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I can’t believe that my little ladies started pre-school! Does anyone else miss their summer routines of sleeping in, ice cream trucks, mountain visits and late night park plays? I love having all of my babies at home during the…

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EATING FOR TWO: TWICE AS SMART, NOT TWICE AS MUCH

September 18, 2017

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So you’re pregnant…Yay!! Many women hear this and think, great, I can eat whatever I want…I am eating for two! Sorry ladies, but pregnancy is a time in your life where being mindful of what you are eating is most…

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TOTS N’ SQUATS: MY PASSION, MY GOALS, MY MISSION

September 11, 2017

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To My Incredible Ladies, I am so unbelievably excited to be re-lauching my blog and business with a new site, new look, new content and new workouts with my twins and my little man on the way! 🙂 My Passion:…

CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR HEALTH THIS YEAR

January 13, 2017

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Change your relationship with your health, change your life… Do you feel like you have a healthy relationship with fitness and nutrition? Or one that feels like a constant battle? When we put our bodies through the ringer with…

HOORAY TO HEALTHY EATING!

November 16, 2016

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In my opinion, one of the best gifts that you can give your child is the value of healthy eating. It saddens me when I see Mothers feeding their children processed, packaged, genetically modified, fast, high fat, high sodium and…

GREEN GOODNESS!

October 20, 2016

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What kid doesn’t LOVE juice?! Unfortunately, juice can be marketed as “healthy,” “all natural,” “fresh fruit,” “real fruit,” etc when in actuality, it can contain as much sugar as a can of soda! Yikes! Don’t be fooled by marketing. Make…

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SUMMER SWEET VEGGIE POPS

July 24, 2016

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Getting my kids to eat their vegetables has become a tad trickier these days! These little ladies are getting smarter and smarter and my tactics are no longer as “sneaky” as they once were! 🙁 HOWEVER, my girls are so…

STAYING HEALTHY ON VACAY!

June 16, 2016

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I am all about “treating yourself” on vacation and vacating from your normal routine and diet. However, when I completely let myself go, I feel sick, I don’t enjoy my vacation as much and I end up feeling like a…

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BERRY LEMONADE POPS

May 5, 2016

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The sun is shining. The parks are packed with buzzing kiddos. What better way to cool down on a beautiful warm day than a delicious and healthy homemade popsicle! Packed with fresh flavor and vitamins and minerals, Sophie and Liv’s Berry…

IS CHEATING OKAY?

April 26, 2016

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Is cheating okay? Just to make sure we are on the same page, we are talking about cheating on our diets ladies! 😉 “Cheat days” are the common treat for fitness fanatics! But is a day of completely over indulging…

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

April 13, 2016

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Feel like you have serious Mommy brain?! Loss for words? Forgetful? Hard time focusing? I know how you feel! 🙂 What we eat can have a direct impact on our mood, happiness and brain function. Fueling your body and cells…

CHEESY VEGGIE QUINOA CUPS

February 25, 2016

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I thought that my kids were exceptional eaters! They always ate their veggies without much fuss…until just recently! 🙁 As we approach the “terrible two’s,” the NO NO NO’s, attitudes and pickiness have come full force. Because giving in to…

SQUISHY SNAK PAK!

January 13, 2016

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Sophie and Olivia are no longer babies! 🙁 My independent little ladies want to read their own books, pick out their own clothes and feed themselves! Breakfast is an excellent opportunity to pump your babe full of nutrient rich fuel!…

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BABY STEPS TO ULTIMATE HEALTH

November 26, 2015

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Photo by: Aja Kichula In a society obsessed with quick fixes, fad diets, weight loss pills and juice cleanses, it can be confusing and a challenge to find accurate and safe information! Making a lifestyle change can seem daunting…especially if…

MOTHER NATURE’S VITAMINS

November 13, 2015

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I spent an amazing semester abroad “studying” 😉 in Fremantle, Australia. As part of our Australian History course, my classmates and I spent a week in the outback living with the Aboriginal people of Broom. I was in complete awe…

“FALL” IN LOVE WITH HEALTHY BAKING

September 30, 2015

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Crisp cool mornings. Exquisite reds, yellows and oranges. The delicious earthy smell. Fall is here and it is one of my favorite times of year. With fall comes baking! Enjoy the tastes of autumn in a guilt-free way. Apple Carrot…

SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT & OAT BARS

September 11, 2015

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Ummm, Need I say more!? I love my sweets, but hate the guilty feeling after indulging! Chef Erin has me hooked on these incredible bars! They are the perfect combination of salty & sweet, minus the guilt! Try these gems…

S & O’s Muffins that will NOT give you a muffin top :)

August 20, 2015

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Hi Mommas, Mmmmmmmmuffins! Muffins can sometimes be deceiving. Marketed and labeled as a “healthy choice,” muffins can pack more sugar, fat and calories than a piece of chocolate cake! Yikes! Sophie and Olivia are happy to share one of their…

PATROL YOUR HEALTH…LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE!

August 6, 2015

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Mothers, Kids and Teens, I am so excited to have discovered Kurbo Health! A health coaching program that safely and effectively helps kids and teens achieve a healthy weight, develop life long healthy habits and educates them on the importance of exercise…

BALANCE YOUR pH…BE YOUR BEST YOU!

August 4, 2015

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Hi Ladies! I was never a chemistry whiz in high school however I do know a thing or two about the importance of balancing your bodies’ pH to optimize health! The pH scale is a scale from 0.0 (very acidic)…

COFFEE CRAZED?

July 28, 2015

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Coffee Crazed? Me too! However, I am trying to nix the caffeine and reach for hot water and lemon instead! Caffeine Concerns: Caffeine is particularly taxing on our liver Too much caffeine can over tax the liver and slow down…

GUILTY…

July 23, 2015

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Hello Lovely Ladies… Does this face look familiar? I am the first to admit that I have a serious sweet tooth… We are not perfect. We all have days when our diet goes to crap and we find ourselves lounging…

GRATEFUL…

July 21, 2015

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Dear Mommas, I like to think of myself as a grateful person. I have an incredibly supportive family, amazing friends and beautiful, healthy and happy children. It is when life shakes things up that I truly reevaluate just how grateful…

BREAKFAST OF SUPER BABES…MOM INCLUDED!

July 14, 2015

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I feel like my babies have become “little people” over night! Very busy “little people,” mind you…No more laying on their backs under their activity sets! These ladies are getting into anything and everything! My gals are on the move…

GREEN GOODNESS SMOOTHIE

July 7, 2015

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Sophie and Olivia are growing up and are wanting to eat and drink just like Mommy! I love starting my day with a fresh start. Chef Erin’s “Green Goodness Smoothie” is the perfect way to fuel myself and and my…

YUMMY MUMMY SUMMER SALAD

June 30, 2015

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Summer is in full swing and there is nothing that I enjoy more than a patio, a glass of red wine and a delicious healthy salad! I want my salads to be yummy without compromising the “yummy mummy” shape that…

A STICKY SITUATION

June 24, 2015

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“Peanut, peanut butter….JELLY!” See Soph and Liv enjoying their sandwiches HERE! There is Nut’n better then a PB & J! For those of you who have peanut allergies in the family, you will be happy to know that there are options…

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ORAL HEALTH DURING PREGNANCY

June 10, 2015

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Why Is My Oral Health So Important During Pregnancy? By: Sima Uppal B.A, R.D.H “More than 75% of the population experiences gingivitis at some level” [Colgate-Palmolive Company 2009]. There are many forms of periodontal disease (commonly called “gum disease”); Gingivitis being the mildest form….

STROLLER SUCKERS

June 1, 2015

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It is heating up here in Houston and June has only begun! With summer just around the corner, I need to keep my babes’ bellies full and their bodies cool on our walks! I love Munchkin’s “Fresh Food Feeders!” These…

EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR CONFIDENCE

May 22, 2015

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Hello Ladies, Confidence plays a huge role in how we feel about ourselves, other people, our jobs, our families and our self perception. We are what we eat and what we eat influences how we feel. Researchers are finding more…

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THEY ARE WHAT YOU FEED THEM!

May 11, 2015

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In my opinion, one of the best gifts that you can give your child is the value of healthy eating. It saddens me when I see Mothers feeding their children processed, packaged, genetically modified, fast, high fat, high sodium and…

BEAT THE BLOAT

May 6, 2015

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Pants feeling a little snug? Feel like you have a “coating” covering your tummy muscles? Does it hurt to suck in? I know this feeling well. Especially before I changed what, when and how I eat! There are several causes…

ONIE’S TASTY TOT COOKIES :)

May 4, 2015

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Hello Mommas! I find much comfort in knowing exactly what is going into my babies’ mouths! Made from scratch with real, whole organic ingredients is how I like to cook for my little ladies. Erin has been busy in the…

CUT THE CRAP LADIES…PLEASE!

April 20, 2015

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Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant or are already a Mother, it is time to “cut the CRAP!” Filling your tank with CRAP could possibly affect: Your fertility Your growing fetus Your sleeping patterns Postpartum weight loss Postpartum depression You…

BREAKFAST FOR 2?

April 6, 2015

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My mornings are busy getting the girls up, dressed, bottled, fed, read to and played with. Before I know it, it is 11am and I have not even had breakfast myself! We all know that breakfast is a very important…

IF YOU WANT THAT COOKIE YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE TO WORK FOR IT!

April 2, 2015

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I believe that rewarding yourself is important. Completely denying yourself of something will only make you want it more and will likely lead to overindulgence. I especially love treats that taste completely sinful, yet are surprisingly healthy! Takes a bit…

MEET CHEF ERIN!

March 23, 2015

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Hi I’m Erin! Welcome to Le Cordon Pink and Bleu! For those of you who don’t know me, I am one of Kelly’s many sisters, often referred to in my large family as “Onie” or “Number 4”. Growing up in a small mountain…

LE CORDON PINK AND BLEU

March 8, 2015

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Hi Ladies! As some of you may have noticed, there is a new section to the blog soon to be launched! My sister Erin and I are so excited to introduce you to our newest project, “Le Cordon Pink and…