Katie's List
Gym Must-Haves
My 19-item list of gear that keeps me active and strong — the whole collection in one place.
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Clean · Safe · Simple
Real life, done clean & simple.
Hi, I'm Katie — a health-conscious mom of two boys plus two bonus kids (a boy and a girl), newly engaged and sharing what actually works for a happy, healthy home under one roof. My clean-living story started when I was pregnant with my first child. Today it starts again at 5am — my workout, my journaling, my skincare. A little quiet before the chaos, then lunches and breakfast for five and out the door.
Clean, Safe + Simple with Katie❤
The way I keep it simple
Three promises behind everything I share — from my favorite finds to my morning routine.
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Clean
Honest picks for a tidy, calm home — the kind that survive four kids and real life.
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Safe
Health-conscious choices I feel good about putting in front of my family, every day.
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Simple
Fewer, better things. Routines that slow us down and leave room for what matters.
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My favorite finds, all in one place
Curated Amazon lists I actually use — starting with my go-to Gym Must-Haves. Every purchase earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Favourite Find
Gruper Yoga Mat
Non-slip, extra-thick, and it still rolls up slim with its own carry strap. My whole-home mat.
$26.99
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Favourite Find
CAP Rubber Dumbbell Set
Grip, weight, and a rack that keeps it neat. Home gym made simple.
$159.99
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Skincare that's truly clean
I'm an affiliate with The Counter (formerly BeautyCounter) — a line built on clean, safe ingredients you can actually understand. No mystery blends, no compromises: just skincare I feel good about putting on my skin and recommending to my people. It's the routine I do every morning, and it all starts here.
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Blog
From the journal
Simple routines, clean-home wins, and keeping your family well — with four kids in the mix.
My real 5am workout: 30 to 45 minutes, no big gym
Peloton rides, strength and treadmill workouts, air squats and stretching — 5 to 6 days a week, before the house wakes.
How we feed a busy family the clean, simple way
One-pan dinners, snacks bought in bulk, kid lunches that follow the sales, and eating out the smart way.
My simple morning routine with four kids
A realistic, low-effort routine that sets the whole house up for a better day.
How I keep our family food clean, safe & simple
A practical, non-overwhelming approach to cleaner food for a busy family of five.