Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Super Bowl that your kids will love. 

-First melt chocolate chips in a wide-rimmed bowl. 
-Then cut chocolate chip granola bars in half. 
-Dip each half in the melted chocolate and then place them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. 
-Once they are ready, draw laces on top with white icing. 
-Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnack #superbowlsnacks #superbowldesserts #superbowlideas #superbowlparties #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football fo Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football for your super bowl party. 

-First roll out a can of pizza dough and cut into squares. I make 5 vertical cuts and 3 horizontal cuts to get 18 squares of dough. 
-Then cut 6 string cheese sticks into thirds and place a piece of cheese in the middle of each square. 
-Roll your dough into balls around the cheese. 
-Set these aside and repeat with another can of pizza dough and six more string cheese sticks. 
-Arrange your dough into a football on top of a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. 
-Then mix together melted butter, garlic powder and parsley flakes and brush on top of the football. 
-Top with pepperoni and make sure all of the dough is covered to really define the football shape. 
-Bake on 400 for 15 minutes. 
-While it's baking cut another cheesestick into two long pieces and three short ones. These will be your laces. 
-Once the football is done, arrange these on top and place back in the oven for another minute or two. Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlappetizers #superbowlideas #superbowlfood #recipereel #easyappetizers #easyappetizer #footballfood #partyfoods #easyrecipesformoms
Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These l Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These little stickers say "I'm so glad we swim in the same school. Your friend, Benjamin."

I filled some cute little fish bags with goldfish and added the sticker to the front! 

What do your kids give their classmates Valentine's Day?

#classvalentines #toddlervalentine #valentinesforkids #valentinesdayideas #valentinescards #valentinescards #ltkfamily #ltkkids
Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would b Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would be fun for Valentine's Day dinner with your kids. 

In full transparency, I wanted to make quesadilla uncrustables, but bought the wrong kind of tortilla. If you want to make those definitely get flour tortillas not corn. 

These are easy to make though, just use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your tortillas, then fill and grill on the stove! 

#easymealsforbusypeople #easyrecipesformoms #valentinesideas #valentinesdinner #recipereel #galentinesbrunch
Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in your closet! Use a magazine! Roll it up and stick it inside for your boots to stand tall! 

After organizing all weekend, I didn't want to purchase ANYTHING else to organize. I wanted something cheap that I already had lying around.

I like the pool noodle hack but did not have time to go acquire a pool noodle in January.

Try the magazine hack and let me know how you like it? What's your favorite organizational hack?

#organizationhacks #closetmakeover #homehacks #closethacks #widecalfboots #organizationideas #homeorganizationtips
A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺 A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺

As a boy mom, I have to work a little harder for matching ensembles, but this little floral wrap dress and button down for spring are just too cute! 

Linking our outfits here: https://liketk.it/40B4p

#ltkfamily #shopltk #ltkunder50 #boymomclub #familymatchingoutfits #familymatching #ltkkids #boyclothes #oldnavybaby #oldnavykids #oldnavystyle #floralsforspring
I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holiday I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holidays and loved it so much I bought one for my sister. The rotating barrel makes getting ready so darn easy! 

Use my code HELENWAVE for 10% off!

#beachwaver #beachwaverpartner #hairstylingtutorial #hairstylingtips #hairstylereels #curlingirons #curlingiron #curltransformation #igotbeached
Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blank Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blanket for your super bowl party. 

-First, roll out crescent dough and slice each of the triangles into thirds. 
-Then spread a little boursin herb and garlic cheese onto each of the triangles. 
-Add a lil smokie and roll it up. 
-Bake for 12-15 minutes on 375. 
-Serve and enjoy!

Do you add anything extra to your pigs in a blanket? 

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlsnack #superbowlappetizers #easyappetizer #easyappetizers #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesathome #recipereel
You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen a peanut butter board? 

Today we are making one for Valentine's Day. 

-First take a board and spread peanut butter all over it. 
-Then top with chocolate chips, valentine's day sprinkles, bananas, nutella and strawberries. I cut mine to look like hearts. 
-Then serve with graham crackers, pretzels or fruit and enjoy! 

Are you doing anything fun for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day? Have you tried the peanut butter board yet?

#valentinesdays #valentinesdaydessert #galentinesparty #butterboard #peanutbutterrecipe #peanutbutterdessert #recipereel #valentinesdayideas #easyrecipesformoms
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Life · January 18, 2019

What I’m Reading Lately


It’s been a hot minute since I’ve talked about books. I like to read and in 2018 I made a deal with myself that I would read more. I joined a book club with my friends at the end of 2017 and it really helped me with that goal.

Every once in awhile I write one of these “what I’m reading posts,” but it’s been a minute. Time for a new list!

Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon. I love Reese Witherspoon more than life itself. She and I have the same birthday so we’re practically soulmates. I was thrilled when she came out with a book. I read this one on the beach and it was perfect for that. It’s filled with funny stories about growing up in the south, tutorials on southern hair and hosting parties, and recipes from her grandmother. Reading this book was like coming home. It was like my mom, grandma, aunts, and I wrote this book. I loved it.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Ironically, this was one of Reese Witherspoon’s book club picks and she is now making it into a movie. I loved this book. It’s really hauntingly beautiful and sad. The story focuses on Kya “The Marsh Girl.” Her mother leaves her at a very young age, and slowly the remainder of her family leaves too. She’s alone and learns how to survive off the land. Two boys from town fall for her and when one of them dies, the town immediately suspects it’s her. I can’t wait to see how they cast the movie. This was one of my favorite reads this year. I legitimately couldn’t put it down.

Becoming By Michelle Obama. I like to read about the first families. I read the Bush Twin’s book last year and this year is all about Michelle Obama. I love finding out how Michelle became Michelle. This is an autobiography of her life. It begins with her childhood, and tells her story all the way through the present. She’s a beautiful writer–and very honest. Her story is witty, descriptive, and compelling and I tore through this one too. It’s really really good!

The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. This one wasn’t my favorite, in that I didn’t like any of the characters in the book. Sometimes books are like that though. This book is all about family and the dysfunctions that come with it. The story focuses on the adult children of the Plumb family who are about to receive their joint inheritance or “The Nest.” I liked it, but wasn’t my favorite on this list. It’s definitely a quick and easy read.

The Third Wife: A Novel by Lisa Jewell. I picked this one up because it said “Fans of Liane Moriarty and Jojo Moyes.” Those are two of my favorite authors so I was eager to tear into this one. The description was correct, I liked this book a lot! A man marries his third wife when she gets hit by a bus. Was it an accident or did she step in front of it on purpose? He begins to look into her death., and many secrets are revealed. It’s a really great mystery (my favorite genre). I definitely recommend this one.

What about you? What are you reading lately? Have you read any of these?

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  1. Caitlin Elisabeth says

    January 18, 2019 at 10:51 am

    you have such a great range of books Helon! I can’t wait to see what you read next 🙂 I’m reading “Uninvited” and it’s super good w/ our book club this month! xo

  2. Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig says

    January 18, 2019 at 11:34 am

    I just bought the audiobook of Becoming–I can’t wait to read it. I also have Where The Crawdads Sing on my list. And I just finished a couple of great books! Highly recommend Lilac Girls, A Spark of Light, and Busy Philipps’s memoir!

  3. Laura says

    January 18, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Girl you are my twin with book picks! I definitely want to read Michelle Obamas book, and I am DYING to read Reese’s book! She’s so cute, and I died laughing at the soulmate comment! Best of luck with your goals girl!

  4. Trish says

    January 18, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    I like your book picks! Where the Crawdads Sing is on my “to read” list and I have Becoming on my library request list. It is a long wait, but I will read it eventually! Can’t wait!

  5. Aarika Chilson says

    January 18, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    These books sound awesome! “Becoming” is on my list to read. I always love learning about new books to check out. Thanks!

  6. Indya | TheSmallAdventurer says

    January 18, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    Both Reese and Michelle’s books are high up on my to read list! I love both women so much, they are so inspiring, and I’d read anything they wrote ?

  7. Katherine @ The Weekend Fox says

    January 19, 2019 at 7:46 am

    I got both Whiskey in a Teacup & Becoming for Christmas and I can’t wait to read them!! I heard Becoming was really awesome on audible too because Michelle Obama actually reads it! I hope to read way more books this year so I love the suggestions!!

  8. In Saitama says

    January 19, 2019 at 8:32 am

    I haven’t read in a while, which I just realised reading this article. Some great ideas for me to choose from on your list. Thanks for sharing.

  9. Alix Maza says

    January 19, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    I read ‘The Nest’ a while back and didn’t love it either… ‘The Third Wife’ sounds interesting! I’m currently reading ‘The Silent Patient’.

  10. Christa Del Giorno says

    January 19, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    I read Becoming and Where the Crawdads Sing and enjoyed both. I love to read, too!

  11. Stephanie Helie Eddy says

    January 20, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    My book club is currently reading Where the Crawdads Sing. I’m enjoying it so far!

  12. Stephanie says

    January 20, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    I’ve been interested in reading “Whiskey in a Teacup” and “Becoming.” These all sound great!

  13. Jasmine Maria says

    January 20, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    I want to read “Becoming Obama”. I’m still finishing “The Women in Cabin 10”.

  14. Kelsie Kristine says

    January 21, 2019 at 11:34 am

    I really want to read Michelle Obama’s book! I’ve heard such great things!

  15. Brita Long says

    January 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    I really want to read Becoming! I’ve heard good things.

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Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Today we are making an EASY football snack for the Super Bowl that your kids will love. 

-First melt chocolate chips in a wide-rimmed bowl. 
-Then cut chocolate chip granola bars in half. 
-Dip each half in the melted chocolate and then place them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. 
-Once they are ready, draw laces on top with white icing. 
-Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnack #superbowlsnacks #superbowldesserts #superbowlideas #superbowlparties #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids
Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football fo Today we are making a cheesy pepperoni football for your super bowl party. 

-First roll out a can of pizza dough and cut into squares. I make 5 vertical cuts and 3 horizontal cuts to get 18 squares of dough. 
-Then cut 6 string cheese sticks into thirds and place a piece of cheese in the middle of each square. 
-Roll your dough into balls around the cheese. 
-Set these aside and repeat with another can of pizza dough and six more string cheese sticks. 
-Arrange your dough into a football on top of a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. 
-Then mix together melted butter, garlic powder and parsley flakes and brush on top of the football. 
-Top with pepperoni and make sure all of the dough is covered to really define the football shape. 
-Bake on 400 for 15 minutes. 
-While it's baking cut another cheesestick into two long pieces and three short ones. These will be your laces. 
-Once the football is done, arrange these on top and place back in the oven for another minute or two. Serve and enjoy!

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlappetizers #superbowlideas #superbowlfood #recipereel #easyappetizers #easyappetizer #footballfood #partyfoods #easyrecipesformoms
Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These l Making cute Valentines for my son's class. These little stickers say "I'm so glad we swim in the same school. Your friend, Benjamin."

I filled some cute little fish bags with goldfish and added the sticker to the front! 

What do your kids give their classmates Valentine's Day?

#classvalentines #toddlervalentine #valentinesforkids #valentinesdayideas #valentinescards #valentinescards #ltkfamily #ltkkids
Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would b Let's make heart-shaped quesadillas! These would be fun for Valentine's Day dinner with your kids. 

In full transparency, I wanted to make quesadilla uncrustables, but bought the wrong kind of tortilla. If you want to make those definitely get flour tortillas not corn. 

These are easy to make though, just use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your tortillas, then fill and grill on the stove! 

#easymealsforbusypeople #easyrecipesformoms #valentinesideas #valentinesdinner #recipereel #galentinesbrunch
Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in Here's a hack to make your boots stand up tall in your closet! Use a magazine! Roll it up and stick it inside for your boots to stand tall! 

After organizing all weekend, I didn't want to purchase ANYTHING else to organize. I wanted something cheap that I already had lying around.

I like the pool noodle hack but did not have time to go acquire a pool noodle in January.

Try the magazine hack and let me know how you like it? What's your favorite organizational hack?

#organizationhacks #closetmakeover #homehacks #closethacks #widecalfboots #organizationideas #homeorganizationtips
A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺 A little matching moment for your Monday! 🌸🌺

As a boy mom, I have to work a little harder for matching ensembles, but this little floral wrap dress and button down for spring are just too cute! 

Linking our outfits here: https://liketk.it/40B4p

#ltkfamily #shopltk #ltkunder50 #boymomclub #familymatchingoutfits #familymatching #ltkkids #boyclothes #oldnavybaby #oldnavykids #oldnavystyle #floralsforspring
I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holiday I purchased the @thebeachwaver B1 over the holidays and loved it so much I bought one for my sister. The rotating barrel makes getting ready so darn easy! 

Use my code HELENWAVE for 10% off!

#beachwaver #beachwaverpartner #hairstylingtutorial #hairstylingtips #hairstylereels #curlingirons #curlingiron #curltransformation #igotbeached
Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blank Today we're making garlic and herb pigs in a blanket for your super bowl party. 

-First, roll out crescent dough and slice each of the triangles into thirds. 
-Then spread a little boursin herb and garlic cheese onto each of the triangles. 
-Add a lil smokie and roll it up. 
-Bake for 12-15 minutes on 375. 
-Serve and enjoy!

Do you add anything extra to your pigs in a blanket? 

#superbowlsnacks #superbowlsnack #superbowlappetizers #easyappetizer #easyappetizers #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesathome #recipereel
You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen You've heard of a butter board, but have you seen a peanut butter board? 

Today we are making one for Valentine's Day. 

-First take a board and spread peanut butter all over it. 
-Then top with chocolate chips, valentine's day sprinkles, bananas, nutella and strawberries. I cut mine to look like hearts. 
-Then serve with graham crackers, pretzels or fruit and enjoy! 

Are you doing anything fun for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day? Have you tried the peanut butter board yet?

#valentinesdays #valentinesdaydessert #galentinesparty #butterboard #peanutbutterrecipe #peanutbutterdessert #recipereel #valentinesdayideas #easyrecipesformoms
Today we're making jalapeno cheese dip in a bread Today we're making jalapeno cheese dip in a bread bowl. This is a great party snack and would be awesome at an upcoming super bowl party. 

-First, cut the top off a round loaf of bread and remove the middle. 
-Cut all of the pieces removed into cubes and set aside. 
-Then take a jalapeno queso block and cut it into cubes. Place in a pan. 
-Then add two cans of drained green chiles and a splash of milk. 
-Heat over medium high heat on the stove stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Trust me nobody wants that cleanup. 
-Then immediately pour into your bread bowl and serve hot with the cubed bread pieces. Enjoy!

Easy, and tasty! Are you having or going to a Super Bowl party this year? What's on the menu?

#partysnacks #partysnack #easyappetizers #easyappetizer #cheesedip #recipereel #superbowlsnacks #superbowlfood

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