“Battle scars aren’t the only marks of a testimony. Sometimes, the testimony is just the fact that you are unscathed, that the relationship that didn’t work out saved you a headache, that the business deal fell through before it even started, or that you’re living a quiet, drama-free life. God is just as incredible in…
Category: Wellness Travel
Exploring Louisiana
“I’m a big believer in winging it. I’m a big believer that you’re never going to find the perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one. Letting the happy accident happen is what a lot of vacation itineraries miss, I think, and I’m always trying to…
Visiting Three Roots Boutique Gladewater
Instagram made us do it. Three Roots Boutique My mom let me know about Three Roots Boutique several months ago on Instagram. Inspired by beautiful pictures of loose leaf teas, their new tea wall, and all floral everything, I packed up three generations of Smith (and Young) girls and headed to Gladewater for a visit….
Admiring Spring Blooms At Dallas Arboretum
My daughter and I visited the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on Sunday. We came expecting to see a fancy shrub or two but were surprised to find 500,000 tulips planted in celebration of Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. This six-week festival runs from February 25 to April 16th, showcasing…
Rolling Through Downtown Rowlett
I’d like to share a few pictures from this morning’s stroll. I’m slowly making my way through DFW’s many downtowns. It’s partly a creative project, but mostly a daily grounding exercise to keep me from moving to somebody’s island. Today I picked Historic Downtown Rowlett. I usually research a place before visiting, but this time,…
Finding New Love At Lake Ray Hubbard Lighthouse
This year, Valentine’s Day was different. Valentine’s Day. A holiday I usually prepare for and eagerly await, partner or no partner. This year, it came and went with little fanfare. But it meant so much more. I wanted to celebrate love by reconnecting to the simplicity of my own interests. Blogging about my day. Baking…
Exploring Farmers Branch Historical Park
“To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients – care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.” Bell Hooks Farmers Branch Historical Park Find Your Way 2540 Farmers Branch Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Until soon. CandaceAlikéSmith.com is a wellness and wanderlust journal penned by writer Candace Smith….
Pressing Play On Life At The Trains At NorthPark
What Happens To A Dream Deferred? The other day, a YouTube video on Delayed Life Syndrome appeared in my recommended feed. When I first saw the title —I’m finally beginning to LIVE— a flood of deferred dreams rushed through my thoughts. I remembered all the outfits I told myself I’d wear after losing weight and…
Blooming Beautifully At The Plant Project Dallas
Dwelling on both sides of a duplex in the heart of Dallas’ Uptown district is a beautiful space called The Plant Project. Touted as the first black-owned plant store in Dallas, The Plant Project was conceptualized and set on its way within seven days by Houston native, owner, and founder Bree Iman Clarke. While shopping…
Appreciating The Seasons At Bellagio
Good evening lovelies! It’s hard to believe I’m smack dab in the middle of my fifth summer in Las Vegas. One thing I miss about living in the Midwest is watching the seasons change. I took for granted all those years in Indiana being able to witness the leaves transition to their fall wardrobe. I…
Falling for Gilcrease Orchard
“Las Vegas: all the amenities of modern society in a habitat unfit to grow a tomato.” Jason Love In case you didn’t know, Las Vegas — with all its neon signs and bright lights — is in the middle of a desert. You know — hot, dry, and very little precipitation desert. So, it may…
Sharing 8 Things To Do in Boulder City
Hello friends! I hope you’re enjoying your Labor Day weekend. Many of my travels and green beauty finds fail to make it to this online space, so today I’m turning things around by sharing a few pictures from my time in Boulder City, Nevada. One of the only two cities in Nevada that prohibits gambling,…
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