ASHLEY MARIE ISSUE 7 | FALL 2022 PUMPKIN SPICE RECIPES | FALL DECOR | FALL STYLE | FAMILY ACTIVITIES | FALL INTO FITNESS
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Inside, you will find Health and Fitness Tips, Pumpkin Spice Recipes, Halloween inspiration, Fall trends, Self love strategies and much much more. I also linked a lot of my favorite products you can click and shop Just hover over a lot of the products and you will be re directed.
Fall is here and I absolutely love this season! There’s just something about the cool weather, changing colors and getting cozy in layers Dress me up in a beanie, flannel and combat boots, sit me next to a blazing and crackling fire and hand me a warm beverage and I’m one happy camper
Welcome to the 2022 Fall Edition of Ashley Marie.
The point of this digital magazine is to inspire you throughout the seasons. To live life on purpose through personal expression, creating your safe space and making a commitment to your health and happiness. If there’s anything I hope you walk away from reading Ashley Marie, it’s to be grateful everyday for this life we ’ re given, to enjoy all moments small and big and to chase those things in life that make you effortlessly happy
CONT 8 FALL INTO FITNESS 5 FITNESS TIPS 10 FAV WORKOUT STUFF 1 1 FITNESS FAVS 13 LEGG DAY METHOD ONLINE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM IS LIVE 14 PRE PREGNANCY, PREGNANCY, POSTPARTUM 15 NEW TRYING TO CONCEIVE {TTC} PROGRAM 16 NEW SEASON, NEW VIBES, NEW GOALS 19 FALL BUCKET LIST 20 PUMPKIN OBSESSED 21 HEALTHY PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE 22 FALL DECOR IDEAS 23 FALL DINING DECOR 24 OUR FALL HOME AESTHETIC VIBES 26 SPOOKY RECIPES 28 PLAYING DRESS UP; EASY IDEAS
ENTS 29 SPOOKY VIBES 30 BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS 32 FALL FASHION 33 BOOTS 34 COMFY & COZY 36 GRATITUDE JOURNAL 37 SELF CARE + FAV BOOKS 38 GAME NIGHT IDEAS 40 TODDLER FALL FASHION 41 RANGER'S SHOE GAME 42 ACCESSORIES 44 NAIL INSPO 45 SKINCARE, HATS & HAIR 47 WE ARE HAVING A....... 49 GEARING UP FOR TWO UNDER TWO!
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But it hasn’t just been training, as she’s been helping me on my nutrition journey for the last several months, and it’s also been a great experience She is always available for questions, holds me accountable when I’m sliding too much, and then helps get me back on track She is also always there with the positive reinforcement which is much needed sometimes With her guidance and support I’ve lost over 20 lbs and counting!”
“I started training with Ashley in January, which was at the end of my pregnancy. She was great at understanding the balance between modifying for my then current state and still pushing me to bounce back quickly after the baby was born. Then once my doctor gave me the green light, she has been pushing me hard every session ever since I dread/look forward to her workouts because I know I’m going to get a butt whooping and be exhausted afterward and she never disappoints! She is honestly the best trainer I have ever worked with!!
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Fall Bucket List Go Apple Picking in an Orchard Make Homemade Cider Have a Bonfire Make S'mores Have a Cozy Movie Marathon Get Lost in a Corn Maze Go Pumpkin Picking Go on a Hayride Eat Warm Cider Donuts Go on a Fall Foliage Hike Bake a Seasonal Pie Bake Pumpkin Spice Goodies Bake Fall Cookies Drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte Bake an Apple Pie Watch Hocus Pocus Go Camping Go to a Football Game Take a Scenic Drive Read a Good Book Make a Hearty Soup
1 package Banza penne or any style noodle of choice
1 tbsp butter, I used Earth Balance Vegan butter
1 cup chopped kale
Protein with chicken: 35 grams
Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
Protein without chicken: 13 grams
Pumpkin obsessed...
1 can pumpkin puree
Calories per serving: 421 Carbs: 43 grams Fat: 151 grams
Then add your pasta and chicken to the sauce and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes or so or until your desired sauce consistency
Split into 4 servings and garnish with sage leaves
Make your pasta first following the directions on the package, drain and set aside
Next add your kale and cook until softish
1 can light coconut milk
Directions:
Sage leaves for garnish, optional
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
I may be on the basic pumpkin train, but these healthy pumpkin recipes are far from basic They're delicious, convenient, nutrient packed and all easy to make Standout recipes in my book every Fall So, here you go! Make them, enjoy, share and eat!
Ingredients:
1 tbsp minced garlic
16 ounces chicken, can void if Vegetarian, there’s plenty of protein in Banza pasta made from chickpeas
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp salt
Then add your pumpkin, coconut milk, salt, paprika and stir together
Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk 2 scoops Arbonne Vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp almond butter 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 banana, cut into 1chunkscupice Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy SHOP Arbonne Pea ProteinHEREPowder
In a large saucepan on the stovetop on medium heat, melt your butter and add your garlic, saute until brownish
Makes 4 servings
Simmer for around 10 minutes or until sauce thickens
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix all ingredients, besides the whipped cream, together using a spoon, whisker, or high powered blender
Store in fridge to chill for an hour, which makes the batter easier to roll
1/2 cup almond milk
1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats cup flax seeds tbsp honey cup dark chocolate chips
A couple sprays of whipped cream on top + more pumpkin pie spice shakes on top of whipped cream if desired
Roll the mixture into 12 bite sized balls
Ingredients:
Top it off with whipped cream if desired Sprinkle more pumpkin pie spice on top Enjoy!
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3/4 cup creamy
Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub
Ingredients: nut butter, almond or peanut cup pumpkin puree
“Healthy” Pumpkin Spice Latte
Directions:
1 tbsp pumpkin puree
Directions:
Makes 1 serving
3
Pumpkin Bites
Makes 12 pumpkin balls
Place in covered container and chill again, then indulge
1 tbsp maple syrup
This is the perfect remedy to keep that skin soft and moisturized during the cold weather season This homemade sugar scrub smells heavenly and everyone I’ve made it for absolutely loves it
8 10 oz brewed coffee, I just brew a cup with my Keurig
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl
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Fall Decor Ideas
Fall Dining Decor Fill with Your Fav Candy "CHEERS"
Our Fall Home Aesthetic
Carrots
Directions:
4 bananas
Ingredients:
Position dried cranberries for the mouth Stand them up on the cut side
Makes 8
Spooky Recipes
Such an easy project for the kiddos or adds some spooky decor to your snack table
BPA free plastic gloves
Orange bell pepper
Spooky Hummus Tray
Cucumbers
Display hummus to make the pumpkin pepper appear to be puking
Cut out pepper to look like a Jack O Lantern
Slice your cucumbers for dipping
I got your back...
Could pair with a dessert hummus or light cool whip on the side
Directions:
Holiday eating can be HARD. There's temptation everywhere! That's why I wanted to share two Halloween themed snacks you can bring to your next party Festive fun treats that don't break the calorie bank
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Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Large popcorn bag, I love Skinny Pop Spider rings
Add your carrots and any other veggies of choice
Another fun project for those kiddos
Candy corn Place a piece of candy corn in each fingertip of the glove, to appear as the fingernail Fill glove with popcorn
Directions:
How cute are
Peel bananas and cut in half Position chocolate morsels for the eyes
Creepy Popcorn Hands
8 dried cranberries
Banana Ghosts
Hummus
Add a spider ring to one or a few of the fingers
16 chocolate chips
3 black olives
Quick squirt of sriracha
Scary Spice Deviled Eggs
SPOOKY RECIPES
Green onion stalk
Boil water on high until you see bubbles
A few pretzels
Frankenstein Guacamole
Decorate your face
1/2 tsp spicy mustard
Then add 6 whole eggs, turn down heat to medium and boil for 12 minutes
Container of fresh guac (you can make your own with 4 avocados, cilantro, lime and salt then mash with a fork)
Ingredients:
2 small dabs of Greek yogurt
Add all other ingredients to that bowl and mix until texture is paste like Scoop mixture into egg cups or add mixture to zip lock bag and pipe it out
Cut green onion for stems and add to each deviled egg
Couple shakes of salt
Ingredients:
Blue tortilla chips, can serve with fresh veggies too Spread guac on a platter in the shape of a rectangle
Few shakes of paprika
I used two dabs of Greek yogurt for eyes, black olives for eyeballs, and pretzels for the mouth and forehead scar
Spread chips on one end for the top of the head
2 tsp Thai Curry paste
2 teaspoon ketchup
2 tbsp mayo or full fat coconut milk
Directions:
6 eggs
Directions:
Drain hot water then add cold water to eggs and let sit for 5 minutes
Peel eggs from shell, then slice length wise and move yolk to separate bowl
Favorite doggy costumes:
The easiest costume and by far my favorite used an oversized beanie, a white pillowcase, and red
scarf
1st fam costume and Stay Puft
PLAYING DRESS UP: EASY IDEAS
When we were expecting Halloween 2020, Ranger in the womb and I were the moon and Ryan was our Astronaut Surprisingly Ryan had this matching set, we ordered a helmet/flag, found my moon shirt, and Amazon primed my accessories from the wig to the face jewels
Marshmallow Man
The year we dressed Cowboy Buck and Dixie up as ninja turtles
BABY SUMO
We
Ghostbusters
Skeletons
We looked on YouTube for a makeup tutorial, followed along, ordered a few accessories online and wore black and white, so easy
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I’m all for a good theme, so when Halloween rolls around year after year, you better believe it’s on. From dressing up to decorating the home, the spooky vibe is real. I recommend choosing a color palette and sticking with it when it comes to mixing in Halloween decor. This year I’ll be adding black and red to the mix To prevent tacky decorating, make simple adjustments Add some accent pillows, change your throw blanket, add festive candles, and pops of color depending on your palette Shop some of these items to help you set the tone
SPOOKY VIBES
Fall themed lunch with pumpkin shaped PB&J’s, Fall leaves shaped apple slices, carrots, cheese stick with a special message and a piece of dove chocolate
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After school snack ideas Apple donuts Credit: Salt & Baker Spider sandwiches Credit: We're Parents Shop stainless steel lunch box
Call me crazy but I love preparing and packing my kid’s lunches. I’m a theme food packer. I’m sure Ranger will appreciate it in the beginning but then will be embarrassed when his sandwich is monster themed and he’s too cool for that How cute is this healthy halloween inspired school lunch?! Gives me all the spooky healthy vibes
Back to School Lunch/Snack Ideas
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FALL FASHION mewillFashionkeepwarm. Will be living in this pleated matching set, comes in 15+ colors, under $30 Fallsweatervestgoals,15+styles,under$30 ThesebellsleevesaregivingMeLife! Can’tgowrongwithanoveralldress MustHavePufferVest!! DressitUporDownPerfectAdditiontoFallWardrobe
Boots Mommy&MeTimbs Trending Now! Platform Boots DocsinWhite DocsinBlack Alwaysgetcomplimentsonthese! Ankle Ugg’s, Perfect for Everyday!
Live in this oversized sweater and
It’s like walking on Clouds
Cute set you can dress up or dress down
pink
Supersoft leggings
compliments
Best cropped zip up want in
Get on this cozy sweater all the time
COMFY A Go to seamless underwear
Loving this Waffle Robe
& Me Matching Set
Mommy
ND COZY
Softest blanket
FallingLeaves, OversizedSweaters& SoftBlankets
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Louise L. Hay
“Everybody has blue days. Oh, what to do, what to do? Who knows what fantastic things are in store just around the corner? Get out there and go for it! Live each day as if it were your last, because one day it will be.”
“Worship doesn’t have to be just in a stained glass building or magnificent cathedral or at a designated hour and location. The true church isn’t an edifice; it’s the people, the worshippers inside.”
Debora M. Coty,
The Power is Within You
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“Responsibility is our ability to respond to a situation. We always have a choice.”
Self Care + Books
“What other people think of you has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them.”
A suspenseful love story that started with a deep rooted friendship, challenged by roadblocks, distance, and a missed connection This one pulled at the heartstrings badly!
Malorie Blackman
Too Blessed to be Stressed
Currently Reading:
“Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while.”
Both part of the Southern Wedding Series by Natasha Madison filled with love, twists, steamy moments, and more!
The Blue Day Book
Games I’ve never been a fan of them I hate to say it, but I can be a sore loser sometimes and a bragging winner When Ryan and I were dating, I would get so frustrated because he would always win So I resisted any chance to play games Especially scrabble. That one is the hardest for me. However, in my wedding vows, I vowed to be open minded to more game playing (minus Scrabble because my brain does not operate that way) because I know it’s something Ryan and his family enjoy.
Game
Night
In 2020 during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and during our failed and successful IVF transfers, we were stuck at home a lot and started to play games nearly every night after dinner It was a way to come together, just Ryan and I and/or our inner circle, to have fun, keep the spirits high, and do something other than watching TV. I secretly love the tradition we have started and look forward to playing games with Ranger as he gets older. On the next page are Ryan and I’s favorites.
Great for families
Taco, cat, goat cheese, pizza
The ultimate game of trump
Best with groups
The game of collecting gemstones
The shake, score and shout game
There’s a holiday edition too.
The more the merrier
Mankala
How do you stack up?
Jenga
Play with 2 persons + Need a quiet shaker? Add this felt lined dice cup
Wildly popular hand slapping party game
Nothing is better than throwing those hands up and yelling, “YAHTZEE!!!!!!!”
Go head to head with your partner
Left,CenterRight,
Dice game for all ages
Wizard
Best with a group, 4+
Yahtzee
Toddler Fall Fashion
Toddler Hoodies
AdorableRaincoat
RAWR some Jammies Comfy Joggers Festive PJs I can't with this sweater
Toddler Timbs! Check Boots Page for Matching Mommy Set
Ranger's Shoe Game
Squeaky Skull Shoes
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GFauxShadeClogs enderNeutral
Accessories
Carhartt Adult Beanie
Accessories like hats are such an easy way to add some style flare to an outfit. Ranger is finally getting big enough to rock a snapback! We have a few hats from Cash & Co. This “Butter” one is the perfect neutral color to mix & match with so much.
Red buffalo Check Hat
Pom
Carhartt Kid Beanie
Ryan, Ranger and I all got these matching Carhartt Beanies
HatsFall Nail ArT Hair Styling
Nail Inspo
During the start of the coronavirus pandemic, giving up self pampering was hard. Along with many things of course. All for the greater good, but still challenging for many. Everything became more simple. So now being able to go to the salon feels like a luxury.
I’m a huge supporter of doing things that make you feel good. For me, I love to pamper myself from getting a massage, to getting my lashes done, nails refreshed, a spray tan, and hair care. Taking care and spoiling myself makes me feel good, which causes me to act good, which makes me a better person.
The hard part about beauty maintenance is the time it takes to get these things done. However, I try to make use of the time as best I can. When getting my nails or hair done, I bring my headphones and listen to an educational podcast, or an audio book, or watch a YouTube video. I’ve brought my computer as well if I’ve needed to get work done or a physical book to get lost in a good story line. When getting my lashes done, I take the opportunity to nap. I tell you after becoming a new mom, catching up on sleep while getting glamorous has never felt so good and efficient
If you have the means and can find the time, I encourage you to spoil yourself You deserve it Over and over again Treating yourself will only make you a more giving person to treat others It’s a positive cycle that keeps on giving
So here’s a look into my favorite self care stuff as well as inspiration for fall nails and hats
DetanglingFavoriteBrush +LUX UNFILTERED: Favorite exfoliator, gradual self tanner, conditioning body cream, bronzing facial drops, soothing lip balm Depuffer CharcoalMask Staple hat, goes with everything Loving a western theme, goes great with plaidNewsboy Hat Ball cap, comes in so many colors Flat Top Wide Brim HatPlain Beanies Hats Hair Intense Repair System for Post Partum Hair Loss, Hair Thinning& Hair Regrowth For the Perfect Slick Bun Look Exfoliates, Cleanses & Purifies Scalp ResurfacingOvernightPeel Countertime Collection All BrighteningBrightFacial Oil All Bright C SerumAll Bright Triple Acid AHA Toner butfirst, skincare
We're beyond excited to announce we're having a baby girl, due February 25th, 2023. Through IVF we transferred her on June 9th and nine days later we found out we are pregnant. At the time of our transfer, we had five girl embryos and one boy left, frozen, waiting for us. Based on our embryologists grading system, we decided to go with the next strongest embryo, which happened to be a girl. As this may be our last child, we felt drawn to having one of each gender so it made the decision easier for us. After a very long and hard journey battling infertility, miscarriages, failed fertility treatments, surgeries, heartbreak, and setbacks, we feel very blessed to have had our miracle Ranger in March 2021, and now expecting our second miracle, just under two years later. We are so appreciative of modern medicine and our team at RMA of New Jersey.
We are excited, nervous, anxious, as ready as we'll ever be. You hear from so many people how hard it is raising two under two, but we're up for the challenge. I really think it comes down to mindset. Knowing there will be hard and stressful times, and learning to adjust and adapt to them, knowing they are temporary. A friend of mine sent me this post on Instagram from @minimonkeysworld and it really resonated with me and gives me lots of hope and encouragement going into this next season. Check out the full post, but these are the main points:
Gearing Up GFor earing Up GFor earing Up For Two Under TTwo wo Under TTwo wo Under Two
Your heart will double in size
You'll be more confident than the first time It becomes even more important to find moments to fit in self care
It gives me peace of mind that no matter what, you figure out what's best for your family and find your groove with time. Here we go, we are ready for this next chapter.
You are so much more capable than you realize Seeing their love for each other is the most wholesome thing in the world
Until Next Season! ASHLEY LEGG
