Grilled Chicken Salad with Maple-Roasted Pecans and Strawberries

This grilled chicken salad with pecans and strawberries is the perfect bridge between summer and fall flavors. Bright end-of-summer strawberries mix with warm maple-roasted pecans in this appealing, sweet and savory combination. Hey hey friends! Howโ€™s the week going? Weโ€™re just taking it easy over here. Itโ€™s my first week back teaching barre! Back At…

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Chicken tacos with homemade tortillas

aka everything you need in the world. Hi friends! How are you?? Did you have a good weekend? We definitely did. It rained a lot, so we spent some time relaxing at the house, and Livi cheered during halftime at the football game. I have so many fond memories of Friday night football games, and…

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thoughts on a Thursday (+ a simple homemade pho)

Hey hey friends. How are you? Howโ€™s the week going? Thank you so much for the awesome feedback on the Hamilton Workout! I had a little too much fun putting it together. Please let me know if you give it a try! This week, itโ€™s been a mix of the usual shenanigans: school, gymnastics, wrangling…

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Easy Garlic-Lime Salmon

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going?? Thank you so much for chiming in with your advice about Pโ€™s great crib escape. Weโ€™re doing the adjusted crib for now, and Iโ€™m googling Sleep Sacks like crazy. I thought for sure we wouldnโ€™t have to worry about this for at least another year, but then again, she…

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Chopped avocado southwest salad

This morning, I have  new recipe for you, courtesy of my Uncle E. He has shared quite a few of his mouthwatering recipes with the blog world before, including this black bean soup idea, this lavender-honey salmon, the vegan soba noodle sushi, and his best ever pasta salad (<โ€” Itโ€™s still one of my top-viewed…

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Up your recovery game

This cherry smoothie bowl recipe is sponsored through my partnership with the Cherry Marketing Institute. I love the energy and zest that new fitness goals bring into the new year. Itโ€™s the perfect time to revamp your routine, try out a different class, and focus on consistency. If you make changes to your routine, your…

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Egg-Less Nog Protein Shake

Hi friends! Hope youโ€™re having a wonderful morning. Today I have a delicious eggless eggnog protein shake recipe for you to try!Yesterday was a great day. Liv, P and I met up with Jess and her daughter at the aquarium, (Liv is obsessed with her black boots) came back home and made dinner, (this stew…

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Christmas Brunch and Dinner Recipes

Anyone else feeling like โ€œWhoa, itโ€™s Christmas almost here!โ€ and frantically trying to get things done? It started to get ahead of me, and I took a second to slow the heck down. This season isnโ€™t as much fun if you spend it stressed and overwhelmed, so our gifts may be delivered a little bit…

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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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Harvest Turkey Meatloaf (gluten-free and dairy-free)

This turkey meatloaf recipe is brought to you by the cooler weather we’re finally having. Not only does it have me craving comfort foods, but I’m able to go for long walks with the dogs without huffing and sweating. Bella is always down, but since itโ€™s taken Caro a while to get the hang of…

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The Best Black Bean Soup

Thisย Black Bean Soup Recipeย is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze.ย  Oh friends, do I have an awesome spring dinner recipe for you. Whenever I see my Uncle E the chef, he gives me amazing cooking tips. He is the mastermind behind this salmon, this vegan sushi, and the best pasta salad you will ever have…

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