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Autumn Squash Chili
Autumn is my favorite season for cooking. The smells, the flavors, the ingredients. I could spend hours in the kitchen. But I’m also a mom of three crazy, busy kids and truthfully, I don’t have time for that. So I drag out my crockpot at least once a week for some easy, delicious meals. Like this autumn squash chili. This one is a new favorite. Hands down, perfect for fall. Perfect for when the weather starts to change and we begin to miss summer a little but then a bite of a delicious seasonal stew or chili reminds us we’re right where we need to be. A few hidden…
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A Mom Awakening… But First, Love
We had a come to Jesus moment tonight… A mom awakening if you will… Tonight, one big sister at tennis lessons, another big sister rushed off to a neighborhood friend’s house to play, this FourNado was feeling left behind. She made it known too. A massive meltdown. Lots of sobbing tears (probably because of her lack of sleep and nap refusal today too), gasping for breath, and flat out frustration. I’ve witnessed a lot of these meltdowns. It’s exhausting. Why doesn’t she do this for anyone else?! It’s easy to just walk away and ignore them. I could redirect her attention. Do all the things “they” say to do and…
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Summer Sweet Corn Chowder
Harvest is near. Driving home every day we’re surrounded by cornfields and bean fields. I can see them starting to change. Corn stalks turning brown. Bean leaves yellowing after a summer of repeated rain and midwestern sun beating down. And my heart leaps a little bit because it means my favorite season is approaching. One of my favorite things about fall is food. Okay, I lied. I like food in every season. But I LOVE fall food. Crockpots. Instapots. Chili simmering on the stove. Football season food. The smells of cinnamon and nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice. I’m drooling just typing this. With summer is drawing to a close,…
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Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini
When it’s Taco Tuesday and you need a little something different… this is our jam!!! Have you made Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats before? Hands down one of my favorite ways to eat more veggies is when they’re covered in taco flavored things! These are actually pretty simple to make from start to finish. Hollowed out zucchini, seasoned ground turkey, some added diced tomatoes and black beans, and dinner is on the table in about 30 minutes! Share this recipe with a friend and let me know what you think! Ingredients: 3 medium/large zucchini, sliced and seeds removed (scooped out insides) 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 can fire roasted…
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Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
Because every meal prep Monday should include a delicious lunch option. And these portobello mushroom pizzas did it. Delicious. Flavorful. Healthy. Clean. After a weekend of tacos, margaritas, cocktails, brunch, ice cream, and everything in between, it was necessary to get back on track today. I made a quick run through the grocery store today and found these yummy portobello caps that were begging to be transformed. So I did. Ingredients: Portobello Caps (large) Marinara Sauce Diced Chicken Breast Italian Shredded Cheese Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Basil Directions: Clean mushroom caps. Fill each cap with 2-3 tbsp marinara. Add diced chicken. Top with 2tbsp shredded cheese. Add sliced tomato and fresh…
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LIIFT. HIIT. REST. REPEAT. Balance has arrived.
30 Minutes a Day. Four Days each Week. Eight Weeks of Results. Lift. HIIT. Rest. Repeat. Balance is here. There’s a reason HIIT training is becoming more of a household name. There’s a reason trainers all over are recommending adding in HIIT training to your fitness routine. Because it works. Because it’s designed to ramp up caloric burn, burn fat, and help us shred the excess pounds while sculpting lean muscle. HIIT training is where it’s at, and the newest launch from Beachbody and Super Trainer Joel Freeman is about to bring some serious results to a lot of people in half the time. What IS this new LIIFT…
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End The Stigma… Depression and Anxiety in the Wake of Another Suicide
Depression is a terrible thing. It’s indescribable. It’s scary. It’s consuming. It’s random. It’s constant. It’s debilitating. It’s a mental health disorder. It affects 16 million adults in the US. It SHOULD be talked about. Anxiety is a son of a $%#*%. It’s overwhelming. It seems ridiculous at times. It causes symptoms that seem imaginary. It’s hard to understand if you don’t have it and harder to describe when you do. It’s a mental health disorder. It affects 40 million adults in the US. And it SHOULD be talked about. People who struggle with anxiety and depression may appear “fine”. You may never see their visible symptoms. But they may…
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Seven Layer American Flag Dip
Every patriotic summer barbeque calls for a seven layer dip! And this is one of our favorites! Super simple. Healthier alternative than most. And great for dipping chips or veggies too! Ingredients: 1 tub plain Greek yogurt 2 cans refried beans (I used organic vegetarian) 1 16oz jar of salsa Shredded romaine lettuce Black olives, sliced Roma tomatoes, finely diced Taco flavored shredded cheese Blue corn tortilla chips Directions: In a 13×9 baking dish, spread refried beans evenly across pan. Top with layer of salsa- 3/4- 1 c. Add layer of sliced black olives. Top olives with shredded lettuce then shredded cheese. Dice Roma tomatoes, set aside. Spoon Greek…
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Change Your Mindset Change Your Life: Breaking Up With The Diet The 2B Mindset Way
The Ongoing Struggle Dieting is something that I grew up with my entire life. It was everywhere. In my home, I watched my mother purchase various diet programs and use multiple solutions with minimal success. As a child of the 80’s we were all too familiar with Thigh-master infomercials. We watched grocery store shelves be stocked with Slim-Fast shakes. We were taught about low carb and artificial sweeteners, diet pills, waist trainers and diet drinks, bars and supplements. When have we been taught to change our mindset? To shift the way we think about nutrition from a negative to a positive. There is a reason so many diets fail. Diets…
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Choco-Banana Gluten Free Granola Bites
When the monsters awake from their slumber, it’s always a guess what they’re going to want for breakfast. They’re imdivually picky and equally hard to please so it takes effort to find something they all agree upon. I was pleased they all love these yummy chocolate banana granola bites aka mini muffins! They’re gluten free and no added sugar too! Not only do they make for a quick breakfast or to pop in their lunchbox, they’re a great after school snack and have a little extra protein and hidden fruit and veggie in them too! I hope your kiddos enjoy them as much as mine do! Ingredients: 2 mashed…
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