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Cari Fit

Cari Fit

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Holiday Favorites

I’ve put together a fun list of some of my favorite holiday gifts for the fit girl in your life and also for little ones! You can still get most by Christmas if you pay a little extra for expedited shipping! Check them out below..

 

Fitness Favorites:

Snap Kitchen Meal Plan – If you have a friend or family member who is trying to stay on track with their diet…I highly recommend Snap Kitchen. They make it so easy to stay on track with all of their healthy meals (and new eco-friendly packaging!). This is also a good gift for yourself! They have customizable plans for a wide range of diets including low-carb, whole30, paleo and more! Plus, they offer convenient delivery in most areas!

Bootcamp Classes – Fitness classes like those from Bombshell Bootcamp make great gifts. We all know everyone wants to change things up at the beginning of the year and there is no better way to do that then join up with a fun bootcamp and let your trainers do the work!

Apple Watch and Air Pods – These are my 2 running essentials. I love not having to take my phone with me on outdoor runs anymore. Serious game changer.

Old Navy Shimmer Workout Pants. Most of my workout pants are from Old Navy – they have the best variety and fit.

Plaid Holiday Leggings  (in my pic above). I love Goldsheep and get all my holiday leggings there!

Beauty/Home Favorites:

FabFitFun Box – My mom got me this gift about a year ago and I love it! I look forward to getting my seasonal boxes. You can customize them too.

DryBar – This is one of my go-to’s for a splurge or day of relaxation. I LOVE having my hair done and I go to the Drybar a lot! You can view more pics and videos on my IG stories under “beauty”.

Holiday Hats – I got this cute glitter hat and plaid hat at Amazon.com and love them. The gold one has a place for a high pony or bun. I love the plaid one too but it’s a little thick – so not the best for the gym.

Diffuser and Candle – These are my favorite holiday scents and they make pretty gifts. *The candle seems to be sold out online but you may be able to find it in store at Anthropologie. I also purchased my diffuser in store at Central Market.

Target HoHoHo Earrings (comes in a cute box) – Target has a ton of cute affordable gifts including these HoHoHo earrings I bought for myself and for gifts.

Corkcicle champagne flute.

 

Kid Favorites:

If you have little kids in your life – I highly recommend these gifts. My kids (ages 2 and 5) have been playing with them since they were tiny and they are still holding up.

Ice cream Cart – Hours of enjoyment!

Kid Headphones – These are great if you have 2 kids because they easily connect and they can share one device. We use them on long plane rides.

Push Car – We’ve had this plastic car for 3 years now and it’s held up great! It’s fun for ages 9 months (if they can situp) to about age 5 and has a safety belt. There are more expensive ones out there with more bells and whistles but this is a good simple one!

Pink Cow Car – My kids love this thing and ride it around the house. The music it plays can get a little annoying but there are seriously like 100 different songs! They love putting other toys in the “trunk” (under the seat).

Toy Eggs and Pancake Set – They love to make “breakfast” with these. The eggs are great for babies too and they are fun to squeak and hold. But, big kids like them too!

Vtech Cars and Animals – Their whole system works together so you can mix and match all kinds of cars, trucks, animals, etc. They all make sounds and some light up.

 

*I have partnered with a few of the above brands, but as usual – all opinions are my own.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For the Fit Mom + Fit Baby

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the fit Moms out there! If you are looking for a gift for a fit Mom in your life (girlfriend, sister, daughter or your own Mom) check out my favorites below. Or – if you need to send your partner or kids ideas…you may want to share this post on Facebook : )

Fitness Clothes & Gear

Every fit mom likes new workout clothes and workout gear.

For clothes I really like all of Target’s new spring and summer colors. Also, I’ve been getting a lot of my stuff from Nordstrom like these Zella crops (they are also very comfortable). I almost always wear a hat when I workout to keep my hair out of my face. I like this cute “Momlife” hat from Etsy.

I always take my phone with me on runs in case the baby needs me. The phone itself is bulky enough without a bulky arm strap and dangling wires on headphones. So, I use a neoprene armband  (lightweight & flexible) similar to this and love my Apple Wireless Airpods (headphones).

Let’s face it – as moms…we have to squeeze in a workout when we can and sometimes that means at home. I recommend getting a set of Adjustable weights for home workouts so you can keep just the one set in your workout area without taking up too much space. I love Apple TV so I can stream youtube workouts and Instagram live workouts (like the one I’ll be doing on my @Bombshell_Bootcamp Insta soon!).

Spa/Beauty

All moms want to look and feel pretty. If she likes spa days…I recommend Milk + Honey spa in Houston. If she’s been super busy and doesn’t have much time to fix her hair – get her a  giftcard to the Drybar for a blowout or braid that she can show off at her next yoga class. But, if you think she’d like a completely new look or just really awesome highlights – send her to my colorist Sarah at Ceron salon. I’ll be doing a post about her soon because she has a great transformation story! I also love these new hair bands I found at Sephora (another great idea for a gift card!) because they don’t break or damage my hair.

Items For the Fit Baby & Kid

Fit moms are setting a great example for their little ones (and big ones). Most babies and kids try to copy their parents’ behaviors – so if you are a fit parent, they want to workout just like you! Next time you do a home workout or take your kid with you on a run or bike ride – try one of these cute products:

The baby dumbbell rattle is so cute and babies love rattles! I also love this cute Under Armour baby workout outfit (shown in my picture below) for babies. Have a bigger toddler? Check out this toddler weight set with barbell! If you have bigger kids, get them excited about yoga with their own Kids yoga mat and yoga deck cards!

 

Fitness Classes

Fitness classes or gift cards also make great gifts. I personally love the Bombshell Bootcamp Giftcard ; ) but yoga or spin classes make great gifts, or just help her make time for early morning runs by watching the baby or swap carpooling the kids with another fit mom friend! Most cities also have “Mommy and Me” classes for babies and moms under 2 or ask around for baby bootcamps or just see if your favorite bootcamp will allow you to bring a baby in a stroller (mine will).

Healthy Lunch or Dinner Out

Fit moms like to celebrate and go out – but sometimes it can be stressful picking a healthy spot that the rest of the family will enjoy. My new favorite for lunch in Houston is Bebidas. For dinner I always love True Food Kitchen (you HAVE to order the crudites!) and it’s a chain – so if you don’t live in Houston check out their other locations. A few of my other local favorites for healthy (and vegetarian friendly) options are Ruggles Green and Molina’s (grilled chicken or fish platter with veggies) and Escalante’s (grilled fish tacos and their baked tortilla chips).

*All opinions on the products and companies are my own.

Raw Blueberry “Cheesecake” Recipe

Happy 2017! I’m so behind on blog posts and have so much to share with you guys…including a lot of fit travel posts that will be coming soon! Until then, I thought I’d share this amazing recipe that I found on Instagram via @EhVegan. I saw the beautiful pic and decided to track down the full recipe and see if this dessert tasted as good as it looked.

Like most of you guys…I’m trying to eat healthier this year. I had a baby in 2016 and am still trying to get back on track with my diet (lack of sleep makes it so hard!!). So, when I came across this beautiful pic of a “healthy” vegan “cheesecake” I couldn’t wait to try it. Also, I’m struggling with my toddler and his sweet tooth and try to avoid buying anything with processed sugar. When I made this dessert the other night it was a big hit and he absolutely loved it. It’s still a little high in calories and fat – but it’s completely all-natural and every ingredient is easy for your body to process – which means your body will metabolize it quickly and not hold on to the extra fat and calories. It doesn’t include added sugar – only sweetness from dates and maple syrup which is a great alternative and lower on the glycemic index.

 

Silky Raw Blueberry Cashew Cake

Serves: 8 Cooking Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup pitted dates (crust)
  • 1/2 cup almonds (crust)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla (crust)
  • 1 tbsp water (crust)
  • 2 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 8 hours)
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup (the real stuff)
  • 1 cup blueberries (frozen is definitely best)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Soak the cashews overnight in water (or in boiling water for 1 hour if you’re in a pinch).
  2. Using a food processor (or you can use a blender or do small batches in a nutribullet), combine the dates, almonds, vanilla, and water. Pulse as needed to form a sticky, workable dough. This will take a few minutes.
  3. Flatten the dough to fill the bottom of your can or mould (I used a small 6-inch pie pan).
  4. Blend the cashew, maple syrup, blueberries, and coconut oil until smooth. There should be no chunks.
  5. Pour the mixture over the crust and tap the pan to level out the mixture and remove any bubbles.
  6. Freeze the cake for at least 4-5 hours (I leave mine overnight). Leave at room temperature about 15 minutes before eating. I also think the cake would be good served a little softer (just refrigerated a few hours) and it’s more like a mousse cake.

*Recipe is from ehvegan.ca

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