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Prime Day Deals on Products I Love

It’s Prime Day today and tomorrow, everyone! Deals on all sorts of products, you might not know where to even start! In honor of Prime Day, I thought I would share deals on some of my personal favorite products for beauty, self-care, fitness, home and kitchen, and pets! Beauty and Self Care Products Home and Kitchen Devices Health and Wellness products Fitness Products Pet Products Beauty…

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Favorite Swimming Gear and Products

I realized that I haven’t shared some of my favorites in a while, so I thought today I would share some of my favorite products for swimming that help me to get those extra meters in the pool. I am swimming more and more meters in the pool with each swim, and having good gear is becoming something that is essential to a comfortable swim. These are all of the products that I won’t leave the house…

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What does being "Fit" Mean to Me?

When I first started my website back in 2012, I contemplated for a long time on what I wanted to name it. I played around with a lot of different words, had a few in mind, then narrowed my choices down to what was available, and settled on Fit Happy Free. Since then, those words have evolved to mean different things to me. There have been times, in my insecurity, that I worried about my physical…

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Life, Surgeries, Puppies, and Other Things

Life, Surgeries, Puppies, and Other Things

Well, it has been quite some time since I have updated my website in any way.  If you follow me on YouTube, I have been more active on that platform.  But so many things have been going on to keep me from regularly updating my blog. If you’ve been following me on YouTube, you know that I have a condition called Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS).  My symptoms started to present themselves…

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Maple Pecan Spiced Cookies

Maple Pecan Spiced Cookies

These gluten-free Maple Pecan Spiced Cookies make for the ultimate fall cookie! With big flavor and a soft, chewy center, these are a delicious paleo autumn treat.   |   I’m back in the kitchen developing recipes!  I always get inspiration in the fall, since the season features my favorite flavors.  And these Maple Pecan Spiced Cookies were a fun fall treat!  I included spices like cinnamon,…

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Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

These tasty Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potato Quarters have a delicious sweet, caramelized taste with a little crunch of pecan to make for the perfect side for a fall or winter meal!

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Who else loves sweet potatoes? Well, these sweet potato wedges/quarters are super tasty!  I love all of the different ways to use maple, pecans, and sweet potatoes in the fall.…

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Instant Pot Maple Garlic Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot Maple Garlic Chicken Thighs

These tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs have a sweet and savory taste to them while being a simple, easy-to-make pressure cooked meal that takes minutes to cook!

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Since my symptoms with SCDS have been getting worse and I get frequent pressure headaches and chronic fatigue, I have been using my instant pot more for meals in the kitchen.  It just…

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Harvest Cocktail

Looking for a fun, boozy autumn drink? This paleo Harvest Cocktail is sure to satisfy your fall taste-buds with the flavors of apples, citrus, and maple.

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It took me ten months to post a new recipe this year, and it’s an alcoholic one.  What does that say about me?  Actually, this is my first alcoholic recipe that I have posted, and I have been dyingto post…

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My Unseen Illness Part 1: CSF Leak

My Unseen Illness Part 1: CSF Leak

I have not posted new content on my blog in almost a year.  There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a very crazy year so far, but I have had some medical issues that have affected me both physically and mentally, and have been a force in my life keeping me from being as active as I used to be.  In this entry I will be going into the first part of my unseen illness, which is all about my experience…

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20 Favorite Whole 30 Recipes to Kick-start your Year!

20 Favorite Whole 30 Recipes to Kick-start your Year!

Well hellooooo 2020! Happy New year to all of you! Are you ready to kick-start your new year with a reset? It’s a popular time to start a Whole 30 and get your health on the right track!

If you were here and remember, I completed my first Whole 30 in February 2017. You can see my full recap here, where I included my thoughts, results, and every meal I ate. I loved what Whole 30 did for me and…

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Instant Pot Paleo Lemon Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Instant Pot Paleo Lemon Chicken and Vegetable Soup

This easy instant pot Lemon Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a warm and comforting soup that is paleo, gluten-free and whole 30 approved!

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Well, the weather in Texas can’t seem to make up it’s mind.  One moment, it feels like spring is here.  And the next, it feels like the dead of winter again.  It got cold again last week, and all I…

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March CatLadyBox Unboxing

It’s time for another CatLadyBox Unboxing Video!

CatLadyBox is a monthly subscription box fr crazy cat ladies. They have two options to choose from.  The first option, the “CatLadyBox,” will send you 3-4 cat related items for yourself (i.e. jewelry, clothing, decorative items, etc).  This option is $34.99 a month. Then there’s the second option, the “CrazyCatLadyBox,” which will include the items…

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My Hair Story and Favorite Hair Products

My Hair Story and Favorite Hair Products

I have had quite a crazy journey with my hair over the years.  I hated my hair for a large portion of my life.  If you have read my ED story, I mention how my hair was a big source of bullying and insecurity for me in middle and high school.  For my younger years, up until I entered middle school, my hair was mostly straight, with a slight wave to it.  Then, in middle school, it suddenly got very…

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Instant Pot Paleo Adobo Chicken

Instant Pot Paleo Adobo Chicken

This paleo instant pot adobo chicken is a tasty and flavorful dish that is simple and free of soy, processed sugar and made with whole foods!

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Instant potsare awesome!  They make life so much simpler when I want to make something quick on a weeknight, and I don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen, and have homework to do. …

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February CatLadyBox Unboxing

So, I did it.  I finally subscribed to CatLadyBox!

I had seen the targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram, signed up for the emails, and would always think “man, I really need to sign up, this is the perfect subscription box for me!”  And it truly is!

This post is not sponsored by CatLadyBox, this was something I thought would be fun to share!

CatLadyBox is a monthly subscription box fr crazy cat…

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Sausage Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Sausage Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

These Sausage Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are a delicious, keto-friendly and Whole 30 compliant meal that will satisfy your taste-buds!

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  Can you believe January is almost over?  The year just started and the first month is already whizzing by!  Are you participating in a January Whole 30 challenge?  I participated in one last…

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