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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Beauty, Style · May 31, 2017

6 Tips for Towel Drying Your Hair // Guest Post

When the weather is warm or you just don’t have time, towel drying your hair straight out of the shower can be a fantastic way to keep your clothing dry and your hair looking great. If your hair is prone to frizzing, towel drying can also help you maintain sleek and shiny locks. To help you achieve the ultimate head of hair, I’ve got six tips for you. Read on to maximize your hair potential!

1. Determine the Best Towel for Your Hair Type

There are 12 recognized types of hair altogether under the straight, wavy, curly, and coily categories. Each type of hair requires a whole different set of care instructions — especially when it comes to the best towels to use.

It turns out that using a terry cloth towel is probably a horrible idea. Throughout my entire life, I used terry cloth towels to wrap my hair after showering. Though they’re soft on your skin, they tend to make your hair frizzy. It finally dawned on me after years of fighting frizz that my towels were a big part of the problem.

Those with curly and coily hair should avoid terry cloth towels altogether and reach for a 100 percent cotton towel or a microfiber towel. People with straight or wavy hair might be able to get away with the terry cloth towels if you don’t normally have problems with frizz.

Although women have been singing the praises of the T-shirt recently, they aren’t very absorbent; use when you only want to absorb a small amount of moisture or if your hair is more on the coily side.

Whichever type of towel you use, it should be clean and dry before you begin.

2. Wrap the Towel Around Your Head

Wrapping a towel is an art that took me many years to master. Towels on the smaller side, by the way, work better than body-length towels.

  1. With your towel open, lean over and pat your hair dry.
  2. Remaining in a bent over position, align the middle, bottom edge of the longest side of the towel with your forehead.
  3. Cinch the two back ends tightly at the nape of your neck with your fingers.
  4. Using both hands, twist the ends of the towel up toward the crown of your head.
  5. Tuck the twisted end into the fold at the nape of your neck or, if wrapped securely enough, let it hang.

The towel should be loose but firmly in place.

3. Let the Towel Do the Work

While you towel off your body and get dressed, let the towel on your head do your work for you. If your hair is on the curlier or coily side, you should not let it remain wrapped for too long; for Types 3 and 4 hair, moisture is the difference between frizzy and sleek.

If you accidentally leave your towel on too long, though, use a spray bottle full of water to lightly moisturize your hair.

4. Don’t Pull or Rub Your Hair Dry

When removing the towel, don’t pull at or rub your hair. Pulling can cause breakage, and so can rubbing — not to mention the dreaded frizzing. Gently pat your hair dry with the towel, taking care not to touch it too much. Friction causes static and static causes frizz, so less is more.

5. Moisturize As Needed

Once you’ve toweled off all excess moisture, spray your hair with a detangler or leave-in conditioner and work out any knots with a wide tooth comb that has thick teeth. Be sure to comb from the bottom up to avoid any breakage.

Combing from the bottom up means working in small sections of hair; start toward the ends of each section and brush down. After each stroke, go to a higher point. Once you’ve reached the scalp, you can brush through your hair from the top.

If your hair is straight or especially fine and tends to get oily relatively easily, you should probably skip using a detangler and style instead.

6. Style and Go

Finally, you’re ready to style as usual and go. Don’t forget to hang your towel in a place where it can dry thoroughly. A standing or over the door towel rack is perfect, as long as you don’t stack too many towels on top of each other. Be sure to change and wash hair towels regularly.

Now that you’ve completed Towel Drying 101, you can strut out into the world with healthier, better looking hair. Whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, towel drying will save you time — and save you from the horrors of frizz. Get out there and proudly show off that head of hair!

About the author:
Marina has a big interest in hair care tips on how to keep your hair shiny and healthy. She loves reading new tips on her favorite blogs and trying them out on her own hair. She shares her experience on her own blog.

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Comments

  1. Victoria says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:12 am

    I’ve really tried hard to break bad habits of drying my hair. I usually just let mine air dry, but I need to work on my towel usage. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Ashley Peggs says

    May 31, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    I only use a towel to dry my hair 90% of the time. Thanks for all the tips!

  3. justine @ sunnyinjune.com says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:54 pm

    i made the mistake of “rubbing” the towel to dry my hair for YEARRRRRS!!!
    now i make sure to blot to get the excess moisture out but i had no idea there were special types of towels for each type of hair.

  4. Meghan says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:41 am

    I never ever ever rub my hair on the towel. So bad for the hair! But I never thought the type of towel would matter.

  5. Keerthana Jeet says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:07 am

    These are some lovely tips… I towel dry most of the days but these tips are very helpful ?

  6. Sabrina says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    I had no clue a terry cloth towel could make towel drying your hair worst. This has been eye-opening! Thank you!

  7. Andrea McCann says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    I love using my husband’s old shirts to dry my hair. No damage!

  8. Jennifer Schmidt says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    Great tips! I no longer use heat on my hair so I am always looking for new ideas!

  9. Kristen @ TheSophisticatedGal says

    June 1, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    These are all such wonderful tips! I didn’t realize that using the terry cloth towels were damaging to your hair!

  10. Adriana says

    June 1, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    These are great tips! I have curly hair, so on an every day basis if I’m wearing my hair naturally, I let it towel dry. My favorite hair towels definitely make a difference in towel drying!

  11. Hanna says

    June 4, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Woah I didn’t know that different hair types needed different towels!

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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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