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High Protein Shake for Post workout and energy.
High Protein Smoothie for Energy + Recovery
This Power Mocha is part of my daily routine as a Fibro Warrior 💜
Simple ingredients, high protein, and real-life support for energy, recovery, and brain fog days.
Perfect for busy mornings, post workout, or low energy days.
Save this for later + follow for simple life meals & fibro support💜
Five anti-inflammatory summer salads featuring Kale & Quinoa Power Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad, Beet & Arugula Salad, and Chickpea & Avocado Salad with fresh ingredients, simple recipes, nutrition information, and meal prep tips.
Five colorful summer salads made with fresh ingredients, simple recipes, and wholesome nutrition. Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, picnics, BBQs, and easy weeknight meals.
Restaurant-Style Taco Rice Bowl made with seasoned ground beef, rice, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and homemade Mexi Ranch dressing. This easy 30-minute dinner features homemade Restaurant-Style Seasoning Mix inspired by the classic Chi-Chi's® Restaurante Seasoning Mix.
A colorful Restaurant-Style Taco Rice Bowl loaded with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, avocado, and homemade Mexi Ranch dressing. Made with my signature Restaurant-Style Homemade Seasoning Mix, it’s a quick, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Designs By Friends coloring books hero banner featuring author Shelia on her cottage porch with two nature-inspired coloring books for kids, adults, and seniors.
Welcome to the Designs By Friends Coloring Book Collection! Explore nature-inspired coloring books and activity storybooks created to spark creativity, relaxation, and family fun for every age.
Collage featuring Fibro Truths 12–15 with comforting reminders for people living with fibromyalgia, including invisible pain, the importance of rest, slower progress, and choosing grace over guilt.
Four gentle reminders for the hard days. Living with fibromyalgia isn’t about perfection—it’s about honoring your body, celebrating progress, and giving yourself grace one small step at a time.
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Easy egg and potato breakfast bake (frittata) with vegetables and cheese, perfect for meal prep, brunch, or a healthy family breakfast.
A simple, protein-packed breakfast bake that’s perfect for meal prep, weekend brunch, or busy weekday mornings.

Simple Life Meals made easy. Budget-friendly recipes, crockpot dinners, and meal prep ideas your family will actually eat.

A freshly baked homemade artisan loaf bread.
Freshly baked artisan loaf bread, perfect for sandwiches or to enjoy with butter.