I joined the 131 Method before it was even public. I have always been a Chalene Johnson follower. She gave me amazing shoulder muscles and abs in PiYo. She is hilarious to follow on social media but is also genuine and real. She learned about her own health with some blood tests she got back…
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Love Your Body
Women, especially moms, are very hard on themselves when looking in the mirror. We seem to have so many negative thoughts about our bodies that we put ourselves in a negative mood. This month, I want us to work on our self talk and find ways to pamper ourselves and put ourselves first! NO GUILT!!…
Very Simple Veggie Sushi
I made this for a quick inexpensive dinner at the end of the month when my grocery budget was almost gone. It was a big hit with the kids and it has stayed as a monthly staple. Sometimes the kids help assemble the sushi rolls and other times I make them ahead and it is…
Lunch & Snack Meal Prep
On Sundays we meal prep! This is still very new to me with staying consistent at it, but lunch and snacks prepped on Sunday really make the week go smoother and help me stay on track! I prep for myself and my husband. To help me portion our meals it I use my trusty Portion…
Zoo Scavenger Hunt
The Zoo is such a fun place for kids! I have not met a kid yet that does not like animals. There is just something fascinating about watching them! The Zoo also changes each time we go! The animals are doing different things each time, so it keeps things interesting. As a parent, I enjoy…
Camping Meal Prep Ideas
Our family loves to go camping. It started with my husband and I tent camping when we first met. Then, we upgraded to my parents pop up camper when we had our two girls. We then upgraded to our now travel trailer that sleeps our family of five nicely. Camping is is very relaxing and…
Throw Together Chicken Filling
I have started cooking a whole chicken in my Instapot every Sunday. I then use the cooked chicken in various dishes during the week. Saves on time and makes dinner get on the table quicker. Tonight I made this chicken filling for our lettuce boats. I used what I had on hand and it came…
Mother’s Day Fun
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mommy’s out there!! Being a mother is a full time job that never ends, even when the kids grow up and move out, we will still be worrying and thinking about them. Moms do not get holidays or weekends off. It is a job that has many hats…
Cucumber Salad
With cucumbers in season, this is a wonderful dish to make for a light lunch or for a side for dinner. I am sure your friends would love it for a side dish at a gathering as well! Super simple to throw together, the longer it sits to marinate in the refrigerator the better the…
Chickpea Brownies (FIXATE)
My 10 year old loves finding new healthier recipes on our FIXATE cooking show. She came across these brownies and we were in luck having all the ingredients in our kitchen. So she got to work and they taste amazing!! Even my husband likes them as a treat with his lunch during the week. If…