• Home
  • Blog
  • All About Kristin
    • All About Kristin
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Chickens
    • Beekeeping
    • vTOS
      • My Journey with vTOS
      • vTOS Update
      • vTOS Surgery Update Part 3
      • vTOS Surgery Update Part 4
    • Lifestyle YouTube Vlog
    • My Favorite Things!
    • Our Home Remodel!
    • Real Estate/Property Management
      • Airbnb
    • DIY
    • Gardening
    • Organizing
    • Green Cleaning
    • Frugal Mama
  • Recipes
    • Meal Planning Sunday
    • Sourdough
    • Keto
    • Carnivore
    • Harvest Freeze Dryer
    • Breakfast
    • Fit Snacks
    • Smoothies
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Recipe Cuisines
    • Recipe Cooking Methods
    • Recipe Search
    • Dessert
    • Recipe Dietary
    • Party Food
    • 12 Days of Cookies
  • Fitness
    • Free YouTube Workouts
    • LES MILLS On Demand
    • Core
    • Free Challenges
    • 30 Day Challenges
      • BACK TO YOU CHALLENGE
      • FREE 21 Day Les Mills OnDemand Challenge!
    • Bikini Challenge!!
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Blog
  • All About Kristin
    • All About Kristin
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Chickens
    • Beekeeping
    • vTOS
      • My Journey with vTOS
      • vTOS Update
      • vTOS Surgery Update Part 3
      • vTOS Surgery Update Part 4
    • Lifestyle YouTube Vlog
    • My Favorite Things!
    • Our Home Remodel!
    • Real Estate/Property Management
      • Airbnb
    • DIY
    • Gardening
    • Organizing
    • Green Cleaning
    • Frugal Mama
  • Recipes
    • Meal Planning Sunday
    • Sourdough
    • Keto
    • Carnivore
    • Harvest Freeze Dryer
    • Breakfast
    • Fit Snacks
    • Smoothies
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Recipe Cuisines
    • Recipe Cooking Methods
    • Recipe Search
    • Dessert
    • Recipe Dietary
    • Party Food
    • 12 Days of Cookies
  • Fitness
    • Free YouTube Workouts
    • LES MILLS On Demand
    • Core
    • Free Challenges
    • 30 Day Challenges
      • BACK TO YOU CHALLENGE
      • FREE 21 Day Les Mills OnDemand Challenge!
    • Bikini Challenge!!
  • Shop
  • How-To-Make-Time-For-Exercise www.innovativehealthfitness.com

    How To Make Time For Exercise

    September 18, 2020 / 15 Comments

    An active and healthy lifestyle is something we should all aim for but it’s not always easy. I often get asked how to stay motivated to exercise.  If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that quick fixes are NEVER the answer! The good news is there are things you can do to make exercise part of your lifestyle.  How to make time to workout Here are some of my top tips to make the time to workout and turn exercise into a lifestyle. Commit to Yourself! Making the commitment to add exercise into your life is the first step. To get there, you need a plan for when you’ll…

    read more
    Kristin McConnell

    You May Also Like

    Nourish Your Indoor Jungle with Happy Happy Houseplants Plant Food Fertilizer

    November 2, 2024

    10 Ways to Use Deep Blue

    November 28, 2018
    meal planning Sunday www.innovativehealthfitness.com

    Meal Planning Sunday #16

    October 4, 2020
  • ORANGES

    Surprise Lesson From Squeezing an Orange

    May 28, 2019 / 2 Comments

     If someone squeezed you, what would come out?If that question seems strange… please just stick with me for a minute.  Have you ever read a quote and thought. “Wow, I really needed to hear that?” Well, I read this and it really made me think!  I had to pass it on to you. I hope you enjoy it and hope it sparks something in you as it has for me! ❤ While speaking at a conference, Dr. Wayne Dyer asked a young man the following question: “If I were to squeeze this orange as hard as I could, what would come out?”The young man looked at me like I was a…

    read more
    Kristin McConnell

    You May Also Like

    Join my free Wellness Reset Challenge #yoga #mediation #wellness www.innovativehealthfitness.com

    Wellness Reset Challenge

    September 27, 2021
    Spring-Into-Fitness March Challenge

    Spring into Fitness 21 Day Challenge

    March 4, 2020

    Being Too Lenient with Tenants: How to Enforce Rent and Lease Agreements

    August 21, 2025
  • Flat Belly Series Part 1

    May 1, 2017 / 0 Comments

    With summer just around the corner we are all looking for ways to flatten our stomachs! Or get that beautiful 6 pack. But how do we do that and what causes our belly gains? In this series I am going to break it down and show you how to get that beautiful flat belly we all strive for. Don’t forget to sign up for my 8 week Bikini Challenge which is designed to help you get that summer body you will feel confident, happy and healthy!  Join Here Flat Belly Series!  I’m really excited to share all this information and hope you are too! What comes to mind when you think…

    read more
    Kristin McConnell

    You May Also Like

    doTERRA Breathe

    10 Ways to Use Breathe

    November 10, 2018
    Peanut-Butter-Blossom-Cookies- www.innovativehealthfitness.com

    On the Seventh Days of Cookies

    December 7, 2020

    10 Ways to Use Deep Blue

    November 28, 2018
  • Why Hire a Personal Trainer

    April 7, 2015 / 0 Comments

    There are so much information online, free workouts, free recipes, and nutrition advice. Why hire a personal trainer? Can you loose weight and get healthy without a trainer? Sure you can and I’m sure you would do fabulous.  Below are my top reasons why you should higher a personal trainer.   1. Motivation Perhaps the single, biggest benefit of hiring a trainer is motivation. On your own, people lose motivation to stick with a consistent exercise program. A Certified fitness trainer can provide structure, direction, accountability as well as be a friend who is interested in helping you succeed. 2. Individualized program Everyone’s body is different and we all carry…

    read more
    Kristin McConnell

    You May Also Like

    baked buffalo chicken casserole

    Buffalo Casserole

    May 6, 2017
    Positive Affirmation in stressful time

    Positive Affirmations in Stressful Times We are in this together!

    March 19, 2020

    Smoked Turkey and Avocado Roll

    May 3, 2016
  • 8 Ways to BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION to Work Out More!

    March 27, 2015 / 0 Comments

      “Don’t wish for it WORK for it!” Are you in need of some motivation to start a new workout routine or to stay on track with your health goals. Here are my eight tip to boost your motivation to workout more!  Let’s get motivated to workout more, get moving and  getting healthy. 1.) Envision that post workout “high” I just love that post workout feeling! Don’t you? You know there is only one way to get it. Ready. Set. GO!!! 2.) Set realistic fitness goals. Divide bigger aspirations into smaller checkpoints. Making each a triumph of their own. 3.) Visual Goal Hang a picture of yourself at your goal…

    read more
    Kristin McConnell

    You May Also Like

    Winter Wellness Promo

    December 19, 2018
    Les Mills 21 Day Challenge

    FREE 21 Day Les Mills OnDemand Challenge!

    August 23, 2019

    5 Reasons Why It’s Important to Strengthen Your Core

    September 8, 2015
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! 
🩷 ✝️

livesimplywithkristin.com

Happy Happy Houseplant

https://happyhappyhouseplant.com/livesimplywithkristin

Recent Posts

  • Star Princess Cruise
  • Ultimate Grocery Shopping Guide 2026: Simple Tips to Save Money, Eat Healthier, and Shop Smarter
  • Grow a Thriving Indoor Jungle: Happy Happy Houseplants’ New Plant Food Lineup Revealed
  • Life Update: Fully Moved Out—Camper Life & A Simpler Season

Newsletter

Categories

© 2026 - Live Simply with Kristin All Rights Reserved.
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.