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Do you have any fitness lovers on your shopping list? Or, are you a fitness lover who needs to send someone a big hint?

My favorite accessory for workin’ my glutey at home is my set of booty bands. They are lightweight and take hardly any space. However, the set of three bands provides resistance from 15-45 pounds. 

I’ve included sheet pan recipes in round-ups in the past (See here for 12 Easy Meal Prep Recipes) but this week is totally dedicated to this fast food favorite.

There are so many ways to add pumpkin to your day. I created a resource with six different to show how versatile this superfood ingredient can be. Whether for breakfast, snacks, or desserts, pumpkin makes a delicious addition.

I’m a lucky girl to have lived my whole pregnancy in athletic clothing which, especially in my first trimester, has doubled as cozy clothes. I haven’t hesitated to add new pieces to my wardrobe because I know they’ll be great for relaxing OR exercising.

There’s no better way to handle a busy schedule than with a slow cooker.

This week I’m sharing a Crockpot recipe for every day of the week! I have the classics you would expect, like noodle dishes and soups, along with ones you might not, like chicken teriyaki.

Our community is made up of women with all sorts of responsibilities, but we are all busy in our own way. It is hard to keep our nutrition at the forefront with all that we are juggling. That’s why every season I share a new freebie for enjoying meals (or treats) away from home. For a morning caffeine buzz or afternoon pick-me-up, order one of the ten drink ideas I put together for this week.

Our opinions on the best team might vary, but everyone agrees on the best appetizer for a Midwest tailgate: Ham and pickle roll-ups.

Amiright?

Ok, if I’m not right, I have seven other healthy tailgate appetizer options in this week’s freebie.

This week I’m sharing five great recipes for busy weeknights. Each highlights a different strategy for getting meals together quickly.

Protein is the building block of the body. If building muscle is your goal (which, of course it is!) you need to increase your protein intake as well.

If you read a nutrition label you will find calories at the top. You might notice a can of Mountain Dew has the same calorie measurement as two hard-cooked eggs and a handful of baby carrots. Does that mean they offer the same benefits to your body? Definitely not.

You’ll get plenty of movement in around the fair, water park, and theme park this summer, but staying on track with macros can be a bit more of a challenge. I put together a list of my favorite macro-friendly food options.

I put together a summer list for you to get an idea of what Aldi has to offer. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a link to your printable list delivered to your email. You’ll find the list divided by meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snack type (protein or carb).

Sometimes I can’t even be bothered to put my burger on a bun!

Ok, nobody is THAT busy. But plenty of people can do without white-bread-quick-carbs. Hear me out. What about a burger…. Salad?

Little Babe won’t be here until fall, but time already seems so very precious. I read recently that you only get 18 summers with your kiddos before they leave home and, SIS, I’m crushed. I haven’t even had ONE summer with my little and I’m already sad they will fly by too soon!

This week I rounded up NEW summer recipes all best served cold. You’ll need to boil the pasta for the Italian pasta salad with homemade dressing, but other than that, you don’t even need to cook.

I put together a round-up of suit styles I love for mamas, but really anyone who wants ease and comfort this summer.

For folks who grew up DREADING the mile run in P.E. class, VOLUNTARILY running 3.1 miles seems like total crazy town. But if you have been exercising a while, as you start to gain more confidence in your abilities, you will start to hear a little voice wonder… What if I could run?

You can work out in whatever makes you feel great. But function DEFINITELY takes the lead when it comes to footwear.

Color-coordinated sneakers are cool for at-home strength workouts or a casual stroll, but if you’re hitting the pavement with outdoor runs, make sure those tootsies are well cared for!