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Posted on February 1, 2012

6 Tips for Balanced Living for The Balanced Platter

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Lately my life has been more hectic than I could have imagined. Our baby is due in just over 14 days. I’m preparing for maternity leave, cooking extra meals so our freezer is well-stocked, organizing the baby’s room, have weekly doctor’s appointments, and am trying to tie up any loose ends before the big day [...]

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Posted on January 27, 2012

How to Meal Plan: Meal Planning Made Simple

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Let’s talk about the ins and outs of meal planning. Like I said last week, I don’t enjoy it. In fact, I often dread it. It’s one of my least favorite to-do’s. But I do it anyway because it makes a difference for my family. Here’s why meal planning matters: It saves time. It saves [...]

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Posted on January 20, 2012

Meal Planning Made Simple

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The first half of January has already passed. Most people start out the New Year with great intentions to cultivate new habits, get organized, and get in shape. But, life happens quickly and unless we’re deliberate about making change it’s likely that we’re caught up in the hustle-and-bustle of back to school, back to work, [...]

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Posted on January 19, 2012

Swapping Your Sweets: My Top Tips

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Dessert. We all love it. I know there are people who say they’d rather eat another baked potato than a piece of cake but I have a sneaking suspicion that if they were really being honest with themselves and there were no consequences to the cake, they’d go for it. Full hog. I regularly get [...]

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Posted on January 1, 2012

Balanced, Healthy, and Gluten-Free in 2012: The Balanced Platter Blog!

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I’m so excited to announce that Maggie Savage and I are launching The Balanced Platter today – a one-stop site for balanced, healthy gluten-free living.  At The Balanced Platter you’ll find an all-inclusive approach to cooking, baking, and nutrition. Regardless of how you need  to eat, you’ll find something that fits for you. At The [...]

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