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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Food · March 1, 2017

The Best Places to Eat and Drink In Charleston

So this weekend, Stephen and I took a little weekend getaway to Charleston just for fun. Even though we got married last year, I still like to celebrate the anniversary of our first date. We’ve been together five years and usually go away the last weekend in February. Last year, we went to the mountains and got engaged! This year, we knew it wouldn’t be quite that exciting, but wanted to still do something fun. So we went to Charleston! We used Air BNB and stayed on a sailboat. It was something unique and different than the typical hotel.

More on that later though! Today’s post is all about food in Charleston! Man oh man, can you eat some delicious meals in Charleston. I swear, I have never been happier with my ordering choices than I was this weekend. I did not have one thing this weekend that wasn’t mind blowing amazing. Here were some highlights.

Charleston food and drink

Brown’s Court Bakery: Ok, your world will be changed after sampling some of these pastries, but you have to get there early. They open at 7:00 a.m. and sell out of the good stuff quickly, so you have to make the effort to get there early. When we got there around 8:00 somebody had come in and purchased all the bacon, egg and cheese biscuits. We settled for just the egg and cheese which was still incredible and split this creamy, fruity danish. Honestly, as good as the sandwich was, I wish we had gotten two pastries because they are really unmatched. The cheesy cream was so light and that was probably the freshest strawberry I’ve ever had.

Hominy Grill: Another excellent breakfast spot is the Hominy Grill. This place has brunch down to a science. No joke, from the time we put our name on the list to the time we walked out, it was 30 minutes. This is another place where you have to get there early. They open at 9…sort of. They start seating at 8:45. Hominy Grill is the home of the “Big Nasty” which is a huge piece of friend chicken breast on a light flaky biscuit with cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. This biscuit was featured on Food Paradise on the Travel Channel which is how we knew about it. I truly think this was the number one reason Stephen chose to go to Charleston. This biscuit paired with the “Brunch Punch” (a great twist on a classic mimosa) is truly a perfect brunch.

167 Raw: This was the number one reason I chose to visit Charleston. I saw a picture of this Lobster Roll two years ago and have thought about nothing else since. Our very first stop in Charleston after checking into our sail boat was 167 Raw. We went for lunch and sat at the Kitchen Counter so we could watch the cooks create their masterpieces. We split an oyster po boy and a lobster roll and I haven’t really moved on since Friday. Two of the most amazing sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. The lobster roll has so much lobster stuffed inside, I was truly shocked. And it is FRESH, good lobster too. The oyster po boy is mixed with some incredible seasonings and fried to perfection. It actually has a sweet citrus taste to compliment the salty oysters. I am in love with this place. P.S. ladies, I swear no women work here. It is all ridiculously good looking hipster dudes. Nice little eye candy while you eat, you’re welcome. 

Tattooed Moose: This place was recommended to me by a friend. We spent Saturday touring Magnolia Plantation and the Charleston Tea Plantation out on the islands and on the way back in we stopped at the Tattooed Moose on John’s Island. We pulled in a 2:55 and the had a sign that live music would start at 3. So we sat outside and enjoyed some local beer, duck fat fries and two sandwiches. I had the Tattooed Moose burger which has all the typical cheese burger fixins, plus garlic aioli and the “Special Sauce.” Stephen had the Mike’s Famous Duck Club and claimed it was the best sandwich he had ever had. This sandwich has duck confit, applewood smoked bacon, & hickory smoked cheddar topped with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, & red onion on sweet Hawaiian bread. Are you drooling yet? This place was so cool so we stuck around for awhile to listen to the band and watch dogs play in the yard.

Proof: This is an amazing little cocktail bar. We went here Friday night for a few drinks and these drinks are unlike any you have ever heard before. I started with the Jack Rose which is Apple Brandy, grenadine and lime. However, Stephen took the prize on this round, he ordered a Knuckleball which has Old Grandad 114, spicy coca-cola reduction, orange bitters, and ready for the kicker? Boiled Peanuts. Seriously. Every few sips, they told him to fish out a boiled peanut with a spoon so he could have all the flavors combine properly. I was so weirded out by this drink when I read it, but once I tried some of his I couldn’t get enough. He went to the bathroom and I totally stole sips. So amazing. Then for round two he ordered their version of the Old Fashioned, but I took the cake for this round with the Marcona Time Out. This drink has almond infused rum, sugar and lime. It is like drinking paradise in a glass. A big group came in after us, and I recommended it to all of them and they ordered one too. This drink is amazing. Of course, I took no pictures here because clearly my priorities were with sipping. Whoops.

Charleston really is the perfect place to eat. What looks most appealing to you?

 

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Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    March 1, 2017 at 7:44 am

    Yessss. I am planning on going to Charleston in May, definitely going to have to check these places out. Vacations are all about the food! Haha.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      I agree. The food is the best part!

  2. Leslie says

    March 1, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Even though I live so close in Charlotte, I’ve never officially been to Charleston (except to board a cruise ship) but I have a trip booked with my best friend next month and I literally just sent her this post so we would know where to eat! It all looks so good!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Yay! Have a great time! Let me know what y’all do!

  3. Jill @ RunEatSnap says

    March 1, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I would love a brunch spot that has great food and is quick! I went to Charleston in December and loved it! Also ate a lot of good food!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      The food is definitely the best part! It was such a fun trip.

  4. Mary Gui says

    March 1, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    i’ve always wanted to visit Charleston, I’ll definitely be saving this post for when i do!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      It’s my new favorite place! I love it.

  5. Christine Everyday says

    March 2, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    I have an idea…next time, you take me with you to all these places. 😀

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Ok! Come on girl!

  6. Lacey- The Glitter Gospel says

    March 6, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Charleston is our absolute fave! So much to do and see! Thanks for the guide! <3

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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
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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
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-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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-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. 
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