One week ago today, I spent another day in bed capsized by the recurring depression I’ve shared so often here. However, this particular day will forever stand out to me. Around 6pm, my daughter came in to tell me Robin Williams, one of our all time favorite performers, was dead. I immediately googled the details […]
Nesting With The Nester
I’m in a season of nesting right now. I haven’t posted in over 2 weeks and greatly enjoyed some much needed time taking care of my family and home. I’m so happy to be back today sharing a couple of recent celebrations and an awesome book I just read. My beautiful daughter just graduated from Cosmetology […]
Relax and Refill
We are of no use to anyone if we don’t take time to relax and refill. Being a giving, loving mother, wife, daughter, … is impossible without giving to and loving ourselves. I know as a Christian we are taught to put others first. I understand. However, if I don’t take time out to recharge, […]
Being A Mom Is Tough
Being a mom is the most stressful, incredible, emptying, and rewarding job in the world. The paradox of motherhood keeps me in a state of madness on most days. I made huge mistakes when my daughter was young and I was still trapped in addiction. After so many years of sobriety and being a mom, this […]
From Worker to Worshiper
I never thought I would see a day where I would work for free. Most of my life I chose jobs with the highest salaries. I even decided on my course of study in college by what degree might pay more. When I finally, at the age of 30, graduated with a Computer Science degree […]
Candace Creates in London
I just spent an amazing 10 days in London with my husband. We left the kids at home and while he worked during the day, I had lots of quality alone time for sightseeing. Here are my 5 favorite places: 1. Westminster Abbey This beautiful structure held most of the British monarchs’ coronations, the funeral of […]
