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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Gift Guides, Gift Guides · December 12, 2018

2018 Gift Guide: For the Beauty Buff


Happy Wednesday! It’s gift guide time.

I’ve really loved putting these together. Today is all about the beauty lover. I’ve compiled a list of fun sets and products for everyone on your list! BONUS, these are all from Sephora so you will get their lightning fast shipping guaranteeing gifts will arrive before Christmas. I am doing a real last minute gift guide next week, but this is just a little taste today!

Ok, let’s go. I love beauty/skin/hair products so I’m super pumped about this guide.

gift guide: beauty

Alterna Caviar Repair Duo – This is my favorite shampoo and conditioner in the world. It’s a little pricey, but dang it’s good. It’s perfect for anyone who wants smooth, sleek, and non-damaged hair.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask – It’s no secret at all that I love Glow Recipe. I was beyond excited when I saw the announcement that this mask was released. I’ve already used it twice and really love it. I plan on doing a full blog post about the differences between the Avocado and Watermelon sleeping masks. In the meantime, this is perfect for the person on your list who is always looking for the best next product for perfect skin.

Watermelon Jelly Tote Set – While we’re talking about Glow Recipe, this little holiday kit is so cute. It includes the watermelon pink juice, sleep mask, and sheet mask. The sleep mask is my Holy Grail of products and I also love me some pink juice! This is the perfect little packaged set for the holidays.

Ready to Roll Brush Set – This ten piece brush set is perfect for the beauty lover on your list.

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow – Holy cow. My friend recommended this to me. I used it once and I was SHOCKED. This is legit like you have an Instagram filter on your face. It’s ah-mazing. More on this product soon cause whoa. Also! RUN do not walk to buy it. This product always flies off the “shelves” and is out of stock on their website.

Beautyblender Sweet Indulgence Set – I mean..we always need beauty blenders, am I right?

Mia Clarisonic Set – You also know how much I love my Clarisonic. This set is awesome and includes Mia Smart device handle, Daily Radiance Brush Head, Firming Massage Head (which is the BEST), Revitalizing Brush Head, Radiance Foaming Milk Cleanser, and Mia Smart USB charging stand. This is the perfect starter kit for anyone who is interested in the Clarisonic.

GlamGlow Forget the Filter Set – Another perfect starter set, GlamGlow masks are the real deal. This combination is the perfect duo for perfect skin. It includes the INSTAMU 60-Second Pore-Refining Treatment and GLOWSTARTE Mega Illuminating Moisturizer. Just all the yes.

DryBar Glitter Gang Set – Y’all. I don’t want to alarm you, but this is a glitter hair dryer from DryBar. If that’s not the greatest thing you’ve heard today, I have failed you. It also has a selection of DryBar products that come with it!

T3 Whirl Quartet – I love my T3 Whirl Trio and this comes with an extra barrel. Bonus! It’s on sale!

Invisibobble Sprunchie – I didn’t make those words up. They are real. This is a reinvention of the classic scrunchie, but has a sleeker design and isn’t traceable. This is a great little stocking stuffer.

Rose Quartz Facial Spa Set – Put this in your skin fridge ASAP. I’ve written a post on Gua Sha before and it’s benefits. Paired with the facial roller, it’s the perfect gift set!

Personal Microderm Holiday Bundle – This set provides the same results as an in-office visit. These tools combined help with acne, fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. Jump on this!

Tarte Mermaid Staycation – Who doesn’t want to be a mermaid? I love this line so much and I’m thrilled that they put it together in one set.

LUST: Mini MatteTrance Lipstick Trio – How pretty are these colors for the holidays?? This is a fun combination for any lady on your list!

Alright there it is! Super fun items for your beauty buff friend! Happy Shopping!

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Comments

  1. Morgan says

    December 12, 2018 at 10:38 am

    Such cute stuff – thanks for sharing!! My mom was wanting new makeup brushes so I will definitely have to keep this in mind!

  2. Nicole Green says

    December 12, 2018 at 11:13 am

    That lipstick set is so cute! I haven’t heard of this brand before but I love their packaging, definitely will have to check them out.

  3. Kait | Slumber & Scones says

    December 12, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    So many great ideas here. I don’t know a ton about make-up, and I’m always lost when trying to find gifts for people that will be amazing, so this is super helpful!

  4. Krystin Tysire says

    December 12, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    Love everything you put together! I want to try that avocado mask—looks amazing!!!

  5. Rebecca @ Strength & Sunshine says

    December 12, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    These are great options to consider!

  6. Amina E Means says

    December 12, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Obsessed with this gift list!!! Been using Glow recipe watermelon and that gift set is going to be a perfect gift for me

  7. Ashley Stephenson says

    December 13, 2018 at 8:57 am

    I use that purple shamoo and I love it! Anyone can gift that to me!

  8. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    December 13, 2018 at 9:28 am

    So many goodies here, Hel! I’ll take one of everything, please… 😉

  9. Alix Maza says

    December 13, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I’ve heard that the new avocado mask is amazing! I have the watermelon one and LOVE it!

  10. Adriana says

    December 13, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    These are all such great ideas! I want them all lol!

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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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