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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Beauty, Wellness · April 6, 2018

The Number 1 Thing I Carry in My Bag

 

Guys, it’s Friday! We made it. Cue the hallelujah chorus.

Ok, today I want to talk about my new favorite product. I no longer leave the house without it. It’s so simple and you are going to be like, “Hel has officially lost her mind.” But whatevs. I’m obsessed.

No it’s not collagen, retinol, or a new vitamin (although I do love these products.) Nope, its Kleenex Wet Wipes. I’ve officially fallen in love. These are not tissues, not cleaning wipes, and not baby wipes. They serve their own specific purpose and they are awesome.

See, I told you it was simple.

These are new to the shelves, and I’m going to need them to start selling in bulk ASAP because I’m blowing through them like crazy. These little wipes come in a small package so they can fit in your purse, are not super saturated so you don’t have to worry about leaking liquid in your bag, and don’t contain any chemicals so you can use them on your face, hands, and skin. Yes, they are Kleenex, but I consider them a beauty product.

I find myself using them all the time, but I always always always leave a package in my gym bag. I have found so many uses for these babies while I’m working out. I go to the gym straight from work, so I use them on my face to remove my make-up. Ain’t nobody trying to work out in a full face (or a half-face –we all know what we look like at the end of the day.)

I also use them after my workout to wipe the sweat off my face. I legit loathe being sweaty and I’m not trying to get that gunk in my pores. So I’ll even take this package out of the locker room with me and keep it at the machine so I can wipe my face off the minute that timer hits zero. That’s the nice thing about the package is it’s super portable and can go anywhere.

Because these wipe lack the harsh chemicals, they are safe to use on skin, but they are thick enough to clean with too. In keeping with the gym theme, I use them to wipe down the machines after I’m done too.

When I’m not at the gym, I use these as a napkin to clean my hands and mouth when I need to.  I keep them in my car because you know I always have a Diet Coke and Atlanta is full of potholes. That is a horrible combination so I keep these in my “oh s*** kit.” (P.S. I’ve referenced this several times, I think it’s time for a full post.)

Anyways, I love them. I use them as much if not more than lip balm and hand sanitizer and that is really saying something. If you haven’t added these to every bag you own, you are seriously missing out. I pick up mine at Walgreens and you can find them right next to the other Kleenex products. PLUS: if you click this link you can get a $1 rebate.

What product can you not leave the house without?

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Comments

  1. Kate says

    April 6, 2018 at 10:00 am

    They look so soft! I def keep wipes in my car, especially in the hot temps. Maybe I’ll switch to these if they’re leak free!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      They are amazing! They are so thick and soft but not super saturated like a cleaning wet wipe. I love them and carry them ALL the time!

  2. Mary La Fornara says

    April 6, 2018 at 11:49 am

    I love those handy little packets, I always keep them in my car, like you, we have a lot of pot holes, also!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Right?! What is the deal with the pot holes. In Atlanta, we just cover them up with metal plates–it’s insane.

  3. Trish says

    April 6, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    I have not seen these but I am going to look for them! I do a lot of thrifting and yard saling for work (vintage shop) and these would come in VERY handy.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      Oh they would be perfect for both of those tasks! Let me know how you like them!

  4. Cole Nemeth says

    April 6, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    I haven’t seen the Kleenex ones before, but I think having wet wipes on hand is such a good idea! With or without kids, because you never know when you’re going to need one.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      I highly recommend the Kleenex wipes. They are so thick and soft but not super saturated like a cleaning wet wipe. I love them.

  5. Krystin Tysire says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    I haven’t seen these yet but am definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for them! Such a necessity!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      They are amazing! I highly recommend.

  6. Ashley Stephenson says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    I haven’t seen these yet but I definitely need to keep a pack of these in my car! I am a spiller!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      They are amazing! They are so thick and soft but not super saturated like a cleaning wet wipe. I love them. I want to buy them in bulk. Highly recommend!

  7. Chelsie Carr says

    April 6, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    YES! I carry makeup wipes in my bag 24/7 – I can never be without them!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      They are just so handy to have with you all the time!

  8. Anastasia says

    April 6, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Haha yes to drinks and driving around Atlanta! I always keep baby wipes in the car and they are so useful to have around. I keep the antibacterial ones in the car for when I go to Aldi to wipe down the cart.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Right?? Such an issue and metal plates are not the solution. Whoo don’t even get me started on Atlanta roads LOL. That’s a great idea about carts. Both my local go-to’s have sanitizing wipes near the cart stations and I love them.

  9. Caitlin Elisabeth says

    April 6, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    yes and yes and yES To this friend! always driving around i need a kleenex!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      These are great! Especially because you have kiddos too! I highly recommend 🙂

      P.S. Hope the move is going well! XO

  10. Kelsie Kristine says

    April 6, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    I didn’t even know Kleenex had wet wipes! These sound amazing!!!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      They are amazing! I love them.

  11. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    April 7, 2018 at 9:03 am

    I always have Kleenex on hand but didn’t know that they had wet wipes – totally going to have to pick some up now!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      April 7, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      They are amazing! They are so thick and soft but not super saturated like a cleaning wet wipe. I love them.

  12. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    April 7, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I haven’t tried these – I didn’t even know Kleenex made wipes!!!! NEED!

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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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