Open House - Come On In!

I've already exposed the guilty secret that I very much enjoy reality television shows.  I know, I know. Trust me - anything you are thinking, my husband has already expressed with reproach.  Multiple times. Usually while I am actually trying to hear who is the next great whatever, who is being voted off or who is not there to make friends.

As I bask in the swirliness of my brand-spankin' new blog design, I can just hear the voices of the What Not To Wear co-hosts Stacy & Clinton haunting me.

"It doesn't have to match. It just has to go." 

Knowing things are intentionally now a little matchy-matchy here, I'm counting on it being a rule only applicable to fashion design and not to blog design.  (Oy - I can't even type the words "matchy-matchy" without hearing the voice of Michael Kors re: Project Runway in my head.)

Clearly there are hours of my life I will never get back from those shows. The next time I use the excuse "no time," feel free to remind me of this. That goes for you too.

Anyhoo....

Welcome to my new space!

For those of you who are relative newcomers, I thought this might be a good time to give a bit of a tour.   If you are an email or feed subscriber, you may need to clickety-click into The Balance Beam to get the full effect.

Whether I'm writing about life or balance (or both), the posts which seem to resonate most with people are those which connect on some emotional level.  Sure, tips and tricks are nice.... But I think people most remember the stuff which creates a visceral reaction.

To that end, here are a few bits to evoke something and provide a peek into my personal corner of the blogosphere. (Click on the post titles to view.)  

Laugh

 ~ 10 Tips for Surviving a High School Reunion  ~

Advice for all, but you really need this if you are going to your partner's reunion.

Cry

 ~ It Will Never Get Easier  ~

Dedicated to anyone who has ever lost someone they love to cancer.

Point & Laugh

 ~ Laughing at Myself  ~

Hopefully it's a sign of personal growth that I can not only share but "reshare"
 one of my most embarrassing moments.

Cringe

~ Potty Talk ~

I swore I'd never be one of those mommies who talks about their kids poop,
but here ya go.

Relax

~ Overwhelmed Much? Here's a Tip ~

Feeling the stress of too much to do?  Read this now; thank me later. 

There's also a handy "Past Posts" section and a "Labels" tool on the sidebar if you want to be extra nosy.  Please, be extra nosy. 

Thanks so much!

Oh - and if you're a fellow blogger and want to leave me your blog link with your comment, I'll be sure to swing by your place as well!