Call Her Candice

Edit: I started this Blog Post with the title "7 Things I learned in 2017" because it sounded 'good'.  As  Blogger/Creator, I'm always looking for images, captions, titles, etc... that capture the attention of you all.  These days, we have very little attention to catch to begin with so it's not an easy task.  But as I began writing I realized that there was one area of my life that grew in a way that deserved it's own Blog Post.  Motherhood.  So, I swit… Read more

Hey girl hey.  We're going to jump right into this one because the Mom hate has to stop.  If anything, we should be supporting each other through this journey not making each other feel bad.  School is starting back up so I know the side eyes are just getting ready to judge each other as I type.  This is a conflict I've been on both sides of before so I speak from experience.  I've been a Stay at Home Mom for the past two years (yes, it's been two freaking years!!) an… Read more

A few years back (okay probably more like 5 years ago... bear with me), I had been laid off from a job in the most shady way.  It was the first time I had ever been let go from a job so I took it very emotionally.  Other than pack my bags and file for unemployment (please believe, I did that first), there was nothing else to do but be patient and see where God was leading me.  During this time, my family was super supportive and lucky for me, it was summer break.  Although, I had a ca… Read more

Yay, the giveaways have finally begun!  Today's giveaway is from Dear Naturalista and it's their "The Magic is Real" mug.  Whether your magic comes from caffeine, wine or the good ole' baby Jesus (or a mix of all three), we all need this mug!  Entering to win is EASY. 1. Subscribe to this Blog 2. Follow  @DearNaturalista + (myself)  @MyCandiShoppe on Instagram 3. Comment both here (in the comments section) + on the Instagram Post (of this giveaway item).  Where do… Read more

You're probably here because you heard my announcement and want to get ALL the deets!  It's true, I'm heading back into the corporate sector and for the first time ever since I started working, I'm actually a little excited.  Why?  I think it's because it's more of a choice right now than a necessity.  For months now, my husband has been asking if I'm going back to work or going to remain a full time blogger.  With him being an accountant, his question cam… Read more

Occasionally, when I hit these writer block moments all it takes is a nudge from someone in my online community to get me back on track.  Today's nudge came from @mfromthesfbay on Twitter who specifically requested some Back to School inspo for her minis!  I was like, duh Candice, why didn't you think of this?!  School has started for some and is about to start for many so I hope these styles can provide some inspiration to my fellow Moms out there.  I went an extra step and i… Read more

1.  Your Curl Pattern Doesn't Mean as Much as You Think I first Big Chopped to Brush Cut because I really have very little patience for any transition process.  At first, the plan was to grow my cut out immediately but then I fell in love with having no hair.  So I would grow my hair out 2-3 inches then chop it all off again.  Well, one thing I quickly realized was that my Curl Pattern would literally grow back differently each time!  When I first Big Chopped, the hair grew in ver… Read more

This is probably the heaviest and most personal topic I've discussed here in the Shoppe.  Yet, this is a discussion that I've had numerous times in my life.  Not only was this conversation had with me as a child but I've had to hold this conversation twice, once with each of my daughters.  We are BLACK.  Our children are born into this world so naive and they start to formulate their own thoughts about "race".  Technically, their first thoughts aren't even r… Read more

If there is one thing I have mastered, it's the Quick & Easy Weekday Meal.  There was a time (this was actually pretty recent) where both my husband and I worked Full Time Corporate jobs outside of the home.  We wouldn't get home until 6PM which meant we needed to settle in, check homework, make dinner, eat dinner, do bath time and have personal time in about 4 hours.  If you're not careful dinner prep can take up about 50% of this time leaving you feeling rushed and … Read more

This year I wanted to share how I go about getting my family ready to go back to school.  We have three whole children in my family and this is the first year that all three will be in school (Kennedy starts Kindergarten).  Preparing your home for one child is difficult enough, but I figured as a Mom of three there are a few things that I can share to help ease the stress. This BTS x MCS Series will provide major tips that will definitely get you on the road to success.  I'm not … Read more

This afternoon I decided to take a break from all the heavy, delicious, super savory meals I've been making and go for something a bit healthier (but still yum).  I had an idea for Stuffed Peppers but didn't feel that would really fill me or satisfy my lunch hunger so decided to opt for Stuffed Eggplant.  This recipe is so simple and delicious that I felt the NEED to share with you guys.  Hopefully, you were able to catch my live demonstration on Periscope (August 12, 2015 7:… Read more

I know some of you are shaking your head in disagreement with the title of this post but bear with me.  Over the past few years, subscription boxes have become uber popular.  Some even forming waitlists, selling out or closing new membership sign-ups.  We've all seen the hype surrounding these boxes and a new one is popping up daily.  Personally, I'm not a member of any of these Subscriptions but I still see the value in having them around. Most of us who aren't members o… Read more

While my largest following may be on Social Media channels, my best content actually comes from right here, my Blog!  In my attempt to connect my Social Media Community with my blog, I am hosting a Sip & Subscribe Giveaway.  Here's how it works: 1. Enter your email address and Subscribe to my Blog (this can be found under "Shoppe Emails") 2. You will be entered to win your choice of the two Mugs shown below 3. Contest ends and winner will be chosen on June 12, 2015 N… Read more

I hope all the Mommies that follow/read my Blog out there had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday.  My day was quite relaxing and surrounded by my family (quietly) as I like it, LOL.  As I spent the day with my family, I realized that I really miss staying home with them.  If you remember, it was this time last year that I resigned from my Corporate job and ended up being a Stay at Home Mom for several months.  I can't lie, those months were some of the happiest yet challengin… Read more

If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I occasionally post meals that I make for my family using the hashtag #MCSintheKitchen.  These aren't meals that showcase  my full cooking talents but rather quick and easy meals that are super delicious and easy to make for your family.  Occasionally, I have been asked to post the recipe and I am so not good at following up to these requests all the time so I do apologize if you've asked and I didn't deliver.  Trying to del… Read more

You ever have one of those days where you feel like you're just so over Social Media?!  Like, you just don't give two cents about what's the latest and greatest or what Kim Kardashian wore last night.  Then you go on a spree unfollowing a bunch of people, aka unsubscribing to the nonsense, only to actually miss the nonsense a few days later and end up following again.  Ughh, it's so annoying this stupid cycle.  Like when did we become so obsessed with knowing what eve… Read more

My favorite time of the year is HEEEEERE!  I could not be more excite that the season of Christmas is upon us.  This is my favorite Holiday of the year and its actually very hard for me to hide this fact about myself.  Well, one of the main reasons I love this Holiday is because of so many Family Traditions that come with it... One of which being The Elf on the Shelf.  Now this is a fairly new tradition to our family but once we started a few years back, it instantly became a hit.  W… Read more

So, the Holidays are upon us once again.  The cliche thing to say is that this year went by so fast but in all honesty, IT TRULY DID!  If you are like most families then you are likely traveling for one or all holidays this season.  Personally, my family decides each year which holiday we will travel for, Thanksgiving or Christmas.  It's such a burden to travel with three kids that I would drive myself crazy trying to travel somewhere for every holiday.  Below, I have compiled an… Read more