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Blog, Bread, Sourdough

Butter Garlic Herb Sourdough Recipe

This rich and buttery sourdough garlic bread is loaded with so much delicious garlic flavor.

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January 23, 2025
12 Days of Cookies, Blog, Dessert, Recipes

Day 11 of 12 Days of Cookies

On the eleventh day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Easy Cookie Dough Truffles {Paleo/Vegan/Keto} A sinful dessert made Guilt-FREE out of healthy ingredients! YES PLEASE!!! Easy Cookie Dough…

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December 21, 2019
Blog, Fitness, Holiday's

Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide Here is a fit girls Holiday gift guide. With New Years right around the corner, which means lots of health and fitness resolutions. These items will be…

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December 20, 2016
Blog, Health Benifits, Homemade, Homestead, Modern Homestead, Recipes, Sourdough, Sourdough, Sourdough

How to Make a Sourdough Starter from Scratch Without Discarding: A Step-by-Step Guide

šŸžāœØ Learn the art of no-discard sourdough! Create a robust and flavorful sourdough starter from scratch without the waste. Follow this step-by-step guide for homemade bread magic. šŸŒ¾šŸ„– #SourdoughStarter #NoWasteBaking…

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  • cyber monday deals

    Cyber Monday Deals

    November 30, 2020 / 0 Comments

    So many great sales today I didn’t want you to miss out! RECOMMEND SIGNING UP FOR RAKUTEN IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY! You’ll get $40 for signing up, and then CASH BACK on whatever you buy online! You just always start at Rakuten.com then type in the shop you want click activate to get the cash back! PLUS today you will get 15% Cash Back!! Built Bars – FREE 12 day advent calendar + 2 FREE Candy Cane Brownie + 28% off code INNOVATIVEHEALTH Goli ACV Gummies – 35% off 3 or 5 Bottle Packages 22% off 1 Bottle Promo Code: INNOVATIVEHEALTHANDFITNESS Want to learn more check out my blog post here. LES MILLS On…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #24

    November 29, 2020 / 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! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com

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    12 Days of Christmas Cookie Series 2020

    November 29, 2020 / 4 Comments

    It’sĀ 12Ā DaysĀ ofĀ ChristmasĀ COOKIES. This is my 3rd year doing this series! It’s been a huge hit and I have so much fun putting this together!Ā Ā I haveĀ 12Ā recipes coming your way. And they are keto, paleo, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and totally and completely full of delicious flavor.Ā  I have something for everyone! These are perfect for anything Christmas desserts. A cookie exchange, cooking with the kids, holiday parties, Christmas Eve night, Cookies for Santa. Anything! I just love this time of year! Even though this year might look a little different! Holiday parties, driving around looking at  Christmas lights, Christmas movies, time for giving…  12 Days of Christmas Cookie Series If there is a time to make a lot of cookies, it is Christmas time!…

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    FitMAS Challenge 2020

    November 24, 2020 / 2 Comments

    The Holiday Season is here but that doesn’t mean we have to forget our goals! This time of year can be busy and overwhelming. That is why it’s even more important to take time for you! This challenge will help you stay motivated and on track during this holiday season! Let’s keep each other accountable! Are you in? Join Here Are you ready for a fun and exciting new challenge?! Join me for aĀ free 30 Day ChallengeĀ and get access to over 1000+ workouts to stream, a sample meal plan, and a workout calendar! Plus – I will be supporting you each step of the way in our private accountability group.…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #23

    November 22, 2020 / 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! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com

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    November 22, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Welcome to Another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope you enjoyed last week’s meal plan! Did you try any of the recipes? Leave me a comment below! Which was your favorite? If you missed it you can check out all my meal plans here. Before planning out your meals and heading to the store.

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    Meal Planning Sunday #22

    November 15, 2020 / 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! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com

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    Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

    November 11, 2020 / 4 Comments

    Okay, have you tried taking a shot of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)? Yuck! I could never do it. I have known for several years the amazing benefits of ACV. When I saw there was a gummy I was so excited and got myself a bottle! I’ve been hooked ever since! I haven’t been taking them very long but have already seen some benefits! The main benefit I’m noticing is less bloating! A couple of days ago I was feeling sluggish and wondered why??? Then I remembered I had forgotten to take my Goli Gummy that morning. That was my first realization that these have been helping my energy level! Save…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #21

    November 8, 2020 / 4 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! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com

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    November 1, 2020 / 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! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com

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    October 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Planksgiving 2020 Challenge!!! It’s that time of year again! Time for our 6th year of Planksgiving! I love this challenge and it has been a huge hit each year growing more and more. Well, the holidays are right around the corner. Let’s stay fit this holiday season. Do you want to work on your abs? Tone, slim, reveal your 6 pack?? Then this PLANKSGIVING 30 Day PLANK CHALLENGE is for you… Are you in?? Please join us for 30 days of plank challenge starting NOVEMBER 1st!!! I will send you photos and descriptions each day for 30 days that you can easily perform each plank variations anywhere! So what is the Planksgiving…

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    October 25, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Welcome to Another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope you enjoyed last week’s meal plan! Did you try any of the recipes? Leave me a comment below! Which was your favorite? If you missed it you can check out all my meal plans here. Before planning out your meals and heading to the store for the week I suggest looking through your fridge, freezer and pantry to see what you already have. You will be amazed at what you already have at home! I’ve planned your dinners the sides are up to you. I suggest adding a vegetable and a side salad! I have a blog post all about Grocery Shopping…

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    October 19, 2020 / 2 Comments

    I had so much fun making this DIY concrete pumpkin! I was totally inspired by some of the amazing people I follow on Instagram! (You can follow me here) I am always searching Pinterest for fun ideas! (follow me over there) View this post on Instagram Concrete Pumpkin ? #diy #pumpkin #hellofall #diyconcrete #october A post shared by Kristin McConnell (@innovativehealthandfitness) on Oct 20, 2020 at 12:19pm PDT DIY Concrete Pumpkin Supplies: Concrete – I used what I had on hand but I totally recommend this product here so you don’t have to separate the big chucks in the concrete. Bucket – for mixing Cooking Spray Plastic Pumpkin – the…

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    October 18, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Welcome to Another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope you enjoyed last week’s meal plan! Did you try any of the recipes? Leave me a comment below! Which was your favorite? If you missed it you can check out all my meal plans here. Before planning out your meals and heading to the store for the week I suggest looking through your fridge, freezer and pantry to see what you already have. You will be amazed at what you already have at home! I’ve planned your dinners the sides are up to you. I suggest adding a vegetable and a side salad! I have a blog post all about Grocery Shopping…

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    October 12, 2020 / 0 Comments

    I love Amazon Prime and I love Amazon Prime Day even more!! SO many great deals! First, if you don’t have an Amazon account it’s totally worth it! Get your Account here. Amazon Prime Day, which is Amazon’s biggest sale ever, is happening right now! Amazon Prime Day October 13-14, 2020 & 30-Day Free Trial of Prime Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2020 Here’s what you need to know to snag the best Prime Day deals this year! What is Prime Day? Prime Day is the day that Amazon celebrates it’s Prime members. And a day that they put all.the.things. on sale. Well, maybe not all the…

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    I wanted to put together this blog to help answer the most frequently asked questions I get about LES MILLS On Demand. Please leave me a comment if I forgot anything thing! WHERE IS LES MILLS ON DEMAND AVAILABLE? LES MILLS On Demand membership is currently available in the following countries: AfricaSouth Africa AmericasAntigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States Europe Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom Asia PacificAustralia, India,…

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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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