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
My baby is finally feeling better, thank goodness! My baby is finally feeling better, thank goodness! I'm going to be honest, I am exhausted. The emotional toll this week has taken on me has just made me a new level of tired. 

I saw something the other day and it really stuck with me. 

Nobody talks about this when you are thinking about having kids. They talk about the financial piece and the how it's going to change your life piece. But nobody talks about the risk you take by having something you love so much and all the worry that comes with it. 

It's a risk every day to have your whole heart walking around, and going to school and picking up illnesses. There is so much worry and stress that comes with it.

But on the other hand, what a privilege it is to have something you love that much. I have never loved anything the way I love this little boy.

While sometimes the emotions, intrusive thoughts, worry and stress get the best of me, I am grateful every second of every day that I get to be this perfect, beautiful tiny human's mom.

Thanks for all the sweet messages of encouragement this week. It's so nice to know I'm not alone. I'm very grateful for all of you! 

#momthoughts #dailymotherhood #workingmomstruggles #toddlermom
Do you decorate for Valentine's Day? I love a holi Do you decorate for Valentine's Day? I love a holiday that is all about pink and red. 💕 

Decided to update my little kitchen island tray this year with Valentine's Day decor! ❤️

Do you decorate for Valentine's Day?

#valentinesdaydecor #valentinesdayideas #valentinesdaydecorations #galentinesdaydecor #galentinesdayparty #valentinesdayparty #holidayhomedecor
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Beauty · May 22, 2017

Hair Tutorial: Mermaid Waves

It’s officially summer, which means it’s time for beachy waves. Today, I’m sharing how I achieve my mermaid vibes.

First things first, after I wash and towel dry my hair, I rub a dime sized of coconut milk anti-breakage serum through my hair, concentrating on the ends. Then I spritz coconut water throughout. You can choose to dry it after this, but I don’t. I let it air dry. It’s perfect because your hair now smells like a mermaid’s too!

Then I use the T3 Whirl Trio. This is my favorite wand because it comes with different interchangeable barrels to achieve different looks. I use the 1-inch barrel for everyday, or the 1.5-inch, but I like pretty bouncy curls so I use this less often. To achieve my mermaid look though, we are using the cone shaped barrel. 

So I separate my hair into sections to make it more manageable. I just take top layers and roll it into a bun.

Then I take small 1-inch sections and wrap around the wand. Don’t use the next photo as an example. I point the top of the barrel down and evenly wrap my hair from the bottom to the top. I also make sure to alternate each piece with the way I wrap it. Example, one piece I’ll wrap towards my face, the next I’ll wrap away. This way my curls don’t stick together and I don’t get ringlets.

When I finish that section, I clip it with two metal clips. I just got these from Conair a million years ago. Then I let the next section down and repeat until my whole head is curled.

This is what the wrap is supposed to look like. Use this photo not the other lol. I hold the ends out to give more of a beachy look. When I do my every day hair I wrap them as well though.

Next I flip my head over and run my fingers through the curls to loosen them up.

Next I use this headband from Headbands of Hope. This organiztion is great because for every headband that is sold, another is donated to a child with cancer.

Then I spritz with a little more coconut water and call it a day. 

Do you like the beachy waves? Do you use coconut water? 

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Comments

  1. Jamie Fray says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:45 am

    Great tutorial! I’ve never tried the coconut water/serum, and I’m always looking for good products to use on natural curls–it’s hard to find!! I’ll have to check those out 🙂

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:05 am

      I LOVE the coconut OGX products. I highly recommend both!

  2. Diana says

    May 22, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    Love the look, thanks for the tutorial! That headband is gorgeous and I love products that give back, will definitely check out Headbands of Hope!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Pretty headbands and a way to give back? Yes, please!

  3. Shelby Stover says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Amazing! They actually look exactly like mermaids hair- nice tutorial! Perfect fr summer 🙂

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you so much! I love this look for the beach.

  4. Shauna Young says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Great post, your hair is such a beautiful length. Mine is alot shorter now but when it was longer I used to wear this look alot. Love that clip you added! This is a great tutorial to help people.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you Shauna!

  5. Chelsie Carr says

    May 22, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    I love Headband of Hope! I’m a pediatric cancer survivor, so I love how much they give back to kids like me. I really want to get that curling iron set but I just can’t justify spending that kind of money on one yet. One day, though, because it looks like it does a great job!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:03 am

      I love that company too! You are so awesome!

  6. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous! I love those beachy waves and that headband is so pretty!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Thank you Cara!

  7. Leanna @ Being Leanna says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    Loooove your hair. It’s so beautiful. I’ve been eyeing that curling wand for a while now, i’m glad to hear you love it so much!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Thank you! I do! It is so easy to use and makes the prettiest curls.

  8. Molly Moon says

    May 22, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    You have GREAT hair, girl! Loving how you styled it. I’ve finally grown my hair long and I love being able to do different things with it now.

    Molly // Miss Molly Moon

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Thank you! You’re so sweet!

  9. Allison Lancaster says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:15 am

    What a cute hair style! I need to try this on mine!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Let me know how it turns out!

  10. Kara says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I love these mermaid waves! I use the coconut water spray and it is amazing!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Right?? It smells so good and makes my hair so shiny!

  11. Keerthana Jeet says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:35 am

    Wow they look just perfect beach waves <3 I must give it a try 😀

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Let me know how it turns out!

  12. Madison Pollihan says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Such an easy tutorial to follow. I love the headband too! I’ll have to check out Headbands of Hope.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Pretty headbands and a way to give back? Yes, please!

  13. Mistle says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Mermaid waves are my favorite! I bought this trio a year ago and love it!!!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      One of my favorite purchases ever!

  14. Alexandria Snider says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    So pretty! I am useless when it comes to fixing my hair!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

      I’m sure that’s not true! It took me a long time to work a curling iron properly.

  15. Michelle Kujawa says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    So pretty! I’m not especially good with a curling iron. You make it look so easy. 🙂 I have never heard of Headbands of Hope. I will have to check them out.
    Michelle/ Life of an Imperfect Mom

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

      I have had a lot of practice and a few serious burns! Takes time. I love this company so much. Pretty headbands and a way to give back? Yes, please!

  16. Ashley Stephenson says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Gosh I wish I could do this with my hair!! I was never good at it and I just cut my hair shoulder length!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      You can still achieve beachy waves with short hair!

  17. Taylor Mobley says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    This is such stunning look on you!! I seriously love these curling irons, they’re gorgeous!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thank you! Yep, this curling iron is one of my favorite purchases!

  18. Jasmine Maria says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Loving the curls. So beachy and perfect.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thanks Jasmine!

  19. Cait says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:09 am

    Your hair looks so beautiful! Thanks for the product recommendation and the step by step tutorial.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

  20. Tara Liston Fuller says

    May 24, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    very pretty! i use the T3 as well, best gift Santa ever brought!

  21. Lexi Goyette says

    May 24, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    So pretty! I love the turquoise too. Such a beautiful look!

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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
My baby is finally feeling better, thank goodness! My baby is finally feeling better, thank goodness! I'm going to be honest, I am exhausted. The emotional toll this week has taken on me has just made me a new level of tired. 

I saw something the other day and it really stuck with me. 

Nobody talks about this when you are thinking about having kids. They talk about the financial piece and the how it's going to change your life piece. But nobody talks about the risk you take by having something you love so much and all the worry that comes with it. 

It's a risk every day to have your whole heart walking around, and going to school and picking up illnesses. There is so much worry and stress that comes with it.

But on the other hand, what a privilege it is to have something you love that much. I have never loved anything the way I love this little boy.

While sometimes the emotions, intrusive thoughts, worry and stress get the best of me, I am grateful every second of every day that I get to be this perfect, beautiful tiny human's mom.

Thanks for all the sweet messages of encouragement this week. It's so nice to know I'm not alone. I'm very grateful for all of you! 

#momthoughts #dailymotherhood #workingmomstruggles #toddlermom
Do you decorate for Valentine's Day? I love a holi Do you decorate for Valentine's Day? I love a holiday that is all about pink and red. 💕 

Decided to update my little kitchen island tray this year with Valentine's Day decor! ❤️

Do you decorate for Valentine's Day?

#valentinesdaydecor #valentinesdayideas #valentinesdaydecorations #galentinesdaydecor #galentinesdayparty #valentinesdayparty #holidayhomedecor
Today we are making a Valentine's Day waffle platt Today we are making a Valentine's Day waffle platter with nutella filled uncrustable waffles. I do realize waffles don't have crusts, but it helps keep the Nutella inside! 

How to make them:
-First, mix your batter and dye it pink with a little bit of food coloring. 
-Then make your waffles, I found this cute @bydash mini waffle maker for Valentine's Day!
-Once they are done, spread a little nutella on a waffle.
-Add a second waffle to the top and use a heart shaped uncrustable cutter to make an uncrustable waffle. 
-Arrange these on a cute plate, add some strawberries, serve and enjoy!

What's your vote on Nutella? Delicious or overrated? 

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