Hi, we’re Pam & Kalie, a mother/daughter duo here to help women just like you - and us - MAKE HEALTHY HAPPEN!
We're passionate about eating healthy, whole food, meal prepping, simple recipes, fun ways to re-use leftovers and lifestyle tips (including exercise and inspiration). We believe the key to life is BALANCE… carbs, chocolate and “cheat meals” included!
We're here to help you bridge the gap between happy and healthy... because you shouldn't have to choose between the two!
6 Plank Variation That Will Make Your Abs Pop
While crunches are one of the most common core exercises, they may not be the most effective. So, what should you do instead?
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Have A Stress-Free Real Food Thanksgiving (With All the Fixings)
Hosting a holiday meal can be a bit stressful, even if you're a seasoned veteran, which is why we’re excited to share these tips with you.
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5 Steps to Help Conquer Cravings
With all that Halloween candy still lurking in the corners, it can be difficult to conquer your cravings. Who knows where you may find a stray candy corn or rogue peanut butter cup stashed away by the kids?
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Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Bake (Meatless)
There’s nothing like the authentic flavors of a Mediterranean-inspired meal, especially when they're made with fresh veggies and healthy fats.
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A Game for Picky Eaters
Recently, we’ve received quite a bit of feedback from our readers asking how they can get their kiddos to try new, less-processed foods. We know how difficult it can be, which is why we’re super excited to share this fun game.
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Grab Your Pumpkin Spice For These Fall Favorites
Peanut Butter Banana Pops (Kid-Friendly + Halloween Approved)
Unlike most spooktacular treats, these Ghost Pops are actually good for you, take less than 5 minutes to make, are family-friendly and have a fun factor that’ll leave your family ghouling for more!
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6 Ways to Seamlessly Add Self-Care into Your Day
Self-care is far too important to ignore, but finding the time is difficult! That’s why we’re SO EXCITED to share today’s post 6 Ways to Seamlessly Add Self-Care into Your Day, written by guest author Nicky Bicksler.
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Fall-Off-the-Bone BBQ Ribs (Slow Cooker)
These Fall-Off-the-Bone BBQ Ribs are made in the slow-cooker (HELLO busy weeknights or the big game 🏈)... and are a quick and tasty meal that both the kids and adults will enjoy.
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How to Turn a Typical Meal into a Taco-Inspired Fiesta! (Family-Style)
TACO-bout a fun way to put a spin on a traditional dinner… There’s nothing better than turning a typical meal into an all-out theme night. Whether with your kids, friends or family, theme nights are a great way to make healthy eating interactive and FUN!
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Mexican Style Egg Bake (Paleo)
Like a crustless quiche, this healthy egg bake tops the charts for simple breakfast recipes. It's gluten-free, paleo and low-carb, plus it's perfect for early morning breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Top it with salsa and serve with toast or tortillas for the complete package.
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6 Tips to Creating a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Creating a healthy work-life balance is HARD! In our latest post, guest writer Kami Hagel shares 6 Tips to Creating a Healthy Work-Life Balance. These tips will help you save time and manage your stress.
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Energy Boosting Quinoa, Egg and Avocado Breakfast Bowls
Keep your healthy eating habits on track with this SIMPLE + ENERGY BOOSTING brekki! With the exception of eggs, all the ingredients can be prepped in advance, making it another early morning WIN!
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4 Guilt-Free Ways to Enjoy Your Pizza
A life without pizza is no fun! That’s why we’re excited to share these simple tips, which will allow you to enjoy pizza in a healthier, guilt-free way.
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Chicken Pesto Pizza
Who knew making a homemade pizza could be so simple? Whether with your kids, friends or family, homemade pizza nights are a great way to make healthy eating interactive and FUN!
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The Dirty Truth About Grocery Store Nut Butter (Spoiler Alert)
Why is the majority of grocery store nut butter NO GOOD? For all you creamy, or crunchy, nut butter loving friends out there, you’ll want to read this post before grabbing that next jar of Jif!
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Peanut Butter & Berry Stuffed French Toast
We’re always on the hunt for new breakfast recipes so, we’re sharing one of our family’s new weekend favorites. This stuffed French toast is almost like enjoying dessert for breakfast with a healthy twist. It can double as the perfect packed lunch for you and your family (served hot or cold) and is great to toss in the freezer for busy mornings in the future.
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Easy to Pack Real Food Snacks We Keep In Our Car, Purse and Gym Bag
As women, we’re so busy these days that eating healthy can pose a real challenge, especially when we’re constantly on the go. That’s why we’re sharing a variety of REAL food snacks that are filling, non-perishable and don’t take up much room. These snacks are easy to pack, making them perfect for travel, your gym bag, desk drawer or when you’re shuttling your kids back and forth to activities.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup (Slow Cooker)
Today we’re sharing an easy weeknight dinner that you can throw together in minutes. We LOVE when a dish is both simple and good for you. This soup is made in a slow cooker (hello, busy nights), is freezer-friendly and an FfL-family favorite from generations past - and the leftovers taste great too.
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10 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Enjoy Real Food (Spouse + Kids)
We know how difficult it can be to get your family on board with real food meals, especially if you have picky eaters! That’s why we follow these 9 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Eat and Enjoy Real Food. If it’s a struggle with your spouse or kids, these tips will make ALL the difference – we know because they have in our families!
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Fennel Salad with Seared Salmon & Baby Spinach
We really need to keep our salads exciting to ensure we enjoy them enough to eat often. We’re excited to share this combo which was created by our friend and guest poster Tiziana Nenezicand, a wife and momma who’s passionate about creating better gut health.
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7 Easy (and Sneaky) Ways to Add Exercise Back Into Your Busy Schedule
Between work, family and Kalie being pregnant, life has been a tad crazy. That’s why, after quite a few e-mails about this from our readers, we’re excited to share these 7 Easy (and Sneaky) Ways to Add Exercise to Your Busy Schedule.
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad (Add Chicken for an Amazing Meal)
It’s Labor Day this weekend and boy do we have the PERFECT side dish for you! This dish is easy to make, has all the flavor and is always popular when we make it for family, friends or take it to a potluck. Even the kids love it - try it!
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How Cleaning My Kitchen Changed My Life
Back-to-school stressed and feeling overwhelmed every time you walk into the kitchen? We’re excited to share guest writer Tanya Jorgensen’s story “How Cleaning My Kitchen Changed my Life.” Her tips will inspire you to tidy up through simple changes.
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Easy Tortellini Soup
Crazy with school starting and need a quick recipe? It doesn't take long to put bowls of this comforting soup on the table. Convenience items that are chock-full of hearty ingredients such as frozen spinach, tasty chicken broth, canned Italian diced tomatoes and beans simplify the preparation. Try this simple 15-minute soup!
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Granola Bars: Real Food or Really Unhealthy? (Spoiler Alert)
Real food or really unhealthy? The thing is, most store-bought granola bars that look healthy are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup and are lacking in nutrients. You can avoid all that excess sugar and empty calories with these simple tips. Make grab-and-go bars a tasty and nutritious addition to your diet!
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Healthy Homemade Trail Mix (Paleo + Kid-friendly)
This easy homemade trail mix makes a great snack and is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, crunchy and soft. Prepare it in bulk to use while on-the-go or during family gatherings. It is sure to be a big hit!
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5 Ways to Stay Slim (Without Counting Calories, Macros or Cutting Carbs)
We’ve had so many women ask about excess weight - how to prevent weight gain, how to lose extra pounds… you name it, it’s a hot topic!! That's why we're excited to share these 5 simple slim-down suggestions that we've found SO HELPFUL!!
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10 Ways to Make Rice Cakes Taste Delicious
School starts (here in Florida) next week and summer flew by WAY too fast! Since coming up with SIMPLE, yet TASTY after school snacks can be difficult , we wanted to share with you 10 Ways to Make Rice Cakes Taste Delicious.
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Maryland Style Corn on the Cob in a Foil Pack
This corn on the cob is the perfect summertime low-maintenance side dish. There are so many delicious ways to prepare foil pack corn, and this one is our personal favorite! It can be baked in the oven, grilled or made in a slow cooker. With little clean up, this simple side dish is fit for a crowd.
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2 Recipes that Satisfy Your French Fry Craving Without Throwing Off Your Entire Diet
If you're a fan of crispy, crunchy fries you'll LOVE these guilt-free recipes. Both are interchangeable with potatoes or sweet potatoes, allowing you to take the opportunity to get creative and bake whichever you're craving. Since they're easily prepped ahead of time and are freezer-friendly, they're great when you're in a pinch or strapped for time.
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The Ultimate Guide to Staying in Shape While Traveling
Are you traveling anytime soon? Keep up with your fitness goals (and indulge in that margarita!!) with these vacation workout suggestions!
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Gourmet Grilled Peaches Topped with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar
This is one of our absolute summertime FAVORITES. It’s simple, can be served as a side or you can switch it up entirely and eat it as a delicious dessert. The secret ingredient? Check out the recipe to find out.
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Coffee and Kahlua Dessert Drink and Cocktail (Our Slippery Monkey)
This Coffee and Kahlua Smoothie is our absolute FAVORITE dessert drink. The combo of this refreshing chocolate banana smoothie with a hint of coffee and your favorite coffee liquor makes it the perfect summer cocktail. It's nicknamed "The Slippery Monkey," which, let's face it, just sounds fun!
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How to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger – Slow Aging with These Simple Tips
Want to know How to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger? For my 64th birthday, I (Pam) am excited to share with you what ACTUALLY WORKS when it comes to living well, feeling great and aging gracefully, so you, too, can defy aging by tapping into the fountain of youth!
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Balsamic Infused Caprese Salad
If you’re looking for a healthy side dish for this summer, look no further. This is one of our favorites!
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Carolina Style Pimento Cheese
This homemade Carolina Style Pimento Cheese recipe is the perfect cheese to use as an appetizer, dip, spread, in a sandwich or quesadilla. We love to add a little jalapañeo or grilled chicken for a southern bust of delicious flavor! It's easy, healthy and keto friendly.
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Healthy Summer Eating Tips - BBQs, Picnics & Parties
Follow these simple tips and you'll be able to enjoy any summer BBQ, picnic or party, without having to stress about staying slim.
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5 Simple Self-Care Tips That Will Change Your Life
After an ah-ha moment a few months ago and a desire to take care of myself again, I switched my daily routine. Here are the 5 simple self-care tips that changed my life and will do the same for yours.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Skinny Strawberry Margarita
This skinny strawberry margarita is our go-to margarita recipe. With only 6 ingredients and lots of flavor, this recipe is an easy, guilt-free cocktail that's PERFECT to sip on while celebrating Cinco de Mayo or on any other occasion.
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Shopping at Your Local Farmers’ Market Made Easy
Want to get the FRESHEST foods at CHEAPER prices and know exactly where your food is from? If you haven’t shopped locally before, let us show you how to make shopping at your local farmers market family-friendly and easy!
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6 Tricks for Getting Your Kids and Spouse to Eat (and Enjoy) Salad!
It can be difficult enough to introduce whole foods into your family’s diet without disarray, let alone serve up a salad filled with veggies and greens. Try these 6 tips for getting your kids and spouse to eat, and enjoy, salad!
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How to Make a Killer Quiche (using any filling of your choice)
Here's the thing about quiches... they’re one of the only meals you can serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner, without hesitation. There's no slaving in front of the stove for hours, and with these simple tips, you'll know exactly how to make one killer quiche using any filling of your choice!
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4 Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
Because the fear of failure is very real, we wanted to share a few quick tips with you that have given us the confidence needed to break down any walls that stand in our way.
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Smart Snacking
Have you ever tried sugar snap peas? They make an incredible snack and the crunch is sure to combat any craving! Whether we’re packing lunch for our families or planning our weekly snacks, we grab all of our ideas from this incredible list of 70+ snacks!
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Cut Back on Spending with These Two Lists
If you’re trying to eat healthy and save money, you’ll want to check out our updated 2019 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists. These lists have helped us cut back on our monthly shopping expenses by choosing which produce is more imperative to purchase organically and which isn't… from the dirtiest of the dirty to the squeaky clean!
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A Busy Morning Breakfast
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes have quickly become one of our family’s FAVORITE breakfasts to prep ahead. Last weekend, we made a double batch and put half in the fridge for a grab-and-go breakfast later in the week and the other half in the freezer. We know some of you have a preference of whole wheat or gluten-free, so we created two recipes for you to choose from.
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Gluten-Free Pancakes
3 Steps to Get Your Family to Help in the Kitchen More Often
If you’re weary from the warfare and feel the pressure to be superwoman, DON’T! By following these 3 steps to get your family to help in the kitchen more often, you’ll ease up some of your own anxiety AND you’ll give your family a daily opportunity to build memories that will last for years to come.
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Early Morning Avocado Toast
HAPPY MONDAY!! And the busy woman grind continues... We hope you all had a wonderFULL weekend and are ready to kick some butt this week. Monday Recipe: Avocado Toast! So easy, so healthy and soooo delicious!
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The 5 Best Tips to Stay Motivated
Whether it’s working out, eating healthy or just being happy, staying motivated can be a challenge! I’m no motivation guru and I’ve definitely had many times when I've wanted to give up, change course, or just crawl back into bed… BUT these 5 Tips to Staying Motivated have helped me push past my barriers and succeed!!
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3 Simple Words That Can Change Your Outlook
Sometimes we just need a little pick me up when life seems overwhelming, stressful or lonely. We all have our own means of coping, but how can we persevere without turning to a vice?
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How to Throw a Homemade Pizza Party (healthy + family-friendly)
You’re never too old to throw a pizza party. It's a fun way to enjoy an evening with your family and is something that we, as adults, have a blast making (and eating) too! The best part?
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How Labels Lead You to Believe Your Food is Healthier than it Really Is (Spoiler Alert)
We’ve been programmed to identify with words such as organic, gluten-free, healthy, low carb, low calorie, low-fat, diet, reduced-fat and non-GMO. But after taking a closer look, you’d be surprised how misleading these “comfort words” may be.
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Cauli-“risotto” with Charred Sweet Corn
Thanks to the amazing chef Randy B., we’ve got one of the BEST risotto recipes for you today! If your family is anything like ours, you’ll be HOOKED. Not only is it hearty, it’s low-carb and doesn’t have all the calories found in most risotto recipes. Since we’ve officially been converted, we’re excited to share the recipe details with you… including one “sweet” ingredient!
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Starbucks "Healthy Food"
I was waiting in line at Starbucks this morning and thought I would take a gander at their seemingly “healthy” food options… When I flipped over their Chicken Wrap and a box of Cheese and Fruit, the ingredients ranged from words I can’t pronounce to food coloring… sounds healthy, right? Since the struggle is real when it comes to healthy, whole foods, I wanted to share these 9 tips with you. They have really helped me distinguish the good from the bad with just a quick glance at the ingredients on a label!
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Our Favorite Super Bowl Spread!
This weekend, Erich and I will be packing for our big move to Pensacola! ❤️ Even though we aren’t heading to a Super Bowl party, we’re still going to celebrate in the midst of boxes with this delicious duo! If you’re looking for a fun Super Bowl Sunday meal to share with your family, these are two of our favorites! They’re easy to throw together and can be prepped the night before.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ham and Swiss Sliders
How to Rethink the Way You Look at Recipes (+ our favorite quiche)
When I come across a recipe that looks absolutely delicious but is time consuming and has ingredients listed that my family doesn't particularly care for, I switch things up and create a version that shortens prep time and satisfies our family's flavor preferences! To help give you some thoughts of how you can put your own twist on recipes, I want to share some of my ideas with you! ... PLUS a new quiche recipe that has quickly become my FAVORITE.
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A few minutes of fitness... in case you have a busy week ahead!!
This past week was an extremely busy one for our family and I didn't have time to hit the gym. Rather than pushing my health to the wayside, I used the exercise library we have on the website to choose 3 exercises. Every day, I did each exercise for a minute. By the end of the week, I got in quite the sweat sesh without batting an eyelash! Just wanted to share if you have a busy week ahead!
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Re-Create Your Leftovers By Doing This!
As soon as it gets chilly outside, the crockpot has a permanent place on our countertop. Last night, I made Chili and had enough left over to feed an army.
So we don’t get sick of it, I do two things...
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My GO-TO grab-and-go breakfast!
Every Thursday morning, I rush out the door at 5:30 a.m. to catch spin class before my 8:00 a.m. PT appointment… Then, I scoot off to a local coffee shop so I can focus on work without the countless tasks around the house calling my name. Since I often end up eating in my car, THIS breakfast has become my Thursday morning staple. It’s prepped the night before, easy to transport and absolutely delicious!
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The Perfect Way to Use Up Your Leftovers This Week!
As you know, it's difficult enough to come up with meals, let alone create new ways to use your leftovers. That’s where this amazing recipe comes in... Every time we have leftover meat, whether it’s steak, chicken or pork, we throw together this tasty salad!
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70+ Simple Snack Ideas for Kids and Adults!
We're super excited to share our latest list of over 70 simple snack ideas for kids and adults!! Using this list means you no longer have to think about what to pack every day!
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We're so glad you're checking out our website because it means you have a genuine interest in making better choices so you can make healthy a lifestyle.
Whether you're brand new to the real food world or you're a healthy lifestyle veteran, we hope you'll find value in the quick and delicious recipes and resources that are here for you.
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