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Healthy Recipes for your next cookout!

10 Healthy Summer BBQ Recipes

Summer is upon us! Try one of these delicious recipes to sneak in some whole foods at your next summer cookout. Happy Memorial Day weekend! That means it is essentially summer. That means I am a very… read more

This simple DIY body butter requires only a few ingredients to make, and gently moisturizes the skin. The citrus scent is uplifting and energizing!

How to make your own DIY body butter

This simple, citrus-scented DIY body butter comes together in a pinch. The scent is energizing, and the silky texture gently moisturizes the skin without any harsh ingredients.  Our skin is incredibly important, literally and figuratively…. read more

What to buy from Trader Joe's - affordable healthy grocery staples!

Healthy Trader Joe’s Grocery Staples

Grocery stores. Shut up and take my money. Grocery shopping is one of my favorite past-times. No seriously, I LOVE grocery shopping. I can’t tell you how many times I have had time to kill, so… read more

This kale pesto is completely vegan and comes together in just a few minutes in the food processor.

Easy Vegan Kale Pesto

This kale pesto is completely vegan and comes together in just a few minutes in the food processor. It pairs perfectly with pasta, and is completely customizable based off of what you have on hand. … read more

Having a positive body image isn't always easy. Here are some tips for dealing with negative body image, and understanding where it is coming from.

Unexpected Causes of Negative Body Image

Our bodies don’t always have it easy. Life can throw our bodies curveballs including injury, illness, ailment and discomfort. Then on top of it, we can throw our bodies curveballs including moving our bodies far… read more

These Pineapple Cherry Margaritas are refreshing, fruity and perfect for your next celebration. They only require a few ingredients and are easy to blend up for a crowd!

Pineapple Cherry Margaritas

Happy Monday you beautiful souls. Let’s start the week off with tacos and margaritas to bust through those Monday blues. Can I be honest with you guys for a second? I am a total wuss… read more

DIY Detoxifying Face Mask - a simple face mask to nourish and detoxify!

DIY Detoxifying Face Mask

It is no secret I am a beauty junkie. I love trying out new products and whipping up fun concoctions to try on my skin and hair. In fact, when it comes to self-care rituals,… read more

Sun Basket is a new healthy meal kit service that delivers organic ingredients and delicious, easy-to-make recipes. Enter to win a week of free meals!

Making easy, organic meals with Sun Basket

Confession time. I have been feeling pretty…uninspired in the food department. Up until recently I hadn’t created a new recipe in ages, and was eating the same boring staples day after day because I just… read more

What does self-care mean to you? From the self-care series at thebalancedberry.com

What does self-care mean to you?

Happy self-care Sunday, friends. How are you feeling about the week ahead? Let’s not have any of that Sunday blues business going on. We don’t do that anymore around here. Last week, I shared why… read more