working on my mussels

Lots of seafood ahead… But first, these bunnies! I picked them up at Home Goods as an effort to add some Easter-ish decor and they look just like the foil-covered chocolate bunnies. Sadly, there is no chocolate inside, but theyโ€™re pretty cute. ๐Ÿ™‚ How was your weekend? Hope you had a great one! On Friday,…

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Luscious grain-free lemon cake

Hiiii. Howโ€™s your Monday going? Weโ€™ve had a lovely morning. Still tons of rain, a sweaty BODYPUMP class, and Liviโ€™s gymnastics class, which is one of my favorite things ever.  So, there are a few customs I wish the US would adopt. #1: the siesta. WHY CANโ€™T WE HAVE A NATIONAL SIESTA? My family is…

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Raw Brownie Cheesecake Raspberry Bars

I know, right?! Would you believe these raw brownies are as delicious as they are healthy? How’s the day going?? Hope you’re having a wonderful one so far. A HUGE thank you to my web wizard Cody for fixing the Family page and my technology screw-up. He is amazing if you’re ever looking for web…

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The easiest raw chocolate pudding

(dairy-free and no refined sugar) Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going so far? Happy to hear that Iโ€™m not the only major beast sweat-er. I will also get together some tips on how I learned to read on the treadmill! So, itโ€™s time to warn you that dessert week on the blog starts now. (I…

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Slow cooker detox chicken

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going? Itโ€™s been a great one over here, most of it is attributed to the fact that itโ€™s warm and glorious. Quick trip to the beach: Some more adventures from lately: Liv asked for pancakes before she went to bed last night, so I had fresh Mickey face โ€˜cakes waiting…

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Savory Goat Cheese Veggie Dip

Hi! Howโ€™s the afternoon going? Itโ€™s been a great day with my little sidekick. ๐Ÿ™‚ This morning involved playing birthday fairy, which involved a solo trip to the mall. It was luxurious to smell candles with both hands, and I loved picking up a couple of birthday surprises for the little lady. (PS all she…

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Crispy Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars

This is just ridiculous. Before we talk protein bars, letโ€™s talk about The Bachelor. DID YOU WATCH IT?! Are they really trying for ratings this season or what? The tupperware joke. Iโ€™m still cringing bahaha. I loved that they saved the normal people for the last round, for the most part. Good TV. So, yesterday…

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Brownie batter protein bites

(gluten-free and vegan!) Hi guys! Howโ€™s the day going? I’ve loved reading about your fitness resolutions for the new year. Keep ’em coming! Also, now is a great time to start working on those inspiration boards. I’ll be putting the call out to link to them (or email a pic) on Wednesday and would love…

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Double Chocolate Paleo Gooey Cake

As you can guess from the title, this recipe is all things good in the world: chocolate, gooey, cake, yes. Theyโ€™re also grain-free and accidentally egg-free. I went to add in the egg and we were OUT OF EGGS. Emergency crisis. I ended up giving them a whirl anyway, and the result is dense, fudge-y…

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Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing

This roasted root vegetable salad recipe is sponsored by my friends at Canada Pure Maple Syrup. Livโ€™s school holiday show was last night! It was probably one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. As we watched her shake her maracas and sing โ€œFeliz Navidadโ€ on stage, Iโ€™m pretty sure I could feel my heart…

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Maple Chocolate Kiss Cookies (gluten-free)

The holiday frenzy is officially here, and I kind of love it. Thereโ€™s something invigorating about a schedule full of events (like parties and Livโ€™s holiday show), sneakily wrapping gifts during naptime, and baking. Oh, the baking. I look forward to it every year. I think Iโ€™ll always remember our first year in Valdosta, when…

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Pumpkin Acai Bowls with Cranberry Crunch

The Christmas cop has arrived in our house. It happens every year. I get a little excited to break out the snowmen and twinkly lights and heโ€™s all โ€œhonor the birdโ€ and wonโ€™t let me touch the xmas supplies until weโ€™re eating day-after-Thanksgiving sandwiches. Humbug.  Even though I have to hold off on all Christmas…

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