Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’ve been in Phoenix this week, catching up with friends and family, visiting my cousin’s church, and soaking in as much of the spectacular weather as possible.

As much as I adore Ohio, (and don’t miss living in the Valley of the Sun), it sure is fun to visit when not in the middle of melting summer temperatures.

ON THE BLOGS this week: Fluffy eggs, savory ham, and bright peppers are topped with plenty of cheese in this Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole with a wonderful flaky crust.

So. Much. Fun. There are a whole lot of adjectives I could use to describe my introduction to a Louisiana Crawfish Boil, but WOW sums it up nicely. I’ve laid out all the steps so you can set up and cook a Louisiana seafood boil with shrimp or crawfish. It turns out that doing a Louisiana-style seafood boil on the stove is much simpler than you might think!

Ground beef and potato casserole is a hearty, comfort-food dish that combines ground beef, sliced potatoes, and a rich, creamy sauce. Baked together under a layer of cheesy goodness, this Ground Beef Potato Casserole is a dinner the whole family enjoys.

With only a handful of ingredients, these Glazed Sweet Potatoes form an amazing caramelized brown sugar crust on top as they roast and broil in the oven. When I tell you these potatoes are AMAZING, trust me, they truly are.

Tender, sweet pearl onions in a luscious cream sauce make up the Creamed Pearl Onions which are a classic side dish.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls pack a punch of rich peanut butter with the earthy taste of oats and that hint of sweetness we all crave.

Thick, chewy, fudgy brownies with generous chocolate icing are enticing enough to have me eating these Lunch Lady Brownies for dinner.

Crunchy, chewy Oreo pieces and chunks of decadent brownie mingle together in every scoop of this Oreo Brownie Ice Cream.

What I’m CRAVING: My friend Lynne’s cheesy chicken enchiladas! You already know that we’re an enchilada-loving family, and her enchiladas need to happen again soon. 

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Hi hi! Happy Friday and Happy Halloweekend! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week.

We’ve been in full-fledged birthday celebration mode.

It was the Pilot’s birthday dinner on Sunday,

(we had an amazing family dinner at Three Canyon)

his actual birthday on Tuesday,

(we had a lovely brunch and spent the day together)

and P’s birthday was yesterday. I can’t believe she’s 8!! HOW?!

Every year, I get so emotional on the kids’ birthdays. I absolutely love seeing them grow and feel like I enjoy them more and more each year, but at the same time, it really happens too darn fast. It feels like just yesterday we were dropping Liv off at Betsy’s house with  hamburger piñata and heading out for P to be born. It also makes me laugh that the first hour of contractions, I was feeling smug and like it was going to be easy, and then I was begging for an epidural to help me birth my 10 lb 13 oz baby.

She cracks me up, gives the biggest hugs, and is always keeping us on our toes. She lights up our house with joy every single day.

We’re celebrating P’s birthday with friends this weekend, and also have a Trunk or Treat, a Halloween party, and new Fit Team workouts drop on Saturday. Here we go!

Some exciting news: I’m running a promo from now until Halloween on some of my bestselling fitness programs! I wanted to give you an amazing discount to celebrate the fall season, and this way, you’ll be all set for holiday travel and at-home workouts. All

Crunchy, chewy Oreo pieces and chunks of decadent brownie mingle together in every scoop of this Oreo Brownie Ice Cream.

Brownie and Ice Cream

My dad adored brownies. We often had them for dessert with vanilla ice cream. He was a little weird though and liked slightly burnt brownies best. He would leave any leftover brownies out overnight to dry up, and in the morning he’d dip them in coffee like biscotti.

So, while it was certainly a rarer dessert than my mom’s Jell-O, the combination of brownie and ice cream was one I got to gleefully experience as a young child. It’s a classic pairing, and for good reason.

I love the way intense chocolate is elevated by lightly sweet vanilla ice cream. The textures alternate between crunchy, chewy, and smooth. And, in the classic case of a brownie with ice cream, it tastes piping hot and freezing cold, at the same time. The balance is dreamy.

You can use any brownies that you like for this ice cream. I was inspired by these Oreo Brownies. But, Dark Chocolate Brownies are great in vanilla ice cream, and these Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Brownies would also work.

Salted Caramel Brownie Ice Cream

Now, I’m not going to tell you how to eat your ice cream. And, I happen to think the world is a better place when people aren’t telling me how to eat it, myself.

But…

You would not visit the Empire State Building and only go half

Weekly Menu Plan – Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

Here is your weekly menu plan for this week! Happy Halloween!

Monday: Skillet Sausage and Peppers Penne

Tuesday: Instant Pot Chili – perfect for Halloween night!

Wednesday: Baked Chicken Taquitos

Thursday: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Friday: Date Night!

Saturday: Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal

Sunday: Authentic Italian Bolognese

READ: Weekly Menu Plan – Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

Today, I have a new podcast episode live! This was a super fascinating conversation with the founder of GST Body, Anna Rahe. I had so much fun talking with her and learned a ton – definitely take a listen.

143: All about fascia and movement as medicine with Anna Rahe

Here’s what we talk about in today’s episode:

What is fascia – and why it might be the key to your body’s physical wellness

How fitness can be therapeutic, and how you can use motion as medicine

Why you don’t need someone else to fix your body problems, and how you can manipulate and control the outcome of your own health

A daily exercise your audience can implement right now to take control of your body’s health

and so.much.more.

Here’s a bit more about Anna and her background:

For the past 20+ years, Anna Rahe has delved deep into a liberating and empowering relationship with fascia so that as many people as possible can invest in their health, restore their vitality, and heal themselves with the proprietary tools she has created. As the founder, CEO and educator of GST Body, Anna has spoken about holistic body care through fascia around the world, partnered with top athletes, surgeons, physicians and celebrities, and been featured in various publications, from Shape to Elle, Net-a-Porter to The Wall Street Journal.

You can check out GST Body here and connect with her on Instagram here.

More resources from this episode:

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If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don’t currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don’t begin on this path. They’re friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career.

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