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Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Loaf

This fun, pumpkin-shaped, sourdough bread is sweet. It’s great for fall holidays and get-togethers. Not only is it beautiful, but it's also delicious.

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November 18, 2024
Cleaning, doTERRA, Essential Oils, Green Cleaning, Health, Health Benifits, Non-Toxic

How To Use Essential Oils Throughout The Home

Essential oils may be great for aromatherapy, but can they really be used to help clean your home? In fact, lemon, tea tree, rosemary, lavender, and peppermint essential oils are…

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November 30, 2023
Blog, Dinner, Meal Planning Sunday

Meal Planning Sunday #9

Welcome to week 9 of our Meal Planning Sunday! I hope it is helping you plan your meals out! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you…

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December 15, 2019
Blog, Dessert, Fitness, Gluten Free, Recipes, Redux, The Recipe Redux

Paleo Zucchini Bread

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…

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February 21, 2018
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    July 2, 2016 / 1 Comment

    Happy 4th of July! Thank you to everyone who has fought and those who continue to fight for the Freedom we enjoy each and every day! July is one of my Favorite months. Time for BBQ’s, friends and family. I love going to the park to watch the fireworks with my family.  It’s also my birthday month. With all the parties and party food, it can be hard to stick with our goals. I am always on the hunt for fun healthy dishes everyone will enjoy. It is so much fun to bring a healthy dish to a party that no one realizes it healthy! =)  I have some delicious…

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  • Fasting

    June 17, 2016 / 1 Comment

     FASTING What ,Why, When! What is fasting? Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Numerous studies show that it can have powerful benefits for your body, hormones and brain. Why fast? Intermittent Fasting Changes the Function of Cells, Genes and Hormones When you don’t eat for a while, several things happen in your body. For example, your body initiates important cellular repair processes and changes hormone levels to make stored body fat more accessible. Here are some of the changes that occur in your body during fasting: Lowers Insulin Levels: Blood levels of insulin drop significantly, which facilitates fat burning. Human growth…

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  • Chicken & Spinach Bake

    May 12, 2016 / 0 Comments

    Chicken & Spinach Bake Chicken & Spinach Bake delicious quick meal you will want to add to your Sunday meal prep! In less than an hour, you will be enjoying a delicious healthy dinner. If you prefer kale over spinach then just simply make the swap.   Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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  • Flavored Popcorn

    May 9, 2016 / 0 Comments

    Flavored Popcorn Have you tried flavored popcorn?  If you haven’t I highly recommend trying it!  Homemade air popcorn doesn’t have to be boring! Say hello to Flavored Popcorn yes, please! When you make homemade popcorn you are in control of the ingredients. You can get creative and totally make it to your liking. The recipe I have below is for a healthy Dorito flavored popcorn. If you love Doritos but don’t want all the junk they have in them. Then you will love this popcorn recipe. Want something on the sweet side? Add a little cinnamon and pinch of stevia. When you are buying popcorn look for a clean non-gmo organize ar…

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    May 6, 2016 / 0 Comments

         Turkey & Veg Meatloaf This is not just your regular old boring meatloaf. This delicious dish is full of nutrients leaving you satisfied and nourished. This dish is also great to sneak more veggies into your diet. You kids might not even realize they are eating spinach.  This recipe calls for ground turkey BUT probably 99.9% of the time I will make this with ground Elk or Deer. Because that’s what we have in the freezer. SO feel free to change up this recipe to add your preferred ground meat.   HERE IS THE  MACRO BREAKDOWN PROTEIN | Turkey + Eggs FAT | Egg yolks FIBER | Spinach, Green Peppers Related posts:Star Princess Cruise

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Kristin McConnell

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.
Here, I share wholesome recipes that fit tiny spaces, fitness tips to stay strong on the go, small-space living hacks, and the beauty of intentional, less-is-more living. Grateful you’re along for the ride—let’s keep it simple and joyful! 
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