On episode 28, Kristen and Whitney sat down with Katie Dunlop the founder of fitness community Love Sweat Fitness. Katie shares all about her personal fitness journey that lead her to create an incredible community of strong and powerful women. On this episode we talk about blocking out the doubters, how to balance running a business, why creating free content is important if you want to succeed, how changing your lifestyle can change friendships, where to start when using the Love Sweat Fitness app, and of course our favorite segment YAY and NAY.


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This episode hit me like a ton of bricks. In the middle of a very busy week, it was time to record. It was one of those mornings that felt like I never had enough time. I was 5 minutes behind on everything, didn't have time to eat, and honestly, the last thing I wanted to do was podcast.

But, oh how glad I am that I did. Anna and Lindy are so incredible. It was like God knew how much I needed them this week. They spoke light and truth in to my heart as we moved through our podcast. Encouraging, loving, and sharing their life with Whitney and I as we shared ours. They are such blessings and I'm so honored to know them, and their company.

If you don't know about Love Powered Co., they are the creators of the affirmation. Their goal is to speak affirmations, positivity and love into themselves, their kids, and others. They've created an entire business around it and I'm so glad they shared with us.

This week Kristen and Whitney sat down with Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood, the founders of Love Powered Co. On this episode we chat about the importance of affirmations, the research behind using affirmations, how to incorporate them into daily life, and all about creating a business with your best friend.

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On my podcast, This Girl Life we do a segment called Yay and Nay with Whit and K. We talk about one thing we're loving and one thing we're not loving. We were chatting about how it's always easier to find a Nay than a Yay!

Why is it that it's always easier to talk about the bad things versus talking about the good.

I'm changing that today by sharing the 15 things I'm thankful for today. No complaining, just pure joys. If you're looking for some more joys, I've linked my other thankful posts here!


ONE //  The fact that it's Friday. Fridays have changed a lot for me because honestly, it means two uninterrupted days with my family. God knew what He was doing when He gave us the weekend and a day of rest. I'm gonna be honest, I really need it this weekend.

TWO // Speaking of, my family. I'm so obsessed with my little family. Not a minute goes by that I'm not eternally thankful for my sweet family.

THREE //  The chaos. My house is full of toys, full of noise, full of chaos and I love every dang minute.

FOUR // My cold glass of wine that's waiting for me tonight.

FIVE // TGL - This Girl Life has been such an amazing place of growth, passion, and encouragement.

SIX // My amazing Everyday Grace readers/listeners/instagram story watchers. You have made my little space, yours. You've loved it, nurtured it, given suggestions and helped me grow. You've encouraged me, challenged me, and loved me through.


SEVEN // Hot coffee, iced coffee, lukewarm coffee, melted ice coffee, day old coffee, coffee flavored everything coffee. I'm a mom, it's my lifeline.

EIGHT // This is silly, but if you know, you know, I love TV. I'm so glad all my fall shows are back. I can't wait to sit on my couch and watch Greys, all the Chicago shows, This is Us, and more.

NINE //  Facetime. Every morning Quinnie and I Facetime my mom and it's my favorite, Quinn just lights up. Getting to be close to family without being physically close is amazing.

TEN // The quietness that comes with a slow Sunday morning. There is something so wonderful about waking up Quinnie at 7 and our slow morning before we go to church.

ELEVEN // This sweater that I can't seem to stop wearing. And basically everything Evereve has to offer.


TWELVE // Fall! It's so dang nice out. I need to find myself at a pumpkin patch with a hot latte pronto. And, I need to plan a mountain trip. I'm getting jealous of everyones fall pictures, I need to see those beautiful aspens myself!

THIRTEEN // Everything Lauren Daigle. I can't stop listening to every song she sings. Her voice is pure magic. She was just at Red Rocks and I'm so bummed I missed her!

FOURTEEN // My mom bible study. It's amazing to me how important community with other moms is. To be able to sit and ask for prayers, and help, support, and love. Being a mom is amazing, but can be so darn tough, having friends in the same space is such a blessing.

FIFTEEN // Adam. He gets a specific shoutout today because he's just the best and deserves to be praised for being a great dad and husband.

Happy Friday friends! What are you thankful for today?

On this episode Kristen is discussing how to be productive every day of the week by using organizational tools and methods. Kristen shares tips that will help anyone who struggles to get and stay organized in business, family, life, and blogging.


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If you're like me, just reading that title made your mouth water. And, again, if you're like me, you LOVE everything salt and vinegar. These potatoes are no different.

So easy + so delicious = major win. This recipe is from my favorite food blogger Alex fro the Defined Dish. Check her out, give her love. I changed a few things, so here's my version!

Ps. Remember, pin this recipe!

It's that time again! My September Evereve try on! And side-note, for all you Denver girls, you have to go to the Evereve at Park Meadows and see my two main girls, Sarah and Cali. They are the best and so helpful and pick out the best outfits.

Also, don't forget! October 6 is my Evereve Style Social! If you're local, come shop and sip with me! Plus get a 15% discount. You can't miss it guys.


OUTFIT ONE //
Sweater
Plaid Shirt
Jeans

OUTFIT TWO //
Sweater
Jeans


OUTFIT THREE //
Mock Neck Shirt
Sweater
Jeans
Booties

OUTFIT FOUR //
Sweater
Jeans
Booties


OUTFIT FIVE //
Sweater
Jacket
Jeans
Booties

OUTFIT SIX //
Tank
Jacket
Jeans

OUTFIT SEVEN //
Sweater
Skirt
Booties
Earrings


OUTFIT EIGHT //
Sweater
Spanx Leggings


OUTFIT NINE //
Sweater
Jeans
Boots

Kristen and Whitney sit down with Heather Sherwood a licensed marriage family therapist to find out what the Enneagram is and how it can help in our daily lives. We break down each number and what personality traits you might see with each number, what are wings, can you be two types, how do the seven deadly sins and the Enneagram connect, and if the Enneagram help tap into childhood trauma. You don't want to miss this episode, it's a good one.

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Some questions we ask Heather!

1. What recently made Ennegrams popular? We know they are old school, but what is recently made this so popular.
2. We want to start with a good basic question like can you have two types?
3. What are wings?
4. Can you have a wing that isn’t next to your number?
5. What are the main points on the enneagram
6. The points are where you go in health and stress...can you break that down.
7. Also what are the seven/ nine deadly sins and how do they impact the enneagram
8. How can the Ennegram help tap into childhood wounds
9. What advice do you have for people who think they are mistyped?

I promise I won't waste your time with some long winded story about how much Adam and love spin/art dip and how we eat it at every restaurant. Because honestly, you're here for the recipe, and who has time for my stories.

Before you get there, I must tell you. This recipe seems very simple, but it's so damn good.

Now, I'll take ya right to the goods.  Ps. Make sure to pin this recipe for later!

Remember how a few days ago, I told you I was only going to share with you things that I LOVE.

Well ladies and gentlemen, today is no different. Let's talk bedding. If you don't know, I am sort of a bedding snob. First, it must be clean white, second, easy to wash, third, comfortable.

When I found pillows.com I was very curious. I've heard about their bedding and their company but had never tried them! Until now.


First, let's talk about the company.

Pillows.com is a veteran owned small business specializing in luxury & hotel bedding. You can go on their site and shop by hotels! Stay at a hotel and love their pillows, shop them on pillows.com! They love to giving back to local communities, and their main goal is to help outs customers get the sleep they deserve!

They have a blog designed to help give people sleeping advice. They have a wonderful return and exchange policy. Because they love to help customers find the right pillow support, they allow free shipping exchanges until customers find what is best for them!

Second, let's talk about the bedding. Before I shared this with you, I wanted to make sure I loved it. When I got my package, I washed everything and put it on our bed (without telling Adam). I was so shocked by how soft everything was, even before I washed it. The comforter is honestly the softest thing I've ever felt. It's a little heavier than the one we currently have on our bed, but it's soft, squishy and feels like sleeping in clouds.

Adam got into bed that night and instantly commented on how comfortable everything was. I told him I changed out the bedding and he could instantly tell. We have a king bed and if you know, you know, finding fitted sheets that don't pop off the corners is hard. These sheets are extra big, so they fit perfectly.

Third, this bedding doesn't wrinkle horribly like my other bedding. I'm kind of nuts when it comes to washing my bedding (every Sunday!) and it's nice to not have it look messy.

I have the Dream in Color Comforter (linked!), and the Pillowtex Hotel Sheet set (linked!). Guys, they are magical, go get yourself some!

I swear I've had my best sleep in this last week. I just instantly sink into my bed.

And last but not least, I have a DISCOUNT CODE for you. Use code kgrace10 for 10% off any order! Guys, trust me, buy the bedding.

Dear Adam,

Can you believe it? We've made it a year as parents. We successfully lasted 365 days and we did it with the happiest, sweetest baby.

Isn't it crazy how this time last year, we were one week in to the parenting game. Honestly, I knew then that you'd be the most incredible father. Wanna know why? Because until Quinnie was about 2 weeks old, I never changed a diaper. If there was pee or poop, you jumped up and grabbed her quicker than I could get off the pillow I was sitting on. (Labor is a beast people).

You woke up with me at every feeding just to sit with me because you knew how lonely the 3 am darkness got. You brought me coffee (and still do to this day) every morning because you knew without it I wouldn't survive. You walked Quinnie when she cried, sang to her when she fussed, learned all about breastfeeding so if I ever felt lost, you would have some answers. You learned about diaper rash, bottle feedings, and how to suck boogers.

And now, you get up at 6am, get Quinnie up and go to work every day for us. You check in every day all day with me to ask for pictures of Quinn, get updates on me, how work is for me. You help me take Instagram pictures, you are late to work for birthday breakfasts, and you leave work early for doctors appointments. And then, you come home at 6pm and don't even act tired. You kiss me, grab your sweet baby and jump into dad mode without skipping a beat.

I see you mow the lawn, pay the bills, take out the trash, clean up the house, pick up groceries, grab me wine, order and make dinner all so I have just a little less on my place. I see you give Quinn baths, read her books, rock her to sleep, and then have time for me. I see you schedule date nights so we don't lose our spark. I see you pursue me, love, and cherish me. I see you work late because you're working hard for us. To build us this amazing life, to create a future for us, a future for Quinn.

All of that isn't lost on me.


These may seem like little things Ads, but honestly, they're huge things. These are the things I tell people when they ask, "How's Adam doing with the parenting thing?" I tell them parenting was actually made for you. I tell them about how Quinnie lights up when you walk in a room and that the love you two have for each other is intoxicating. I tell them you are dad goals and I won the lottery with you.

Ads, I'm sorry if I don't tell you daily how amazing you are rocking this dad thing. I'm sorry if sometimes I compare my "tiredness" to yours just because I was with Quinnie a little bit longer than you were. I'm sorry if some days you walk in the door and I feel like running out. Parenting is hard, but you make it so much easier.

Thank you for not only being on this journey with me, but sometimes carrying me through, letting me carry you and making it so dang fun. Your hard work is not lost on me. This parenting thing is hard work, coupled with more hard work, but so much more love. I am so so grateful.