I failed. Again… Over the last 11 years, I have gained and lost the same 80 pounds far too many times. I gained over 100 when I got pregnant with my son. I’m fairly certain by the time they are in 5th grade you can no longer label it “baby weight.” After my 31 Days […]
#MovingForward
What a perfect day to both end my 31 Days to Food Addiction Recovery series and discuss moving forward! Today is my 14-year sobriety birthday. I am shocked and amazed with each passing year how much time has lapsed since those horrific days I was held hostage by drugs and alcohol. Even with all of this […]
Santa Place Card Holders
I adore Santa… These Santa Claus place card holders are perfect for all of those upcoming Thanksgiving holiday gatherings. They will hopefully help you and your guests get into the Christmas spirit. Supplies needed: Red ball ornaments 5/8 inch ribbon Glue- I used craft tacky glue and super glue Mini canvases Ornament hangers Belt buckles- […]
Balancing Work and Life
One of my very first blog posts was Finding Balance. It has been over 2 months since I hit the publish button on it and I clearly still have a lot to learn about this topic. I have been a stay-at-home mom for 13 years. Various jobs have entered and exited my life during the […]
Week 4 Imperfections
Hi, I’m Candace and I’m a Perfectionist. This is when you all say in unison “Hi, Candace” and nod in understanding empathy as if we are at a 12-step meeting for those of us who strive for perfection… Four weeks ago, when starting my 31 Days to Food Addiction Recovery journey, I honestly expected to […]
Healthiest Ice Cream EVER
For the last Recipe Friday in my journey to healthier eating, I wanted to give some dessert recipes. Finding sugar, flour, wheat, and artificial sweetener free treats is not an easy task. So I actually took to the kitchen myself in search of a tasty and healthy sweet treat. I ended up creating: This may […]









