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Thanksgiving recap + [Black] Friday Faves

 Hi friends! Happy Friday! Hope you are having a wonderful morning. Hope that those of you who were celebrating Thanksgiving yesterday enjoyed a memorable holiday surrounded by those you loveโ€ฆ and delicious food. ๐Ÿ˜‰ We werenโ€™t able to travel to Tucson since we needed to keep an eye on Pโ€™s reflux, so we enjoyed a…

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Healthy Holidays

Ahhhh I love this time of year! This is when I can quote Elf and sing all the Christmas carols without the Pilot rolling his eyes at me. ๐Ÿ˜‰ I love watching Christmas movies with Liv, taking drives to see the holiday lights, the Nutcracker, hot cocoa, holiday decor, everything about Christmastime. It already seems like…

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Why you should try Kettlebell Sport

Hi friends! Iโ€™m excited about this afternoonโ€™s post because it was written by a good friend of mine, and a kettlebell powerhouse: Brittany! You may recognize her from the Summer Shape Up pics from this year and this Kettlebell Rock video. I first met Brittany last year at our gym, and was instantly inspired, as…

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The best Paleo granola

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going?? Thank you so much for all of your heartfelt comments and emails after yesterdayโ€™s family post. I started a giant checklist with your tips and suggestions and am going to start cranking through and researching while we get a referral to a pediatric GI specialist. Even though it breaks my…

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Home for the holidays

Hi friends <3 Hope youโ€™re having a great morning and enjoyed a wonderful weekend.  In the spirit of keeping it real… (Sweet snuggly baby, blotchy eyes from crying, and a cold sore because my immune system is officially giving me the middle finger)

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Pumpkin Banana Oat Blender Pancakes

Who’s stoked for Thanksgiving?! *raises pie fork in the air* I have a Thanksgiving-friendly pumpkin breakfast recipe for you today. The morning of a holiday, I like to have a protein-heavy breakfast. I feel more satisfied, and also prefer enjoying a healthy meal before the avalanche of sweets and heavy foods occurs.  Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes These pumpkin…

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Friday Faves

 Hi friends! Happy Friday <3 What are you up to this weekend? The weather has been absolutely lovely this week, so Iโ€™m excited to spend some time outside. I feel like we have to sneak it in when we can, because thanks to Daylight Savings, it gets dark so early! As an Arizona native, Daylight…

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Planksgiving Workout

Hi friends! Happy almost-Friday! How about a little workout? Itโ€™s important to give planks this holiday seasonโ€ฆ.    (Outfit is from Fabletics; shoes are my fave New Balances) This one is bodyweight only, so this means that itโ€™s the perfect option to do anywhere, especially while traveling. You donโ€™t need any equipment, so no excuses. ๐Ÿ˜‰…

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Why “balance” doesn’t work for me

Hi friends! Happy humpday ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you’re having a great morning.  Remember when I did that blogiversary survey this past summer? I am so so thankful for all of your ideas and feedback, and have a giant list that Iโ€™m making my way through. I’ll often check whenever I feel like writerโ€™s block is creeping…

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Focus On: BODYSHRED

Hi friends! How’s the day going?? Nana is here (!) so we’re loving having her around. P has been snuggling like crazy, and Liv is always happy to have another friend to play dollies and read with her. Later today, I’m putting together a new workout for ya for the holiday season, and am heading…

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Restaurant-quality dinners with Blue Apron

This post is sponsored through my partnership with Blue Apron. When we got home from the hospital, I couldnโ€™t wait to eat REAL food. Thankfully, the Pilot and my lovely friend Whitney brought me hot bar and snacks while I was in the hospital -99% of the hospital food was brown, and I couldnโ€™t even…

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The Crazy Elvis

(grain-free, dairy-free and INSANELY delicious) You guys. I canโ€™t even tell you about this dessert. You just have to look. And see.  And taste. And make any sound effects that you so desire. I first got the idea for this recipe at The Patio on Lamont. Itโ€™s one of our favorite spots to meet with…

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