Pot Roast Recipe

This crockpot pot roast was sooooooooo good AND super simple! Chop an onion and several cloves of garlic – line bottom of crockpot. Place roast on top. Season with salt and pepper, some parsley and rosemary. Add 2 cups veggie broth. Cover and turn on low for 8 hours. Midway through add in several carrots and one head of cauliflower …

Could EFT/Tapping Help You?

I was interviewed for an article in Oxygen magazine about one of my favorite stress management strategies—Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) aka Tapping. It’s really effective AND you can use it anytime you’re feeling pushed to your limits (or just need a little reset). I know a lot of people think it’s a little too woo (energy meridians and such) but …

3 Ways to Boost Your Luck

Want to boost your luck?  Luck isn’t just about being in the right place at the right time, it’s also about creating opportunities for yourself—and jumping at them when they show up. Here are 3 ways to do that:

Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

We’re moving into the holiday season, and it’s easy to get caught up in a sugar storm. I mean who doesn’t love a little sweet treat?! But too much sugar can zap your energy and your mood, leaving you to feel anything but happy. So I wanted to share with you two recipes that’ll help you to enjoy a sweet …

What you need to know for when life doesn’t go as planned

A few weeks ago we ordered brand spankin’ new convection double wall ovens – yay! I love a good, fully functioning appliance :), and our ovens have been on their last legs since we bought our house 4 years ago. They squeak when they preheat…cook, and cool down too. And the interior lights never turn off (mostly due to my …

Weekly Roundup August 8th, 2019

I don’t know about you, but this week flew by for me! I think as we get closer to the end of summer, time always seems to speed up. This edition of the weekly roundup has great activities that the whole family can enjoy together. Get outside and try something new! 

Weekly Roundup August 1st, 2019

Get out before the kids go back to school! It might be August but there’s still plenty of summer fun left. Check out some of these great events going on around Cleveland this weekend. Already have plans? Leave me a comment letting me know what you’re up to! I love to hear from you.             …

Weekly Roundup July 25th, 2019

It’s time for another weekly roundup! Get your veggies at the Chardon Farmers Market and make the grilled roasted veggies that I posted on the blog yesterday. Get the recipe here: https://balancethrive.com/roasted-summer-veggies/ After a nice healthy meal, kick back and enjoy one of the awesome wine events going on. And then finish it off with a little self care on …

Weekly Roundup July 18th, 2019

There’s some great events going on this weekend around Cleveland. I’ll be at Finestra Gallery during the Willoughby Arts Fest on Saturday from 11 AM – 3 PM signing copies of Happiness Happens and answering any questions you may have. I hope to see you all there!             Cleveland Burger Week When: July 15th – …

Weekly Roundup July 11th, 2019

Summer is FLYING by in our house! I cannot believe another weekend is already here. This week’s weekly roundup has something for everyone. Already have a weekend plan? Let us know in the comments or in the Facebook group! If you’re not already a part of the Healthy Happy People group on Facebook, you can join here.       …