Olive Leaf: Nature’s Immune-Supporting Powerhouse A personal journey and practical guide to incorporating this ancient remedy into modern wellness routines When my journey into herbal wellness began, it was sparked by an unexpected source: data entry. Working as an HIV/AIDS health educator at a community clinic in 2009, I witnessed firsthand both the miracles and…
Author: Candace
Candace is a Fort Worth mom who guides women back to Jesus through personal reflections, natural remedies, mindful adventures, and intentional living.
Finding Purpose in Periods of Pause
Life presents us with seasons of unexpected change — moments when forward momentum seemingly grinds to a halt. These winter seasons can feel isolating, challenging, and deeply unsettling. But what if we viewed these periods not as failures, but as integral moments of transformation? Nature’s Wisdom: Lessons in Adaptation Nature offers profound insights into surviving…
Remembering Old Town Alexandria
This morning, my inbox served up an unexpected dose of nostalgia. An article about America’s skinniest house transported me back to October 2019 and the charming streets of Old Town Alexandria, where this architectural oddity still stands as a testament to one man’s creative problem-solving – or perhaps his petty genius. The Alexandria Spite House,…
Highlighting 60+ Safer Beauty & Wellness Brands to Shop in 2025
The beauty industry has historically overlooked and underserved Black women, despite our significant influence on beauty trends and substantial spending power. This resource aims to change that narrative by highlighting exceptional Black-owned brands that prioritize safe, sustainable ingredients. When this directory first launched in 2015, it featured just 22 brands. Today, it showcases the remarkable…
Accepting Life’s Brevity
I feel like I blinked and my world ended. There’s something profoundly unfair about how the universe continues its steady march when your world stops turning. My great-grandmother Anna Pearl lived almost a century, and she was the beginning of everything I consider my family. She was our origin story, our foundation, our North Star….
Finding Our Rhythm in Dallas-Fort Worth
There’s something magical about sitting down to document life’s moments, both big and small. Much has transpired since I last wrote. As autumn painted our world in warm hues, I’ve been busy discovering new rhythms and learning important lessons about what works for my little family. “Life is a dance. All you need to do…
