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Permission to slow down (+ a 2020 holiday photo!)

Hi friends! Every year I set a goal to embrace a “Slow December” and after the events of 2020, I think it’s even more important this year to slow down, reset, and recharge for a new year. Now that I have a whole team working with me here at The Balanced Life, it would be easy to give

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Turkey & Sweet Potato Immune-Boosting Soup

Looking for a recipe to keep you warm and cozy this winter? Full of nourishing ingredients like garlic, bone broth, spinach, and turmeric – this delicious turkey & sweet potato immune-boosting soup is the perfect cozy meal for when you aren’t feeling your best or just want something to warm you up on a chilly

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Energizing Morning Pilates Routine

Do you ever find yourself dragging in the morning? Like your bed is just too warm and cozy to get out of and there just isn’t enough coffee in the world? I think we all feel that way sometimes.  I certainly felt that way in the days of having newborns and being fully sleep deprived. But

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Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies

Whether you are looking for a delicious and simple recipe to make with the kiddos, a baked good to take to your neighbor, or a sweet treat to leave for the mail carrier, I have just the recipe for you! These peppermint chocolate chunk brownie cookies are so delicious and full of festive flavor this

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Bedtime Pilates Routine

Hi friends! Could you use a little something to help you wind down, release tension, and let go of stress you’ve been carrying around in your body? I just uploaded a brand new workout to The Balanced Life’s YouTube channel and I think you’re going to love it… This routine will help you to release

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Standing Barre with Weights

Looking for an effective, total body barre workout? Then you’ll love this Pilates-inspired Barre workout that incorporates light weights and exercises that will work your entire body. Feel free to come back to this workout anytime you’re looking for a routine that will work to strengthen, lengthen, and tone your muscles. Click here to watch

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how to turn negative thoughts around

Hi friends, Prior to the Pilates Strong challenge, I had an evening photo shoot on the beach. This is something I do regularly for upcoming workouts, challenges, and blog posts. And occasionally when I have a shoot coming up…the old thoughts start to creep in. Thoughts about how my body will look on camera, how

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4-Minute Booty Workout

Short on time? Give this 4-minute Pilates booty workout a try! In this workout, I’ll lead you through a series of exercises that help strengthen and tone the muscles in your lower body. CLICK HERE to view the workout on YouTube! Feel free to sneak this workout in when you don’t have much time, or

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How to break the streak of not working out

Have you been keeping up with your workouts or struggling to stay consistent? If you happen to find yourself in the place of skipping workouts and struggling to find time for yourself (now or in the future), here’s a quick tip to help you break the streak of inactivity: Roll out your mat, set a

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Disposable Lunch Box Essentials (eco-friendly!)

Let’s talk about some disposable lunch box ideas (that are also eco-friendly) for back-to-school! It’s a back-to-school season unlike any other season, isn’t it?  We’re all in different situations with our kids. Some home schooling, some facilitating distance learning, and others sending kids back to the classroom with new rules, precautions, and protocols. With a

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5 ways to create small wins in your day

Hi Beauties! Popping in with a quick encouragement for you today… If you’re like many of the women I’ve been speaking with lately, you may feel like it’s been hard to make forward progress on your goals. With so much uncertainty and disruption in our daily lives, it may not even feel like an option

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