So much of the music today is filled with hidden messages and inappropriate language. When I hear this type of music it makes me feel yucky inside. When I was in London almost two years ago now, I heard of a lovely woman named Harriet…
Read MoreI love making Valentine’s for the kids in my life. With our ten grandchildren, and both Ronnie and I teaching kids Primary classes in our church we have a few kids to Valentine for…
Read MoreI love to try and experience new things. I’ve seen these little concerts advertised on Instagram over the past year or so. The first thing that caught my eye were the candles! Anything that incorporates LIGHT into a production or presentation is of immediate interest to me! These concerts…
Read MoreI honestly can’t believe next week will be our 200th blog post! Thank you for following along on our journey to bring more LIGHT into the world! I love the feeling of LIGHT in my life, in addition to things that encourage kindness, hope and joy…
Read MoreIt’s December 24th, and I’m still wondering where the year has gone?!!! Is it just me, or does it feel like the clock is spinning faster and faster by the day? I had so many wonderful things…
Read MoreI saw this adorable Jesus doll and storybook on Instagram a couple months ago. He reminds me of the Jesus on “The Chosen” – and we’ve all grown to love that representation of Him…
Read MoreI love supporting local small businesses. It’s getting harder and harder for small businesses to keep the doors open with the cost of supplies, overhead, staffing issues, and so many people purchasing most things online these days...
Read MoreDid you know Candle in the Window has a quote section on our website? I’m a collector of quotes, I have journals of them, pictures of them on my phone, and post-it notes with them...
Read MoreI have many addictions, but one of my favorite ones is collecting fun and unusual bags. I ran across these vintage, kitschy, “Sun Jellies” plastic, basket-type bags a few years ago and immediately fell in love! I ordered a few from the U.K. as gifts…
Read MoreRon and I are extremely particular about what we watch on TV or at the movies. We are always on the lookout for uplifting and wholesome things to watch. There’s nothing like a good movie to bring LIGHT into your evenings…
Read MoreOnce a month in our church we have what is called “Fast and Testimony Meeting”. Usually this is on the first Sunday of the month. The purpose of Fast and Testimony Meeting is to partake of the sacrament and strengthen one another by bearing testimony of Jesus Christ…
Read MoreIt’s been a long winter!!! Do you agree? About this time of year, I begin to get antsy for the sun to shine and fill my soul with LIGHT!!! When I feel this way, a quick fix is a drive to one of my favorite plant nurseries in Salt Lake…
Read MoreI live in Utah. And I love it here! We enjoy “The Best Snow On Earth” here in northern Utah. Due to the salt…
Read MoreOne of my favorite things to do in Utah is to go for a drive in the mountains to see the fall leaves. This year they are putting on a spectacular show…
Read MoreI have many happy memories of going to Lake Powell from the time I was about twelve to now. This past weekend, Ron and I had the opportunity to go down for a week of rest and relaxation with some lifelong friends…
Read MoreSometimes you just need to stop and smell the flowers. I love spring! Sometimes life gets crazy and overwhelming. Spring brings new life, colorful flowers, and longer days filled with LIGHT…
Read MoreCandle in the Window is excited for our next GIVEAWAY!!! This one will bring LIGHT into your life, and get you all ready for a fun-filled summer! The winner will receive a swag bag filled with…
Read MoreRecently I needed to put some small thank-you baskets together. I started with this adorable handmade heart basket from my favorite “Amish Baskets” website. It is affordable and well made…
Read MoreA few years ago I was searching for the perfect basket to deliver some Nativity dinners to our married children and their families in…
Read MoreYesterday was the first day of spring . . . however, here in Utah, Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. It was a mixed bag of rain and blustery snow, with the darkest of black clouds…
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