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. 💕

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!🏌🏻‍♂️

#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! 🍀

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

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! 💕

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
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Life, Travel · March 3, 2017

Friday Favorites: Things To Do In Charleston

Whew! It’s Friday again, thank goodness am I right? It’s been a pretty hectic week at work so I am happy to see the weekend.  It’s officially been a week since we went on our little getaway to Charleston, and I can’t get that trip out of my head. I just fell in love with the city, the scenery, and (of course) the food. If you missed my post on the best places to eat in Charleston on Wednesday check it out here. But today, I’m sharing my favorite things we did in Charleston last weekend.

Charleston is SUCH a fun town and I just loved exploring and walking around. We were only there for a long weekend but packed in as much as we could. I’ll start with the coolest thing we did. We used Air BNB to rent someone’s sailboat. That’s right, we chose to change things up and sleep on a boat. It was a completely different experience from staying on a hotel. We had coffee on the deck in the morning while we watched the sunrise, and drank wine as it sank at night.

I will say the bathroom situation was not ideal, which I expected. It did have a shower, but the mirror was my major setback. I just couldn’t put my face on with such a teeny mirror so I opted for the boat house right around the corner for showering and primping. What can I say, I’m a smidge high-maintenance.

Here are some other very cool things we did.

City Market: City Market is right smack dab in the middle of Charleston and it is huge. I thought it would be just a cute and flea market-esque. I did not expect pavilion after pavilion full of vendors selling their goodies. Old Whaling Company was my favorite stop. They make homemade soaps, bath bombs, body lotion and scrubs. I am one of those people when I go to a soap or candle store I stop and smell every single one. Stephen and I both freaked a little over the Sea La Vie scent so we purchased a bar of soap.

Charleston Tea Plantation: I adore tea. I don’t drink coffee at all, but tea I would drink by the gallon. The Charleston Tea Plantation is America’s ONLY tea plantation and it is not an easy process. It was so cool to see how the tea leaves are harvested and made into either the loose leaves or tea bags. The other great thing about the plantation is everything is free except for a $10 trolley ride (which I highly recommend!) and you can drink ALL the tea you want. Dreams do come true.

Magnolia Plantation and Garden: I didn’t have high hopes for this place. It sounded like a big swamp to me, but I figured we would go and check it out. When we got there, a whole flock of peacocks paraded into the entrance. Now for those that don’t know, peacocks are hands down my favorite animal so I had a minor anxiety attack. Then I found out that right through the entrance is a cafe where you can eat and potentially they might sit with you. So I ordered a Diet Coke and sure enough, was able to sit down at the table next to a peacock. At this point I probably needed sedation, but we powered through. The gardens are gorgeous and each flower and secret path was more beautiful than the next. We ended up turning what I thought would be a 30 minute stop into a 4 hour leisurely stroll. Oh and there is a petting zoo at the end complete with, you guessed it, more peacocks.

Rainbow Row: These are the 13 perfect multicolored houses that grace Instagram quite frequently. They were just as beautiful as I expected.

The Alley: This was a late night treat. The Alley is bowling, vintage arcade games, and nachos! Ok, they have other food too, but we had the nachos. It was a lot of fun right down the street from the main bars.

Honorable mentions: Waterfront Park and the Pineapple Fountain, Battery Park, Charleston Distilling Company (try the Tolerance, it’ll change your life!), and of course, Folly Beach.

Have you ever been to Charleston? What was your favorite thing to do?

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  1. Wife Sense says

    March 3, 2017 at 8:03 am

    I LOVE Charleston. Went there for the first time last Spring and will def be going back. Missed Rainbow Row, so we’ll have to check it out.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      It’s so beautiful! Definitely worth the detour.

  2. Sam Rosenfeld says

    March 3, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Love this- I am only three hours from Charleston, but I haven’t ventured there yet. Now I am motivated. I love the vibrancy of your words and pictures!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      It’s awesome! I highly recommend it.

  3. Jessica Jacobowitz Weinberg says

    March 3, 2017 at 9:42 am

    We have been DYING to go to Charleston! Thinking about going for a baby moon!
    xo Jessica
    http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      What a great idea! I love it there.

  4. Holly Habeck says

    March 3, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Sounds like you had a great time! Charleston is definitely on my bucket list, too!

    http://theblondechiffon.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      It’s so much fun. You have to go!

  5. Andi Fisher says

    March 3, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    I was supposed to go to Charleston last year but weather hit and we had to change our plans. I hope to get there soon!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Oh no! You should definitely make the trip soon. It’s so fun!

  6. Cheryl Vivian | neurotic baker says

    March 4, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    All of this. Charleston is one of my favorite places!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 6, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      Mine too! I just love it.

  7. Mistle says

    March 6, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I so want to visit Charleston!!! It is on my bucket list!! I watch Southern Charm and it has made me want to visit there even more. It’s such a gorgeous place! I will be keeping all of these places in mind when I visit one day!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 6, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      It is officially one of my favorite places in the world!

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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. 💕

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!🏌🏻‍♂️

#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! 🍀

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

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! 💕

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
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