Quiet and Powerful – Legend of the Sand Dollar

Logos are important to any business for a variety of reasons. When purchasing Balanced Care, it came with a website, business cards, and letterhead.   Although the color palette was the same, there was something missing. There was no logo. There wasn’t any brand that everyone recognized with the exception of the name, Balanced Care,  so […]

Perfect Moments

Meeting with clients that have life threatening illnesses and injuries that take them out of commission for months or even years at a time can be one of the most humbling experiences of my career. Watching a client speak about the loss of their spouse or child with tears rolling down their cheeks can bring […]

Success

Each of us will have a different definition of success and the definition will change as we go through life’s different stages. For instance, when my children were babies, success meant being able to take a shower. As they became toddlers, success meant being able to take a shower without being interrupted. As they started […]

My Cup Overflows

While looking at some recent Instagram posts, there was one that really caught my eye.   While the exact wording escapes me, it went something like this: If I am holding a cup of coffee and someone bumps into me, what exactly happens? If you thought the answer is that coffee will spill out, you would […]

Leaving a Legacy

In November of 2003, my family’s life changed in a split second.   While working at an automotive shop, my husband suffered a head injury when an exhaust component landed on the back of his head.   While the injury left him in chronic pain and without the ability to work for three years, it […]

Making Dreams Come True

When you first hear the word, “Insurance”, I can rest assured that the first thought that comes to your mind will not be “Dream Protector”.  It is my hope to share with you some examples of why this is what comes to my mind as well as several of my clients. Before we get to […]

Life Insurance is a Gift of Love

Every February, I always think of what I can do for my husband on Valentine’s Day.   A beautiful card, his favorite meal of ham and mashed potatoes, and a candlelit dinner are always a hit.   It has always been a goal of mine to list out at least ten different things on a […]

Recipe For Success

Last week-end, my husband and I were invited to our first ever pig roast.    This was the tenth year that the hosts were having this annual event.     Friends, family, and neighbors came with their hands full of dishes to share and their stomachs empty to make room for all the food.   […]

Employee Benefits

Now that you have hired the perfect employees, how do you keep them happy?   One of the best ways is to make sure you are offering them a good benefit package.   Because Balanced Care specializes in small groups with 1 to 100 employees, we know that most employers feel they just cannot afford […]

Keeping Organized When You and Your Family Need it the Most

Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly forgot why you went there in the first place?  Have you ever made sure to take care of something and then not remember where you put it?  Have you ever purchased a birthday or Christmas gift early, put it away, and then couldn’t find it when […]