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  • Happy New Year! I thought it would be fun to look back at my top ten most viewed blog posts from 2023 https://livesimplywithkristin.com/2023-top-ten-read-blog-posts/

    2023 Top Ten Read Blog Posts

    January 16, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Happy New Year! I thought it would be fun to look back at my top ten most viewed blog posts from 2023 https://livesimplywithkristin.com/2023-top-ten-read-blog-posts/

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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/

    2022 Top Ten Read Blog Posts

    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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    June 22, 2022 / 1 Comment

    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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    January 11, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Happy New Year! Wow! 2021 was another crazy 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 2021 you can read my Top Ten Blog post from 2020 here or my 2019 here. I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below on what you would like to see from me in 2021! Okay, let’s get started with my Top 10 Blog Post from 2021! Click on the blog names to read the post! 10. DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner You have to try this easy DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner spray!…

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    October 12, 2021 / 0 Comments

    This video and blog post is a bit more personal than normal. My Journey with Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrom part 3! This journey has been more challenging than I thought it would be, but I am making progress every day! I am also not used to asking for help and I have needed so much more help than before. I am so very thankful for my amazing support system! I am also realizing how capable my kids are they have been a big help as well. If you have missed my other updates you can check them out here: My Journey with Thoracic Outlet Syndrom Part 1 vTOS Update Part…

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    September 10, 2021 / 0 Comments

    On September 1st, I had my post-op appointment with my surgeon. We went over his finding during my venogram. He said that my case is textbook! The blood thinners he has me on are not making that big of a difference so he has suggested we move forward with the surgery to remove my right first rib. During the surgery, they will remove my first right rib, ballon my vein if needed as well as remove the scar tissue around the vein. We have this surgery scheduled for Monday, September 13th! I am super nervous but as my Dad said today after my surgery I will be in recovery mode…

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    Let’s start at the beginning for the last few weeks I had noticed my right arm was swollen and turning blue and purple. There was small bruise on my shoulder but I hadn’t injured it. I also noticed that I had a bruise on my knee which was from a bug bite so I thought that might be the case. I asked my husband as well as my daughter if they could see a difference in my arms. At that time they couldn’t really tell. It was later in the week my husband was watching my latest Workout Video. Check it out here. My husband noticed in that video my…

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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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