Skinny Watermelon Margaritas

Skinny Watermelon Margs!
So good and FRESH!!!
I can't wait to drink more of these this summer!

Ingredients: - 1 cup of fresh, ripe watermelon, cut into 1/2" cubes and frozen
- 1 tbs. of fresh lime juice

- 2 tbs. of blanco tequilla

- 1/2 tbs. of water

Put all the ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. If it's too thick, add a little more water! So, so good!! Now I just need to be sitting on the beach with this cocktail!!

For my fixers, this is 21 day fix APPROVED!!! 

Clean Buffalo Dip

Clean Buffalo Dip
4th of July treat, but keeping it healthy!
I love splurging and not feeling guilty!
Definitely making this again!

Ingredients:
(Large party batch)
- 2 cups plain greek yogurt
- 2 cans shredded chicken 
- 1 cup shredded cheese (we used chedder) 
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (we used franks red hot) 
*Mix the ingredients together in large bowl then place in baking dish. Place in the oven for 30 min at 375. Stir ingredients often while baking.

21 day fix approved!

(Individual fix serving)
- 6 tbsp plain greek yogurt (1/2 red container)
- 6 tbsp shredded chicken (1/2 red container)
- 3 tbsp shredded cheese (1/2 blue container)
- hot sauce

When enjoying this dish I use veggies for dipping or quinoa and black bean chips. This recipe is also great to make for a dinner and have buffalo chicken wraps. Use whole grain tortillas when serving wraps! Watch out this stuff is addicting!

Turkey Zucchini and Quinoa Casserole

Turkey Zucchini and Quinoa Casserole

With tomatoes, green and red peppers!

SOOO yummy!

Ingredients:

- 1 lb. lean ground turkey

- 1 package quinoa 

- 1 chopped zucchini (depending on size)

- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced

- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
- Add olive oil and pepper to taste

- 1 can low sodium organic chopped tomatoes 

- 1 1/2 tablespoon of garlic

Directions:

Just cook the ground turkey in a skillet until brown.
Next, add all of the other ingredients.
Place in a large pan or casserole dish.
Bake for 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees!!
We left ours in a little longer to make sure the veggies were cooked and soft.


21 day fix approved too!!
- 1 green
- 1 red
- 1 yellow
1 serving is approximately 2 cups cooked. 

Clean Blueberry Muffins

Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Not bad for the first time trying them!
Definitely going to have them again
Maybe trying to add some new ingredients too!

Ingredients:

2 cups of almond flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup (we used honey) 

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 1/2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt 

1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup of fresh picked blueberries (or organic)

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.) Prepare muffin tins with liners
3.) Add all the ingredients in one bowl and mix, but without the blueberries, mix until it thickens.
4.) Fold in the blueberries, be careful not to smash them
5.) Spoon them into the liners until the mix is gone
6.) Bake from 20-25 minutes. We did ours for 20 minutes!!! 

Rainbow Fruit Salad

Rainbow Fruit Salad

with a Honey Lime Dressing

I LOVE FRUIT!

Ingredients:
1 lb. of fresh strawberries
1 pineapple cut into small squares
12 oz. of fresh blueberries
12 oz. of red grapes 

4 kiwis, peeled and diced

2 bananas diced

Dressing:
1/4 cup of honey
2 tsp of lime zest
1 tbsp of fresh lime juice (from the limes)

Toss all together and ENJOY! 

Berry Acai Bowl

My FIRST Berry Acai Bowl
I am excited to experiment with it!

Ingredients:
2/3 cup of frozen blueberries
2/3 cup of frozen strawberries
1/2 banana
1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon of Acai Powder

Toppings:
You can use anything, but this is what I used:
Strawberries
Blueberries
Bananas
Chai Seeds
{I should have added granola for some crunch}

Instructions:
1.) Put all the ingredients into a blender (not the toppings)
2.) If the mixture is not blending good, add more almond milk or water
3.) Blend until smooth
4.) Pour into a bowl
5.) Top with your toppings (whatever you choose)
6.) Serve and enjoy!

I got my Acai powder from Ebay - there is lots of brands you can get!! I also found these frozen packs that I want to try next!

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

So yummy and fresh!

Hit the spot for lunch and would be

great for a picnic!

Ingredients:
1 box of red quinoa (Food you feel good about red quinoa from Wegmans)
1 package of frozen corn
1 cup of fresh, chopped cilantro
1 cup of chopped green onions (usually a bunch will equal a cup)
2 tomatoes (we used the roma tomatoes)
2 avocados peeled and diced
1/2 tsp. of sea salt
1/2 tsp. of pepper
1/2 cup of lemon vinaigrette (organic version from Wegman's is what we used, I am sure you could use a different dressing too!)
{ You can add more veggies too, I added carrots, cabbage and beans }

Fajita-Stuffed Chicken {Healthy Style}

Fajita-Stuffed Chicken

OHHH MY - sooooo good!!!

Trinity loved it too!!

We love trying new things and

it's a win when our daughter loves clean recipes too!

Ingredients:
3 boneless chicken breast (we learned that it needed to be cut thinner because we had to bake it in the oven too after to cook it the whole way)
2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
1 diced red pepper
1 diced green pepper (can add yellow peppers too, but we didn't)
1 diced red onion
1 tsp. of sea salt
2 tsp. of chili powder
2 tsp. of cumin
2 tsp. of garlic powder (Also, ingredients for the healthy queso and guacamole is listed below)

Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat.

Cook the peppers, onion, salt, pepper until soft.
Then when the veggies are cooked, put them in the healthy queso (made before hand).
Mix it well together. In another bowl, combine the chicken breasts with the salt, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder and make sure it goes all over the chicken.
Cut the chicken in half and make sure that its cut thin, but not too thin so the chicken cooks properly. Fill the chicken with the queso and veggie mixture.Cook the chicken until fully cooked (5-7 minutes) If you are silly like us, you’ll have to bake it too! Haha! Serve with homemade salsa and homemade guacamole! YUM!

Clean Queso Dip!

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp. of extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. of minced garlic

2 tbsp. of cornstarch

1 and 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk (we used vanilla cause that's what we use for our Shakeology)

Use the peppers and onions you sauteed before to put in the dip! (If you want to use the dip for chips, then dice the peppers and onions instead of leaving them longer)

1 tbsp. of wheat flour

1/2 tsp. of chili powder

1/2 tsp. of onion powder

1/2 tsp. of cumin

1/4 tsp. of sea salt

1/8 tsp. of black pepper

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese

Instructions:
1.) Heat a saucepan over medium/low heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook until the garlic is brown. Usually only takes a minute.
2.) Stir the cornstarch into a 1/4 cup of the almond milk and set aside.
3.) Add the peppers and onions and cook for a couple minutes until they are heated. Sprinkle the wheat flour over the peppers/onions and stir for a minute.
4.) Turn the heat up to medium/high and stir in the rest of the almond milk with the cornstarch mixture made in step 2. Stir for 2-4 minutes until it is thickened.
5.) Turn the heat back to medium/low and stir in the cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, black peppers and cheeses. Then mix it til it's smooth.

Clean Guacamole!

Ingredients:
3 avocados
2 tomatoes
1 clove of diced garlic (we used the chopped garlic in a jar)
2-3 limes (depending on the size)
1 tsp. of onion powder
Sea salt and pepper to taste 

{ You can also add other seasonings if you want, depends on what you like }

Instructions:

Scrape out the avocados and remove the pit, put into a mixing bowl

Add the juice of the limes and mash them up to the consistency you want

Cut the tomatoes and garlic, add the salt, pepper, and onion powder and mix it

Then you are DONE!

My WHY

As I sit here, write this and tell you MY WHY, I am crying, not because I am sad, but because I am happy. I want you to think to yourself when reading this what your WHY is. Because when you find your WHY, you find everything in your power to fight for that WHY, you do what others can’t because your WHY is so strong. You live and breath for that WHY. So here it goes..

This is my WHY. My darling daughter, Trinity. She has given me the most amazing experiences at life that anyone could ever imagine. Before she was born, I heard her heart beat, I felt her kicks, and I felt her move all around in my belly. It was mind blowing. I was going to care and nurture a new human being and hell, I didn’t know what to do. But that is what happens, you learn how to take care of that blessing. You do everything you can to take care of that precious jewel that was given to you. You ask questions, you read the internet, you go above everything else and give that baby everything that you can possibly think of. You do all of this because that blessing is your heart, your soul, your everything and your WHY!

My WHY is growing fast and she is learning that Mommy isn’t around enough. She is seeing Mommy work Monday through Sunday, then come home and work some more because it’s what she has to do. She works really hard to make sure her WHY lives the best life. It’s not about the money, it’s not about the mansion, it’s not about a fancy car, it’s about TIME. Time with my WHY, time with her so she can learn, time with her to see her laugh, smile and have fun. Time with her to show her that life is precious and we need to live every minute of it. I am sacrificing my time, my energy, my happiness just so my WHY can see that Mommy will give her the world. My WHY will not have a broken home. My WHY will not have to cry herself to sleep because she isn’t with her Mommy. My WHY will not have to move every other month. My WHY will not have to stay up at night and wonder what tomorrow will be like. My WHY will not be ashamed of herself.

BUT my WHY will have structure. My WHY will have a home to live in. MY why will have her parents to take care of her. My WHY will have good food on the table. My WHY will have a heart full of love. My WHY will have a big smile on her face, always. My WHY will have the best life she can possibly have because her Mommy and Daddy work hard to give her that. We only have this one life, and we need to treasure it. Some of us are blessed with our WHY including myself, some of us don’t know what are WHY is, and some of us don’t even think about our WHY. When your WHY is so big though, you sacrifice now that way you don’t have to wish you started a long time ago. Working 4 jobs won’t last long because I am building a life of freedom for my WHY. My WHY will have her Mommy home, have weekends with her Mommy and have TIME with her Mommy every day here soon.

When you figure out your WHY though, you figure out why your life is worth living. Why you want to make your dreams become reality, why you work your ass off, why you strive to be better, why you go above and beyond to get things done, why you fight so hard, why you have sleepless nights, why you are brave and fearless. Seriously, think about your WHY. When it brings tears to your eyes, you know that it’s your WHY. When you find your WHY, don't ever give up on it.

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Insanity Max 30 Results

So excited to share with you my coach, Sarah’s results from Insanity Max 30 results (Oh and it’s on promotion right now – say what?) I am so glad to know her, grow my business with her, be on her team, have wine nights, hold each other accountable, share my life with her, and be girl bosses together!!! I probably would have never got to know her without this amazing coaching opportunity she gave me. Love you girl!!! 😘 #wcw

She is one hot momma who got results with determination and consistency. Yes, some people want to look like her before picture and that is ok! She looks FABULOUS in both. But in her second photo, she is healthy, fit, happy, and confident in her skin. She followed her meal plan about 80% of the time, drank her Shakeology each day, and did her workouts!!! BAM, she is FIT! 💪🏼

Want to know something else? She only lost 4 pounds during this program, but she didn’t have a drastic weight loss because it doesn’t work, it’s because she was already fairly small, a size 0 and you don’t have that much weight to drop. She is healthy and toned. She didn’t need to lose weight, she has been “skinny” her whole life, she did it to be healthy and fit for herself and her family. ❤️

If you are looking to GET HEALTHY, LOSE WEIGHT, TONE UP, or GET FIT, let’s chat!!! I would love for you to join me in my challenge group starting May 9th!! Summer is coming and our bikinis need to fit!!

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WHY Shakeology?

SOOOO.. there is multiple reasons why I drink Shakeology and I frequently get asked what’s in it? Why do you drink it? What’s the difference between Shakeology and other protein shakes?  Is it worth the money?

Here are some FACTS about Shakeology and why I can’t live without it now!

What's in Shakeology?

-Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build muscle and reduce food cravings*

-Help build and repair muscles

-Reduce hunger and food cravings

-Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails

Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Café Latte and Greenberry Shakeology include whey protein isolate, an easily absorbable source of high-quality protein that's ideal for building and maintaining lean muscle mass. Tropical Strawberry and Vegan Chocolate include high-quality plant proteins from brown rice, pea and other sources. Essential amino acids, found in these proteins, help the body repair muscle tissue and heal wounds and even reduce hunger pangs. The protein in all Shakeology products provides a highly bioavailable source of essential amino acids.

Prebiotics, Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption*

-Aids digestion

-Support a healthy intestinal tract

-Increase absorption of nutrients

-Shakeology contains many ingredients that are beneficial to the digestive system.

-Prebiotics, natural components of certain plants, help support the "friendly" bacteria in your digestive tract.

-Probiotics are strains of live good bacteria that help with the digestive process. They assist the body in absorbing nutrients and minerals, bring an overall balance to the digestive tract, and help support the immune system.

-Digestive enzymes, from sources such as pineapples and papayas, help your body break down food into its individual components, making the nutrients easier to absorb.

Adaptogens*

-Help promote a strong immune system

-Help increase energy

-Help protect the body from stress

-Help balance endocrine hormones and the immune system

Adaptogens are special herbs that grow in harsh climates and conditions, at high elevations, atop mountains where the soil is rocky and oxygen in the air is thin. Because these plants have to adapt to harsh conditions, they have highly concentrated nutrients that can help your body cope with stress, provide energy, and maintain a strong immune system. Shakeology has a total of 9 adaptogens - more than any other shake out there.

Antioxidants and phytonutrients (plant-sourced ingredients) may help maintain health*

-Help neutralize harmful free radicals

-Help decrease inflammation

-Help maintain the immune system

-Potentially decrease the risk of degenerative diseases

Many of Shakeology's fruit and vegetable sources have been chosen for their high concentration of healthy natural substances known as phytonutrients, including flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and catechins. These substances have antioxidant properties, meaning they help neutralize molecules known as free radicals, which damage cells and may contribute to the aging process. In laboratory tests, phytonutrients have shown promise in helping prevent a wide variety of degenerative conditions.

23 Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for optimal health*

-Get a wide range of essential nutrients

-Get your necessary vitamins every day

-Make up for dietary deficiencies

Most of us don't get the complete range of essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Some important vitamins, such as vitamin B and C vitamins, are water-soluble, meaning they're flushed out of your body after a short time and need to be replenished regularly. Others, like vitamin E, can be difficult to get enough of in food. Shakeology Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla and Greenberry provide all these nutrients in an easy-to-take form, so you never have to worry. (Tropical Strawberry and Vegan Chocolate do not have the vitamin and mineral ingredients added.)

So as you can see it is VERY different from a “protein” shake because of all of its amazing nutritious ingredients! Also, it is worth every single penny. I drink this every day for breakfast and it helps me stay on track and reach my goals. $4 a day for something that is valuable to my body and keeps me healthy.. HELL YEAH!

If you want more information on Shakeology or Beachbody, send me a message on Facebook or email me at ssb722@yahoo.com

It ain't my first rodeo, it's my THIRD!

It ain't my first rodeo, it's my THIRD!
Happy Birthday Trinity!
I can't believe my darling daughter is 3 years old!
We are having a Rodeo themed party this year.
Trinity called it, her "horsey party"
She was so excited for her birthday party.

She kept asking for presents { oh dear }
Well, she got spoiled, that's for sure.
So happy that we got to celebrate with family and friends!

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!

She is the cutest cowgirl I ever did see!
She always likes to pose!

The Party planning Momma!
The food cooking machine, Daddy!
We love planning for our little girl's parties!
I think we are a good team when it comes to these parties.
Daddy likes to cook.
Mommy likes to make the crafts!
We always end up helping each other and making it FUN!
Anything for our cowgirl!

Some chalkboard art that I did!
Check out my Facebook page, Chalk it up with Shianne!
I love doing crafts and making signs!
This was next to the photo booth when you walked into the party!
Trinity's Third Rodeo!

Grab a prop and Strike a pose!
Everyone loved the photo booth! 

Too bad I didn't get all my pictures! :(

It is totally a COWGIRL thing!!!
More decorations at the party!

Grab a cowgirl mug and fill it with whatever tastes right!
The cowgirl mugs were from Oriental Trading.
I got a lot of the decorations from there.

Great quality and a good price!

How cute and perfect are these?

Grab a scarf and PARTY!!
We had a blast!

Grab your silverware..
Get your grub on!!

Table settings!!
Loved the mini hay bales!
Pink and brown with some burlap and lace!

YEEE HAWWW!
Gear up partner!
Grab a hat and ride your horse! 

Horsey's for everyone!!

Favors for the kiddos!

Bubbles..
Fruit snacks..
Stickers! 

The Snack Saloon!!!
OMGOSH all the sweet treats were soooo good!
Cake, cookies, and MORE!
Everything was perfect!

Horse cupcakes!
LOVED how this turned out!
Thank you to my future mother in law who made these!
She did an amazing job!

Trinity's cookies for her party!

Made by Denise Schwab!
She did a great job and these were gone so FAST!!


Lasso Ropes = Twizzlers!

Hay Bales = Rice Crispy Treats!

Trail Ride Cookies = M&M Cookies!

Trinity's cake was MY FAVORITE!!
Deb did such a wonderful job!

She is so reasonable with pricing

and she blew my expectations out of the water! 

Pap Pap made this Waterin' Hole for the drinks.
He is so talented and we are so lucky to have him in our lives!
Now we get to save it and use it for the wedding!

Birthday present time!
MORE PRESENTS,

and more,
and MORE! 

Trinity got spoiled and now we have no room in our house!

Trinity and Char had a blast in the photo booth!!

Cuties having fun!
Look at those stashes!!! 

Momma joined in!! :)
Thank you to each and everyone who came to the party!

Trinity appreciates it and so do we!

We had a blast and we couldn't be more blessed!

Everyone who helped cook, decorate and even bringing hay bales

was so thoughtful and appreciated!!!
We love you all!

Thank you for all the great gifts and memories!