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Finding Balance #CraveFreely

July 29, 2016 in Giveaways & Reviews, Self Care

We are happy to partner with Balance Bar® and Mom It Forward on this compensated post. All opinions are my own.

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I know since I went back to work, with three kids at home and in so many different activities, I feel as if I am constantly being tugged in a zillion different directions.

I would be nice to have a little bit of Balance in my life, you know what I’m saying?

So often I find myself grabbing food on the go and the food I grab isn’t always the most nutritious. And that is not right!

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It is usually about the 2-3:00 time frame where I am wanting something salty or sweet and bam, my day is

Women, we’ve been lied to. For years we’ve been told to deny ourselves the delicious indulgences we crave. But feeling good is about more than feeling thin. It’s not about extreme juice fasts, kale cleanses or dogmatic dieting rules that are designed for us to fail. And it’s also not succumbing to king-size candy bars that drain us of our energy after their white-knuckle sugar rush.

How can I combine my craving for chocolate or caramel and satisfy that craving?

That’s called Balance and I’ve found it!

Balance is the gateway to help you snack smarter and indulge guilt-free. Balance products are a nutritional snack alternative with the perfect balance of great taste and energizing ingredients. This balance promotes slow glycemic response, supports muscle recovery and helps satisfy your hunger with steady, sustained energy.

Balance is available in four delicious flavors, including Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat, Chocolate Peppermint Patty, Dark Chocolate Pecan Turtle and Dulce De Leche & Caramel. My favorite? Dulce De Leche and Caramel. Oh em gee! So good!

Win a pack of Balance from us here at Savingmamasita.com! Enter below:

*1 6-pack box of Balance in Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat, Chocolate Peppermint Patty, Dark Chocolate Turtle or Dulce De Leche & Caramel varieties. We cannot guarantee flavor preference.

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Can’t wait to see if you win? Balance is available at retailers nationwide, including Walmart and on Amazon.

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  1. veryvera@gmail.com'Vera Sweeney says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:03 am

    Finding balance these days can be so hard to do!! These bars look so good, I have not seen theses flavors from balance before.

    Reply
  2. jenniferljuro@gmail.com'Jenny says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:04 am

    I typically try to find a chocolate protein bar to satisfy my cravings.

    Reply
  3. jillconyers@gmail.com'jill conyers says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:02 am

    I don’t buy many premade bars because it’s hard to find gluten free that tastes good. The flavors sound wonderful.

    Reply
  4. Whatevmom@gmail.com'Roxanne says

    July 29, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I love these bars!! I grab them often when I am on the road traveling! I like to keep them on me when I’m rushing around with the kids too!

    Reply
  5. hello@townsend-house.com'Heather says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    These sound great! I definitely feel like a sweet snack in the afternoon, it is my downfall 🙂 Finding something healthy is always a good thing in my book!

    Reply
  6. Kristen@theroadtodomestication.com'Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    It’s always great to have something healthy like these bars to tide you over and give you some fuel!

    Reply
  7. ncb1221p@gmail.com'Nate B says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    I always keep a bag of almonds at my desk to help with hunger.

    Reply
  8. Melissa.greco@hotmail.ca'Melissa Greco says

    July 30, 2016 at 3:19 am

    I satisfy my cravings by giving in to them. But only eating them in small portions.

    Reply
  9. Cateinboots@gmail.com'Cate says

    July 30, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    I am so guilty of grabbing junk food snacks when I’m on the go! Balance bars are yummy, I’ll do a protein shake or bar sometimes, or just plain ol’ fruit.

    Reply
  10. reesann723@yahoo.com'Reesa Lewandowski says

    July 31, 2016 at 2:00 am

    As a busy mom, I always need a snack like this to keep me going! I am going to have to look for Balance Bars!

    Reply
  11. laurenayumi@hotmail.com'Lauren says

    July 31, 2016 at 2:08 am

    Coffee satisfies my cravings.

    Reply
  12. knotj5144@gmail.com'Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says

    July 31, 2016 at 5:14 am

    That chocolate peppermint bar is calling my name! I might just have to go out and buy a box or two or three! I bet they are delicious!

    Reply
  13. abusybeeslife@gmail.com'Sheri @ A Busy Bees Life says

    July 31, 2016 at 7:12 am

    These look good but I really do not think we have these in Austria, I am missing out on so much that I read about but cannot find here. I am always on the go and busy and these would be great to have.

    Reply
  14. ldkfj@gmalil.com'tp keane says

    July 31, 2016 at 9:31 am

    I live off of protein bars.. well, not completely obviously… but they are def factored into my diet. Must try these.

    Reply
  15. Pbkourtneelynne@gmail.com'CourtneyLynne says

    July 31, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Oooo I’m always looking for new healthy snacks to try! I will have to give balance bars a try!

    Reply
  16. Everydaymomrachel@gmail.com'Rachel says

    August 1, 2016 at 2:36 am

    Ha! Cute post. I’ve never tried these bars but they sound pretty goo. I’ll have to check them out.

    Reply
  17. arethoseyourkids@yahoo.com'Diedre says

    August 1, 2016 at 2:44 am

    As a busy mom, I try to stay active and eat healthy snacks. We eat alot of breakfast bars and yogurt at my house. I’ve never tried Balance, they sound delish!

    Reply
  18. Craftoflaughter@aol.com'Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 1, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    This looks like the perfect snack to toss in my bag for those mid afternoon cravings. I love the salty flavors!

    Reply
  19. mandymcarter@yahoo.com'Mandy says

    August 2, 2016 at 12:51 am

    It’s so nice when you find a snack that you love, especially when it is a healthy one!

    Reply
  20. natepd@gmail.com'Natalia says

    August 2, 2016 at 1:17 am

    I love pre made bars! And they are indeed a wonderful way to curb craving in a healthy way. Xo

    Reply
  21. Rememberkim@verizon.net'Kim says

    August 2, 2016 at 2:16 am

    Balance is key with anything especially food. Knowing this helps me keep my weight down. I will not eat Choc if i had it the day before.

    Reply
  22. cuse_softie@yahoo.com'Yona Williams says

    August 3, 2016 at 12:43 am

    I would love to try some of these flavors from Balance Bar. A Peppermint Patty one? Omgodness…these sound really good.

    Reply
  23. determination007@gmail.com'Akhil Sharma says

    August 4, 2016 at 6:06 am

    I love protein bars as you can have them anytime of the day to get an energy boost as well as to control your craving. Less calories and more weight loss. I never tried balance bar through, however, I will try it soon.

    Reply
  24. fhdhhdhe@gmail.com'Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:46 am

    These bars sound really good. I need to try them – they are perfect for me.

    Reply
  25. thegreatcovertn@gmail.com'Kelly Hutchinson says

    August 4, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    I have the hardest time finding a snack that has protein to get me to the next meal. Balance Bars sounds like a great solution to my problem!

    Reply
  26. eatmovemake@gmail.com'Liz Mays says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Mmm, those flavors sound good. I do need some guilt free snacks for when I’m short on time.

    Reply
  27. mariac@toughcookiemommy.com'Toughcookiemommy says

    August 7, 2016 at 1:32 am

    This really is a great way to snack without guilt. I think this would be perfect to take on road trips.

    Reply

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