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
  • 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, check out my article on Cheap Food to Buy When Broke.

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 giraffe ones) on my blog.  Other educational printables will be coming soon!

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.

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).