Maybel's Journey

A New Chapter: Glucose & Grace

Glucose & Grace brings you handmade jewelry and beadable creations, each crafted by Maybel with love, courage, and a personal touch—supporting her journey to a service dog.

Under Glucose & Grace, we now offer two special spaces:
MJ Jewelry Line – bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and keepsakes
MJ Bead Bar – beadable pens, badge reels, utensils, and more

Every item is made with care, and every purchase helps Maybel move closer to her goal. Glucose & Grace isn’t just a shop—it’s part of JuiceboxBabies, a mission of creativity, resilience, and hope.

What You’re Buying — and What You’re Really Supporting

We’re not professionals. We’re not a big company. I'm just a mom with a five-year-old girl doing our best to use the skills we have to create something meaningful — and hopefully, raise enough money to bring home a life-saving diabetic alert dog for Maybel. Sure, our candles might not always burn as perfectly as something from a big-name brand, and sometimes the soap ends up with a little extra glitter because Maybel got carried away — but that’s part of the charm. Each piece

Nov 15, 20254 min read

It’s Okay to Cry in the Parking Lot

If you saw my post about me crying in the parking lot recently…yes, that was me. And you know what? It’s okay. Being a parent is hard. Being a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes is even harder. There are moments that feel like too much, when the weight of constant responsibility, fear, and exhaustion finally hits, and all you can do is let it out. It doesn’t make you weak. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human. And if you’re like me, sometimes you just nee

Nov 3, 20253 min read

Catching Up: Life, Floods, and Diabetes Chaos

It’s been a lot lately. Between the house flooding, homeschooling, and trying to keep up with everything that comes with type 1 diabetes, I feel like I’m barely keeping my head above water (no pun intended). But I wanted to share a little catch-up post—some real-life moments that have been both stressful and eye-opening for us lately as we navigate this unpredictable journey with Maybel’s diabetes. The Flood (Because of Course That Happened) A few weeks ago, Maybel accidenta

Nov 3, 20253 min read

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