by Marijke McCandless | Jul 16, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! This past week has been a whirlwind of activities and precious moments with my family, particularly with my 3-year-old granddaughter, Cedar. Our adventure started with a delightful trip to the fabric store, where Cedar picked out her favorite fabrics:...
by Marijke McCandless | Jul 10, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hi Reader! The importance of pockets I just finished sewing a romper for my granddaughter. It’s got astronauts and planets against a pink background. Sewing is a lost art for the most part. It’s so easy to purchase clothes these days, and going thrift...
by Marijke McCandless | Jul 3, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hi Reader! Have you ever seen the movie Joe vs. the Volcano with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan? It’s one of Jay’s and my favorite films of all time! One year, we even saw it live on stage in San Diego on our anniversary. One of the movie’s underlying...
by Marijke McCandless | Jun 26, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hi Reader! “Dad! You’ll never guess what I heard today?” Our youngest daughter called us a week or so before Christmas in 2020. We were in the process of moving to her state, and things were tricky. Would our house sell in time? Where would we...
by Marijke McCandless | Jun 19, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hi Reader! A couple of nights ago, I became aware of a sudden and highly challenging situation, and clarity came through: everything does not happen for a reason. I know we say this with the best intentions—to allow ourselves to be open to the lessons that challenges...
by Marijke McCandless | Jun 11, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hi Reader! Two days after my Wellness Retreat and Book Launch Party, I am still buzzing with joy! Nonetheless, today, I am reflecting not on my happiest days but on my darkest days. Despite the good feelings that abound, I am aware that others are in the midst of...
