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! 

#recipereel #sidedishrecipes #sidedishes #cornsalad #cornrecipes #barbecuerecipes #recipereels #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipesformoms
You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeli You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeling extra sappy. I love sharing a birthday week with my boy, and I'm extra grateful for another year with my tiny bestie. πŸ’•

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 

#toddlermoments #dailymotherhood #toddlerboymom #toddlermomma #twoyearolds
It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨ It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨

This is my favorite way to make a regular drink feel fancy! Sprinkle a little edible glitter in a silicone mold and fill with water and freeze. When it melts, your drink will be cute and sparkly.

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

#glittercocktail #peachcocktail #birthdaydrink #birthdaycocktails #edibleglitter #easydrinks #easydrink #easydrinking #signaturedrinks #recipereel
Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Maste Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Masters! ⛳️

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
Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! πŸ€

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! πŸ’•

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
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Life, Travel · July 5, 2016

The Best Things To Do In Helen, Ga.

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Happy 5th of July! Raise your hand if you have to go to work today. I do… It’s a bummer.

I wish I could spend the whole weekend eating and drinking as much as I did this weekend, but I gained four pounds in three days and I just can’t live my life like that. It was so fun.
We spent the weekend in Helen, Ga., a sweet little German-themed town in the North Georgia Mountains. I personally think it’s one of the greatest towns in the world because my name is on EVERYTHING. Helen is a hard name to find on souvenir magnets, cups, keychains, you name it. In Helen though, it’s on every souvenir item and them some. It’s the best.
However, if you aren’t running around finding your name on everything, here are some awesome things to do, see, and eat.
Tubing: If you’re going to Helen, you have to make a trip to float down the ChattahoocheeΒ river. Unfortunately, it hadn’t rained for awhile so the river was a smidge shallow. It wasn’t exactly a relaxing ride down the Hooch, but an eventful one. We used Cool River Tubing. Their tubes were really big and had a bottom so you didn’t drag your booty on the rocks. Β ALSO, you DO NOT need a stick. They will charge you if you want one, and it doesn’t help at all… Just hop up and walk.
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Zip Lining: Sunburst Stables has an awesome zip lining course. It’s 9 lines over lakes, through caves, and in between trees. Sunburst also has horseback riding, ATV tours, flyboarding and boating. The owners nickel and dime you a little, but the guides are so awesome you totally forget about that part.
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Eat German food: If you’re in a German-themed town, you have to sample German themed food. For dinner, I recommend Bodensee Restaurant. They have potato pancakes with apple sauce, schnitzel, goulash, and homemade bread and butter that is AMAZING. I had the grilled chicken with creamy mushroom sauce. It was to die for.
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For breakfast, you have to try Hofer’s of Helen Bakery and CafΓ©. They have German bread, breakfast and pastries. I had the bacon onion hash with homemade rolls which was incredible. Make sure to get a pastry to go. They have cream puffs the size of my head. You may need to share….
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If you’re looking for something besides German food, Pies and Pints Deli and Tavern is the place to go. They have the most amazing chicken bacon ranch pizza I’ve ever had, not to mention great beer specials. Stephen and I devoured this pizza in maybe 10 minutes…
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Mini-golf: There are several mini-golf courses in the area, but Alpine Mini Golf is the best. We went after dinner one night. It’s full of twinkly lights, love songs and cute places for photo opps. If you get a hole-in-one on hole 9, you win a free game. Stephen did it so we’ll have to go back. Then they have a great ice cream parlor that offers a discount if you golf.
Speaking of ice cream, you have to visit Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen. If you buy a pound of fudge, you get a half-pound free. The key lime pie fudge is delicious.
The nightlife scene is a little scarce, but we like to have a good time so we found it. Check out Karaoke at Paul’s Margarita Deck. I got volunteered to sing Let It Go. It wasn’t pretty…
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Then after you make a fool of yourself, venture on over to Hayloft for some dancing.
Shopping: A trip to Helen isn’t complete without stopping at a few novelty shops at Alpine Village. In particular, you need to visit The Christmas Shoppe. Lots of fun ornaments, Christmas movies and decorations. You can’t go wrong. Also, pull over and visit Alpine Village Kettle. It’s the prettiest little cidery I ever did see. You also have to buy a bag of pecan brittle and a bottle of peach cider. Thank me later.
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Have you ever been to Helen? What did you do for the 4th of July weekend?Β 

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Comments

  1. Ashley @ Wandering Weekenders says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Tubing is always a good idea! I’ve never heard of using a stick to help you if the water’s not flowing enough, but you’re totally right that getting up and walking is definitely easier!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      July 5, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Yes! This was new to me, but the people using the stick were clogging up the river. It was definitely easier to get up and walk.

  2. Emelia @ Dream Big & Buy the S says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:50 am

    SO fun that your name is on everything πŸ™‚ I can’t find mine on much…ha-ha. I haven’t been zipling in years but need to go because it’s so much fun…such a rush!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      July 5, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Right?! Most people named Helen are in a nursing home, so it was definitely fun. I absolutely love zip lining. I hadn’t been in a long time and forgot how much I love it.

  3. Shi Hui says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:47 am

    The activities all look so fun! Love the food. OMG #foodporn

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      July 5, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Oh yes. I gained way too much weight this weekend, but it was delicious!

  4. Christine Everyday says

    July 5, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    We live pretty close to Helen but we still haven’t gone yet! I totally need to get us there for a day trip or weekend.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      July 5, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      Y’all need to! Toddles would LOVE it!

  5. Amy @ The Crazy Wise Woman says

    July 5, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    I love Helen and have not been in ages. My kids were just there with their Dad last week though. Tubing sounds like something I need to add to my summer bucket list!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      July 5, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      Definitely! I would wait until after a rain shower though haha!

  6. Allison Jones says

    July 6, 2016 at 8:05 am

    I have never been to Helen which is pretty sad since I’m sure it’s only a few hours from Atlanta. Tubing looking like SO much fun.

    LiveLifeWell,
    Allison

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      July 6, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      You should definitely make the trip! It’s a blast!

  7. Rachel @ STCL says

    July 10, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    This looks like a really cool city. Those pastries look to die for!

  8. Daria Vinning says

    July 12, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I’ve been to Atlanta several times, but have never really had time to do any extra activity. As much as I love tubing I must find a way to do it the next time I visit. Thanks for sharing!

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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! 

#recipereel #sidedishrecipes #sidedishes #cornsalad #cornrecipes #barbecuerecipes #recipereels #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipesformoms
You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeli You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeling extra sappy. I love sharing a birthday week with my boy, and I'm extra grateful for another year with my tiny bestie. πŸ’•

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 

#toddlermoments #dailymotherhood #toddlerboymom #toddlermomma #twoyearolds
It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨ It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨

This is my favorite way to make a regular drink feel fancy! Sprinkle a little edible glitter in a silicone mold and fill with water and freeze. When it melts, your drink will be cute and sparkly.

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

#glittercocktail #peachcocktail #birthdaydrink #birthdaycocktails #edibleglitter #easydrinks #easydrink #easydrinking #signaturedrinks #recipereel
Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Maste Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Masters! ⛳️

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
Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! πŸ€

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! πŸ’•

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. πŸ’•

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

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