top of page


The Best Laid Plans....
I had every intention of diving back into Betsy’s Balanced Living this month—writing, connecting with you here, and leading another...
betsynewell317
3 days ago2 min read


Hitting the Reset Button: Join Me for a 40-Day Sugar Fast
Hi friends! It’s been a while since I last posted, and I wanted to catch you up on life and share something that I’m really excited (and...
betsynewell317
Aug 42 min read


Finding a New Rhythm: Health, Healing & What’s Next
Welp. I did it again. I thought I was ready to get back to blogging, but life had other plans. Tom had his surgery in early January, and...
betsynewell317
Apr 22 min read


The Greatest Gift of All
Christmas is a season that reminds us of God’s immeasurable love—a love so great that He sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to save us....
betsynewell317
Dec 22, 20241 min read


The News We Didn’t Want: Finding Hope and Support Through a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Well, here it is—the blog post I didn’t want to write. Last week, we got the results of Tom’s biopsy, and the news was not what we had...
betsynewell317
Dec 1, 20243 min read


When Life Gets Overwhelming: A Quick Update & Self-Care Tips
Hi friends, Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs, doesn’t it? October ended on a rough note when my youngest son was in a car...
betsynewell317
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Healing Through Food – My Journey to Clean Eating
As I write this, the smell of freshly baked pumpkin bread fills the air—made without refined flour, sugar, or seed oils. I followed a...
betsynewell317
Oct 16, 20243 min read


From Wedding Bells to Healing Journeys: Our New Path
Hi there, I’m Betsy – Let’s Catch Up! It’s been a while since my last post, and a lot has happened over the past five months. Back in...
betsynewell317
Oct 5, 20243 min read


Embracing Life's Seasons: A Return to Betsy's Balanced Living
It's been a while since I last wrote a blog post, and I want to start by expressing my gratitude for your patience and understanding...
betsynewell317
May 2, 20242 min read


Navigating Whole30: A Journey to Understand Your Body and Prioritize Health
I just started my 3rd Whole30 on March 1, 2024. If you aren’t familiar with Whole30, it’s a diet reset, where you eliminate several foods...
betsynewell317
Mar 7, 20243 min read


Of Wedding Dresses and Grieving Hearts: Navigating Life's Juxtapositions
It was Saturday afternoon. I was in a thrift shop with my future daughter-in-law, looking at a brand new wedding dress when I received...
betsynewell317
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Mourning, Faith, and Surviving a Really Hard Week
I had a blog post ready to publish this week. All about Lent. But then I received a call that a dear friend was in the hospital….. This...
betsynewell317
Feb 14, 20244 min read


Is Lent for me... or just my Catholic cousin?
“What are you giving up for Lent?” was a common question every year as I was growing up. I grew up going to an Episcopal church, and our...
betsynewell317
Feb 13, 20243 min read


What's the Exchange Rate on Love?
It feels like Christmas was yesterday, how am I already writing a Valentine’s Day blog?? With my ongoing sugar fast and my multiple jobs,...
betsynewell317
Jan 30, 20244 min read


Mastering the Art of Juggling: Tips for Thriving in Overwhelming Seasons
I’ve been there. I’ve done that. I am doing that right now. What is “that”? Juggling too many plates. I currently have three (if you...
betsynewell317
Jan 24, 20244 min read


Grace in the Chaos: Finding Spiritual Grounding Amidst Overwhelm
Are you already feeling it? That feeling of overwhelm? We’re just two weeks into the new year, and I’m already feeling like I have too...
betsynewell317
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Building Healthy Habits: A Blueprint for Success
I’m boldly calling this year my year of transformation! As I’ve mentioned before, my physical health is the major area of my life that...
betsynewell317
Jan 11, 20243 min read


Starting Strong: Strategies for Maintaining New Year Resolutions
Today is January 4th…how are those New Year Resolutions going? As the confetti settles and the echoes of New Year's celebrations fade,...
betsynewell317
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Reflecting on 2023 in Joyful Anticipation for 2024
I’m not ready for it to end. This Christmas has been a special one. And, it’s not really over for us, as we will be off on a family...
betsynewell317
Dec 30, 20233 min read


Unwrapping the True Gift: Celebrating the Savior
Officially less than a week until Christmas! As the holiday whirlwind intensifies, it's easy to find ourselves caught up in the rush of...
betsynewell317
Dec 19, 20233 min read
bottom of page