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 · January 14, 2019

Kristin Ess Line – Worth the Hype?


Let’s talk about one of my favorite topics: hair.

I’m super serious when it comes to my hair. I like my Barbie hair. I want it to be long and blonde, but most importantly I want it to be healthy!

Want some real talk? In college, I worked the hair to pick up guys. It was always my main move at a bar. Obviously I’m married now (although I totally used the used the hair trick on my husband), so I’m not working my hair at bars, but I still put a lot of emphasis on having healthy shiny hair. I’m always trying out new products to find the best.

When Kristin Ess released her line at Target, I was one of the first to jump on board. If you aren’t familiar with Kristin Ess, she’s a celebrity hairstylist, colorist, and the co-founder of The Beauty Department. She released and affordable line of luxury hair care products at Target last year. Let’s just say people are obsessed.

kristin ess line

At first, I was a little skeptical of the line because it is legitimately so affordable. I was paying a lot more for my shampoo and conditioner, and we won’t even go into how much I spent on styling tools. So I was skeptical, but enthusiastic. At first, I purchased the reconstructive hair mask, “The One” purple shampoo and conditioner, and the pivoting curling wand.

I’ve been using these products for about a month now. The first time I used the shampoo and conditioner, I was at my parents house. My mom and sister were so impressed after one use, that they both went out and bought the shampoo and conditioner too. After one use! My sister got the purple  combination too and my mom got the one signature shampoo and conditioner. (She’s a red head.)

I was hooked after one use too. The purple shampoo and conditioner removed any brass instantly for a perfectly cool blonde shade and my hair felt ah-mazing. My split ends were gone, it felt light and bouncy, and was so freaking soft.

Each of  these products have “Zip up technology.” It’s made to “‘zip-up’ split ends while targeting weak areas of the hair, smoothing the appearance of damaged cuticles and helping to protect hair from environmental stressors and color fade.” That’s what gives you the amazingly healthy and soft hair.

That was just from my shampoo and conditioner. Once I used the restorative hair mask, I was officially converted for life. I kept mine on for 30 minutes under a shower cap and it was like I had a new head of hair. Like the most healthy it’s ever been. The smell of the mask is not my fave, but for hair like that, who cares?

Then I used the pivoting curling wand. This is so genius because it pivots from a straight wand to a 90 degree angle. I included a hair tutorial video below and dive really into this product there. Basically it’s $60, just add to cart. Thank me later.

Ok, so I used these products for awhile and fell in love, but then Kristin released other lines like a dry-styling and finishing line, a wet styling line, and a scalp line. So now I also own the dry shampoo and the beach wave spray. Both are excellent, completely excellent. I’m converted in every aspect possible.

 

So when people ask is the Kristin Ess line worth the hype, my answer is a resounding yes! Like hell yes. It’s also so affordable. Like we’re talking $12 shampoo and $60 curling wands affordable. If you haven’t tried it, use one of your Target gift cards you got for Christmas and stock up.

Check out my hair tutorial using the pivoting curling wand below:

Have you tried Kristin Ess? What’s your favorite product?

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Comments

  1. Katelyn | The Potpourri Blog says

    January 14, 2019 at 11:13 am

    I’ve never heard of Kristin Ess, but after reading your post, I’m thinking I may just have to try it! As a brunette, do you suggest I use the signature kind?

  2. Samantha Sock says

    January 14, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    I have been looking at this shampoo in the store and have been wondering how it is. Thank you for sharing, I need to try it now!

  3. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    January 14, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    I honestly don’t do much with my hair, and I haven’t found a shampoo/conditioner that I love yet. I think I’m going to pick this up next time I’m at Target to try out!

  4. Laura says

    January 14, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    As a hairstylist, I am ALLLL ABOUT HAIRRR! haha and surprisingly, I’ve NEVER tried Kristin Ess! I’ve been dying to try the dry shampoo she has. And can we just talk about how cute her packaging is? Since it’s at Target, you bet I’m gonna try it!

  5. Aisha says

    January 14, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    I have to check out this brand. I have a love/hate relationship with my hair lol
    Aishadaobi.com

  6. Denise // The Elle Aesthetic says

    January 14, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    I love the packaging so I’m glad to know the products are beautiful AND work!

    Denise | http://theelleaesthetic.com

  7. Lily Ayala says

    January 14, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    Definitely need to check out that wand!

  8. Stephanie says

    January 15, 2019 at 9:15 am

    I’ve been wondering about this line for quite some time. I’m always hesitant to try more affordable hair products because my hair is colored such a unique combination of tones, and it fades SO FAST if I don’t take extra good care of it. However, saving a pretty penny AND using quality products sounds like a major win!

  9. Rebecca Bush says

    January 15, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    I’ve been looking for a new wand so this is completely amazing! Thank you so so much for sharing!

  10. Alix Maza says

    January 15, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    That wand is seriously so cool! I think that’s just what I need lol.

  11. Marisa Hernandez says

    January 15, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    These look like great product! That wand is awesome, your waves are perfect!!!

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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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