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We teamed up with Whole Foods Market to bring you another great giveaway - this one in honor of Mother's Day. We are kicking it off with this decadent Banana Bread French Toast (which happens to be gluten free!) You can find the recipe on our website, but the giveaway is being held on our Instagram page ! So visit our Instagram for a chance to win a $250 Whole Foods gift card and a tote full of the ingredients for this recipe!

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It's that time again! Be on the look out for details on our next recipe and Whole Foods Market giveaway - and be sure to follow us on Instagram for a chance to win!

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, as such we are raising awareness and education around this disease that affects one in ten women in the United States. Visit our website to about endometriosis.

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🍀GIVEAWAY! 🍀
Today we are kicking off another Whole Foods Market giveaway with our recipe for Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie. It's a healthy twist on a classic and just perfect for your St. Patty's Day meal. You can find the recipe on our website.

Our giveaway is being hosted on Instagram, so visit on Instagram and follow the directions for a chance to win a $250 Whole Foods gift card!
The giveaway runs from noon EST today until noon EST March 10. Good luck!

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🍀Happy March! 🍀
Luck would have it that we have another exciting partnership with Whole Foods Market this month! So be sure to check back with us this Friday for more details 😉

Happy Valentine's Day 💗

NEW RECIPE AND A GIVEAWAY!

This month, we have teamed up with Whole Foods Market to share some of our favorite healthy and delicious recipes!

Our Decadent Double Chocolate "Ice Cream" is the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day. It's actually "nice cream"- made with bananas - but you would never know that this rich frozen dessert is actually a healthy treat! You can find the recipe by clicking the link below.

In the spirit of sharing, we are also hosting an Instagram giveaway with Whole Foods. So, head on over to Instagram (and if you don't follow us on Instagram already, you can find us at ).

LIKE AND COMMENT (tell us why you love Whole Foods) on the recipe post for a chance to win a $250 Whole Foods Gift Card! The giveaway runs from today, February 3, until noon EST on February 10.

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Two Fit Moms » Decadent Double Chocolate “Ice Cream” (and a Sweet Whole Foods Giveaway!) Chocolate. Isn’t this the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? Well, for a foodie like me, it’s definitely top of mind, and it’s the first thing I turn to when making a Valentine’s Day dessert.

Don't forget to check back tomorrow (February 3) to see what we are up to with Whole Foods Market. And, if you don't already, please follow Two Fit Moms on Instagram!

We've got something cooking with Whole Foods Market this month! Be sure to check back this Friday for more details. If you can't wait until Friday, follow our lead food blogger Kate on Instagram (, ) for a few hints.

Be thankful everyday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you to BC the Mag for including Two Fit Moms in their coverage of the HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley Healthy Giving Day event.

For those of you who couldn't make the event, check out the slideshow!

Healthy Giving Day

Don't forget to visit us at Paramus Park Mall this Saturday, November 5, where we will demonstrate a stress-reducing breathing exercise and a healthy cooking demonstration at the HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley Healthy Giving Day!

In the meantime, check out this article that ran in NorthJersey.com to learn more about this great event!

http://www.northjersey.com/news/health-news/healthy-giving-day-offers-tools-to-celebrate-smartly-1.1686923?page=all

Healthy Giving Day offers tools to celebrate smartly Healthy Giving Day will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at Paramus Park Mall. The event is sponsored by HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley.

We are excited to, once again, be a part of the HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley Healthy Giving day next Saturday, November 5, at Paramus Park Mall.

Check out this article from Hip New Jersey to learn more about this special day and what our very own Masumi and Kate will demonstrate at the event.

Healthy Giving Day HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley is hosting Healthy Giving Day on Saturday, November 5 at Paramus Park Mall in Paramus. Through this event, the Hospital hopes to raise awareness about preventive health and staying on track during the holiday season, as well as generate funds for charity partner, T

New on the blog today is a recipe for Penne with Cauliflower Ragu. We hope you try this simple, healthy and delicious preparation. It's perfect for these chilly fall days when all you want is a nice hearty bowl of pasta!

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Two Fit Moms » Penne with Cauliflower Ragu When there’s a chill in the air I tend to crave hearty meals and pasta automatically comes to mind. One of my favorite pasta dishes is Penne with Cauliflower Ragu. I love this pasta dish because it is a simple preparation with very few ingredients (only six!). The “sauce” essentially is a delicious…

Thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway. The WINNER has been drawn, so please check your email to see if it's YOU!

Two Fit Moms » Rubbermaid Back to School Giveaway! School has only been back in session for a month now in New Jersey, but in my house, we have already started struggling with lunch options. How often has your child come home with unopened snacks and half eaten sandwiches? Maybe it’s time to start thinking out of the box when it comes to packing lun...

Once again, we are going to be a part of the HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley Healthy Living Day at Paramus Park Mall on Saturday, November 5. We hope you stop by to see our healthy food and yoga nidra breathing demonstrations by Kate Alexander and Masumi Goldman.

Don't miss the fun! Healthy Giving Day at Paramus Park Mall at the Food Court, 11 am - 2 pm.

Gift certificate raffle courtesy of . Come meditate with . Register for a blood pressure and blood glucose check and we'll donate $1 to . Fun games for the kids!

Best Yoga Poses for the Core: 8 Poses for a Strong Core Two Fit Moms share their top 8 yoga poses to work the core.

Everyone loves new gear -- especially kids -- and these Kids Balance Ball Chairs from Gaiam were a big hit with our children. Not only are they cool looking, but they offer lots of good health benefits. Go to our website to learn more.



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Two Fit Moms » Kids Yoga Product Spotlight: Gaiam Kids Classic Balance Ball Chair As you know, we love getting our kids involved in our yoga practices, and our kids are always eager to participate. But, what they like even better is their own gear. So, you can imagine how excited they were to receive the Gaiam Kids Classic Balance Ball Chair!

"Challenge your routine and break from your typical style of yoga. Maybe try a new teacher, practice with a friend, or take your practice outdoors. Changing up your routine will offer you a new and refreshing perspective on your practice." – Laura Kasperzak, Two Fit Moms.

September is National Yoga Month. It's the perfect time to energize your practice -- or start one! Read our latest Yoga Journal post that offers you an 8-pose flow intended to get your heart pumping!

Two Fit Moms: 8 Heart-Pumping Poses to Celebrate National Yoga Month In honor of National Yoga Month, Two Fit Moms is offering you this eight-pose flow that will help you reap the cardiovascular benefits of yoga.

Summer is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with Toasted Coconut Dark Chocolate "Ice Cream"! The base is dairy-free -- only frozen bananas and maple syrup. It's delicious and a nice healthy alternative. Visit our site for the recipe!
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Two Fit Moms » Toasted Coconut with Dark Chocolate “Ice Cream” This ice cream was inspired by my favorite ice cream shop’s flavor which was named after a dark chocolate coconut candy bar spiked with almonds! (think hard, you totally know which candy I’m talking about) However, it’s base is banana — there’s no cream or milk or anything dairy in the base. It’s f...

We love to take a traditional recipe and make it healthier. This Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread is a classic example. It has no white flour, no white sugar. It's sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, and it includes half the amount of oil that you would expect to find in such a recipe. It's delicious -- and healthy -- who can ask for anything more?

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Two Fit Moms » Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread I always find myself googling zucchini recipes this time of year when I have lots of it growing in my garden, but I always come back to the same-old, tried and true recipes, which include Zucchini Bread. I like Zucchini Bread because it’s a good way to get my kids to ingest zucchini which they wou...

These Eggplant Meatballs with Marinara Sauce is just the perfect vegetarian option -- and ideal for anyone who loves eggplant! And, since eggplant is in season, I suggest you make a batch this weekend. They are delicious on their own, or you can serve them with pasta or as a sandwich on a crusty roll. Enjoy!

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Two Fit Moms » Eggplant “Meatballs” with Marinara Sauce A few weeks ago I had watched a cooking show in which the chef prepared eggplant meatballs. I was intrigued, one, because I love eggplant; two, because I also love meatballs; and three, because I happen to have a garden full of eggplant. So, I decided I would try making them for my family — who al...

We are excited to share this feature on Two Fit Moms that ran on NJ.com!

The social life of Two Fit (N.J.) Moms "I know personally I can do things almost at the age of 39 that I couldn't do in my 20s, that I couldn't do in my teens." says Laura Kasperzak, co-creator of Two Fit Moms website.

Two Fit Moms: 4 Core Yoga Exercises to Tone Your Belly and Abs Here are 4 yoga-inspired, belly-toning exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home, on your own time.

If you attended our Yoga & Wellness Retreat earlier this month, you would have watched Kate make these delicious no-bake granola bars. We shared the recipe with the retreat participants, but now we are sharing it with you! These bars are super simple to make and are the perfect healthy, snack. Make them today - you can even get your kids involved. Enjoy!

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Two Fit Moms » Kate’s No-Bake Granola Chewies If you were attended our Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Englewood, NJ earlier this month you would have experienced my first live cooking demonstration — and these delicious No-Bake Granola Chewies!

Thank you to EVERYONE who attended our Yoga & Wellness Retreat this past weekend and to Real Hot Yoga Englewood for hosting us. A big thank you to our amazing sponsors who helped us create awesome goody bags! Gaiam Yoga Journal HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley Intermission Beauty Hey Sugar, Lookin' Good Empowered Oilers DollyMoo Body Love Mrs. Thinsters Rex’s Outrageous Road Crew Crunch Avanchy Perfect Bar. We hope you enjoyed your day of yoga, nutrition and shopping! xo Laura, Masumi & Kate

So many goodies for our goody bags for this weekend's Yoga & Wellness event! Thank you to Rex’s Outrageous Road Crew Crunch and Mrs. Thinsters for sending these yummy snacks!