Memorial Day

Memorial Day

I have always loved Memorial Day.  A day we honor, celebrate, and remember those who gave their all so that we may enjoy the freedom that came with great price.  I’m grateful to all the service members who sacrifice so much and give so freely to keep us safe here in this great country…

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Utah Weather Can Be Tricky

Utah Weather Can Be Tricky

A little over a week ago Ronnie and I planted 18 flats of flowers in our yard, most of them our beloved Zinnias in honor of Ron’s 97-year-old mom, Eileen.  This is the first year we haven’t planted a large planter for her in her yard as she is sadly now in a care center.  We are generally safe to plant here in Utah after Mother’s Day…

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It’s a New Year

It’s a New Year

I’ve never been a fan of “New Year’s Resolutions.”  For me, that long list of unreachable and unrealistic goals has been a recipe for failure.  And I’m really good at beating myself up when I don’t accomplish the things I had high hopes for…

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Going Home For Christmas

Going Home For Christmas

The holidays are not always bright and cheery for everyone.  It seems there are many who lose loved ones during this time.  Sometimes the passing is a blessing, and the culmination of a life well lived.  And sometimes the loss is sudden, unexpected, and tragic…

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Gratitude and Kindness Go Hand in Hand

Gratitude and Kindness Go Hand in Hand

I think we can all agree the last few weeks have been on a steroid level of stress!  Having Halloween, Daylight Savings, the Presidential Election, and Utah’s biggest rivalry football game all within days of each other has put many of us to the edge of anxiety meltdown…

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It’s OK To Have Fun!

It’s OK To Have Fun!

Do you ever see classes and demonstration opportunities and think to yourself how fun it would be to step out of your safe little box, and explore what’s out there in the world?  I’ve been contemplating the things I’ve done in my life lately, and decided I need to make time to have more fun!  By the way, fun is a foreign word for me…

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day

I might not get the most popular vote on this post today, but I have an admission . . . Mother’s Day is not my favorite day of the year. :)  I’m not sure what it is?  Unfulfilled expectations?  Growing up in a dysfunctional family?  Not feeling good enough…

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Candle in the Window is excited for our Christmas - 100th Blog Post GIVEAWAY!!!

Candle in the Window is excited for our Christmas - 100th Blog Post GIVEAWAY!!!

“Light The World” every day by letting your light shine this Christmas season as you love the people around you, share joy, and follow the example of Jesus Christ.  The winner will receive a Christmas package filled with many of my favorite Christmas things, including “Saranoni” - “Stanley” - “Illume” - “Thymes” – “Apolis” and “Luminara”…

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