Wordless Wednesday: Finding Balance
This week we asked you to share finding balance.
(Read more about balance in our resources and this week’s article.)

“Once a year, my husband and I each take a weekend off from parenting to hang out with friends. My weekend has fabulous outfits and dancing, his has table top gaming and tee shirts and we both return rejuvenated and happy.”
Shannon blogs at Pineapples & Artichokes.

From Jennifer at Our Muddy Boots: Sometimes balance comes naturally.
Tell us: What does finding balance look like in your family?
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I haven’t mastered balance… at all. But I love the ‘a weekend off each’ suggestion. Fab!!
Gauri
Gorgeous photos this week! Balance is definitely something I work at every day, it isn’t second nature to me (yet!), but it’s a very high priority. Spending time outdoors and taking time for myself are two things that are essential for me to maintain balance.
I need a reason to dress up in fabulous costumes!
That’s a gorgeous & serene beach shot.