We arrived in New Orleans yesterday late morning. We are here for a few days to celebrate our 30th birthday (which is on Friday). We arrived just when a major thunderstorm was passing over New Orleans. Luckily we made it to our hotel before the weather got really bad. It was pretty nasty all afternoon.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Food
creamy spirulina avocado pudding
Glad everyone is enjoying our single serving vegan english muffin recipe!! Please let us know if you make…share your pictures with us! 12 minute leg burner workout in action… feel the legs burn. Make sure to let us know if you do our 12 minute leg interval workout. Use hashtag #purelyfitlife on twitter and instagram!… Continue Reading
princess half marathon recap plus cupcakes
A VERY early morning calls for coffee, marshmallows, and truffles. We got all dressed up in our princess running gear for the princess half marathon. Disney Princess Half Marathon – race outfits. Raw Threads princess inspired – Lori being Belle (Belle from Beauty and Beast) and Michelle being Cindy (Cinderella) Plus wearing a new product… Continue Reading
28 favorite recipes
We know 2013 has already started and we are a little late to recap our favorite recipes, but still felt many were worth remembering. And honestly, when we went back and looked at some of the recipes we made we knew it would be hard to pick which ones to share. But we did our… Continue Reading
mini challenge leading up to Christmas plus warm salad video
Hello friends, We were talking the other day that we wanted to do a little challenge leading up to Christmas. And around the same time I got an email from Tone It Up. Perfect timing! The Tone It Up girls are doing a members only challenge so pretty excited about that! Make sure to check… Continue Reading
blogging day of remembrance
We are thinking of everyone involved in this tragedy. Go out and celebrate your life today and remember those who lost their lives. Give your loved ones a hug today! … Continue Reading
14 foodie gift ideas
1. Wine glass markers 2. Personalized coolers from Linens-n-Things 3. Spiralizer from Amazon 4. Vanilla bean powder from Mountain Rose Herbs 5. Culinary sea salts from Mountain Rose Herbs 6. Cute little spoons from Crate and Barrel 7. 6 count donut pan from Amazon 8. Chalkboard ramekin bowls 9. Porcelain measuring cups and spoons from… Continue Reading
back together
Guess who is in town visiting me?? Michelle!!! She drove up from Florida yesterday and is going to be hanging out with me all week!!!!!!!! I am beyond excited. Twins are back together again Jax greeting Michelle this morning. Always an interesting time with Jax around. We are currently having our morning coffee talk while… Continue Reading
starters- sides- sweets holiday ideas
We are still in the process of editing more photos of new recipes for you this week. In the meantime we thought we would highlight some recipes of ours that we have made and enjoyed that we feel would be great for this holiday season. Some are great for starters/appetizers, sides, travel foods, and of… Continue Reading
holiday hotties
Happy Saturday friends! One great thing about working out at home is that you don’t have to go outside in the cold weather (or rainy weather). Really no excuse for us not to workout. Gary was out of town all week, but I still managed to get up early to get my workouts in! Along… Continue Reading
beauty in life
Life is full of beauty. We just have to take the time to see it! And I mean see ALL of what life has to offer. Remember to slow down a little. A work in progress for me, but ever since getting Jax he has helped me with living life in the ‘moment’. You never… Continue Reading
stuffed romaine leaves
Hello friends! I’m starting to break out the fleece sweaters…anyone else? Yesterday morning started earlier than normal in that Gary had to drive to Durham for work. Boy it is harder these days to get up when the bed is so warm and cozy. Sipped on some water as I printed some things off the… Continue Reading
Labor Day Recipe ideas
In case you need some ideas or inspiration for recipes to serve to loved ones this holiday weekend the purelytwins got you covered. Make the easiest gluten free french toast, promise you will make this again and again. Or Sweet potato pancake wrap is a good second choice. Or if you really want to surprise… Continue Reading