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  • Working Out With Kids

    July 21, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Here’s the thing: Working out with kids can be challenging. If you’ve got kids, small ones especially, you know exactly what I mean. “Your Kids are a reason to workout! Not an excuse!” You can either use your kids and your crazy life as an excuse, or you can use them as motivation to be the best you and the best mom you can be! If I know one thing as a busy working mom with two kids of my own, it’s that my own health and fitness are just as important as all of the other things I’m managing on a daily basis. If I don’t make fitness a…

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    Kristin McConnell

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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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    February 25, 2015 / 0 Comments

    This version is healthier than the normal banana nut bread. Made with less fat and crabs. This bread is also higher in protein. You can sub cottage cheese instead of Greek yogurt.

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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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