Homemade Whole30 Trail Mix (All Ingredients Found at Lidl)!

If you haven't tried the Whole30 diet at least once, have you even lived?? Anyone who truly cares about their health should take a serious look at this diet that cuts out all forms of sugar, wheat, dairy, and legumes. So what else is left for you to eat? A whole bunch of meat, fruit,…

Strawberry Kefir Treat

Kefir, Chia, Flax?! Why would I feed my kids that? And would they even eat it? Every week I make a batch of this kefir treat for my kids. The fruit makes it tastes good, and everything else makes it good for them! Use these ingredients: 2 Cups Frozen Berries 1 Frozen Banana 1 Container…

Why You Need to Make the Switch to Wool Balls

They are the latest trend in eco-friendly laundry, but it's more than just a fad! These balls are totally worth their weight in gold, and will stand the test of time! If a car emitted the same exhaust that came out of a dryer when using chemical dryer sheets, it would fail an emissions test!…

Big Booty Judy

Does anyone remember when being called a "Big Booty Judy" was an insult? Ya, me either. That's why I created this workout with my two absolutely most favorite Butt Building exercises!! Perform two rounds of the supersets, but three rounds of squats! Here's a breakdown of the exercises: Single Leg Press - Use a Leg…

Reducing Plastic Bags in Your Home: Realistic Changes You Can Make Today

Every year, Americans use 1 BILLION plastic grocery bags! The number is huge, but even more troublesome...one bag takes 1,000 years to decompose!! Luckily, if it makes it to the ocean, it will only take about 100 years. But what a joke! There it has potential to severely harm and/or kill our wildlife!! And when…

Gliders for Leg Day

You know those super handy sliders you use to move furniture around your house? They are also super handy for leg day! I used them today to help incorporate some abs and cardio bursts with some heavy machine weights and deep ROM movements. Exercises: TRX Lunge - step backwards and alternate legs. This is part…

Grandma Penny’s Pot Roast Recipe (Matt’s Favorite) – Crock Pot Version

For my bridal shower, my mom did the sweetest thing. Knowing how important family traditions are to me, she had everyone bring recipe cards from their own kitchen! Let me tell you, it's been (almost) five years and I still use them! I thought it was an even sweeter gesture for Grandma Penny to share…

Cauliflower Rice

Since doing the Whole 30 last May, cauliflower rice has become a staple in my diet. Just check out this graphic from Dr. Axe: Plus, it make a yummy, low calorie alternative to regular rice, couscous, potatoes, pasta, or whatever other carb you use to fill your plate (and stomach). Here's the simple run down:…

Back and Abs for Sore Obliques

And by sore obliques, I mean sore obliques within hours! I loved the different ways this workout challenged my core. Did you know your core actually consists of more than just abdominal muscles? It is a general term that also includes lower back and hip flexors. These are all muscle groups that help your body…

DIY Alphabet Banner

I have an Instagram crush on @lindseyrenek because she's a simple, yet super involved mommy of two adorable kids with quirky names (that I love) and has such a unique style...both in clothes and interior design. I totally fell in love with a recent pic she shared of her new playroom and had some major…