Save the date to come grab a “snow ball”!

Not a fan of the real snow heading our way? Save the date to come grab a “snow ball” of ice cream at Uptown Dairy in Ankeny, Iowa on January 21st! Also if you need a boost, Coffalo Coffee will be offering Cafe Affogato (espresso poured over ice cream)! #JOYEvent #SnowDay

Some Winter Joy!

If you’re looking for some JOY in these winter months…. borrow this fun game from my mom! My mom collected metal tins from our childhood (and borrowed some from friends and family) and inside each tin, she put a little surprise. Some were silly gag gifts, candy dressed up to look like snowmen, and others … Read more

Au Revoir Paris!

So far we’ve eaten our way through London and Paris! We’ve been experiencing the full English breakfast, bangers and mash. Our kids LOVE the fish and chips…Ok not really, they love the sweet treats! In France we took an eclair cooking class which was entertaining (and good!) and have been enjoying the crème brûlée and … Read more

Grit & Grace

There’s a good chance that yesterday you were resting or celebrating – there’s something about a new year, isn’t it? 2day ( get the pun, it’s the 2nd day of the year), I hope that you are starting the year off with grit and grace. May you have the grit you need to accomplish your goals … Read more

Here’s to More Laughter and Love in 2024!!

Being in a country where you don’t know anyone truly makes you grateful for friends and family, those who make the world go round. Cheers to the people who bring joy (and a little sparkle) to our lives! Here’s to more laughter and love in 2024!! Happy New Year!

You Have Good Ripple Effect!

I can’t do this without my team… seriously guys. If all these people suddenly disappeared from my business, you’d all be wondering, “What happened to Lisa!?” Each one really supports me on big projects or things behind the scenes, but gives me so much JOY to do what I do. Ready to meet them? Here … Read more

Happy Holidays from Europe!

I hope you had a Merry Christmas, finding time to recharge and refresh with family and friends. Next one up: New Years! As for us? We’re doing this a bit differently this year (you may have noticed the pictures) We’re in Europe, taking our kids on their first international trip! London from Christmas and Paris … Read more

One For the Record Books

From English Crackers, matching PJs, homemade cinnamon rolls (because why not make homemade desserts like the Great British Baking Show when the stores are all closed on Christmas), to grabbing a cider at the pub on Christmas Day, this definitely was one for the record books! #MakingJoyOurJob #HappyHolidaysFromLondon