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• Good Foods: Pomegranate Blueberry Salad
  on May 23, 2013
  Some Assembly RequiredSummer is almost here! That means it's time for swapping out those hearty soups with yummy salads bursting with flavor. We are so blessed to live in a time and country that has access to many kinds of wonderful produce.   T...
• May Giveaway
  on May 16, 2013
  What's the last book you read? Was it a print or electronic version? Did you know that the best book promotion out there is word-of-mouth?  People like to share whatI'm currently reading and loving this book.they're reading, and authors, es...
• on May 9, 2013
  *Dear Mom*An Arby's Copycat Chicken Salad*May GiveawaysMy MommaDear MomThis weekend is Mother's Day, so if you haven't put a card in the mail or thought about a small gesture like carnations or a rose bush, you may want to think about what you could...
• Favs: A Summer Solution
  on May 3, 2013
  A few daily essentials. This month's Favs post is dedicated to my favorite new summer makeup solution: Neutrogena Healthy Defense tinted daily moisturizer. I discovered this product last year after attending a little facial care presentation from a f...
• A Winner, A Visitor & A Breakfast Smoothie
  on Apr 25, 2013
  *Giveaway Winner*A Visit from Author Jude Urbanski*Recipe: Breakfast Juice Smoothie*Giveaway WinnerCongrats to Jasmine A. for winning this month's giveaway of a collection of autographed pens and postcards. Thanks for visiting and commenting at The B...
• "LOL" & Grab Some Free Pens
  on Apr 18, 2013
  If you text or spend time on social media, you already know that LOL stands for "laugh out loud" and it's one of the most common acronyms that's been around for a long time. So long in fact, that I feel a little cheesy sometimes when I use it, so I g...
• Spring Break Bust & Books
  on Apr 10, 2013
  As I've said before, this blog is more of an oxymoron than a statement. Balancing your life is hard enough, but throw in a professional "hobby" like writing, and every day is a balancing act. Last week was Spring Break for a lot of people in the Sout...
• Candied Bacon for Easter?
  on Mar 28, 2013
  Congrats to "charychild," our March giveaway winner! Beautiful Easter Eggs, courtesy of Mrs. B. Lyons of Sharpsburg, GeorgiaGot eggs? Easter is days away and no matter how you celebrate it, almost everyone ends up with extra boiled eggs stuffed in th...
• Lucky Leprechuan Blog Hop & Giveaway
  on Mar 14, 2013
  Click this Hop Banner to find more great free giveaways!Welcome to the Lucky Leprechuan Blog Hop! I participate in this hop every year because it's fun to celebrate the spunky, dreamy Irish culture and traditions. This month I'm giving away an eclect...
• Balancing Time
  on Mar 6, 2013
  Actually, it's not possible. You can't balance time because it never sits still. It's always moving forward with or without us, and that's why time management is so important. Some people consider themselves planners, using calendars and apps to help...
• Sweet Winter Reads: Paradox
  on Feb 28, 2013
  Going home isn't always easy with a rocky past, and that's the idea behind the sweet love story in PARADOX. Lilly Holland mended her rebel ways and grew into a responsible adult and business owner, but from out of the blue her sister calls with shock...
• Fresh for February: Moroccan Chicken Curry
  on Feb 20, 2013
  The Balanced Writer's Moroccan Chicken Curry Soup A balanced menu is just as important as a balanced checkbook in my opinion, and even on a budget there's no excuse not to incorporate all kinds of fruits and vegetables into our meals.This past m...
• Valentine Tips & Giveaway Winner
  on Feb 13, 2013
  *Valentine's Day Tips*Monthly Giveaway Winner of the Mary Kay Hand Care SetThe holiday of love is just hours away. Have you decided what to get your sweetheart? I think the cool thing about Valentine's Day today is we can give little treats and gifts...
• Follower Love Giveaway with Mary Kay Prizes
  on Feb 4, 2013
  Yep, this month's giveaway is early, coming right on the heels of my free e-book giveaway. This week you can enter the Follower Love Giveaway Hop, a blog hop showing all our blog followers some love. Click on the giveaway hop banner to link to hundre...
• Your Free Read
  on Jan 31, 2013
  As promised, the end of this month is a free read that will get you excited about summertime and  beautiful beaches. All followers at The Balanced Writer can receive a free e-book of my environmental romance, TURTLE SOUP, simply by commenting be...
• Skinned Knees
  on Jan 17, 2013
  It seems like only a few years ago I spent my summers with red, skinned knees. Sometimes it was the roller skates, sometimes it was because we played tag on the concrete driveway. I didn't always cover them up with bandages, and I didn't mind they sh...
• Taco Soup: Healthy and Happy
  on Jan 10, 2013
  This week the monthly recipe is up,  and I have something to help you balance your health and your time. Taco Soup is a traditional staple out West, and I brought back a love for this easy to prepare crockpot meal when I left Idaho. The funny th...
• Happy New Year: Begin Again
  on Jan 3, 2013
  *Setting Goals*Holiday Giveaway Winners*Call for Review Submissions Setting GoalsFall down seven times, stand up eight.The above quote is one of my favorite sayings. It understands me. It helps me keep moving forward. It reminds me it's okay to...
• A Very Merry Giveaway!
  on Dec 12, 2012
  Besides focusing on the celebration of my Savior's birth this month, our firstborn is getting married next week. It's Crazy Mama time at the Thorne house. I'm amazed at the end of each day how much I've been able to get squeezed in, and thankful, too...
• A Mid-Winters Eve Blog Hop & A Very Merry Giveaway!
  on Dec 12, 2012
  Another giveaway? Yes, there's two giveaways this month at The Balanced Writer. Catch the $25 giveaway post following this notice. This week, you have the chance to win an autographed copy of my Jane Austen-inspired Regency romance, Josette. Here's t...

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