St. Patty’s Day with Jane Boutique

We are a holiday crazed family – Any and all holidays we can celebrate we do and we go all. out.

And while shopping on my favorite online boutique, Jane, I found some leather shamrock earrings and a leopard print shamrock shirt which inspired me to do a little recipe / item brag ;). The t-shirt is currently my favorite right now because it’s super cute and crazy comfortable! Grabbed both for under $20, y’all know how thrifty I am so I’m mega proud of these finds and that’s why I wanted to humble brag 😉

Every St. Patty’s Day I do an amazing paleo shepherds pie and a special drink for the kiddos. They love it and look forward to it every season! They help me grab all the ingredients for their leprechaun sorbet and run around me as I bake their shepherd’s pie. It’s a tradition I’ll never forget from their younger years and I’m trying to relish in the craziness. 😉

I made them early so I can share the love and maybe help you start a new tradition with your family (especially with this cold snap). Enjoy and let me know if you try it and what you thought/what you tried differently!

Did I mention I also got that fab shamrock garland from Jane, too?! After this amazing meal we enjoyed our usual leprechaun sorbet and they loved it!

It’s simply ::

mint ice cream, sprite, whipped cream, green sprinkles, and rainbow gummies!

All of this thanks to Jane Boutique and this fun season! Happy St. Patty’s Day, everyone!

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own!)

Valentine’s Day Giveaway

Hey y’all! I’m teaming up with my Realtor, Kris VanBuskirk, to promote a great opportunity she is offering! A Valentine’s Day dinner, delivered straight to your door!

𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫:

✔ You must be following me (@simplykaraliz) and my friend over at (@Kris_Sells_CO) on Instagram.

✔ Find this photo on @kris_sells_co page and post/comment with your Valentine’s Day plans 💋

✔ Tag a friend for an extra entry

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• Winner will be chosen on February 10th
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• Dinner amount will be covered up to $100.
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Manscaped

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(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

Lessonface Violin Classes

For Christmas I got a violin – I’ve been wanting to learn for years but I always made excuses that I wouldn’t have enough time. I was surprised when I opened up a large box for Christmas and saw a beautiful Maestro violin staring right back at me. I was so excited I immediately tried playing it, much to my Husband’s chagrin.. Obviously I needed classes.

I looked around at virtual classes and worried none of them would work for me, how could someone be able to coach me, a complete newbie, properly via zoom? Didn’t seem right (Apparently, I’m old) but I read reviews about LessonFace and they were raved about. So I gave them a try.

They do 1 on 1 lessons and passes (group classes that meet every week to build on previous lessons). So I jumped on a group violin class and immediately loved my teacher. She was patient, helpful and was able to help me tune my violin and correct my posture. This was only in my first lesson and I already felt more comfortable and way more excited for more lessons.

Learning a new instrument part of your New Years resolution? Sign up for the Master Pass, for access for your household to all 300+ live classes per month with phenomenal teachers. The Pass is only $19 for your first month, then $49/month going forward. Take live classes in music, language, and more, join warmup sessions on a daily basis, and make great progress along with your fellow students and teachers.

They have so many different instruments to choose from with an amazing deal to help get your littles (or yourself) familiar with music lessons that they can do from the comfort of their home. Super convenient and a great sense of normalcy, especially during these times! Great teachers, great classes, guaranteed!

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

Lifetime Fitness

This quarantine has been rough on the waistband. Like, really rough. Between stress eating, happy eating and the holidays being in the mix it’s been a struggle not to binge. Binge watching the Mandalorian with a bag of personal popcorn is pretty legit but I was feeling myself becoming foggy brained, sluggish and slow. I had no energy and no motivation. I’m sure most people felt this way – It’s been rough, hasn’t it?

I kept telling myself I couldn’t workout because I’d be interrupted by the boys and my old gym still hadn’t opened their kid’s center. But at one point when I looked around the house and saw piles of untouched mess I realized I needed to get off my butt. I deep cleaned my house, donated toys, clothes, and restarted a nightly beauty regimen. I was starting to feel like myself again, but I still wasn’t liking what I saw in the mirror.

I decided to make a change. I went back to strictly eating paleo and decided to look around at gyms. Due to COVID I was limited in my options due to the restrictions on child care and with three boys and a working Husband there was no way to make it work unless I found some help.

Then I stumbled upon Lifetime fitness.. They said their Kid’s Academy was open so I decided to tour it. I walked into a gorgeous facility that radiated class. It was clean, professional and pristinely high end. The staff at the Kid’s Academy had classes planned, safety/health precautions in place and made the kiddos feel so welcome.

There were so many wonderful classes to choose from and an array of amenities available. This place felt too good to be true. And that was a month ago. I signed up on the spot and have been going multiple times a week ever since. Hudson has been having a blast participating in events like Polar Express Christmas Eve party, New Years Eve party and so much more. It’s been like another home for all of us. With a built in spa, a cafe, and a pool (with kid’s swimming lessons, I might add) It’s felt like a little bit of normalcy again, for all of us.

I can’t say enough about how incredible this has been for all of our mental health – And I have more energy than I can ever remember having. Eating better, drinking more water, exercising regularly and mental health in check, this place has been a lifesaver.

This is not even an ad, only a referral because I know so many people would benefit from the effects this place brings. You’ll never want to leave. Especially the in-locker-room hot tub.

Start your journey today, here. To better mental health, more energy, and you time. I mean, we love time with our kiddos but they love having them time too, you know?

An International Camp Experience!

Give the gift of soccer camp this holiday season! After being stuck in quarantine, the coaches at Challenger Sports are excited to get back on the field playing and teaching the game they love! Hudson is so excited to get back on the field with these amazing coaches, especially after a long year of no sports.

Sign-up in December and receive a free custom player poster that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your child’s face! Along with your free poster, you will receive a jersey, camp t-shirt, and soccer ball! We still have our soccer ball from years ago because it’s such high quality and I may have gotten a jersey for myself too because they’re so comfortable and cute 😉

Register today at https://www.challengersports.com/summer-camps/

#ChallengerSports #EarlyBirdOffer

Boiron Meltaway Tablets

Y’all – These holiday treats have been crushing me. I love pecan pie more than the next guy but I’ve got no self control lately! I’ve been having to take some heartburn relief lately but had trouble finding one that actually worked that didn’t have crummy ingredients. Thankfully found Boiron! They had a wide range of comfort tablets that have been a lifesaver.

Heartburn relief for me and gas/bowel tablets for my Father in law who has been happily eating all of the holiday treats I bake 😉 Alongside the Boiron tablets I’ve been trying to make my comfort foods a little less.. Comfort-y 😉 Sharing my paleo green chili recipe. This healthy recipe helps with all of those digestive issues and is delicious but happy I had Boiron – I’m sure I’ll need it again for Christmas 😉

Simplykaraliz’ Paleo Green Chili

• 1 lbs of Shredded Pork or Any meat of your choice (Mine was leftovers from Crockpot Pork I made)
• 7 Hatch Green Chilis
• 2 1/2 cups Organic Chicken Stock
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1/2 Yellow Onion, diced
• Juice from 1 lime
• 4 tbsp Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1/2 Cilantro, half bunch
• 1 can of diced green chilies
• Handful / Or 1 Full Jalapeño
• 2 tbsp Cumin
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Sea Salt

1. In a large pot, melt your coconut oil and add your diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until your onions are brown.
2. Add the cumin, paprika and black pepper to the mixture and combine.
3. Add your chicken broth and meat, bring to a boil.
4. Turn the heat to low and allow to simmer.
5. Cut up your chilis and peppers (if applicable) and throw into pan. Cook them until blackened.
6. Put chilis, jalapeños, juice from your lime and cilantro into the blender to desired consistency (I like mine smooth but a little bit chunky)
7. Add your blend and your can of diced green chilis to the pot and allow to simmer for 1 hour.

(Anymore time will make it really dry, can add more broth at any point if needed)

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Chebe Bread – Rolls

• Chebe Focaccia Bread Mix
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 4 tbsp Almond Milk

Follow directions on the box – However, if you want the rolls: Oil a muffin pan and place pieces of the batter in the bottom of each muffin tin and spread till it fills the bottom. And bake for 25 minutes at 375°F.

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

Hello Bello Diapers

This is not a paid ad. I’ve been using Hello Bello diapers for the boys since they were 1 month old. We were initially gifted Huggies and Pampers, both of which caused allergic reactions and leaked terribly. We searched around and tried Honest diapers, which were fab but way too expensive for twins diaper buying.

That’s when we found Hello Bello diapers. They are plant based, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly, chlorine free and started this company with the motto that everyone deserves premium diapers, not just those who can afford them.

I fell in love with their philosophy.. Also, when I realized it was a company created by Dax Shepherd and Kristen Bell I was ecstatic.. Have I mentioned I’m a big Kristen Bell fan? So we gave them a try and have not turned back since.

We buy all Hello Bello products from their diapers, wipes, lotions, body wash, etc. Their items have never caused reactions to the boy’s sensitive skin and we are signed up for their subscription service so we choose our adorable prints every month and they’re delivered right to our door so no last minute outages and store runs with stinky baby in tow.

Again, this is not an ad, I just genuinely love this company and their products so wanted to share the love and my referral code for $15 a Hello Bello diaper bundle! I promise you’ll never wanna go back to another brand.

I mean.. How cute are these prints?!

Hudson’s 5th Birthday

Remember when we were kids and it was the most exciting thing ever to choose our birthday party venue? Those were the days. Our friends buzzing about how excited they are to play, eat pizza and get sick on soda? Now that we’re parents it’s crazy how much more fun it is for us.

Not only do we get to look around at fun venues, imagining our kids cutting up having a good time but we get to see our kid’s excited faces when we tell them and they get to tell their friends.

Hudson has been dying to go back to Westminster Little Monkey Bizness and when I told him that’s where his party will be he literally screamed. He told every friend he could and has been counting down the days ever since.

As much as I love the whole themed party thing life has been crazy and I’m thrilled he’ll just get to have an amazing party with his friends and Westminster Little Monkey Bizness will supply everything I need.. That’s right.. No streamers or silly string to clean up at my place! They’ll literally clean up after these rambunctious kids and I get to go home. Full, happy and my kids’ll be passed out in the back.

Did I mention they had private parties? No risk, cleaned just for us and he can feel like a king having the whole place just for him. And I did it at night.. Why? Strateg-ery 😉 Bouncing fun for 2 hours, pumped full of soda and pizza? Reminds me of the old days.. Except I’ll be the adult reveling in the silence and happiness.

Have a little who’s birthday is coming up and not sure where to have it? Westminster Little Monkey Bizness will not disappoint. Their snack/coffee bar, toddler space, and mega sized bouncy castles will have your kids begging to come back. Literally. Every. Day. You’re welcome 😉

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own and we’re literally as excited as we sound!)

Young Living Essential Oils

As a health blogger now for 4 years I’ve begun the journey towards a chemical-free home and that’s brought me to Young Living! Amazing baby products, great household items, and of course… Essential oils!

I got a premium starter kit with the beautiful aria diffuser and I’m so excited to start filling our home with calming scents without the environmental impact 🌳

Enroll with me today by purchasing a Young Living Premium Starter Kit here -> https://www.myyl.com/simplykaraliz