Hello lovelies, After yet another long hiatus, we return. As we come into fall I am again reflecting on my need and strategy to achieve some semblance of balance – a blog post all on its own. Spoiler alert: I’m failing miserably. In the mean time I have been filling every nook and cranny of…

Hello Lovelies, Life has been SO crazy busy around here… well actually, it’s always been crazy but lately it’s been on a whole other level. Summer was amazing, we spent quality time with family and friends. I got a few girls trips in, we celebrated new beginnings as many dear friends said I do! We…

Hello lovelies, Well, we can finally say that spring is here! It’s been a LONG winter and now that the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the grass is getting greener everything just feels that much better. Somehow we are into May and while that just snuck up on us out of nowhere,…

Hello lovelies. We’ve taken a while to soak in and reflect on the horrific tragedy that occurred on April 6 and forever altered the lives of a beautiful community in Saskatchewan. Our families send our most heartfelt condolences to each and every person affected. We are holding space for you in our hearts…. It was…

Hello lovelies. I’ve recently completed another trip around the sun. Birthdays have always been a strange thing for me as I’m one of those rare Leap Year babies (or as my friend Ian would say, I’m a Leapling) and people never quite know on those non-leap years when I celebrate. Truth be told, I never…

“A difference. Some proof that I had been here. Something to say that I mattered. That when my body left this world my soul had made its imprint.” Meet Chris. Son. Brother. Friend. Nephew. Ironman. Athletic. Adventurous. Driven. Intelligent. Gorgeous. He would have been 34 on January 27th of this year. Unfortunately, Chris lost his…

Hello Lovelies, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I wanted to do something fun with the boys. Jack isn’t really into crafts, he lasts about five minutes and then he’s off to go jump, dump or dig, so no crafting for us. He likes to help in the kitchen especially if we…

Hello Lovelies, So, I’ve been craving chocolate chip cookies lately but I made the decision that if I was going to go ahead and make them it had to be a healthier version, because who am I kidding, I can’t just eat one. These zucchini oat chocolate chip cookies were pretty healthy to begin with.…

Hello lovelies. I have a confession: I wrote this blog over a week ago. I felt inspired to say something but then my familiar friend, fear, crept in and I was unsure if I could actually say how I was feeling. As you read in my last blog I have been struggling through the start…

Okay, so I’m not vegan, or gluten free or lactose intolerant or vegetarian or anything. I do know that a lot of people are following certain diets or have dietary restrictions based on health concerns. Hopefully, this recipe can work for most of you no matter what you eat or don’t eat. I enjoy food…

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4 weeks agoby abalancedwildWe can hardly believe it either - but now you can find us on Pinterest. Search “A Balanced Wild” in the Pinterest browser or app OR follow our social links on our website to find everything we are loving right now. Happy Hump Day! Xo ox ⚡️

1 month agoby abalancedwildNEW BLOG POST. A Tribe Called Bliss (with matching tattoos). For the past several months I've been reflecting on how friendships can be difficult during this season of life. I've learned a thing or two....let me save you the heart ache and come take a read. Link in bio xo

2 months agoby abalancedwildIt’s been a while but... a new blog post is up. Writing about trying to remember ‘you’ while balancing everything that this wild life throws our way. Wasn’t sure where I was going with this post so be gentle as you welcome us back into your space ox xo

2 months agoby abalancedwildSwinging into the weekend like ... We are in for a cold, cuddled up weekend in Calgary. I’m setting the intention to embrace the slow days and extra snuggles rather than overload the calendar - but it certainly doesn’t come naturally to me.

4 months agoby abalancedwildThis Tuesday afternoon is feeling more like a Monday - so I’m throwing it back to a gorgeous meal shared between the vines on Saturday. We hope your summer has been filled with family, laughter and meals shared with friends outdoors. I wish these long summer nights would stay forever. Xo

5 months agoby abalancedwildA reminder that even our ‘strong’ friends need us to be there for them every now and again. Don’t forget to show the people that you love that you are there. ox xo (quote from @mantramagazine via @raveberry )