Hello Balanced Family, We hope this message finds you inspired and well! Welcome to another edition of our blog, where we focus on strengthening the body, mind, spirit, and finances through mindful practices grounded in wellness and balance. Let’s dive into today’s journey! Disclaimer None of the products featured in this post are paid advertisements. These are items I personally love and use to support my own health and wellness. At Balanced Boutique, we’re committed to authenticity and sharing what truly works for us. The Cleanse Journey Currently, I’m doing the Bobby Price cleanse—a journey I’ve done before and absolutely love. This cleanse is incredible for detoxifying the body, eliminating toxins, and leaving you feeling rejuvenated. While the tea may take some getting used to, after a few days, you’ll be cruising through the process with ease. This time, I’m embarking on this cleanse with my mom, whose health inspired this journey. She’s working to reduce her reliance on medication, and I couldn’t be prouder of her commitment. I prepare everything daily, from cutting fresh fruit to brewing the tea and making wellness shots, which are my secret weapon for adding probiotics and strengthening the immune system during the cleanse. Why Probiotics and Finances Matter Cleansing isn’t just about removing toxins; it’s about rebuilding and replenishing, not just your body but your entire lifestyle—including finances. • Probiotics: I create my own wellness shots to ensure my body gets the probiotics it needs for gut health and immune support. By making these myself, I know exactly what’s going into my body without the added expense of buying pre-made options. This is part of being intentional with what I consume—both physically and financially. • Finances: Caring for your physical health also supports your financial health. Preventative care—like cleansing, eating nutritious foods, and staying active—helps reduce medical expenses over time. Taking small, intentional steps today can save you from costly consequences down the road. Wellness is a holistic investment! Fasting, Cleansing, and Grounding Your Finances Many of us are familiar with fasting, especially within spiritual communities. While I don’t personally do the Daniel Fast, I highly recommend incorporating this cleanse into any spiritual or physical practice. It not only cleanses the body and supports mindful eating, but it can also help you refocus on financial discipline. Fasting and cleansing offer an opportunity to reflect on the things we consume—not just food but also how we manage money. By cutting out excess and prioritizing essentials, we can realign our habits with what truly serves us. The Core Four Method At Balanced Boutique, everything we do is centered on the Core Four Method —mental health, spiritual health, physical health, and financial health. Physical health, in particular, plays a vital role in our overall well-being. After all, no one wants to achieve financial success but lack the mobility or energy to enjoy it! Likewise, financial health supports the other pillars. When we’re financially grounded, we’re less stressed, more focused, and able to prioritize investments in our health, wellness, and spiritual growth. This blog is all about nurturing your temple —cleansing, nourishing, and strengthening every aspect of your life. Whether it’s spending quality time with loved ones, pursuing your goals, or simply feeling good in your own skin, taking care of your body and finances lays the foundation for a balanced life. Real Talk: Progress, Not Perfection I’m not perfect, and I’m not in the best physical shape—but I’m on this journey, and I’d love for you to join me. I’ve tried fad diets and indulged in my foodie lifestyle, but now I’m focused on balance. While we can’t change the past, we can set the tone for our future. Here on the blog, I’ll share tips, recipes, and insights as I continue this journey. I don’t post everything I do, but you’ll see glimpses of my commitment to the Core Four and the importance of aligning physical, spiritual, mental, and financial health to create true balance. Wellness Disclaimer All products featured outside of Balanced Boutique are my personal preferences and not paid promotions. I simply want to share what works for me to inspire and uplift others on their path to wellness. Thank you for balancing with us! I hope you find inspiration and practical tips from this blog. Until next time, stay well, stay grounded, and keep striving for your best self in body, mind, spirit, and finances. With Love

Welcome to Balanced Boutique Podcast. Our primary goal is to get to you to a Balanced level of functionality by sharing real life stories and testimonies from everyday people like you and me. This podcast will be authentic and realistic. Each week we will conversate with individuals from different Walks of Life that are seeking God through it all. Contact us today for your consultation at Balancedboutique.com Let's Uplift, Encourage and Empower each other! This week, I have the honor to Re-introduce My God sent Amazing Husband! Alonzo McCracken. Alonzo is a retired military veteran, who served our country tirelessly. Alonzo is also a man after God‘s own heart as an ordained minister, he serves God in spirit and in truth, and never hesitates to share the goodness of our magnificent father. My Husband serves God willingly and Happily. He Loves me as Christ loves the Church, He Loves, supports and is very active in our children and grandson's life.He's my Pastor, my best friend and my forever... Welcome Mr. Alonzo McCracken.