Tracey from Beauty & Balance in her garden with lavender plants

Hello, I'm Tracey

Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where we celebrate simple self-care and finding joy in the everyday moments.

My Self-Care Journey 💚

Like many women, I spent years putting everyone else's needs before my own. It's just what we do as mums and having a partner. Between work responsibilities, family commitments, and the endless to-do lists, I gradually lost touch with the things that brought me joy and peace. It wasn't until I got very ill and nearly ended up in hospital that I realised something needed to change.

"Even small moments of intentional self-care could make a tremendous difference in how I felt physically, emotionally, and mentally."

I began exploring simple self-care practices that could fit into my busy life without requiring hours I didn't have or products I couldn't afford. What I discovered surprised me; even small moments of intentional self-care could make a tremendous difference in how I felt physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Whether it was spending 15 minutes in my garden with Bow, my dog, by my side and sitting next to the pond, creating a 5-minute skincare routine, or simply enjoying a cup of tea without multitasking, these little practices began to transform my days.

Now I'm passionate about sharing what I've learned with other women who might be feeling the way I once did - overwhelmed, depleted, and in need of some gentle guidance back to themselves.

What You'll Find Here

On Beauty & Balance, I share:

Simple self-care routines that actually fit into your busy life

Skincare and haircare tips that don't require a beauty expert's knowledge or budget

My favourite products and finds that have made a genuine difference in my well-being

Gardening as self-care - how connecting with nature can restore your spirit

A supportive community of women on similar journeys

This isn't about perfect Instagram-worthy self-care moments.

It's about real, messy, imperfect self-care that actually works for real women's lives.

A Bit More About Me 🌸

When I'm not writing for the blog or connecting with our community, you'll likely find me:

Out in my flower garden - tidying or planting new flowers (you can never have enough!)
Enjoying quiet time with me and Bow on the sofa watching TV
Spending time with family - I have 4 grown-up kids and 7 grandkids, so life's busy!
Tackling a little DIY project around the house
Practising what I preach - because I now know self-care is essential for our well-being

I believe that even the busiest women deserve moments of peace and joy in their everyday lives.

"I now know self-care is essential for our well-being."

Let's Connect

I'd love to get to know you better! You can join our supportive community in the Beauty & Balance Self-Care Hub, follow along on Facebook or Pinterest. Your self-care journey matters to me, and I'm so glad you're here.