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REST Days

R.E.S.T. DAYS Rest Days and why they are more important than you think! It’s totally fitting that I am putting together this blog post right now! Because I am actually…

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August 27, 2021
Blog, Breakfast, Dessert, Fit Snacks, Fitness, Recipes

Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Bread

Hello Fall! Which also means its Pumpkin Season!! Try this yummy clean and gluten-free chocolate pumpkin bread. This would be perfect for breakfast paired with eggs and bacon. When you buy…

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October 1, 2017
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Protein Brownie Bars

This recipe is so good and super fast to make! These are some fudgey goodness in my mouth. Related posts:Back-to-Back Cruise: Our 14-Day Adventure

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May 8, 2017
Blog, doTERRA, Essential Oils, Health, Health Benifits

Master Your Metabolism

Join us for a 5 day educational event coming January 21st to the 25th! You will learn some of dōTERRA’s key products to Master Your Metabolism! (Goodness knows I need…

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December 28, 2018
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    "Discover the surprising benefits of embracing nature this fall! 🍂 Learn why leaving your leaves unraked can create a thriving, eco-friendly garden, providing natural mulch, habitat for wildlife, and a haven for essential pollinators like bees. 🐝🌿 Say goodbye to the rake and hello to a sustainable, beautiful backyard! #SustainableLandscaping #BeeFriendlyGarden #NoRakeNovember"

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    November 14, 2023 / 0 Comments

    This blog has been sitting in my drafts since August! I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to finally sit down and write this blog! I guess it’s because this whole new adventure has been emotional for me as a Mom! With Jack off to college away from home has been a bit of an adjustment. I knew it was going to be challenging but I was unaware how much I would miss him! Thanksgiving break is next week and I am counting down the days until Jack arrives home for break! This has been the longest I have been away from him. Another reason I wanted to…

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    February 7, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Looking for Free Things to do on Valentine’s Day?! While Valentine's day can be a great, love-filled day for many, it does put a lot of unnecessary pressure on couples, who often, end up spending a lot of unnecessary money on gifts. You can actually have a great time with your partner without spending a lot! Read on to discover 10 awesome free things you can do this Valentine’s Day!

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    February 5, 2023 / 0 Comments

    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 are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Live Smply with Kristin www.livesimplywithkristin.com

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  • Wow! 2022 was another dozy of a year! But we've made it to another year! I thought it would be fun to look back at my top ten most viewed blog posts from 2022 https://livesimplywithkristin.com/2022-top-ten-read-blog-posts/

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    January 25, 2023 / 0 Comments

    I can’t believe January is almost over! For the last three years, I have shared my top ten blog posts I thought it would be fun to look back at my top ten most viewed blog posts from 2022 you can read my Top Ten Blog post from: Top Ten Blog Posts in 2021 here Top Ten Blog Posts in 2020 here Top Ten Blog Posts in 2019 here. I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below on what you would like to see from me in 2023! Okay, let’s get started with my Top 10 Blog Post from 2022! Click on the blog names to…

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    January 23, 2023 / 0 Comments

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    Happy New Year! I hope you had an amazing 2022! Can you believe it is already 2023? You may have noticed my blog has a new URL and name! Live Simply with Kristin! I am so excited about this new change and I hope you are too! I have been feeling the pull to rebrand for a while now but at the same time, it’s a bit scary! I have loved everything I have done with Innovative Health & Fitness. Let’s look back at Innovative Health & Fitness I started Innovative Health and Fitness blog on October 1, 2014! My First Post: I have published 345 blog posts which actually…

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  • BABY CHICKS HATCH: Our First Hatching

    October 17, 2022 / 0 Comments

    🐣💕🐥 NEW BABY CHICK!! 🐣💕🐥 Last month Ryan and I were out for our evening walk around the property and my husband said do you hear a baby chick? I was like “No Way!!” I hurried over to the coop and sure enough, we have a baby chick out in the middle of the run! I knew I had a broody hen but I’ve never had any of my broody hens actually hatch an egg!! I picked up the little tiny chick and took it into the coop. I already had a “nursery” set up from when my last batch of chicks moved outside to the large coop. Watch this…

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    My Journey with Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrom part 4! This journey has been more challenging than I thought it would be and as I’m writing this update which is way overdue I am getting ready for another surgery. It’s actually really hard for me to write because I feel like it’s such a negative situation and I don’t like to focus on the negative but I want to get my story out there to hopefully help others out there in a similar situation. If you have missed my other updates you can check them out here: My Journey with Thoracic Outlet Syndrom Part 1 vTOS Update Part 2 vTOS Update…

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    My firstborn son graduated from High School. I can’t even begin to tell you how proud I am of him! But here I go. I’ll be honest, my heart is beaming with pride, excitement, and joy but also aching, as I know he is on the verge of spreading his wings and flying! Jack graduated from Colorado Early Colleges, Class of 2022. Total Mom brag time! Not only has he completed High School he graduated with High Honors and received his Associate’s Degree and a Business Specialization Certification. It’s hard for me to believe he has completed this chapter in his life. It feels like yesterday he was off to…

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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.
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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