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  • Holiday Party Guide: Hosting Like a Pro This Season!

    Hosting a holiday party this season? 🎄✨ Check out this ultimate guide for everything you need to throw a festive gathering like a pro! From cozy themes and DIY decor ideas to budget-friendly tips and homemade gift inspiration, this guide has it all. Save this pin to start planning your holiday celebration and make it a memorable one! #HolidayParty #PartyPlanning #HolidayIdeas #DIYHolidayDecor www.livesimplywithkristin.com

  • Keto 4th of July BBQ Ideas l I've put together some Keto 4th of July meal, snack, and beverage ideas! www.innovativehealthfitness.com

    Keto 4th of July BBQ Ideas

    I love the 4th of July! I have always enjoyed watching the fireworks and I have fond memories growing up getting together with my family at City Park for an all day picnic and then fireworks. 4th also has another special meaning to me! Its on this day back in 2003 my husband and I started dating! =) I’ve put together some Keto 4th of July meal, snack, and beverage ideas! Enjoy! Red, White and Blue Salad Bacon Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs Bacon Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs are delightfully creamy and perfectly savory with the addition of bacon and chives! The perfect appetizer for all parties! Cheese and Fruit Tray…

  • 4th of July Cheese Platter

    4th of July BBQ Ideas

    I love the 4th of July! This year looks a bit different this year but we can still have fun! Can you believe tomorrow is the 4th? It just seems a bit odd this year. It doesn’t really even seem like summer since the kids have been home since March! Do you feel the same? How are you hanging in there? 4th of July has a special meaning to me! Its on this day back in 2003 my husband and I started dating! =) I’ve put together some 4th of July meal, snack, and beverage ideas! Enjoy! Red, White and Blue Salad Cheese and Fruit Tray Patriotic Cheeseboard Red, White…

  • Healthy Halloween Treats

    Spooky and sweet, salty and scary: These snacks are perfect for Halloween! Halloween is just around the corner! I have put together a healthy Halloween treat around up! What are your favorite Halloween Treats? Do you like candy corn? YES OR NO? This is a hot topic! Halloween Frankenstein Grape Cups These Frankenstein grape cups are quick and easy! Your kids will love to help make them. Just decorate clear plastic cups and fill with grapes. Cutie Pumpkins and Banana Ghosts! Cute and easy to make! Peel and cut a banana in half put some peanut butter onto 3 raisins or mini chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth. Peel…

  • Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving is a special tradition filled with family, friends, lots of food and alcohol. You can enjoy your Thanksgiving while accomplishing your weight loss and health goals, all while enjoy your favorite holiday foods. No need to worry. There is a way to enjoy your Thanksgiving and still keep your nutrition and exercise goals. Did you know that the average person will consume approximately 2500-3000 additional calories during the Thanksgiving eat-a-thon?   I’ve put together this Ebook with my tips for having a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving. Plus healthy holiday recipes, a workout to get you all ready for Thanksgiving! Download below! No need to throw your diet to the wind…

  • Football

    10 Tips for a Healthy Football Season

    Can you believe football season has started? This is a fun time of year, filled with parties going out to watch the games as well as going to the stadium to watch your favorite team hopefully win live! In this article you will find my 10 tips for a healthy football season. From the word go, the Football season seems provide a excess of reasons to eat badly. It starts near Labor Day, and goes right on past to New Years. Typically during this time of year our eating habits include foods and drinks that are so delicious, yet carry negative effects. So how can we have a fun football season,…

  • Summer Salad

    Are you looking for a healthy side dish to bring to a party or serve at a get together? This is a delicious summer salad is full of superfoods. It is an easy and quick recipe to make. You can even add ingredients such as onions, green peppers, mushrooms.  Try roasting the pine nuts first to add an even richer taste. Really the options are unlimited.  Add grilled chicken or steak to make it a main dish. This salad would also be great to bring to lunch.   Did you know? Blueberries are a super fruit packed with antioxidants that may fight disease and help with brain health. Pretty cool right!? Not only do they taste great and…

  • Tropical Crush Green Smoothie with paper white and green stripped straw mint leave on white wood table two more green and white stripped straws on table.

    TROPICAL CRUSH SMOOTHIE

    TROPICAL CRUSH  SMOOTHIE|  Serves 2 2 cups spinach, fresh 1 1/2 cups water 1 orange, peeled 1 cup pineapple 1 banana   Blending directions: Blend spinach and liquid base together first. For recipes that use a whole orange, we recommend you blend the orange in step Add remaining ingredients and blend again. Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell,  I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com

  • Energizing Protein Balls

       There are several ways you can make these protein ball. I want to make these as healthy as I can and without preservatives and other unwanted food additives. I made this batch with home Made peanut butter. Yum!! Homemade Peanut Butter   My kids LOVE these delicious protein balls. So I wanted to share them with you! They are great for parties, dessert, a quick pick me up snack. Peanut Butter Protein Balls Makes 48 cookies 1 Cup Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Seed Butter 2/3 cup raw honey or agave 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup flax meal 2 cups oats (use Gluten Free oats if needed) 1 cup Vanilla…

  • Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad

    What’s for dinner? Do you hear this every evening and then not sure how to answer? Do you struggle with figuring out what to make for dinner every week? It’s so easy to just grab something quick or order take out. Try this quick and easy healthy clean Crunchy Cashew Thai Salad. This dish will surprise your whole family. Make a double batch and freeze for another meal. I made this last week for my family and they just loved it. I added grilled chicken to the recipe to make it a main dish. You can also leave out the chicken and serve it as a side. You can also sub in fish, tofu or…

  • Football Party!

    Wow! Can you believe that the Biggest Football Game is this weekend?! Are you having a big football party? Parties to go to and of course lots of delicious food. But what should we be eating? Below are a few of my favorite healthy waist line friendly football party appetizers. They have been husband and kid approved.   Cauliflower Buffalo Wings: These are so good. You can make any flavor wings you want. We have made Honey BBQ just watch what kind of BBQ sauce you get. Try to get a low sugar without High Fructose Corn Syrup.    Get the Recipe Here Sweet Potatoes Avocado Bits  *** I love…