As much as we all love a good old-fashioned banana split ice cream sundae, I’m here to tell you that banana split ice cream – it’s a whole new world of homemade ice cream.

Creamy, freshly churned banana ice cream is swirled with crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, peanuts, and chocolate chips to create this ice cream.

Banana Split Ice Cream Sundae

Each scoop of banana split ice cream is a whole explosion of flavor and when you take scoops of this ice cream and top them with whipped cream, it’s an ice cream sundae everyone wants to dive into.

There’s just something fun and nostalgic about the flavors of a classic banana split. That’s probably why we enjoy these Banana Split Brownie Trifles so much. Well, that and the fact they’re pretty awesome too, with layers of vanilla pudding, fudge brownies, fresh berries, and sliced bananas.

And for the next weekend morning when you want a special treat? Happy memories of childhood banana splits meet the morning comfort of pancakes in these Banana Split Pancakes.

Banana Split Ice Cream

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• bananas
• sugar
• heavy cream
• milk
• vanilla extract
• crushed pineapple
• maraschino cherries
• chopped peanuts
• mini chocolate chips

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Hi friends! Happy humpday! Looking for a booty workout? Check out this one; it’s one of my very faves. I hope you’re enjoying the week so far!

Spring Quinoa Salad with Artichokes, Feta, and Asparagus

When I first wrote this post, we had just gotten back from an awesome Vegas vacay. It was so good to get back into the swing of things and back in the routine of the girls’ classes and lessons, teaching fitness classes, and catching up on work stuff.  It also felt good to eat some home-cooked food! When we travel, I try to stick to one indulgent meal each day and go for my normal eats for the most part, but Vegas is a little different. It was easy for me to make healthy choices for breakfast, but you definitely have to take advantage of all of the fantastic entree and dessert options. 😉

I was also like, “I can’t wait to eat a vegetable when we get back” but then I looked in our fridge, it was pretty much empty, and I ended up eating coconut milk salted caramel ice cream for lunch. I guess I was still in Vegas mode. 😉 Once I was finally able to replenish the fridge, I created this little on-the-fly salad with some of the new grocery stash.

This salad is perfect for any upcoming spring parties or picnics, and includes two of the “great A’s”: artichokes and asparagus. It has fresh, flavorful, and bright lemon flavors from the lemon juice + zest, and since it’s quinoa-based, it’s sturdy enough to last a few days in the fridge so you can make it in advance! I made it as part of this week’s meal prep (along with some grilled chicken, amazeballs, and protein baked oatmeal) so I could easily eat it alone on top of salad greens or with grilled chicken or tuna for an easy lunch.

This salad is filling and satisfying, plus it’s gluten-free. Vegan friends can omit the feta cheese, or add in their favorite vegan cheese, for a vegan option

Plus it’s one of those, “toss everything in a bowl and forget about it” kinda recipes, which means I’m a fan.

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Sharing the latest guide I’ve created that you can download completely free here. 

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a wonderful day so far! I’m off to the kids’ school for a bit and looking forward to recording a podcast episode for IHP later today.

For today, I wanted to share something that I’ve been working on creating behind the scenes for quite a while now: a master resource guide with all of my favorite wellness products.

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And Much More: From supplements to superfoods, at-home workouts to mindfulness resources, this resource list is packed with valuable tools and information to help you thrive in every area of your life.

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Loaded with our favorite Mexican flavors; this Southwest Chicken Soup is slightly spicy with chunks of tomatoes, corn, black beans, and tender chicken.

I topped our steaming bowls of soup with a handful of shredded cheese and the entire family gave this meal two thumbs up.

Southwest Chicken Soup

Dinner in just TEN minutes. Seriously. I even timed myself making this soup the second time because it came together so fast. And it was good!

Like everyone else I know, I love having a go-to list of meals that require little to no effort to get on the table. This Southwest Chicken Soup is a winner of a quick and easy dinner!

Within just a few minutes, this soup will be hot and ready to eat! Loaded with all of our favorite Mexican ingredients and flavors, we make versions of this soup at least once a month throughout the cooler months of the year.

10 Minute Chicken Soup

About all that you will need to make this soup is a handful of pantry ingredients and some leftover chicken. This is the ultimate last-minute dinner and it’s a popular one here.

You can use a grocery store rotisserie chicken, a roasted chicken, shredded chicken, or a couple of leftover grilled or baked chicken thighs.

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Sharing some of my favorite stretches for better posture. 

Hi friends! How are ya? I hope you’re enjoying the day so far! I have a Spanish lesson today and am meeting up with a friend for lunch. I hope you have a fun and relaxing day ahead!

For today.. let’s talk about posture. (And how many of you sat up a little straighter while reading that?! I did while I was typing it.)

Good posture is more than just standing up straight; it’s about alignment, balance, and overall well-being. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, maintaining proper posture can enhance flexibility, strength, and even reduce the risk of injuries. However, with sedentary lifestyles and prolonged sitting becoming the norm, many people suffer from poor posture. Fortunately, there are simple yet effective stretches that can help correct and improve posture, regardless of age or fitness level. Today, I wanted to share a variety of stretches aimed at enhancing posture and overall spinal health.

10 Stretches For Better Posture:

Cat-Cow Stretch:

Muscles Targeted: Spine, abdominals, and back muscles.

Benefits: Promotes spinal flexibility, stretches the spine, and helps alleviate tension in the back and neck.

How to Do It: Start on your hands and knees, inhale as you arch your back and lift your chest (cow pose), exhale as you round your spine and tuck your chin to your chest (cat pose). Repeat for several breaths.

Forward Fold:

Muscles Targeted: Hamstrings, lower back, and spine.

Benefits: Lengthens the spine, stretches the hamstrings, and relieves tension in the lower back.

How to Do It: Stand with feet hip-width apart, hinge at the hips, and fold forward, reaching towards the floor. Allow your head to hang heavy and hold for a few breaths.

Chest Opener:

Muscles Targeted: Chest, shoulders, and upper back.

Benefits: Counteracts rounded shoulders, opens the chest, and improves posture by stretching the muscles in the front of the body.

How to Do It: Stand tall, interlace your fingers behind your back, and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you lift your arms and open your chest. Hold for 30 seconds.

Seated Spinal Twist:

Muscles Targeted: Spine, obliques, and hips.

Benefits: Improves spinal mobility, releases tension in the back, and stretches the muscles along the spine and s