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Welcome to KISS in the Kitchen! I’m Shannon, and my dad always told me “Keep it simple, Shannon”. And that’s what you’ll find here- simple recipes and simple ideas to help you get healthier and happier. Read more…

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82 years ago today... That was the last time the U

82 years ago today...
That was the last time the U.S. Congress passed a major law regulating safety in the beauty industry. Let that sink in. The entire industry is still largely regulated by less than 2 pages of law that were written before 80K+ new chemicals were introduced to the personal care industry during and after WWII. That’s a long time for change-and it’s why we fight for #betterbeauty laws.
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If you think we're just selling lipstick, you are not paying attention! This is why I sell lipstick (among dozens of other incredibly high performing products). I couldn't be more proud to represent a company that's disrupting an industry ripe for change and I'm just as proud of my team of 120 ladies doing the same! DYK we test our makeup 3 times during manufacturing for heavy metals? Has your lipstick been tested for heavy metals?
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We need YOUR help. Vote with your dollar- put your money where it matters! Commerce is a powerful engine for change. Take action:
TEXT📱 BETTERBEAUTY to 52886
to urge Congress to pass stronger health-protective laws for EVERYONE. We deserve better!!!
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And if you've ever thought about joining in the fight for better beauty, we need more voices! I'd love to chat with you about what this work is really like. It's incredibly flexible, rewarding and fun!
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It's just a few weeks away from the 10 year mark.

It's just a few weeks away from the 10 year mark. 10 years since I've held his hand, heard his voice and seen his tired blue eyes that were very ready to meet Jesus. Some days it still feels like yesterday and others it seems like it really has been a decade. Grief isn't linear and it will sneak up on you and punch you in the gut sometimes, but for the most part at almost 10 years out it's about celebrating who they were, what they loved and what they did- like making a breakfast scramble. And making sure Joy knows that she has a Grandpa (several actually) in Heaven that love her very much.
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This scramble might not look like much, but my dad would whip this up (he called it "The Seitzer scramble") when I was a little girl and I would gobble it right up. There's really nothing THAT special about it- it's just simple and good and easy enough for Dad to whip up.
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If you want something a little different but not too complicated, this breakfast scramble is for you! Recipe at the link in bio.
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Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy Joy could e

Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy Joy could ever ask for! From the moment Joy was born, they both have just melted each other and it’s been a true joy to watch their bond get stronger and stronger. Thanks to this man (no IG handle to tag🤣) for being such an involved, funny, creative and loving daddy for our family! We love you to the moon and back 😉.
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Tap the save button if you want to spice up your w

Tap the save button if you want to spice up your weeknight 😉!
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Do you need a new weeknight meal in your rotation?! Spending so much time at home these past few months left me with the humbling realization that I was really off my cooking and meal prep game before all things COVID turned our world upside-down. Sometimes you just get so busy that you get complacent or overwhelmed or both and that's definitely where I was. I'm very thankful for the months at home to revive our menu, create a bunch of new recipes and spice up our weeknights 💃🏼.
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This Pomegranate Lime Chicken Thighs & Veggies Sheet Pan Meal is DA 💣 . The marinade, turned sauce, is hands down the best marinade I've ever created/tasted (seriously!) and it's versatility makes it perfect for chicken, beef or pork! Plus this isn't one of those staged sheet pans where you add things in at different times or require extra steps like searing- trust me, I tried it all and it tastes just as good without any extra steps. Simple meal for the win!
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(Ad) Plus, on the nutrition side of things this is what you call powering up with antioxidants! The marinade is made from 2 cups of @pomwonderful 100% pomegranate juice which powers antioxidants defenses and actually contains the juice of FOUR whole pressed pomegranates in every 16oz bottle. Plus POM Wonderful has more antioxidant power on average than red wine or blueberry juice and four times as many antioxidants on average as green tea! It's definitely one of my fridge staples because it’s such a simple and delicious way to fuel your body with antioxidants. I got to whip up this recipe for my friends on Great Day SA 📺 this morning- segment link coming soon but you can find grab the full recipe now on the home page at kissinthekitchen.com!
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I'm good at laundry but if you give me one hundred

I'm good at laundry but if you give me one hundred loads to do, I'm going to feel overwhelmed and question if I can do it.
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A dear friend said this to me earlier today. That same friend held me tight while I sobbed the last week+ of tears out and she said many times over "you are an amazing mother". The relief was almost immediate. Sometimes you just need to hear that you're doing a good job.
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This past week and a half has shaken me. I think everyone can say that. The tricky part has been how to show up on social media when behind the scenes, the “loads of laundry" are building and building. It seemed every single day last week something else BIG happened. Job changes, a family member with a drug addiction, our sweet Joy turning TWO, unexpected loss of childcare coverage for the next 3-ish weeks and much more that I'm still processing. And the underlying struggle of how do I actively participate in conversations about race, equality and move towards truly becoming (when I am just now truly discovering white privilege, I don't think it's right to already claim passionate anti-racism- this IS a process) an anti-racist. It’s truly felt I've had to choose one or the other- tend to the enormous demands and changes of my family OR watch all the documentaries, read all the books and follow all the IG accounts, so I can make sure I'm doing my part to contribute to change and not be a contributing factor towards bias, inequality and the unjustifiable deaths of black lives.
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So here's where I'm at. My family has always and will always come first. Right now we are officially in the toughest season of 2020 and my energy and efforts will FIRST be put towards them. Currently, my anti-racism work is starting in God's word. A good friend and business mentor recently reminded me that reading the Bible IS anti-racist work. I have books on standby that I can't wait to read when I feel like things are more stable on the home front. But, first- family & God. Luke 6:45💛

2 Truths and a Lie time😬😂. When I was in hig

2 Truths and a Lie time😬😂. When I was in high school:
1.) I was caught shoplifting ice cream from H-E-B
2.) Had a tongue piercing
3.) Knew about safer sunscreen and only wore physical barriers like zinc or titanium oxide.
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The moral of the story- when you know better, you do better👈🏼. And we all make poor decisions in high school.
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I still remember being 16 and laying in my driveway with banana boat spf FOUR on, listening to Alan Jackson’s “Drive” and feeling my skin burn. I also remember wasting hard earned dollars from working at The Wash Tub on SPF 50+ chemical based sunscreen- that’s a double whammy in the dumb department because SPF30 blocks 97% of UVB rays so you’re just throwing money away on the higher SPF. AND it was packed with harmful chemicals like octinoxdate, oxybenzone and others. And for the record, there was no way I would have worn zinc based sunscreen in highschool- that white cast was a no-go🙅🏼‍♀️.
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But DYK up to 80% of our visible signs of aging are caused by ☀️ exposure?! My younger self didn’t care about that but my younger self also stole Ben & Jerry pints and had a tongue piercing. Someone remind me to delete this post by the time Joy has Instagram, k?
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👉🏼Here’s the skinny on my favorite Beautycounter sunscreen:
☀️ Comes in a face stick, lotion or convenient non aerosol spray (recommend this one for wiggly toddlers!)
☀️30 SPF (again- blocks 97% of UVB rays, so there is no need to spend more 💴 on those higher SPFs)
☀️ Proper reapplication is key. You must reapply after water or sweat exposure OR every 2 hours
☀️ It’s formulated with California poppy, giving it a lovely light scent that doesn’t smell like typical sunscreen
☀️ Our sunscreens contain non-nano zinc oxide that isn’t absorbed into the skin. Instead, they sit on the skin’s surface to reflect the sun rays to keep your skin safe from aging and burning.
☀️ NO WHITE CAST.
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Who wants to share two truths and a lie?!
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Throwing it back to #MDW 2 years ago. I was 40 wee

Throwing it back to #MDW 2 years ago. I was 40 weeks and trying to patiently await Miss Joy (although we hadn’t finalized her name at the time).
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We were doing ALL THE THINGS🍍🌶🍵💃🏼🕺🏼 to help get things going but she would still make us wait another week+... and she was worth every second of that wait.
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There were some really sweet moments in the waiting and I think that’s true in any season of waiting, if you look hard enough. As we near her second birthday, I’m extra thankful for all the special time we’ve had in quarantine these past few months💕.
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That one time I learned making sure the bowl to th

That one time I learned making sure the bowl to the ice cream maker actually freezes is a make or break for ice cream. Hands up if you’ve ever made that mistake🙋🏼‍♀️! In the process I also learned you can make ice cream in a loaf pan and say adios to the ice cream maker✌🏼!
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Head to the link in bio for the recipe and tag me if you make it!
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Obliger, Upholder, Questioner or Rebel- what are y

Obliger, Upholder, Questioner or Rebel- what are you? If you're already confused, check out the Four Tendencies Personality quiz from Gretchen Rubin. It's a clever and insightful way to know yourself and the people you're in relationship with better.
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I'm a tried and true Obliger- I need me some outside accountability because left to my own devices and accountability- I won't always get things done🤦🏼‍♀️. But with some outside expectations, you can count on me👌🏼! Knowing this about myself, I decided to impose some outside expectations/accountability from YOU. So many of you said you wanted this recipe in time for 🇺🇸Memorial Day Weekend and I timeblocked the crap out of my morning to get it done.
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So here you go, friend! This gluten-free pasta salad with creamy 🍋 dressing (dairy-free) is ready for you to whip up! I also provided some guidance/inspo for building your dream pasta salad (just in case this one isn't it) and some suggestions on pasta choices (I continue to be so impressed with all of @jovialfoods gluten-free pasta varieties!).
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The recipe link is in my bio or just go straight to kissinthekitchen.com and find it on the homepage!
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So what are YOU? An Obliger (me!) , Upholder (@thepaleodititian), Questioner (@halienoel.nyc) or Rebel @fedandfit)?!
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Things I didn't buy today but wanted to: 5 differe

Things I didn't buy today but wanted to: 5 different bottles of 🍷 , oversized beach towels and some frozen egg bites that looked SO good but I knew the dairy in them would do me dirty. Point is- I'm trying to be respectful of the grocery budget and @costco can be just as dangerous as it is helpful.
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Breaking this haul into 4 sections: things I buy on repeat (weekly-ish), things I buy monthly, new or infrequent items I'm excited to try and.... the occasional things I buy that I don't want to buy but other people (my husband) want them and not buying them is not the 🏔 I'm going to choose to die on today😄.
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1.) Weekly regs: all the organic berries! I bought THREE 18oz packages of blueberries for $3.99 a piece- WHAT?! The 2 lb organic @calgiantberries 🍓was only $5.49 - most other stores have 1 pound for that price!🥑🥑🥑- we eat one a day so this 6 pack is perfection. I let them ripen on the counter then they go straight into the fridge. @montereymushrooms- organic package for only $5.99 and I plan on making 2 or 3 different recipes with them! @cutiescitrusofficial - Joy devours countless "nges" a day.
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2.) Monthlies: @chosenfoods 🥑 oil spray. I use this stuff 2-3 times a day. The 2 pack is a little more than $5- what just one costs at H-E-B or Whole Foods! Paper towels & La Croix (not pictured).
3.) Exciting occasionals: gorgeous sockeye salmon! Previously frozen but still super nutritious and we'll get a couple meals out of this! Chicken skewers- I usually get these for parties but we're rolling into a new family schedule this coming week and I'm planning ahead for many more family meals! Beautiful 🍒 - a fun splurge and not too pricey!
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Reluctant occasionals- Fig bars. They are not the devil or "bad", but they're often breakfast for the hubs (he's not a breakfast person) and I would love for him to eat hot breakfast. Whatever- it's better than nothing. Airborne gummies- overmarketed, overpriced and I think there are other superior vitamins out there, but that's okay.
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Humble pie🥧 . I eat it more often than I'd care

Humble pie🥧 . I eat it more often than I'd care to admit, but I think a good ol' slice is a healthy part of any "diet". Quarantine has revealed a lot and If I'm being 100% honest with myself, there were some areas that weren't getting my much needed attention before we all went on lock down.
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Case in point- family meals and cooking regularly for our family. This is a humbling thing to admit when I'm a dietitian and food blogger who helps OTHER mamas with recipes for their family. But truthfully, something happened probably last fall where I just got in this cooking slump. With the hubs workin nights so much and I can easily throw something together for Joy, I didn't take as much ownership as I really should as the wife and mama in this family. This is NOT me being hard on myself or looking for "you're doing a great job, Mama" comments- I'm sharing a true conviction and being honest that I wasn't doing my best.
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So I'm thankful for the awareness quarantine has brought. I'm thankful that I actually planned breakfast for dinner tonight and we've all been excited about it for days- it wasn't an afterthought because I didn't plan or prioritize our meals. During this season I've been forced to meal plan, grocery shop more thoughtfully and carve out the time to cook. And we've been able to enjoy MANY more family meals than our norm. Just like any other season in life, we want to be able to back and say "I did the best I could with what I had to work with at the time". I can't say that for leading up to quarantine but I can say that for this season and it feels good (but I truly say that humbly... because as aforementioned, I'm sure I will cut another slice in the near future).
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👋🏼What's the #1 thing you've been grateful for during quarantine?
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Your greatest contribution may not be something yo

Your greatest contribution may not be something you do, but someone you raise.
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There are literally a dozen different things I wanted to share, all of which seem profound, yet at the same time words are falling short. I’m so thankful to be her Mama and I’ll just leave it at that.
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