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 · January 28, 2019

Why I Bought a Skin Fridge + What’s In It?



Well guys. It’s time to share how extra I truly am. Turns out though, I’m actually not that extra because there are several (more than several) other bloggers who also have one of these.

I am, of course, talking about my skin fridge.

When I first pitched the idea to Stephen, he looked at me like I had two heads. Honestly, that’s his first reaction to most things I say, then he just gets on board. Easier all around than questioning my insanity. Bless him. He’s such a good husband.

Ok, so what is a skin fridge?

It’s a little mini fridge to keep your skincare items in. I don’t keep ALL of my items in there obviously, but the ones (that after trial and error) I think work best chilly.

Why don’t I just keep them in a regular fridge? Honestly I’m lazy AF and don’t feel like walking downstairs for my ice roller first thing in the morning. Simple as that.

It’s extra, but so am I. I really notice a difference with some of my skin care that I’ve cooled off.

Let’s first talk about my fridge. I’ve had the pink version of this fridge for about a year now in my little cubby at my desk at work. I bought it strictly for Diet Cokes–it holds 6. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this was my best purchase of 2018. I opened a Diet Coke the other day and there was ice in it. This little baby gets COLD.

On the flip side, it can also be a warmer for your Chick-fil-A biscuits, but we’re not talking about that right now.

I love it because it can plug into a USB or a traditional plug, it can also plug into a cigarette lighter for travel. I had a friend who used it while pumping to store her milk. Others use it to store their lunch so their yogurt doesn’t get eaten from the big fridge in the break room.

Let’s just say there are many of these in my office now.

So when it came to my skin fridge, I knew exactly what brand I wanted. I have the pink one already, so I opted for the black this time. That way, if for some reason, my pink Diet Coke fridge comes home, I have two different ones but they coordinate.

Oh, I forgot to mention the best part–these little baby fridges are between $45-$50. So affordable for chilly drinks and skin care.

Ok, now let’s focus what I put in my fridge.

skin fridge

Watermelon Glow Mask: I’ve talked about this literally a hundred times on this blog. It’s my holy grail of products–it’s legit like getting a facial while you sleep. I thought it couldn’t get any better, but then I got it cold. Game changer. Since I’ve taken these pics, I’ve thrown the avocado one in there too. See my post comparing these two masks here.

Colleen Rothschild Pomegranate Mask + Facial Oil: This combo is clutch for glowing skin. I plan to do a whole post on this, but for now just know that cooling this off is an ideal situation!

Let’s just keep going with the masks:

GlamGlow Gravity Mud: There is something about a cold face mask that is just a good idea. When it’s cold, it’s a little tingly. This mask, in particular, is a firming mask. When its cold, the ingredients are even more activated making your face that much firmer. You can check out my video on this mask here.

Pacifica Stress Rehab Sheet Mask: Again, something about a cold face mask. This one in particular is for a skin hangover. It’s called stress rehab for when you are mean to your skin–stay out too late, drink to much, do a tough mudder, whatever. It’s supposed to wake up your skin and reset it back to normal. You know what else wakes you up? Being cold. Get where I’m going here. Check out my post on skin hangovers here.

Ok up next, let’s focus on tools.

Gua Sha Stones: Are you familiar with Gua Sha? You can check out my post here. In a nutshell, it helps with lymphatic drainage and removing puffiness. I do it in the morning to get my blood moving. Chilling these stones helps get the blood moving x 10! It’s the obvious choice to go in my fridge. Same concept with a jade or quartz roller.

Ice roller: I feel like I should clarify here. I don’t put the handle in the fridge, just the roller. I don’t like to hold cold things. Again, the ice roller gets your blood moving and wakes your skin up. You can read more about it in this post. The great news is this little fridge gets cold enough that you don’t have to put it in the freezer.

No B.S. Vitamin C + E Serum: It’s no secret I love No B.S. products. You can check out my post on this line here. The vitamin serum is one of my favorite products from this line. I put this on in the morning, let sit for 10 minutes, and then add moisturizer. This serum is amazing and chock full of antioxidants. I love using it cold.

Gold Bond Healing Cream with Aloe: I talked about this one last week in my pretty feet post. This is the hardest one for me because I have sensitive feet that are super ticklish. Putting this on cold is a difficult task, but it’s really tingly and you can feel it working. Also, I mentioned I use this for sunburns. Know what’s good for sunburns? Cold aloe.

Finally let’s talk about the under eyes.

I ran out of the under eye masks the day before I took these pictures, but I also keep my under eye masks in my fridge. I really feel like they are working when they are cold and it helps decrease puffiness.

Finally, I keep my under eye hydration serum from Rodan and Fields, but I think a skin fridge is great for any under eye treatment.

I put together a video of all the products in my fridge and a little more in-depth explanation. Check it out!

Do you have a skin fridge? What do you keep in it?

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  1. Annaliese says

    January 28, 2019 at 11:24 am

    I just saw another blogger post about this recently! I’ve never heard of a skin fridge before but I think this sounds super cool! Plus it’s cute 🙂

    xoxo A
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  2. Jheelam Duttaroy says

    January 28, 2019 at 11:29 am

    I’ve never heard of skin fridge before but the idea sounds very practical. I just put my under-eye cream in freeze, along with other food items (ugh). Would definitely buy myself a mini skin fridge if I save up enough by the end of this year. And your fridge looks super neat and cutesy. 😀

  3. Lacy Blanchard Ngo says

    January 28, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    I have never heard of a skin fridge. I am intrigued for sure!

  4. Jennifer Maune says

    January 28, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    I have never hear of such a thing but I am intrigued and they come in PINK you say?? I may just need one for my master bath!!

  5. Rebecca @ Strength & Sunshine says

    January 28, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    Haha, wow, never knew that existed!

  6. Stephanie says

    January 28, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    I’ve been meaning to get a skin fridge for myself. I know my products would last better and work wonders on my skin if they were kept refrigerated!

  7. Krystin Tysire says

    January 28, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    This is amazing. I’ve actually been considering getting a skin fridge and you’ve just convinced me. I need it for my ice roller and alll the masks.

  8. Lily Ayala says

    January 28, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    I need to buy one of these already!

  9. Keating | Mainely Keating says

    January 29, 2019 at 9:15 am

    I’ve seen a lot of women buying these lately and I’ve been super curious about it! I’m not sure if it’s something I absolutely need, but I really want to try it out and see if it truly is life-changing haha I just added this one to my Amazon wishlist!

  10. Alix Maza says

    January 29, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    I’ve been seeing these skin fridges everywhere! I had no idea it could keep warm some food also haha. So cool!

  11. Linh Vo says

    January 29, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    What!?!?! I have never heard of this, but now I feel like I need one for my vanity. It would be super convenient to put all my skincare products on there instead of my fridge.

  12. Adriana says

    January 30, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    OMG this is genius!! Why have I never thought of this?! LOVE it!

  13. Aarika Chilson says

    February 3, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    This is so cool! I learned something new about skin care. I am going to look into one of these fridges. Skin care is important!

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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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