Healthy and Lovin' It

About Me

About Me

Hi, I’m Kristie.  I know what it is like to feel unhealthy and overwhelmed with life.  Life can be a challenge sometimes!  But, I have learned a lot over the past few decades of living, and I share a lot of it on Healthy and Lovin’ It.  You will find lots of ways to be a healthy and balanced mom on this blog.  Whether you need help with healthy eating, non toxic living, or mom life, you will find it here!

For many years, I struggled with fatigue and other health problems.  I had many days when I wondered if I  could ever feel really good again.  I went to many doctor appointments and spent countless hours researching.  After I had spent a lot of money and time on my health I realized 2 things:

  1. I could get better!
  2. It was probably going to be a process.
I began by seeing some integrated doctors, and they were able to help me get some better.  Then I began to work on detox myself and I continued to improve.  Now, I don’t feel sick.  I don’t have headaches, missing periods, heart palpitations, or debilitating insomnia and fatigue anymore.
After I learned how to help myself, I also wanted to help others become healthier.  I wanted to share which products are truly non toxic and really work!  I have spent a lot of money on many natural products-
  • household products
  • personal care products and makeup
  • supplements
  • herbal remedies
Many of them were just so so, or flat out didn’t do what they were supposed to.  But, then I found some truly exceptional products.  And, of course, I found ways to get them at the best possible prices.  Trust me, I don’t pay more than I have to.  🙂  Now, I can share my reviews and places to shop with you.  If I find an exceptional deal, I will make sure to share it with you!

I have also extensively researched many remedies for my own health problems-including polycystic ovarian syndrome, IBS, and chronic fatigue.  My sincere hope is that you can benefit from my posts, and find your own health answers.  I am not a doctor, but I can share what I have found to work for me and for others I know.  Food has been an integral part of my health journey.  I have researched all different types of food, food brands, and food allergies/intolerances.  After I research a food I research again until I find the cheapest source possible.  I will definitely be sharing what I have found with you so that you can live a very healthy life even if you need to be very frugal!

Speaking of frugality, if you are interested in saving money, I have plenty of frugal living articles.  I can stretch a dollar pretty far-I am especially good at grocery shopping.  If you are on a tight budget, sign up for my cheap clean eating grocery list here.

One more thing about me-I love to teach.  Teaching has been a part of my life for a long time.  Before I had kids, I taught piano, math, and Sunday school.  For the past 16 years I have homeschooled.  I like to make resources for kids, so you will find coloring sheets (like these elephant ones) on my blog.

I make other kinds of printables as well.  Many are free!  I am a mom, so many of my printables are helpful for organizing your mom life.

My Etsy shop has all kinds of printables including:

Home Management Printables

Coloring Pages for Kids

Kids Wall Art

If you ever want to email me, my email address is kristie at healthyandlovinit dot com (replace the at with @ and the dot with a period).