PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase.Pretty much every phase with a baby is filled with cuteness but right now the way Rhett’s whole body shows excitement through rapidly kicking legs and flailing arms and the biggest six-tooth fang-y smile that crinkles up EVERYTHING BAGEL SEARED TUNA Whisk together olive oil and soy sauce. Dip thawed tuna in soy sauce mixture to lightly coat entire tuna steak. Dip tuna into Everything Bagel Seasoning, leaving the sides free of the seasoning (this is a personal preference, as I find the tuna a bit too salty when it’s completely coated) Lightly coat a sauté pan in olive oil and heat to

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VEGETABLE CEREAL

Carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Plus pecans and a large apple. When I visited MckMama ’s blog (gorgeous, by the way!), the picture of the veggie cereal looked oddly delicious. I was officially intrigued. This morning, I followed the recipe on MckMama’s blog, determined to give vegetable cereal a fair try. I took a few bites. BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises: PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE Instructions. Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip the cream on low, gradually adding powdered sugar until mixture begins to thicken. Take care not to over-whip or the whipped cream will become dense and lumpy. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies. Spread a layer of the peppermint candy whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 34 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 34 Week Prenatal Appointment. June 30, 2015 by Julie 77 Comments. When I arrived at my 34-week prenatal appointment, I expected it to be a routine appointment and figured I’d be in and out of my OB/GYN’s office in right around 30 minutes. Well, a little less than three

hours later, I

MICROWAVABLE GOLDEN MILK LATTE RECIPE There are a bazillion golden milk latte recipes out there but here’s a brief rundown of my go-to version, inspired by The Wellness Mama ’s recipe: Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric + 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon + small pinch powdered ginger + small pinch of cayenne + small pinch pepper to a steaming hot mug of almond milk (approximately 1 cup) sweetened OVERNIGHT ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with cooking spray and pour half of the vegetable/bacon mixture into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese on top. Top the vegetables and cheese with the English muffin cubes in one even layer. Pour the egg mixture

on top.

EASY ORANGE JUICE CHICKEN MARINADE (GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN Instructions. Combine all ingredients except for the chicken in a medium-size bowl and mix together. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and allow chicken to marinate for at least four hours or overnight. To cook the chicken, preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Place chicken directly on the grill and grill for approximately 6-8

minutes

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN THIGHS (EASY, HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!) This simple savory recipe for Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs is a flavorful way to satisfy cravings for Thai food without ordering takeout. It is a recipe that tastes fantastic as leftovers and works well in salads and wraps, too! PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase.Pretty much every phase with a baby is filled with cuteness but right now the way Rhett’s whole body shows excitement through rapidly kicking legs and flailing arms and the biggest six-tooth fang-y smile that crinkles up EVERYTHING BAGEL SEARED TUNA Whisk together olive oil and soy sauce. Dip thawed tuna in soy sauce mixture to lightly coat entire tuna steak. Dip tuna into Everything Bagel Seasoning, leaving the sides free of the seasoning (this is a personal preference, as I find the tuna a bit too salty when it’s completely coated) Lightly coat a sauté pan in olive oil and heat to

a

VEGETABLE CEREAL

Carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Plus pecans and a large apple. When I visited MckMama ’s blog (gorgeous, by the way!), the picture of the veggie cereal looked oddly delicious. I was officially intrigued. This morning, I followed the recipe on MckMama’s blog, determined to give vegetable cereal a fair try. I took a few bites. BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises: PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE Instructions. Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip the cream on low, gradually adding powdered sugar until mixture begins to thicken. Take care not to over-whip or the whipped cream will become dense and lumpy. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies. Spread a layer of the peppermint candy whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 34 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 34 Week Prenatal Appointment. June 30, 2015 by Julie 77 Comments. When I arrived at my 34-week prenatal appointment, I expected it to be a routine appointment and figured I’d be in and out of my OB/GYN’s office in right around 30 minutes. Well, a little less than three

hours later, I

MICROWAVABLE GOLDEN MILK LATTE RECIPE There are a bazillion golden milk latte recipes out there but here’s a brief rundown of my go-to version, inspired by The Wellness Mama ’s recipe: Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric + 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon + small pinch powdered ginger + small pinch of cayenne + small pinch pepper to a steaming hot mug of almond milk (approximately 1 cup) sweetened OVERNIGHT ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with cooking spray and pour half of the vegetable/bacon mixture into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese on top. Top the vegetables and cheese with the English muffin cubes in one even layer. Pour the egg mixture

on top.

EASY ORANGE JUICE CHICKEN MARINADE (GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN Instructions. Combine all ingredients except for the chicken in a medium-size bowl and mix together. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and allow chicken to marinate for at least four hours or overnight. To cook the chicken, preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Place chicken directly on the grill and grill for approximately 6-8

minutes

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN THIGHS (EASY, HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!) This simple savory recipe for Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs is a flavorful way to satisfy cravings for Thai food without ordering takeout. It is a recipe that tastes fantastic as leftovers and works well in salads and wraps, too! RHETT 9 MONTH UPDATE Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase.Pretty much every phase with a baby is filled with cuteness but right now the way Rhett’s whole body shows excitement through rapidly kicking legs and flailing arms and the biggest six-tooth fang-y smile that crinkles up

VEGETABLE CEREAL

Carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Plus pecans and a large apple. When I visited MckMama ’s blog (gorgeous, by the way!), the picture of the veggie cereal looked oddly delicious. I was officially intrigued. This morning, I followed the recipe on MckMama’s blog, determined to give vegetable cereal a fair try. I took a few bites. BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises: FAVORITE TODDLER MUFFIN RECIPES (HEALTHY, SIMPLE AND A collection of our almost-three-year-old’s favorite toddler muffin recipes! All of these muffin recipes are refined sugar free and made with wholesome, healthy ingredients. Every toddler muffin recipe is also freezer friendly and great to make in large batches so you can freeze half and easily reheat them for busy weekday mornings or a

quick

30 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 30 Week Prenatal Appointment. After refreshing myself with some cleansing cloths and working at the gym for another hour or so, I drove home to grab a quick snack (Greek yogurt topped with fresh raspberries) and a much-needed shower before it was time to head to my lunchtime 30-week prenatal appointment. I chugged lots of water on my

way there

10 BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 10 Books to Read This Summer. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. My note: This book was highly recommended by a number of you guys on a previous Things I’m Loving Friday blog post! My mom also recently finished this one and said it was intense so it’s definitely on my

radar.

BEST SPIN CLASS SONGS Best Spinning Climb Songs. Kiesza – Hideaway Such a cool song! It’s a great one because there are a lot of moments where the music kicks out which oddly seems to help increase intensity and gives me the perfect moment to encourage class participants to push a little harder. The more I’ve used this song for climbs, the more I love it! HOW TO KEEP A TODDLER ENTERTAINED ON A LONG ROAD TRIP Entertaining Snacks. Snacks that take a while for Chase to eat were the absolute best during our road trip. Mini carrot sticks, a small apple, cashews, Cheerios, cucumber slices, orange slices, energy bites, Goldfish, etc. were great for filling him up and entertaining him at the same time. I tried to limit sugary snacks on the trip to

avoid

THE BEST CHICKEN THIGH MARINADE (PALEO + WHOLE30) Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top bag and allow chicken thighs to marinate for at least four hours or ideally overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and grill chicken thighs or bake in the oven at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or PALEO LEMON CUPCAKES (GLUTEN-FREE AND DAIRY-FREE) This recipe for Paleo Lemon Cupcakes is a sweet and tangy gluten-free dessert, made with fresh lemon juice and sweetened with honey. Top with your favorite Paleo-friendly icing or leave the icing off for a simple and deliciously bright sweet treat. PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase.Pretty much every phase with a baby is filled with cuteness but right now the way Rhett’s whole body shows excitement through rapidly kicking legs and flailing arms and the biggest six-tooth fang-y smile that crinkles up EVERYTHING BAGEL SEARED TUNA Whisk together olive oil and soy sauce. Dip thawed tuna in soy sauce mixture to lightly coat entire tuna steak. Dip tuna into Everything Bagel Seasoning, leaving the sides free of the seasoning (this is a personal preference, as I find the tuna a bit too salty when it’s completely coated) Lightly coat a sauté pan in olive oil and heat to

a

30 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 30 Week Prenatal Appointment. After refreshing myself with some cleansing cloths and working at the gym for another hour or so, I drove home to grab a quick snack (Greek yogurt topped with fresh raspberries) and a much-needed shower before it was time to head to my lunchtime 30-week prenatal appointment. I chugged lots of water on my

way there

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises:

LENTIL LOVER

Preparation. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaves; saute for 10 minutes. 34 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 34 Week Prenatal Appointment. June 30, 2015 by Julie 77 Comments. When I arrived at my 34-week prenatal appointment, I expected it to be a routine appointment and figured I’d be in and out of my OB/GYN’s office in right around 30 minutes. Well, a little less than three

hours later, I

OVERNIGHT ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with cooking spray and pour half of the vegetable/bacon mixture into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese on top. Top the vegetables and cheese with the English muffin cubes in one even layer. Pour the egg mixture

on top.

10 BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 10 Books to Read This Summer. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. My note: This book was highly recommended by a number of you guys on a previous Things I’m Loving Friday blog post! My mom also recently finished this one and said it was intense so it’s definitely on my

radar.

PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE Instructions. Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip the cream on low, gradually adding powdered sugar until mixture begins to thicken. Take care not to over-whip or the whipped cream will become dense and lumpy. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies. Spread a layer of the peppermint candy whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 THAI PEANUT CHICKEN THIGHS (EASY, HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!) This simple savory recipe for Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs is a flavorful way to satisfy cravings for Thai food without ordering takeout. It is a recipe that tastes fantastic as leftovers and works well in salads and wraps, too! PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase.Pretty much every phase with a baby is filled with cuteness but right now the way Rhett’s whole body shows excitement through rapidly kicking legs and flailing arms and the biggest six-tooth fang-y smile that crinkles up EVERYTHING BAGEL SEARED TUNA Whisk together olive oil and soy sauce. Dip thawed tuna in soy sauce mixture to lightly coat entire tuna steak. Dip tuna into Everything Bagel Seasoning, leaving the sides free of the seasoning (this is a personal preference, as I find the tuna a bit too salty when it’s completely coated) Lightly coat a sauté pan in olive oil and heat to

a

30 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 30 Week Prenatal Appointment. After refreshing myself with some cleansing cloths and working at the gym for another hour or so, I drove home to grab a quick snack (Greek yogurt topped with fresh raspberries) and a much-needed shower before it was time to head to my lunchtime 30-week prenatal appointment. I chugged lots of water on my

way there

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises:

LENTIL LOVER

Preparation. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaves; saute for 10 minutes. 34 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 34 Week Prenatal Appointment. June 30, 2015 by Julie 77 Comments. When I arrived at my 34-week prenatal appointment, I expected it to be a routine appointment and figured I’d be in and out of my OB/GYN’s office in right around 30 minutes. Well, a little less than three

hours later, I

OVERNIGHT ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with cooking spray and pour half of the vegetable/bacon mixture into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese on top. Top the vegetables and cheese with the English muffin cubes in one even layer. Pour the egg mixture

on top.

10 BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 10 Books to Read This Summer. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. My note: This book was highly recommended by a number of you guys on a previous Things I’m Loving Friday blog post! My mom also recently finished this one and said it was intense so it’s definitely on my

radar.

PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE Instructions. Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip the cream on low, gradually adding powdered sugar until mixture begins to thicken. Take care not to over-whip or the whipped cream will become dense and lumpy. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies. Spread a layer of the peppermint candy whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 THAI PEANUT CHICKEN THIGHS (EASY, HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!) This simple savory recipe for Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs is a flavorful way to satisfy cravings for Thai food without ordering takeout. It is a recipe that tastes fantastic as leftovers and works well in salads and wraps, too! RHETT 9 MONTH UPDATE Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase.Pretty much every phase with a baby is filled with cuteness but right now the way Rhett’s whole body shows excitement through rapidly kicking legs and flailing arms and the biggest six-tooth fang-y smile that crinkles up BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises:

VEGETABLE CEREAL

Carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Plus pecans and a large apple. When I visited MckMama ’s blog (gorgeous, by the way!), the picture of the veggie cereal looked oddly delicious. I was officially intrigued. This morning, I followed the recipe on MckMama’s blog, determined to give vegetable cereal a fair try. I took a few bites. FAVORITE TODDLER MUFFIN RECIPES (HEALTHY, SIMPLE AND A collection of our almost-three-year-old’s favorite toddler muffin recipes! All of these muffin recipes are refined sugar free and made with wholesome, healthy ingredients. Every toddler muffin recipe is also freezer friendly and great to make in large batches so you can freeze half and easily reheat them for busy weekday mornings or a

quick

10 BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 10 Books to Read This Summer. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. My note: This book was highly recommended by a number of you guys on a previous Things I’m Loving Friday blog post! My mom also recently finished this one and said it was intense so it’s definitely on my

radar.

THINGS I'M LOVING FRIDAY #369 Things I’m Loving Friday #369. Good morning! Happy Friday to Y-O-U! I hope your week is wrapping up on a good note. We have some fun things on the agenda for the weekend — a park picnic with friends tonight and a family trip to the zoo tomorrow — and I’m looking forward to unplugging and enjoying time with Ryan, the boys and Sadie. HOW TO KEEP A TODDLER ENTERTAINED ON A LONG ROAD TRIP Entertaining Snacks. Snacks that take a while for Chase to eat were the absolute best during our road trip. Mini carrot sticks, a small apple, cashews, Cheerios, cucumber slices, orange slices, energy bites, Goldfish, etc. were great for filling him up and entertaining him at the same time. I tried to limit sugary snacks on the trip to

avoid

THE BEST CHICKEN THIGH MARINADE (PALEO + WHOLE30) Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top bag and allow chicken thighs to marinate for at least four hours or ideally overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and grill chicken thighs or bake in the oven at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or PALEO LEMON CUPCAKES (GLUTEN-FREE AND DAIRY-FREE) This recipe for Paleo Lemon Cupcakes is a sweet and tangy gluten-free dessert, made with fresh lemon juice and sweetened with honey. Top with your favorite Paleo-friendly icing or leave the icing off for a simple and deliciously bright sweet treat. WHY ROSEHIP SEED OIL IS MY NEW NATURAL BEAUTY ROCKSTAR How Does It Work? Rosehip seed oil is full of rejuvenating properties like vitamin C and lycopene and safely repairs the skin’s surface, restoring elasticity and protecting against stressors that may lead to wrinkles. It contains natural trans-retinoic acid (a derivative of vitamin A), which is commonly used in anti-aging products and praised PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS I’ve been dying to try their cookies after hearing great things and the big-time standout to me was the Mom’s Recipe cookie. It’s an oatmeal cookie packed with chocolate chips, toffee and peanut butter chips so, basically, heaven. I already have dreams of picking up a box of Crumbl cookies when they’re warm out of the oven and EVERYTHING BAGEL SEARED TUNA Whisk together olive oil and soy sauce. Dip thawed tuna in soy sauce mixture to lightly coat entire tuna steak. Dip tuna into Everything Bagel Seasoning, leaving the sides free of the seasoning (this is a personal preference, as I find the tuna a bit too salty when it’s completely coated) Lightly coat a sauté pan in olive oil and heat to

a

FAVORITE TODDLER MUFFIN RECIPES (HEALTHY, SIMPLE ANDTODDLER HEALTHY

MUFFIN RECIPES

A collection of our almost-three-year-old’s favorite toddler muffin recipes! All of these muffin recipes are refined sugar free and made with wholesome, healthy ingredients. Every toddler muffin recipe is also freezer friendly and great to make in large batches so you can freeze half and easily reheat them for busy weekday mornings or a

quick

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises: 30 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 30 Week Prenatal Appointment. After refreshing myself with some cleansing cloths and working at the gym for another hour or so, I drove home to grab a quick snack (Greek yogurt topped with fresh raspberries) and a much-needed shower before it was time to head to my lunchtime 30-week prenatal appointment. I chugged lots of water on my

way there

10 BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 10 Books to Read This Summer. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. My note: This book was highly recommended by a number of you guys on a previous Things I’m Loving Friday blog post! My mom also recently finished this one and said it was intense so it’s definitely on my

radar.

OVERNIGHT ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with cooking spray and pour half of the vegetable/bacon mixture into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese on top. Top the vegetables and cheese with the English muffin cubes in one even layer. Pour the egg mixture

on top.

PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE Instructions. Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip the cream on low, gradually adding powdered sugar until mixture begins to thicken. Take care not to over-whip or the whipped cream will become dense and lumpy. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies. Spread a layer of the peppermint candy whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 THE BEST CHICKEN THIGH MARINADE (PALEO + WHOLE30) Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top bag and allow chicken thighs to marinate for at least four hours or ideally overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and grill chicken thighs or bake in the oven at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or 34 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 34 Week Prenatal Appointment. June 30, 2015 by Julie 77 Comments. When I arrived at my 34-week prenatal appointment, I expected it to be a routine appointment and figured I’d be in and out of my OB/GYN’s office in right around 30 minutes. Well, a little less than three

hours later, I

PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS I’ve been dying to try their cookies after hearing great things and the big-time standout to me was the Mom’s Recipe cookie. It’s an oatmeal cookie packed with chocolate chips, toffee and peanut butter chips so, basically, heaven. I already have dreams of picking up a box of Crumbl cookies when they’re warm out of the oven and EVERYTHING BAGEL SEARED TUNA Whisk together olive oil and soy sauce. Dip thawed tuna in soy sauce mixture to lightly coat entire tuna steak. Dip tuna into Everything Bagel Seasoning, leaving the sides free of the seasoning (this is a personal preference, as I find the tuna a bit too salty when it’s completely coated) Lightly coat a sauté pan in olive oil and heat to

a

FAVORITE TODDLER MUFFIN RECIPES (HEALTHY, SIMPLE ANDTODDLER HEALTHY

MUFFIN RECIPES

A collection of our almost-three-year-old’s favorite toddler muffin recipes! All of these muffin recipes are refined sugar free and made with wholesome, healthy ingredients. Every toddler muffin recipe is also freezer friendly and great to make in large batches so you can freeze half and easily reheat them for busy weekday mornings or a

quick

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT: THREE MINUTE STATIONS Boot Camp Workout. Today’s boot camp workout was more challenging than usual in a good way. It included 12 different stations that incorporated various exercises that we cycled through non-stop for three minutes until it was time to rest for 30 seconds and move onto the next station. Links to demos of some of the exercises: 30 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 30 Week Prenatal Appointment. After refreshing myself with some cleansing cloths and working at the gym for another hour or so, I drove home to grab a quick snack (Greek yogurt topped with fresh raspberries) and a much-needed shower before it was time to head to my lunchtime 30-week prenatal appointment. I chugged lots of water on my

way there

10 BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 10 Books to Read This Summer. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. My note: This book was highly recommended by a number of you guys on a previous Things I’m Loving Friday blog post! My mom also recently finished this one and said it was intense so it’s definitely on my

radar.

OVERNIGHT ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with cooking spray and pour half of the vegetable/bacon mixture into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese on top. Top the vegetables and cheese with the English muffin cubes in one even layer. Pour the egg mixture

on top.

PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE Instructions. Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip the cream on low, gradually adding powdered sugar until mixture begins to thicken. Take care not to over-whip or the whipped cream will become dense and lumpy. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies. Spread a layer of the peppermint candy whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 THE BEST CHICKEN THIGH MARINADE (PALEO + WHOLE30) Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top bag and allow chicken thighs to marinate for at least four hours or ideally overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and grill chicken thighs or bake in the oven at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or 34 WEEK PRENATAL APPOINTMENT 34 Week Prenatal Appointment. June 30, 2015 by Julie 77 Comments. When I arrived at my 34-week prenatal appointment, I expected it to be a routine appointment and figured I’d be in and out of my OB/GYN’s office in right around 30 minutes. Well, a little less than three

hours later, I

RHETT 9 MONTH UPDATE Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase.Pretty much every phase with a baby is filled with cuteness but right now the way Rhett’s whole body shows excitement through rapidly kicking legs and flailing arms and the biggest six-tooth fang-y smile that crinkles up

9 MONTHS ARCHIVES

4 hours ago · The littlest member of our dude crew is 9 months old! Every time I think Rhett is in the cutest phase of babyhood, another month pops up and, like every mom ever, I’m left thinking, no, no, no now THIS is the cutest phase. 25 THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME Cobalt crop top: Mimi Chica (via Nordstrom Rack in Charlotte – I couldn’t find the top online, but here are similar options: $15 ArdenB crossover crop top, $24 Bisou Bisou crop top) ; Black high-waisted maxi skirt: Soprano (via Nordstrom Rack in Charlotte – Again, I couldn’t find the exact skirt online, so here are similar options: $18 Mossimo, $47 Bloomingdale’s) DELICIOUS EASY BAKED CHICKEN (EASIEST RECIPE EVER) Directions. Combine all ingredients in a freezer-size Ziploc bag. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least four hours or overnight, flipping periodically. Preheat oven to 350. Remove chicken from the bag of marinade and place in a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with approximately half of the marinade. OVEN BAKED RUTABAGA FRIES Oven baked rutabaga fries are healthy and simple to prepare and make a great alternative to greasy french fries. Oven baked and full of flavor, rutabaga fries taste delicious dipped in ketchup and served alongside everything from hamburgers and grilled chicken to salmon and

veggie burgers!

PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE Instructions. Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip the cream on low, gradually adding powdered sugar until mixture begins to thicken. Take care not to over-whip or the whipped cream will become dense and lumpy. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies. Spread a layer of the peppermint candy whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 PREGNANCY - PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS Pregnancy. Sharing my pregnancies and the baby days that followed in this space has been such a joy. I’ve loved connecting with so many of you who may be going through similar phases of life and have compiled all of my pregnancy and baby-related content here for easy reference. This page primarily features blog posts from my first

pregnancy

EASY MARINATED PORK CHOPS RECIPE Remove pork chops from marinade and discard the marinade. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Place pork chops in skillet and cook for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side, or until center is no longer pink and the pork chops are lightly browned. Remove from heat and let rest for a couple of minutes before plating and serving. PALEO BLENDER MUFFINS (GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE RECIPE) Made with a base of ripe bananas and almond flour, these Paleo Blender Muffins are a gluten-free and dairy-free treat, perfect for an on-the-go snack or breakfast.Paleo Blender Muffins taste fantastic topped with a smear of almond butter and come together quickly thanks to the use of a high-powered blender. THAI PEANUT CHICKEN THIGHS (EASY, HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!) This simple savory recipe for Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs is a flavorful way to satisfy cravings for Thai food without ordering takeout. It is a recipe that tastes fantastic as leftovers and works well in salads and wraps, too! PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS Living a Life Fueled by Healthy Food and Fitness

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THINGS I’M LOVING FRIDAY #303 November 29, 2019 by Julie

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Hello from Boone, North Carolina! We made it to the mountains on Tuesday afternoon and have been soaking up quality time with my family ever since. My sister, brother-in-law and niece and their dog Kona arrived at our house on Monday night and we all caravanned up to Boone on Tuesday where my parents arrived an hour after we unpacked our

cars.

Yesterday was the highlight of our trip for me so far for a myriad of reasons. We stuck close to the large cabin we rented for our whole crew which worked well since we had a large meal to prepare for Thanksgiving and everyone had various dishes they wanted to contribute to our feast. Our meal was fantastic and filled with lots of my favorite family recipes. I think I’m still full! I’ve also loved unplugging from my computer, emails and social media over the past few days but felt the itch to check in and share my usual Things I’m Loving Friday recap with you guys this morning. I hope you’ve been enjoying some time with loved ones and have a wonderful weekend ahead! THINGS I’M LOVING FRIDAY

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COUSIN TIME

I love watching our boys with their cousin, Callie, and watching their relationship grow, strengthen and evolve is so sweet and fun to see. Chase is still in the Callie-obsessed phase where he wants to be with her at all times and when she naps is constantly asking when she’ll be up again. Ryder is in the phase where he wants to bring her toys to share but then take them back or give her a pat on the face which she then reciprocates so there’s a lot of baby grabbing going on between the littlest members of our family. I’ve loved having all of the cousins together under one roof for the past few days and am already feeling that sense of post-vacation blues kick in knowing we have to say our goodbyes tomorrow morning.

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MAE AND POP TIME

In the same breath of loving watching the boys with their cousin, seeing them with Mae and Pop makes me all too happy, too! As I am sure many of you raising kids away from family can attest, reuniting everyone and seeing our boys get so excited be with their grandparents feels so good. They are clearly thrilled when Mae and Pop are around and are soaking up the extra love and attention.

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THE SECRETS WE KEPT BY LARA PRESCOTT The Secrets We Kept popped up on my radar from my mom and proved, once again, to be a great recommendation. It combines real events in history with an imaginative plot line that kept me entertained and engaged from beginning to end. The book centers around_ Doctor Zhivago_ and is inspired by the true story of the CIA’s plot to get the novel in the hands of Soviet Russia where no one would publish the novel by Boris Pasternak. The novel follows the life of Pasternak’s mistress and muse, Olga Ivinskaya, who inspired Zhivago’s heroine, Lara, and was sent to the Gulag for being an “accomplice” to Pasternak. It also offers a glimpse into the lives of two secretaries-turned-spies at the CIA and their assignment to smuggle _Doctor Zhivago _out of the USSR and bring it to print where it could be read around the world and, eventually, get the novel into the hands of Russians to change their hearts and minds.

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BLACK FRIDAY SALES

Below you will find a roundup of a bunch of the Black Friday sales going on right now that popped out at me. I hope they help you find something affordable for someone you love this holiday season! * 50% OFF AT LOFT  WITH CODE FRIYAY (lots of $20 sweaters / I have this top-knot headband and think it would make a great stocking stuffer / the Lou & Grey line includes some of the comfiest lounge wear / * 30% OFF EVERYTHING AT ANTHROPOLOGIE  (so many beautiful planners on sale / their Capri Blue candles smell fantastic and make great gifts / these slipper socks look so cozy) * 50% OFF EVERYTHING AT OLD NAVY  (I ordered this water-resistant faux-fur lined jacket for rainy days / lots of matching holiday pajamas / we swear by their skinny pull-on jeggings for Chase — perfect for slim kids / Ryder has these slipper booties and they’re all kinds of adorable — also available in pink ! / the plush-knit fabric of this hoodie

is SO soft)

* 50% OFF EVERYTHING AT GAP  WITH CODE BLKFRIDAY (their softspun joggers are heavenly — I have the navy pair with stars / I love their high-rise button fly jeans — so stretchy and great for

tucking into boots)

* 30% OFF AT MADEWELL  WITH CODE GIFTWELL (their v-neck whisper tees and tanks are the best for layering) * 60% OFF EVERYTHING AT GAP FACTORY  + EXTRA 15% OFF WITH CODE BFEXTRA (these are the plaid footie pjs I got the boys this year that they love + this sherpa pullover the coziest thing I’ve purchased for myself all year) * 20% OFF BOMBAS SOCKS WITH CODE HOLIDAY20 (great stocking stuffer for the whole family) * UP TO 50% OFF AT NORDSTROM  (I have this Nike Pullover  and it’s one of my favorite hoodies ever) * 25% OFF AT POTTERY BARN * 25% OFF POTTERY BARN KIDS  + FREE SHIPPING WITH CODE UNWRAP (cutest holiday bedding

around!)

* UP TO 80% OFF AT WAYFAIR (I bought this faux fiddle leaf fig tree last year and we love it! You may see it in our house in this post

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FRIDAY FLASHBACKS

MY GO TO MOM HACKS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER

(I still swear by

these!)

BEST EVER MORNING GLORY MUFFINS

(Keep

this recipe on hand if you want to wow visitors over the holidays. It’s from a local Charlotte-area bakery and cannot be beat!)

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Friday is here! Woop! Considering I woke up on Wednesday morning thinking it was Friday, I'm feeling extra thankful the weekend has finally arrived today. Our week ended up being much better than anticipated. By Monday night, I felt a lot more like myself after battling the stomach bug on Sunday and our whole crew managed to stay

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