Need some Mom Candy in the form of a weekend getaway without kids? I have the perfect event for you if you live on the East Coast or Southeast area of the US. Becoming 2013 is a weekend designed to encourage and inspire women to live intentionally by becoming more creative, purposeful, and frugal. Last Summer I went to the BECOMINGconference. with my friend Lane. We went and got recharged as friends, wives, and moms. It was so much fun. One of the sessions on mothering/families was exactly what my heart needed to hear. The presenter Rachel talked about being All Used Up For HIS Name. i have kept that close to my heart this year. At the end of the day, week, month, year, my life…I want to be All USED Up for HIS NAME. I want every ounce of me to have been spent on making the most of what God has given me. The Nester (Nesting place) was also a speaker. My favorite thing that she said that I have read many times on her blog was “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.” She was as down to earth as she is on her blog-Maybe a little more. Angela Statzer from Button Bird Designs taught us how to turn trash to treasure. If you love junking, yard sales, goodwills and thrift stores then you will love hearing and seeing how she created something beautiful out of junk. Jen from Balancing Beauty and Bedlam and Jenny from Southern Savers are the co-hosts of the main event. They also lead sessions at the event. I hope that you and a few friends can go to this fabulous event in Ashville, NC. The price is unbelievable as well. Hope to see you there!