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  • Meal Planning Sunday #38 Easy and quick meals your family will love! Helping you take back your time! https://livesimplywithkristin.com/meal-planning-sunday-38/#mealplanning #keto #carnivore #carnivorediet

    Meal Planning Sunday #38

    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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    Keto Friendly Party Snack!

    February 11, 2022 / 1 Comment

    I have put together some quick and easy keto friendly party snacks for you! Click the title or image to find the recipes! Bacon Wrapped Smokies Bacon Wrapped SmokiesIf you are looking for a tasty and quick party food to put together, these Bacon Wrapped Smokies are what you need! They are the perfect party food. No need for utensils and c’mon, everyone. Click here for the recipe. KETO BACON, EGG, & CHEESE SLIDERS These Keto Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sliders are the perfect low carb appetizer to please any crowd! Click here for the recipe. Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites recipe – The perfect healthy cucumber…

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  • Keto Taco Shell For crunchy hard low-carb taco shells, just make them out of cheese! Simply melt in rounds, shape, and let cool. www.innovativehealthfitness.com

    Keto Taco Shells

    September 22, 2021 / 0 Comments

    These Keto Taco Shells are absolutely delicious and so easy to make! And since it is Taco Tuesday I thought it would only be appropriate to share a carnivore, keto taco shell recipe with you today! This recipe is super easy to make! Pre Heat the oven to 375*F Place about 1/3 cup cheese on to the baking sheet. Make sure you spray the pan or use parchment paper. I like use these silicon baking mats. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Fold in half and fill with your favorite taco fillings and enjoy! Check out my Taco Tuesday Recipe Related posts:Star Princess…

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    Dieting is hard enough without making separate meals for you and your kids. No one has time to make separate meals! I’ve made meal planning easy by finding the best low-carb Keto dinner ideas for the family! Grab the recipes: 1. Everything Bagel Chicken with Scallion Cream Cheese Sauce An easy dinner inspired by New York City “Everything” bagels and classic scallion cream cheese spread. Chicken breasts coated in Everything But the Bagel seasoning and baked then topped with a quick and easy creamy, tangy scallion cream cheese sauce. Low carb, keto, paleo option. 2. Meatball Casserole – Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free This Keto Meatball Casserole has flavorful low-carb…

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    July 23, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Bacon and ranch – flavors that adults and kids will both love! This is so delicious and only 2.5g carbs! It’s the perfect healthy weeknight dinner that everyone will love – and it even freezes well, too! Servings: 6 Ingredients: 3 chicken breast washed, dried, and chopped 2 tablespoons of olive oil  1 tablespoon of paprika ½ teaspoon of salt  ¼ teaspoon of pepper 8 ounces of Cream cheese softened ½ tablespoons of dried parsley  ½ tablespoons of Garlic Powder ½ tablespoons of Onion Powder 1 cup fiesta blend or any shredded cheese 8 to 10 bacon strips cooked and chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Wash…

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    June 28, 2021 / 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.livesimplywithkristin.com

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    June 21, 2021 / 0 Comments

    I absolutely love coffee and before I started my carnivore journey I was a creamer addict. People would joke that I had more creamer in my coffee than coffee. Haha The first few weeks on the carnivore diet I was still adding creamer to my coffee. My husband had the great idea to add Heavy Whipping Cream to my coffee instead. And let me tell you it is amazing! You can also make this into iced coffee! So let’s get the recipe shall we?! Ingredients Coffee Heavy Whipping Cream Collagen Peptides Torani Sugar Free Syrup (optional) Directions: Brew your coffee to your liking Add collagen to your coffee mug (this…

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    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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  • Meal Planning Sunday #34 Easy and quick meals your family will love! Helping you take back your time! www.innovativehealthfitness.com #mealplanning #keto #carnivore #carnivorediet

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    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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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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