Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!🏌🏻‍♂️

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! 🍀

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! 💕

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. 💕

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. ⛳️ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. 🍿 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? 🏌🏻‍♂️

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
Let's make a spring simmer pot! 🍋 This one work Let's make a spring simmer pot! 🍋 This one works for spring or summer and makes your house smell fresh and clean!

Add lemon zest, slices of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to a pot. Cover ingredients with water and simmer on low heat. 

You could also swap rosemary for mint leaves! I'm definitely going to try that option too.

Do you use simmer pots? What is your favorite combination?

#simmerpot #springsimmerpot #easterideas #springideas #springhome #easterhome #summerhome #summerideas #recipereel #diyhomedecorideas
BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjami BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjamin and me. This was so much fun! I saw it on Pinterest and knew we had to try it! 

To make banana sushi you just coat a banana in melted chocolate or peanut butter and roll it in sprinkles, mini candies, coconut, Rice Krispies, crushed granola bars or whatever else you can think of! Then you slice it up like sushi pieces and enjoy with your littles. 

We had a blast making a big mess! 

#activitiesfortoddlers #recipesforkids #kidrecipes #bananasundae #bananasushi #ideasfortoddlers #toddlercooking #toddlercookingskills #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
Office before and after! My husband and Instagram- Office before and after! My husband and Instagram-less dad have worked so hard on this! I love how it turned out. 

Our landing area was a catch-all! It's so exciting to have this functional space now. 

I can't wait to show you all the work they did and the cool features. I'm impressed!

#officerenovation #beforeandafterrenovation #beforeandafterhome #beforeandafterhomeedition #officereno #homeofficeinspo #homeofficegoals #homeofficeinspiration #homeoffices #homeofficespace #homeofficesetup #homeofficerenovation #diyhomeproject
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Beauty · August 22, 2018

How to Prevent Hair Breakage


I have really long hair. It’s kind of my thing. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always had really long hair. I have maybe cut it “short” two times in my 27 years. I love short hair too, but with my face shape and body type I just feel like long hair is more flattering. However, because I like to keep my hair really long, I’m very prone to breakage.

Obviously, I want it to be healthy, so I take extra care of my hair. If I want to keep my Barbie length and color, I just have to keep it healthy or it will die out and look gross. So today I want to share my tips for preventing hair breakage.

1-Use a paddle brush vertically. When your hair is wet, you want to use a paddle brush vertically to de-tangle it. If you brush it horizontally, the bristles are staggered and will pull your tangled hair out with the bristles since your hair is so fragile when it’s wet. When they are vertical, the bristles are in a straight line and brush straight through with minimal tension. Also, be sure to start at the bottom and work your way up.

NOW with all that said, when you are brushing your hair and blow drying for smoothness, you want to brush it horizontally. The vertical brush strokes are for de-tangling only. You want the tension when it is dry for a smoothing and straightening effect.

2- Use ponytail holders that are kind to your hair. I received these Ouchless Forever elastics at The Blog Societies conference and my life is forever changed. These elastics hold their shape forever, don’t stretch, and have a 16 strand inner core for a more comfortable fit to prevent breakage. I love them and seriously don’t know how I’ve lived this long without them. I can’t stand when I wear my hair in a ponytail (which I do often) and then pull my hair out when I let it down. These elastics have eliminated that problem entirely.

3- Sleep on a silk pillowcase.  Sleeping on a smooth surface like a silk pillowcase over cotton reduces friction which helps prevent dry, damaged hair and split ends. They are a little on the pricey side, but really worth it to take care of your hair.

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4 – Don’t heat style your hair every day. I do not put heat on my hair every day. Yes, sometimes I look borderline homeless in the office, but I do it for my hair. Letting your hair air-dry and go natural some days is so so good for it. You just have to throw it in a messy bun or a ponytail and let it go.

5 – Invest in your shampoo. I wrote this post about Uberliss last week where I outlined the products I use to get sleek and shiny hair. I think it’s so necessary to invest in your shampoo. It’s the core of hair maintenance–even boys use shampoo. So it’s really important that you are thinking about the products you use from the very first step of getting it clean.

What do you do to prevent hair breakage? What are your favorite products?

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Comments

  1. Sincerely, Alice says

    August 22, 2018 at 9:03 am

    I’ve been using another ‘ouchless’ brand but they haven’t worked very well. My hair gets super tangled because of the thickness so thank you for recommending another hair tie for me to try! Great post and lovely hair x

  2. Kiara Catanzaro says

    August 22, 2018 at 9:33 am

    I definitely need to invest in a better shampoo and conditioner but I am one of those people who falls in love with certain products and then I never want to change them. Need to be a little better with trying new things! ? get tips for taking care of your hair.

  3. Rebecca @ Strength & Sunshine says

    August 22, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    Great tips to keep in mind!

  4. Lily Ayala says

    August 22, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    I need to try those ponytail holders. I’m so picky with them.

  5. Life of Creed says

    August 22, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    Great tips! I miss my long hair, I’ve cut it short (above the shoulders, twice) and now I’m trying to grow it back long. Thanks for the tip on brushing vertical. I do start from the bottom when detangling, but have always brushed horizontal.

  6. Alice says

    August 23, 2018 at 3:10 am

    I got my hair cut short yesterday but I used to suffer with my hair falling out or breaking constantly, I’m hoping it’s less of a problem now haha. I didn’t know about the vertical brush trick, that’s so clever! I’ll be doing that from now on. I love the idea of those elastics, they do spiral ones as well and they’re so much better! x

    Alice // http://www.accordingtoalicex.com

  7. Rachel@The Confused Millennial says

    August 23, 2018 at 8:01 am

    ahh these are great! I’ve been wanting to get a silk pillowcase so bad! It’s great for your skin too right?

  8. Jasmine Maria says

    August 23, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    I’ve heard of these hair ties and was told to try them out. Which I’m going to. Because my hair tends to break very easily.

  9. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    August 26, 2018 at 8:55 am

    I’m wearing that scrunchie in my hair as we speak – it’s SO GOOD!

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Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!🏌🏻‍♂️

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! 🍀

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! 💕

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. 💕

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. ⛳️ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. 🍿 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? 🏌🏻‍♂️

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
Let's make a spring simmer pot! 🍋 This one work Let's make a spring simmer pot! 🍋 This one works for spring or summer and makes your house smell fresh and clean!

Add lemon zest, slices of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to a pot. Cover ingredients with water and simmer on low heat. 

You could also swap rosemary for mint leaves! I'm definitely going to try that option too.

Do you use simmer pots? What is your favorite combination?

#simmerpot #springsimmerpot #easterideas #springideas #springhome #easterhome #summerhome #summerideas #recipereel #diyhomedecorideas
BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjami BANANAS UNITE! 🍌 Make banana sushi with Benjamin and me. This was so much fun! I saw it on Pinterest and knew we had to try it! 

To make banana sushi you just coat a banana in melted chocolate or peanut butter and roll it in sprinkles, mini candies, coconut, Rice Krispies, crushed granola bars or whatever else you can think of! Then you slice it up like sushi pieces and enjoy with your littles. 

We had a blast making a big mess! 

#activitiesfortoddlers #recipesforkids #kidrecipes #bananasundae #bananasushi #ideasfortoddlers #toddlercooking #toddlercookingskills #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
Office before and after! My husband and Instagram- Office before and after! My husband and Instagram-less dad have worked so hard on this! I love how it turned out. 

Our landing area was a catch-all! It's so exciting to have this functional space now. 

I can't wait to show you all the work they did and the cool features. I'm impressed!

#officerenovation #beforeandafterrenovation #beforeandafterhome #beforeandafterhomeedition #officereno #homeofficeinspo #homeofficegoals #homeofficeinspiration #homeoffices #homeofficespace #homeofficesetup #homeofficerenovation #diyhomeproject
Let's DIY some decorated eggs for Easter! I have b Let's DIY some decorated eggs for Easter! I have been moving my decor to blue and white and wanted some blue and white eggs in my house for Easter.

My mom uses this technique on pumpkins every year at Halloween, so I decided to try it on eggs for Easter. 

First, you'll need two-ply patterned napkins, mod podge, and craft eggs. I've linked the ones I used in the LTK app. 

Peel the layers of the napkin apart so you are left with a thin layer. Cut the napkin into strips to fit around the egg. Paint mod podge over the top of the napkin to attach it to the eggs. Allow it to dry and then use it in your Easter home decor,

#easterdiy #easterdecorations #diyeasterdecor #easterideas #easyeastercrafts #eastereggdecorating #eggdecorating #simplediy #diyreel #diyreels

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