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    Keto Brownie Cookies

    March 9, 2018 / 1 Comment

    Keto Brownies Cookies  “I received free samples of Swerve mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Swerve and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Keto Brownie Cookies! Over the weekend I was recipe testing. And, not just any recipe I was testing Brownies!! Yep, My kids were in Heaven! I made a batch and it was good but they were a bit crummy. My goal was to make these Paleo, Keto and gluten-free as well as use this new sugar that I received Swerve. Swerve is a delicious natural sweetener that measures cup-for-cup just like…

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    March 5, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Welcome to the month of March, the month of renewal! The dandelions and the early buds of spring are a welcomed sign this month. Winter, the season that forces us to slow down and rest, is coming to a close and many of us are feeling the beginning signs of new life all around.   Limited Time Offers: Aspire & One Essential Oils It seems that everyone, including the doTERRA Leprechaun who added in his special green oil, is celebrating the surprise arrival of 2 limited time oils that you can purchase this month! For a limited time only, you can get Aspire blend and One blend through your membership…

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    February 22, 2018 / 0 Comments

      DAY THREE of BOGO Week and with today’s BOGO oils, you can whip up a Chai Latte or some homemade guacamole!! Today’s BOGO is available until midnight MST tonight! How to Use Today’s BOGO oils: THURSDAY’S BOGO! Buy CARDAMOM (5ml) for $26 and get CILANTRO (15mL) for $26 for free!!!!! (SKU #49350001) That’s two amazing oils for just $26.00 wholesale. This offer will be available until midnight (MST) tonight! How to Use Today’s BOGO oils: 1) CARDAMOM is a close relative to Ginger and known as an expensive cooking spice and for being beneficial to the digestive system in a variety of ways. Cardamom is commonly used internally to…

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  • Today’s BOGO! Buy a bottle of AromaTouch and get Marjoram for FREE!!!

    February 21, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Happy Wednesday! I hope you are having an amazing day I got my IHF Fit Club Love You Body Workout In this morning! Have you worked out yet?? DAY TWO of BOGO Week! Today, February 21st, you can snag this amazing deal until midnight MST tonight! How to Use Today’s BOGO oils:     1) AROMATOUCH AromaTouch, doTERRA’s proprietary massage blend, combines the unique benefits of oils known to provide relaxing and comforting effects. AromaTouch combines our essential oils of Cypress, Peppermint, Marjoram, Basil, Grapefruit, and Lavender essential oils in a perfect blend that adds many important benefits to various massage techniques. This popular blend is a vital part of the doTERRA AromaTouch…

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    Paleo Zucchini Bread

    February 21, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Paleo Zucchini Bread I love zucchini bread but traditionally made it can have up to 3 cups of sugar! Yikes!!! For this months February  The Recipe Redux Challenge we were challenged to make some bread! I went to my freezer to see what I had on hand to use to make some delicious bread. I found several frozen packages of zucchini from our garden! Score! I love zucchini bread and so does my family. The next challenge was banana I was all out of fresh bananas and then I remembered I have frozen a few for my morning smoothies. I quickly defrosted them. I place the bags of zucchini and banana into…

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    February 20, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Happy Tuesday! I hope you are having an amazing start to your day! Today’s BOGO! Buy a bottle of Peace and get Balance for FREE!!! It’s BOGO time and doTERRA is kicking this amazing week off with a BANG! Today, February 20th, you can snag this amazing deal until midnight MST tonight! How BOGOs work for current users: ●      Each deal will be available until midnight. ●      You can order up to 5 BOGO specials per account. Go to www.doterra.com and enter your Member ID XXXXXXX and password. ●      BOGO orders may be LRP or standard online orders! ●      Simply add Peace to your cart and Balance will automatically be added. Or use the SKU #31710001. ●      Choose…

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    February 18, 2018 / 2 Comments

    No Grocery Shopping! Back in November my husband Ryan and I decided we were spending way too much at the grocery store each week. When we had 3 freezers full of wild game and frozen vegetables from our garden. Why were we spending so much at the grocery store when we had plenty of food and even homemade ready to go meals I had froze. First thing was first we organized the three freezers. It was amazing what we found and honestly we probably didn’t even need to go to Costco to stock up on anything we could survive and thrive on all the food we had! Freezer #1 Upright Freezer:…

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    Fit Friday- Self Care

    February 16, 2018 / 2 Comments

    Fit Friday- Self Care During this month our  I wanted to focus today on Self-Care. I am all about nourishing our minds and bodies from the inside out. What Do We Mean by ‘Self-Care’?Self-care can mean any number of things, but sometimes it can be mistaken for self-indulgence. This is far from the truth: While self-care can definitely feel indulgent, it’s nothing to be ashamed of! In reality, the majority of us take too little time for our own self-care. It doesn’t mean expensive spa days or “me time” at the mall (though it very well may take those forms if it feels right). Rather, self-care is about ensuring that you get all…

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    Wonderful Pistachio Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts   “I received free samples of Wonderful Pistachios mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Kitchen Love for Heart-Smart Wonderful Pistachios Sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios #getcrackin I love bacon and brussels sprouts and then when you add heart-healthy pistachios from Wonderful Pistachios it truly tops the dish!!!   This delicious side dish has it all healthy fats, protein, and greens. What more could you ask for? Do you like Brussel sprouts? I used to think I…

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    January 22, 2018 / 0 Comments

    My Favorite Kitchen Tool ~Instant Pot My favorite kitchen tool as of right now is my Instant Pot!  I had been wanting an InstaPot for a while. Watching all my fav Instagrammers Insta stories with all their quick and easy recipes. I just had to have one! =) My wonderful MIL gave me one for Christmas! With us moving shortly after Christmas I didn’t even open the box until a week after we moved into our new place. I have full intention to using this wonderful product at least once a week, If not more. It really is super easy to use. The first recipe I made using my InstantPot…

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    January 14, 2018 / 0 Comments

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    January 14, 2018 / 3 Comments

     InstaPot Pomegranate Pulled Pork ** I received free samples of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by POM Wonderful and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.** POM Wonderful 100% Juice is powered by antioxidants. The pomegranate is whole-pressed, meaning a unique blend of polyphenol antioxidants from two whole pomegranates – including its fruit, pith, and rind – is found in each 8 oz bottle. • Research that includes POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice uses 8 oz per day in its studies on muscle strength recovery, memory and…

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Hi!! I’m Kristin, the heart behind Live Simply with Kristin. 
As newly empty-nest empty nesters, Ryan and I sold it all and live full-time in our cozy camper—trading big house stress for simple joys, freedom, and adventures together.
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