Welcome to Juggling Real Food and Real Life! I’m Christina — a busy mom who believes healthy living doesn’t have to be complicated. Around here, you’ll find simple real food recipes, encouragement for everyday balance, and fun ways to celebrate family life. Grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s get started!
Hi, I’m Christina!
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
I started Juggling Real Food and Real Life back in 2012 to document my family’s real food journey — and to encourage other moms trying to feed their families well while keeping up with real life.
Like so many moms, I was running nonstop… but never feeling great. After a year of surgeries and constant fatigue, I realized something had to change. When I traded fast and processed food for real food, everything started to shift. I felt better, my energy came back, and our family life began to improve.
Now, I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned — simple tips, easy recipes, and realistic encouragement — to help other families make healthier choices and feel their best.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. And that’s what this blog is all about: Juggling Real Food and Real Life
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Start Your Journey Here
If you’re new around here, start with these posts — they’ll catch you up on where we began and help you take your own first steps toward real food living.
Step 1: See where it all began → A Family Hits Rock Bottom
Step 2: Learn our Real Food Rules → Real Food Rules
Step 3: Join the Real Food Experience Challenge →Real Food for Busy Moms: Kick Off the 10-Week Challenge!
Each post walks you through our story, the principles behind eating real food, and small steps to help your own family eat better — without stress or guilt.
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Real Food
This is where it all started — and where you’ll find practical help to make healthy eating easier and more enjoyable for your whole family.
Real Food Experience Challenge
- A step-by-step plan to transition your family to real food, one week at a time. Join the 10-Week Journey……….anytime.
School Lunch Ideas for Busy Moms
- Kid-tested recipes, lunchbox tips, and my favorite lunch-making supplies. Click here for the School Lunch Hub
Favorite Kitchen Gadgets
- Simple tools that make cooking real food faster and easier. Find our favorites here.
Real Food Books I Love
- The resources and cookbooks that inspired our journey. You can find our favorite real food guidance books here.
Real Food Recipe Index
- Our family’s favorite recipes — taste-tested and approved by my pickiest eaters! We are adding new recipes all of the time. you can find them all here.
Meal Planning Tips
- Take the stress out of planning with my meal calendar and simple strategies for success. Grab the planning calendar here. It is the true key to our success.
Juggling Tips & Tricks
- Real-life advice to help you get healthy meals on the table, even when life is hectic. Find our best tips and tricks here.
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Real Life
Healthy living isn’t just about food — it’s about creating balance and joy in the middle of all the family chaos.
Freedom from Clutter in 40 Days
- Simple, practical steps to clear space and create calm at home. So much good advice can be found here.
Real-Life Balance for Working Moms
- Encouragement and strategies for managing your time, your energy, and your sanity.
Time-Saving Family Hacks
- Little changes that make a big difference in your daily routine.
Life Is a Celebration
- Fun ideas for parties, holidays, and everyday joys that make family life special. Find your next family celebration here.
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Positive Sports Parenting
As a mom of active kids, I know that sports can bring both joy and stress. Here you’ll find encouragement and practical advice to help you support your young athlete — without losing your balance.
Encouragement for Moms & Their Young Athletes
- Confidence, motivation, and heart for both you and your super star. – Find specific information for your child athlete here.
Healthy Snacks for Busy Sports Families
- Real food ideas that travel well and keep energy up.
Positive Parenting Tips for Young Athletes
- Keep competition fun and family-first.
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Let’s Stay Connected
No matter where you’re starting from, you can make real progress — one small change at a time.
Let’s juggle real food and real life together!
- Join the Real Food Experience Challenge → Your 10-Week Journey Starts Here.
- Subscribe for weekly tips, recipes, and encouragement →
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About This Blog
Juggling Real Food and Real Life is your go-to resource for healthy family meals, practical organization tips, and encouragement for busy moms. Whether you’re packing school lunches, cleaning up the clutter, or cheering from the sidelines — you’ll find inspiration to live better, not busier.
