How to hide your Amazon echo! I have the old schoo How to hide your Amazon echo! I have the old school Amazon Echo. We have the dots around the house, but our kitchen one is still the OG! I don't love it being on the counter so I came up with a way to hide it!

How do you hide your electronics? 

#homehacks #homeandgardens #homedecorideas #kitchenideas
Let's make an Easter basket Bundt cake! It's so ea Let's make an Easter basket Bundt cake! It's so easy and cute to create!

First, use edible grass or icing and a grass piping tip to add grass to your "basket." Then attach peeps to a toothpick and insert into the cake. Add eggs and other Easter candies. Finally, add a handle to complete the basket look!

What are you doing for Easter this year?

#eastercakes #easterbrunch #easterideas #springrecipes #easyrecipesformoms #springcakes #springparty #recipereels #easypartyideas
Snaps from staycation! We spent the weekend in Atl Snaps from staycation! We spent the weekend in Atlanta for Benjamin's birthday! 

We started at @childrensmuseumatlanta and then headed over to @skyviewatl! Then we had dinner at @johnnyrockets and spent the night. Then, we woke up early and headed over to the @georgiaaquarium for the day.

It was SO much fun. I highly recommend doing a staycation in your own city. I've lived here 30 years and always find something fun to do. 

Happy birthday to my big 2-year-old! 💙 

#atlantastaycation #staycation #toddlertrip #toddlertravel #toddlertravels #georgiaaquarium #childrensmuseumatlanta #skyviewatlanta #johnnyrockets
This is the easiest idea for a fun summer party! 🦀 I took these crabby chicken croissants to our margaritaville themed party last week. I also made them for a mermaid-themed party a few years ago!

To make these:
-slice mini croissants down the middle but leave the back connected.
-fill with chicken salad.
-attach a toothpick to the back of edible eyeballs with cookie icing and allow it to dry.
-insert the toothpicks into the croissants to create eyes!

Save this for later when you need a dish or appetizer to bring to summer parties! 

#easyrecipesformoms #easysummerrecipes #easyrecipesforkids #easyfamilyrecipes #summerpartyideas #summerbarbecue #chickensaladsandwich #recipereel #easyrecipesathome
My big, sweet, wonderful boy is 2! Being his mom i My big, sweet, wonderful boy is 2! Being his mom is the greatest gift I've ever been given. I am so incredibly grateful for my tiny bestie. 

Thank you @keikilaniphotography for these precious photos of our boy!
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
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Fitness, Wellness · July 2, 2018

How to Get Ready Faster After a Workout


This post is sponsored by Degree Women but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Is there anything worse than having to get ready after a workout? Oh wait, yes there is…Mondays. Happy Monday guys!

Ok really though, how hard is it to get ready after a workout? You’re hot, you’re sweaty, showering is a task, re-doing your hair after a shower is even more of a task. It’s just hard.

I realize I’m being totally whiny right now, but getting ready is one of my least favorite things to do. One of my dreams is to have my own glam squad who travels with me so I don’t have to do anything. One day, one day.

Anywhooo, there are ways to get ready after a workout that are quick and easy, but still allow you to look polished and put together. These are great for the early morning workouts when you have to go to work immediately after and don’t always have time for a shower. Here are a few of my fave tips.

1. Dry shampoo is your friend – Depending on how hard your workout was, dry shampoo and a bun or fun pony could be the perfect solution.  Also fun tip, if you dry shampoo before you work up a sweat that will help increase the odds of not needing a shower.

2. Pack the bare minimum – I don’t want to pack my ENTIRE make-up and skin care collection every time I go to the gym. I also don’t want to buy two of everything, so I pack a few of the bare minimum items. Remember that time I talked about lash and brow tint? Having those saves me plenty of time because I don’t need mascara or brow fill. A little foundation and powder and I’m good to go.

3. Put your phone down – I don’t know about you, but nothing takes up more of my time while I get ready than checking my email, DMs, and text messages. Put it down and focus on getting ready.

4. Use blotting pads – Use these to blot away excess oil so you can streamline your minimal make-up routine!

5. Use Degree UltraClear Black + White Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray – I stay hot a long time after I work out so this antiperspirant spray from Degree at Walmart. It’s the perfect spray to keep you dry AND it keeps your white clothes white and your black clothes black. I basically only wear black and white to work (or ever!) so this spray was made for me. There are no yellow-on-white or white-on-black marks and I am living for it!

This spray goes on clear and provides up to 48 hours of protection from odor and wetness. The secret is the motion sense technology releases bursts of extra protection whenever you move. It’s also dermatologist-tested and alcohol free.

It’s fabulous because I instantly feel cleaner and dryer, which is exactly what I want after a workout! Be sure to check it out at Walmart!

What’s your favorite tip to get ready after a workout? Have you tried Degree UltraClear Black + White Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray?

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Comments

  1. Miss ALK says

    July 2, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Dry shampoo is life! Especially after working out. These are good tips!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

  2. Lacy Blanchard Ngo says

    July 2, 2018 at 11:46 am

    I have been looking for something like this. I pinned it to my “I want to buy that” pinterest board

  3. Crystal @ Dreams, etc. says

    July 2, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    I JUST found a studio near my office that has classes that totally work as breaks from work so that I can run out, get a workout in, and come back. These tips came RIGHT on time.

  4. Linh Vo says

    July 2, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Haha I love your workout bag! I haven’t tried this brand yet, but will make a note to try it the next time we go shopping

  5. Beau-tee Mail says

    July 2, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    Hey, thanks for this tips they are quite helpful. Bookmarking this for later

  6. Nicole Gilbert says

    July 2, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Blotting paper and dry shampoo for the win!! Key for post-workout as well as when mommin’ ain’t easy!

  7. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    July 3, 2018 at 12:09 am

    Oh, dry shampoo and blotting papers are lifesavers, for sure! I HATE drying my hair more than anything – I’m with you: hoping for a glam squad one day 🙂

  8. Keating | Mainely Keating says

    July 3, 2018 at 12:22 am

    This is literally my favorite deodorant right now haha I just picked it up (for this campaign haha) and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. It’s so good. And I completely agree with everything else on your list as well. I too pack the bare minimum haha just enough to freshen up and not make me feel so icky lol

  9. Alix Maza says

    July 3, 2018 at 10:53 am

    I need to add this to my shopping list! I always shower after a workout, but it takes FOREVER to dry my hair.

  10. Becky @Disney in your Day says

    July 3, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    I hate getting ready after a workout, haha! Especially because right now I have work until 5 and then rehearsal at 7 and try to get a workout in in between. Doesn’t leave much time, so dry shampoo has been a lifesaver!

  11. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    July 3, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Dry shampoo is my LIFE. And spray antiperspirants are great whene you don’t wanna put your stick all over sweaty pits! Ha!

  12. Tayler Morrell says

    July 3, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    I love spray on deordorant! I feel that it works much better!

  13. Lily Ayala says

    July 3, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    I haven’t tried this deodorant — I used to always carry a spray deo with me. Need to start doing so again.

  14. Adriana says

    July 3, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    That deodorant sounds amazing! I need to try it out! Love your picks!

  15. Jenny says

    July 4, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    Oh I so need to try this deodorant! Can you believe I haven’t tried any spray deodorant before?

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How to hide your Amazon echo! I have the old schoo How to hide your Amazon echo! I have the old school Amazon Echo. We have the dots around the house, but our kitchen one is still the OG! I don't love it being on the counter so I came up with a way to hide it!

How do you hide your electronics? 

#homehacks #homeandgardens #homedecorideas #kitchenideas
Let's make an Easter basket Bundt cake! It's so ea Let's make an Easter basket Bundt cake! It's so easy and cute to create!

First, use edible grass or icing and a grass piping tip to add grass to your "basket." Then attach peeps to a toothpick and insert into the cake. Add eggs and other Easter candies. Finally, add a handle to complete the basket look!

What are you doing for Easter this year?

#eastercakes #easterbrunch #easterideas #springrecipes #easyrecipesformoms #springcakes #springparty #recipereels #easypartyideas
Snaps from staycation! We spent the weekend in Atl Snaps from staycation! We spent the weekend in Atlanta for Benjamin's birthday! 

We started at @childrensmuseumatlanta and then headed over to @skyviewatl! Then we had dinner at @johnnyrockets and spent the night. Then, we woke up early and headed over to the @georgiaaquarium for the day.

It was SO much fun. I highly recommend doing a staycation in your own city. I've lived here 30 years and always find something fun to do. 

Happy birthday to my big 2-year-old! 💙 

#atlantastaycation #staycation #toddlertrip #toddlertravel #toddlertravels #georgiaaquarium #childrensmuseumatlanta #skyviewatlanta #johnnyrockets
This is the easiest idea for a fun summer party! 🦀 I took these crabby chicken croissants to our margaritaville themed party last week. I also made them for a mermaid-themed party a few years ago!

To make these:
-slice mini croissants down the middle but leave the back connected.
-fill with chicken salad.
-attach a toothpick to the back of edible eyeballs with cookie icing and allow it to dry.
-insert the toothpicks into the croissants to create eyes!

Save this for later when you need a dish or appetizer to bring to summer parties! 

#easyrecipesformoms #easysummerrecipes #easyrecipesforkids #easyfamilyrecipes #summerpartyideas #summerbarbecue #chickensaladsandwich #recipereel #easyrecipesathome
My big, sweet, wonderful boy is 2! Being his mom i My big, sweet, wonderful boy is 2! Being his mom is the greatest gift I've ever been given. I am so incredibly grateful for my tiny bestie. 

Thank you @keikilaniphotography for these precious photos of our boy!
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
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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
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