Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried d Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried donuts.

You can make donuts using biscuit dough! I used regular and chocolate chip biscuit dough here. 

Directions:
1. Take your biscuit dough out of the tubes and use a round cookie cutter (or any small round glass) to cut a hole in the middle. Put the center dough to the side.
2. Spray your air fryer with cooking spray.
3. Put as many donuts in the air fryer that will fit your appliance. If you have the Instant Pot/Air Fryer, I did three at a time.
4. Fry the donuts for 6 minutes flipping halfway through. So three minutes, then flip, and three more minutes.
5. Take them out and add your icing!
6. You can use the middle pieces to make donut holes.

#nationaldonutday #airfrieddonuts #easyrecipesformoms
Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer par Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer parties! These would go well with the crabby chicken salad croissants I shared a few weeks ago. 

To make these, add icing the the back of a Nilla wafer. Place a second cookie on top allowing the front to be open while the backs are touching. Add candy eyes or pearls to the icing. 

You can make these in lots of colors. I was feeling pink, but blue or purple is totally on theme for a mermaid party or a "let's shell-a-brate" party!

#mermaidparty #summercookies #mermaidcookies #easyrecipesformoms #toddlersnacks
Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is you Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is your home decor style?

Linking everything on my Amazon storefront and in the LTK app! 

#grandmillennialdecor #amazonhomefinds #blueandwhitedecor #blueandwhitehome
Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer parties! 

Mix together 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 7 oz marshmallow cream, 8 oz crushed pineapple drained, 1/2 cup shredded coconut. Serve with fruit and enjoy!

#fruitdip #easyrecipesformoms #summerrecipe #summerrecipes
Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette part Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette parties!You could bedazzle bigger bottles for decor or mini bottles like this for favors.

Super easy! Just glue on rhinestones and pearls with flat backs to the bottle. You can use super glue or hot glue, but just clean up the strings.

Linking the set of gems I used in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/4a3rN 

#bachelorettepartyideas #bachelorettepartyfavors #partyfavor #bridalshowerideas #bridalshowerdecor
The school year is ending and summer is finally he The school year is ending and summer is finally here! Time to "shell-a-brate!"

Sharing some of the fun details from this mermaid/summer party! This is a great theme if you are throwing a summer birthday party, pool party or bachelorette party over the next couple months.

Planning any parties this summer??

#summerpartyideas #summerparty #mermaidparty #mermaidpartyideas
Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle! -Curl your hair. - Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle!

-Curl your hair.
-Gather the top layer of your hair and pull to the back. Make sure you leave a little hair over your ears. Secure with a clear elastic. 
-Create a hole above the elastic to flip the ponytail through for an inverse ponytail.
-Pancake the twists to fill it out.
-Take the section still over your ears and repeat the process with the second elastic being right below the first. The bottom section should be smaller than the first.
-Spray and go!

#diyhairstyle #easyhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyles #bridesmaidhairdo #bridesmaidhair
Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last wee Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last week for summer. Which tee is your favorite? 1, 2, 3 or 4? 

Linking all tees and shorts in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/49MAR

#summerwardrobe #summerstaples #denimshorts #basictees #easysummerstyle #midsizefashion #midsizeblogger
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Wear · February 12, 2018

10 Things I’m Loving Right Now

New blog, who dis?

So I have the plague. Literally. Ok, not literally–I don’t have gangrene and fleas, but I am so sick. I swear this season of sickness is the worst. Everyone is coming down with everything. I just have a nasty cold and haven’t moved much in a few days. I have watched all the Mary-Kate and Ashley movies, both Pitch Perfects, an entire season of GirlBoss, a few Netflix original movies, and all the Primetime Olympics. Not to mention, I decided my blog needed a face lift, so I fought with HTML all weekend. Oh and I now leave creepy notes for the pizza guy to leave the pizza on the porch and back away. So I’m doing real well.

I didn’t get off the couch to create great a great post for today, so instead I’m going to show you 15 things I’ve either purchased, am going to purchase, or am adding to my never-ending wish list. Not brilliant, but I am totally obsessed with these things.


-Ok, I’ve clearly been putting this sweater all over Instagram, but it’s fantastic. It’s the perfect dupe (I actually think it’s cuter) than the Nordy sweater that took over blogland. AND it’s $46. Say whatttt?

-Speaking of dupes. These shoes are perfect dupes for the Vince Camuto shoes that swept Instagram too. I own the Vince Camuto version and LOVE them, but man I would have rather paid $34 for these dupes. 😉

-I do not own these yet, but holy wow I will soon. They are called mermaid leggings. They are pink and sparkly and I need them in my workout outfit rotation ASAP.

-Have you seen the spring collection for Kendra Scott?? I cannot breathe because I want all of it. I went to preview the new collection and there is not a single piece I don’t need. This is my favorite Kendra collection of all time. I received these earrings, but am adding these earrings and this ring to my birthday wish list. You should absolutely go check out this collection.

–This gym bag.  It was featured in this blog post last week, but I just think it is the cutest…and so accurate. I like to end all workouts with pizza.

-Y’all. The inverted umbrella is a game changer. This is not a joke. This is not a drill. This umbrella opens inside out so the water stays on the inside. It doesn’t get your car wet or your clothes wet. Quite honestly, I have no idea why umbrellas haven’t been made this way the whole time.

-These pom pom sneaks. Over the top? Yes. Do I need them? Absolutelyyyyy!

-Spring break is coming and this swimsuit is back in stock! Whoo! It’s so cute, I wore it as a bodysuit a lot last summer. The back is just the cutest and it’s fully lined. I can’t recommend it enough for the warmer seasons so go ahead and snag yours!

-These champagne bottle earrings that are on sale for $14. Do you hear me (or I guess read me) right now?? So cute!

-I’m totally buying this purse for summer. The wooden purses seem to be making a second lap this summer. This one seems so unique and the strap gives it a really trendy touch.

Ok, I stayed awake to make this list. Now I’m going to restart Grey’s Anatomy from the beginning again and clunk out. Being sick takes a toll even when you are just sitting writing a blog post of pretty clothes haha.

Anyways happy Monday! What are you buying today?

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Comments

  1. Kiara Catanzaro says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:52 am

    That gym bag is literally my mantra! Loved reading all the different things that you’ve been loving this month! I’ve been loving GIANT, cozy sweaters because it’s still 20 degrees here in PA!

  2. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    February 12, 2018 at 11:14 am

    I LOVE that sweater! So cute and it’s perfect for this in-between weather right now. Sorry you’ve been sick- this flu season has been awful and I hope you feel better. And loving the new look of your site! 🙂

  3. Maegan Lin O'Loughlin says

    February 12, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I’m definitely adding that sweater to my wish list! Gorgeous! And that gym bag–lol! We’ve had so much sickness at our house too. Hope you get better soon!

  4. Ruthie Ridley says

    February 12, 2018 at 11:33 am

    I love that gym bag!! I need it!!

  5. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    February 12, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my gosh, I haven’t watched the Olson twins movies in yearssssss… now I want to!! I just started Grey’s and am loving it!

  6. Alix Maza says

    February 12, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    The inverted umbrella is genius! So cool!

  7. marciaf says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    Feel better. I’d have had a hard time putting together such an interesting post. I definitely want an inverted umbrella now.

  8. Molly Moon says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    I hope you feel better soon, lady!

    But also, I am now obsessed with those mermaid leggings. Like, I NEED to add the black iridescent pair on their site to my stash of yoga pants.

    Molly // Miss Molly Moon

  9. Jenny says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:05 am

    Feel better soon girl! I need everything on this list haha. Like ASAP.

  10. Indya S says

    February 13, 2018 at 4:53 am

    I’m sorry to hear you’ve been sick! I’ve had the world’s worst headache all day and it’s really getting me down ? Also, LOVE those leggings! So sparkly!!

    Indya || The Small Adventurer

  11. Keating | KeatingBartlett.com says

    February 13, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    The inverted umbrella sounds so handy!! I remember seeing it on tv or somewhere and thinking it looked like a super cool idea. But I wasn’t sure if it actually worked. So happy to hear it’s so awesome!! I’ll have to add it to my shopping list 🙂

  12. Carmen Edelson says

    February 13, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    Sign me up for that umbrella and earrings! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  13. Chelsie Carr says

    February 14, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Those Vince Camuto dupes are AMAZING! I really wanted to buy them during the Nordstrom Sale but I decided to pass and now I’m SO excited to go get a pair from Target!

  14. Crystal @ Dreams, etc. says

    February 15, 2018 at 12:56 am

    I’m up for anything labeled mermaid. I need to check those leggings out!

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Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried d Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried donuts.

You can make donuts using biscuit dough! I used regular and chocolate chip biscuit dough here. 

Directions:
1. Take your biscuit dough out of the tubes and use a round cookie cutter (or any small round glass) to cut a hole in the middle. Put the center dough to the side.
2. Spray your air fryer with cooking spray.
3. Put as many donuts in the air fryer that will fit your appliance. If you have the Instant Pot/Air Fryer, I did three at a time.
4. Fry the donuts for 6 minutes flipping halfway through. So three minutes, then flip, and three more minutes.
5. Take them out and add your icing!
6. You can use the middle pieces to make donut holes.

#nationaldonutday #airfrieddonuts #easyrecipesformoms
Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer par Let's make the easiest clam cookies for summer parties! These would go well with the crabby chicken salad croissants I shared a few weeks ago. 

To make these, add icing the the back of a Nilla wafer. Place a second cookie on top allowing the front to be open while the backs are touching. Add candy eyes or pearls to the icing. 

You can make these in lots of colors. I was feeling pink, but blue or purple is totally on theme for a mermaid party or a "let's shell-a-brate" party!

#mermaidparty #summercookies #mermaidcookies #easyrecipesformoms #toddlersnacks
Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is you Some of my favorite Amazon home finds! What is your home decor style?

Linking everything on my Amazon storefront and in the LTK app! 

#grandmillennialdecor #amazonhomefinds #blueandwhitedecor #blueandwhitehome
Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer Let's make Piña colada fruit dip for your summer parties! 

Mix together 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 7 oz marshmallow cream, 8 oz crushed pineapple drained, 1/2 cup shredded coconut. Serve with fruit and enjoy!

#fruitdip #easyrecipesformoms #summerrecipe #summerrecipes
Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette part Let's make bedazzled bottles for bachelorette parties!You could bedazzle bigger bottles for decor or mini bottles like this for favors.

Super easy! Just glue on rhinestones and pearls with flat backs to the bottle. You can use super glue or hot glue, but just clean up the strings.

Linking the set of gems I used in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/4a3rN 

#bachelorettepartyideas #bachelorettepartyfavors #partyfavor #bridalshowerideas #bridalshowerdecor
The school year is ending and summer is finally he The school year is ending and summer is finally here! Time to "shell-a-brate!"

Sharing some of the fun details from this mermaid/summer party! This is a great theme if you are throwing a summer birthday party, pool party or bachelorette party over the next couple months.

Planning any parties this summer??

#summerpartyideas #summerparty #mermaidparty #mermaidpartyideas
Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle! -Curl your hair. - Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle!

-Curl your hair.
-Gather the top layer of your hair and pull to the back. Make sure you leave a little hair over your ears. Secure with a clear elastic. 
-Create a hole above the elastic to flip the ponytail through for an inverse ponytail.
-Pancake the twists to fill it out.
-Take the section still over your ears and repeat the process with the second elastic being right below the first. The bottom section should be smaller than the first.
-Spray and go!

#diyhairstyle #easyhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyles #bridesmaidhairdo #bridesmaidhair
Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last wee Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last week for summer. Which tee is your favorite? 1, 2, 3 or 4? 

Linking all tees and shorts in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/49MAR

#summerwardrobe #summerstaples #denimshorts #basictees #easysummerstyle #midsizefashion #midsizeblogger
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