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Happy 12th Birthday Athena

When I rescued this pretty puppers twelve years ago she was emaciated, scared of everything under the sun and had been found in a home that was breeding a fighting pitbulls.

Although quite particular and not a fan of new and unfamiliar faces, with time and patience she comes to love everyone most dear us. Her special bond with Hunter is pure magic. She would do anything to protect him. She is Justin’s little shadow following him everywhere he goes. She is my not so little cuddle bug always trying to sneak up onto the couch or bed, forever thinking she and all her 80lbs can pass as a lap dog.

She’s has grown leaps and bounds and has overcome so many fears and obstacles. She has been the one constant in my life and has helped me through some of the most dark and difficult times. I don’t know where I would be without her. Quite frankly I don’t even know if I would still be here if it weren’t for her. Being able to come home to her each and every day gave me purpose at a time when I was so so lost. The day i rescued her I thought I saved her life. But in reality this little miss has saved mine!

Check out her birthday slideshow here…Happy 12th Birthday Athena.

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Hunter’s Kitchen – Episode 3: Mummy Pizza and Earthworm Pasta

Welcome to Hunter’s Kitchen!!!

We have a special Halloween episode for y’all today! Chef Hunter will show us how to make a “Mummy Pizza” and “Earthworm Pasta”.

MUMMY PIZZA:

Grab a simple store bought cheese pizza and the toppings of your choice along with a single burrito sized flour tortilla and use your creativity to create a spooky mummy.

EARTHWORM PASTA:

Cook some spaghetti noodles according to package directions and set aside to cool while you mix some store bought Alfredo sauce and a bunch of different food coloring to create the earthworm color you like best. Mix it all up and enjoy the creepy crawly deliciousness.

Check out the full video here!!! Hunter’s Kitchen – Episode 3: Mummy Pizza and Earthworm Pasta

We want to give a special thank you to my Mom/Hunter’s Nana for the idea of the Mummy pizza. We love you!!!

Give these recipes a try and be sure to tag us in your own creepy creations! We’d love to see the variations y’all come up with!!! Drop in the comments below what you would like to see Chef Hunter make next. And don’t forget to wash your hands and be sure to stay safe in the kitchen kids!

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KiwiCo Box – Bubbling Cauldron

Hunter got a surprise gift in the mail from Grandpa and Nana! His first @kiwico_inc box…Bubbling Cauldron, just in time for Halloween!

As a parent, I appreciated how easy it was to follow the instructions. I particularly loved Hunter’s focus and concentration throughout the process of putting this together. As a kid, Hunter absolutely loved the chemical reaction as the bubbling cauldron started to bubble up and over. He played with it well after the experiment was over.

Be sure and check out the chemical reaction and all the fun over on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/K3gTB9P58Yg!!!

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Hello New Me…YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!!

Do you ever walk past a mirror and not recognize the person in that reflection???

I’ve experienced both the positive and the negative of this, and let me tell you…the hard work, the journey, the transformation that takes place is worth it ALL a thousand times over!

You see, I used to HATE my reflection. I didn’t recognize the depressed, anxiety ridden, over thinker, over drinker, over eating, over weight women staring back at me. Then take this photo as an example of the polar opposite…Do I really look this smokin hot IRL??? I doubted this reflection until I decided to grab the camera and snap a photo…

Is this how far I have truly come??? Wow! I mean like WOWZA!!! Here I am taking a whole body selfie in front of a full length mirror with a smile that made my cheeks hurt! All because I know exactly who I am now!!! No longer depressed 24/7, still facing bouts of anxiety and continuing to learn and grow every day, but with confidence through the roof all without the hangover! Hello new me!!! You ARE FRICKIN’ GORGEOUS!!!

You ready to say hello to the new you? You ready to make perhaps the scariest but most rewarding decision of your life? Let’s do this!!! Drop a 📸 in the comments below and let’s do this!

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Fast Food

My biggest tip to those of you ready to start your own health and fitness journey…be sure your family and closest friends are aware of your goals.

The other day was super busy. I was out and about all day with a friend and we were having way too much fun to eat. So by the time I got home I was starving! Can anyone relate???

My hubby was a HUGE help and picked up dinner from McDonald’s but only for himself and Hunter, NOT for me, “because you have goals.” So instead of garbage food from McD’s for me he pulled out the ingredients for my current go-to quick and easy meal while I unpacked the car.

The Ingredients

1 Cup Stir Fry Veggies

1/2 Cup Mushrooms

x5 Spears of Asparagus

x1 tsp Coconut Oil

Pinch of Himalayan Salt

Microwave covered for 5 minutes

(Meal prepped air fryer chicken thigh optional)

Mixed Veggies and Chicken in 5 minutes or less.

Now I don’t know about you but that truly is FAST FOOD. And the kind I prefer to eat! Fast and healthy is my jam! Especially on those busy days when life gets a bit chaotic and your schedule goes haywire.

I’ve been having a TON of fun lately getting creative in the kitchen and coming up with new fast and healthy recipes. So be sure to stay tuned for more!!!

What is your favorite go-to quick and easy meal??? Let me know in the comments below. Also don’t forget enrollment for October’s life changing group is open!!! Email me ASAP of you want in on the fun!!!

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My Why

This kid right here…he is my WHY.

He is my sunshine on cloudy days.

He is my daily reminder to smile.

He is my motivation on the tough days.

He is my biggest cheerleader throughout my workouts.

He is the reason I get out of bed every morning.

He is my heart.

He is my soul.

He is my best friend.

He gives me so much joy.

He gives my life purpose.

And gives the absolute best hugs.

All that I do, I do for him.

I work on myself each and every day so that I can give him the absolute best version of me. I work on myself each and every day to teach him the importance of living a healthy lifestyle in mind, body and spirit.

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Plateaus

Can you relate??? I’ve been stuck in a rut lately. I’ve hit a plateau recently and it’s been such a mind f*ck! It seems like such an impossible thing to push through.

Sometimes you need to look at how far you’ve come to remind yourself that you are capable of anything. I am capable of anything, including pushing past this plateau. I have abs coming in for the first time in my life for crying out loud! I should be celebrating my accomplishments and not dwelling on being stuck. But I’m human and damnit it’s hard!

Are you at a plateau? Do you feel stuck? I’ve got you! I have to tools to push through plateaus and help you get unstuck. So what do you say? You ready to link arms and push through obstacles together? Drop a 🤝 in the comments below or email me!

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Chores…Kinda

Normally I clean the house from top to bottom on Fridays. But if you watched my Instagram stories yesterday I got a little distracted…ok ok I got BIG TIME distracted and ended up playing with a new ring light all day. So today as I finish up the cleaning I realized I did all the chores I enjoy most yesterday so I’m left with all the chores I hate the most for today. And I’ll be honest, playing with that new ring light again sounds much more appealing.

What chore(s) do you hate most??? For me it’s cleaning toilets. FUN FACT…this actually was my favorite chore since childhood. Then I had a boy. The old saying, “if you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seatie.” Doesn’t seem to apply to the rest of the toilet. Sometimes I wonder what on earth he’s aiming at to get his “tinkles” all over the place! I also hate moping the floors. I put that one off the longest. I hate tile flooring! I hate having to scrub the grout. And I hate that it’s so hard to tell wether or not it’s clean. And wouldn’t ya know almost every house in the state of Arizona has an abundant amount of tile flooring so there is no escaping it. Lucky me! NOT!!!

Anyhoo…be sure to check out my IG stories throughout the day…I’ll be posting a little game for y’all as I further procrastinate on cleaning. And if you don’t already follow me on IG be sure and do so! You’re missing out on all the fun over there @modernwifeandmom.

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3-Day Refresh

The results are in…I just completed the 3-Day Refresh and I am down a whopping 4.5lbs, I’ve detoxed from caffeine and my energy is through the roof! The food is so so good and I felt full the entire time. Truth be told, the hardest part was overcoming the caffeine withdrawal. This was just the thing I needed to push through my plateau.

Grocery Haul for the 3-Day Refresh

The 3-Day Refresh is designed for those wanting a fast, clean break to drop a few pounds in a hurray or break bad habits. The meal plan is a simple and creative way to enjoy eating healthy food without having to prepare it in a way that can damage your health and undermine your weight-loss goals.

Each day’s meals during the 3-Day Refresh

It’s perfect as a kick-start for those looking to make a clean break from bad eating habits. As a monthly tune-up for those looking to knock off 2-3lbs each month. Others use it as a quarterly compliment to the 21-Day Ultimate Reset. I have mine setup to auto-ship quarterly!

Does this sound like something you are interested in? Drop a 🥒 below or send me an email if you’d like more info.

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Haters Back Off

We haven’t always seen eye to eye. But this guy has always had my back.

I’ve had some haters come out of the woodwork since becoming a coach. People annoyed by my posts, people waiting to see me fail! Haters and creepers in my DMs. Good Lord! The creepers!!! You name it, I’ve been dealing with it behind the scenes.

Most days it doesn’t bother me one bit. You have to have a thick skin to be able to do what I do and be successful at it. But I am human and some days it is overwhelming.

But this guy right here reminds me without hesitation that what I’m doing is important. He believes in me even when I doubt myself. And he’s right! You hear that babe…YOU’RE RIGHT! 😉

Helping others while working on myself IS important. I absolutely love what I do and I believe in what I do too! It’s my passion. I’m changing lives including my own. There’s only one thing I love more than what I do and that’s proving people wrong. So to the haters and the creepers I thank you. Just keep watching! You might see me stumble but I will NEVER fail. And to my husband I owe the biggest thank you! Your love, support and belief in me means the world to me.