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Do you like to cook? I don’t mind cooking, but it hasn’t always been that way. When I first started cooking for myself, I wasn’t very confident in the kitchen. I know it sounds weird, but I can honestly say that investing in a few, new utensils for my kitchen has made cooking (and doing
Happy Monday, beauties! I’ve been running online programs for 6 years now, and one of the most common questions I hear is, “Do you have any recommendations for quick and healthy snacks?” I have my “go-to’s,” but I thought it would be fun to ask my team, here at The Balanced Life, what their favorite
Hi Beauties! We are starting something new here at The Balanced Life. You may have noticed a new monthly newsletter in your inbox this morning with some TBL favorites, a nutrition tip, and a note from me! (If you’re interested in receiving our newsletter, you can join our list here.) Each month, the team and
Good morning, beauties! I’m so happy to share that our two new babies made their arrival into the world last week. Meet Avery and Knox… Both weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and born 9 minutes apart. I’m so grateful that I was able to deliver them both vaginally, without any complications and am elated to
Happy Monday, beauties! I’m excited to share a new Real Women, Real Balance interview with you today. I was immediately drawn to Candace Molatore’s upbeat positivity and her gorgeous travel photos. She is a Social Media Strategist and Photographer based in Portland, OR and we both share a passion for collaboration + building community. I’m
As a mom, I’m always looking for creative ways to sneak more nutrients into my children’s diet. Smoothies are an easy option, but my kids tend to get bored easily so the novelty of a new smoothie quickly wears off. Enter…homemade popsicles! Homemade popsicles are not only healthier than store-bought options, they also provide the
Hi Beauties! Any other podcast lovers out there? I don’t have as much time to read these days, so podcasts have provided the opportunity to continue growing and learning, even when I’m short on time. I listen to them in the car, in my ear buds while on walks, and on my phone while getting
Hi Beauties! Confession: this post was totally unplanned, but it’s Prime Day! Although I’m not a big shopper, I’m a huge fan of Amazon Prime, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my Amazon Prime staples. Once upon a time I lived down the street from Target and didn’t see a
Good Morning, Beauties! Did you know that it’s not recommended to exercise first thing when hopping out of bed in the morning? Overnight, your synovial fluid (joint fluid) settles in your joints and needs a little time to re-circulate to support optimal movement. In addition, it’s good to get your blood flowing and your mind
Hi Beauties! One of the most common requests I receive is to provide the top 5 Pilates exercises I would recommend that you do each day to feel good, improve muscle tone, and maintain mobility. So, here they are! These 5 moves were selected because of the way the incorporate your entire body,
Hi Beauties! It’s a holiday week for many of us. The weather is warm, the days are long, and there are plenty of opportunities to gather with friends for good food and good company. If your typical 4th of July faire is greasy, heavy, and void of nutritional value, I encourage you to try adding
Hi Beauties! It’s been awhile since my last pregnancy update, so I figured it’s time for another one! I’ve been so busy this time around that I haven’t done a great job keeping you in the loop. Having 2 toddlers to chase around will do that to you! 🙂 TWIN PREGNANCY UPDATE: 29 weeks How
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