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Tips to Improve your Relationship with Food

Navigating through what to eat and what not to eat can be super challenging and confusing! Here are 5 tips to help you improve your relationship with food! Quit the…

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June 11, 2021
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One Pan Chicken Brussel Sprouts Skillet??

{The perfect, quick one-skillet Springtime meal!} 10-15 minutes…dinner is done Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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April 21, 2017
Blog, Dinner, Meal Planning Sunday

Meal Planning Sunday #26

I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you…

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February 15, 2021
Blog, Dessert, Recipes, Redux

Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles

Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Starting this month I am now part of a Nutrition Blog Community called The Recipe Redux. Its a community of Registered Dietitians, Nutritionist, and those with a Nutrition Certification…

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  • Strawberry Lemon Protein Muffins

    May 4, 2017 / 27 Comments

    Strawberry Lemon Protein Muffins   Strawberry Lemon Protein Muffins These muffins are so good. My kids love them and could easily eat the whole batch if I would let them!! These muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go, add in your lunch for a quick snack.   Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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  • Spicy Egg Muffins

    May 3, 2017 / 1 Comment

    These egg muffins can be baked in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer for a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast anytime.

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  • SPICY EGG MUFFINS

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    These egg muffins can be baked in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer for a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast anytime. Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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    May 3, 2017 / 0 Comments

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  • Flat Belly Series Part 1

    May 1, 2017 / 0 Comments

    With summer just around the corner we are all looking for ways to flatten our stomachs! Or get that beautiful 6 pack. But how do we do that and what causes our belly gains? In this series I am going to break it down and show you how to get that beautiful flat belly we all strive for. Don’t forget to sign up for my 8 week Bikini Challenge which is designed to help you get that summer body you will feel confident, happy and healthy!  Join Here Flat Belly Series!  I’m really excited to share all this information and hope you are too! What comes to mind when you think…

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  • One Pan Chicken Brussel Sprouts Skillet??

    April 21, 2017 / Comments Off on One Pan Chicken Brussel Sprouts Skillet??

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  • One Pan Skillet Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

    April 21, 2017 / 0 Comments

    One Pan Chicken Brussel Sprouts Skillet?? {The perfect, quick one-skillet Springtime meal!} 10-15 minutes…dinner is done? Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 3 Tbsps olive oil, or avocado oil 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 pound organic chicken, sliced into bite sized pieces 6-8 Bacon, chopped into chunks 1 ½ lbs. brussels sprouts, shaved 4 Tbsps fresh oregano, roughly chopped Juice of 1 fresh lemon lemon slices for garnish red pepper flakes fresh grated Parmesan cheese (optional) ❤Kristin Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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  • Color Vibe 5k 2017

    April 20, 2017 / 5 Comments

    Last Saturday I completed a 5k with several of my cousins as well as a couple of my Aunts! What a fun day and so awesome we can all do something so active together! Have you ever done a color run? This was my 4th Color Run and my 8th 5k. I enjoy these fun runs so much. This was not a timed race but that’s okay the point of these races are to get out exercises, have fun and raise money for charity. Saturday was a beautiful spring day in Colorado. The weather was just perfect. Below are several pictures from our 5k on Saturday as well as some tricks…

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  • Non-Candy Easter Baskets

    April 6, 2017 / 1 Comment

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links from which I will earn a commission. Can you believe Easter is almost here? What do you do for Easter? My family and I hunt for baskets and eggs then if the weather is nice we go for a hike. This is my family last Easter 2016!  Hunting for an Easter Basket full of goodies is such a fun activity kids look forward to! Did you know that it’s estimated that Americans spend 2.4 billion dollars on Easter candy each year according to data from the National Retail Federation? WOW, that’s just crazy! I had no idea.  And we wondered why the obesity rate in kids keeps going…

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  • Taco Squash Bake

    April 5, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Taco Squash Bake Taco Tuesday with a twist! This is a great way to get the kids to each some extra veggies! My kids love spaghetti squash. Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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  • Healthy Easter Recipes

    April 1, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Healthy Easter Recipes Easter is here! Below are a few healthy dishes you can include in this year’s Easter dinner. What are your plans and traditions for Easter? We usually do Easter brunch with the family and then we go for a hike if the weather is nice. If you still have to make some Easter baskets, check out our Candy-Free Easter Basket ideas We’ve also got some great brunch recipes and my personal favorite trick for making hard boiled eggs that are super easy to peel. Trust me, it’s a game changer!!     Ingredients 10lbs ham (Nitrate Free) 1 (32 ounces) can pineapple juice 2teaspoons ground cloves 2teaspoons cinnamon 1 cups Coconut…

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  • Staying Healthy on Vacation!

    March 13, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Today we are going to talk about  staying healthy on vacation. My family is getting ready to go on a vacation to Mexico! Yay! We can’t wait this will be the first time my daughter has gone out of the country and our first big vacation just the four of us. My son was an international traveler at the wee age of 9 months. We’ve gone camping and done small trip just the four of us but most of our big vacations we go with family which we love. It just worked out this time that they couldn’t join us. In the spirit of our trip I want to share…

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    March 13, 2017 / 0 Comments

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  • Chicken Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

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    March 6, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Chicken Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Quesadillas is a quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe. You can even make this for an appetizer for a party. Chicken Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Quesadillas Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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    March 6, 2017 / 1 Comment

    Why do we get sore from our workouts? The simple answer is that when we work out, we break down our muscles. That sounds terrible, right? But it’s not. It’s actually exactly what you want! That’s what your body is doing, too. Your workouts create tiny little tears in your muscles, which are then rebuilt when you rest and recover. This is how your body grows stronger, and how you build up more healthy lean muscle. The consequence is some soreness, particularly 24 – 36 hours after your workout, and particularly when you get out of bed in the morning or out of your chair in the afternoon! But we…

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  • Grilled Chicken Salad

    March 5, 2017 / 0 Comments

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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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