyone’s posts and keep up with what they’re doing this weekend via social media.

Having a blog teaches me something new every day. I work in communications, and I stay up to date on the latest trends in SEO, social media, online marketing, etc., because I have a blog. Blogging helps me to sharpen my skills for my day job better than any course ever could.

I’m so thankful to have a blog. I took a little hiatus right after I got engaged to start planning my wedding, and missed it every day. Now that I’m back, I still have the same feelings I did when I started. I’m always looking forward to my next post or trying something new to share.

So thank you, my blogging friends, for helping me fall in love with my life again. Even though we have never met, I cherish every one of you. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Super Bowl that your kids will love. 

-First melt chocolate chips in a wide-rimmed bowl. 
-Then cut chocolate chip granola bars in half. 
-Dip each half in the melted chocolate and then place them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. 
-Once they are ready, draw laces on top with white icing. 
-Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnack #superbowlsnacks #superbowldesserts #superbowlideas #superbowlparties #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football fo Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football for your super bowl party. 

-First roll out a can of pizza dough and cut into squares. I make 5 vertical cuts and 3 horizontal cuts to get 18 squares of dough. 
-Then cut 6 string cheese sticks into thirds and place a piece of cheese in the middle of each square. 
-Roll your dough into balls around the cheese. 
-Set these aside and repeat with another can of pizza dough and six more string cheese sticks. 
-Arrange your dough into a football on top of a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. 
-Then mix together melted butter, garlic powder and parsley flakes and brush on top of the football. 
-Top with pepperoni and make sure all of the dough is covered to really define the football shape. 
-Bake on 400 for 15 minutes. 
-While it's baking cut another cheesestick into two long pieces and three short ones. These will be your laces. 
-Once the football is done, arrange these on top and place back in the oven for another minute or two. Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlappetizers #superbowlideas #superbowlfood #recipereel #easyappetizers #easyappetizer #footballfood #partyfoods #easyrecipesformoms
Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These l Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These little stickers say "I'm so glad we swim in the same school. Your friend, Benjamin."

I filled some cute little fish bags with goldfish and added the sticker to the front! 

What do your kids give their classmates Valentine's Day?

#classvalentines #toddlervalentine #valentinesforkids #valentinesdayideas #valentinescards #valentinescards #ltkfamily #ltkkids
Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would b Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would be fun for Valentine's Day dinner with your kids. 

In full transparency, I wanted to make quesadilla uncrustables, but bought the wrong kind of tortilla. If you want to make those definitely get flour tortillas not corn. 

These are easy to make though, just use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your tortillas, then fill and grill on the stove! 

#easymealsforbusypeople #easyrecipesformoms #valentinesideas #valentinesdinner #recipereel #galentinesbrunch
Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in your closet! Use a magazine! Roll it up and stick it inside for your boots to stand tall! 

After organizing all weekend, I didn't want to purchase ANYTHING else to organize. I wanted something cheap that I already had lying around.

I like the pool noodle hack but did not have time to go acquire a pool noodle in January.

Try the magazine hack and let me know how you like it? What's your favorite organizational hack?

#organizationhacks #closetmakeover #homehacks #closethacks #widecalfboots #organizationideas #homeorganizationtips
A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺 A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺

As a boy mom, I have to work a little harder for matching ensembles, but this little floral wrap dress and button down for spring are just too cute! 

Linking our outfits here: https://liketk.it/40B4p

#ltkfamily #shopltk #ltkunder50 #boymomclub #familymatchingoutfits #familymatching #ltkkids #boyclothes #oldnavybaby #oldnavykids #oldnavystyle #floralsforspring
I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holiday I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holidays and loved it so much I bought one for my sister. The rotating barrel makes getting ready so darn easy! 

Use my code HELENWAVE for 10% off!

#beachwaver #beachwaverpartner #hairstylingtutorial #hairstylingtips #hairstylereels #curlingirons #curlingiron #curltransformation #igotbeached
Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blank Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blanket for your super bowl party. 

-First, roll out crescent dough and slice each of the triangles into thirds. 
-Then spread a little boursin herb and garlic cheese onto each of the triangles. 
-Add a lil smokie and roll it up. 
-Bake for 12-15 minutes on 375. 
-Serve and enjoy!

Do you add anything extra to your pigs in a blanket? 

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlsnack #superbowlappetizers #easyappetizer #easyappetizers #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesathome #recipereel
You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen a peanut butter board? 

Today we are making one for Valentine's Day. 

-First take a board and spread peanut butter all over it. 
-Then top with chocolate chips, valentine's day sprinkles, bananas, nutella and strawberries. I cut mine to look like hearts. 
-Then serve with graham crackers, pretzels or fruit and enjoy! 

Are you doing anything fun for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day? Have you tried the peanut butter board yet?

#valentinesdays #valentinesdaydessert #galentinesparty #butterboard #peanutbutterrecipe #peanutbutterdessert #recipereel #valentinesdayideas #easyrecipesformoms
Today we're making jalapeno cheese dip in a bread Today we're making jalapeno cheese dip in a bread bowl. This is a great party snack and would be awesome at an upcoming super bowl party. 

-First, cut the top off a round loaf of bread and remove the middle. 
-Cut all of the pieces removed into cubes and set aside. 
-Then take a jalapeno queso block and cut it into cubes. Place in a pan. 
-Then add two cans of drained green chiles and a splash of milk. 
-Heat over medium high heat on the stove stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Trust me nobody wants that cleanup. 
-Then immediately pour into your bread bowl and serve hot with the cubed bread pieces. Enjoy!

Easy, and tasty! Are you having or going to a Super Bowl party this year? What's on the menu?

#partysnacks #partysnack #easyappetizers #easyappetizer #cheesedip #recipereel #superbowlsnacks #superbowlfood

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