I received the Young Distinguished Alumni Award… I hope it inspires others to get out there and create some impact and Joy! Feeling really thankful this morning, after a weekend spent at Loras College Homecoming! It was fun to reminisce and see old friends, celebrate all of the life that has happened since college, and … Read more
(want to join us!? The more the merrier! Comment “TEAM JOY” by the end of TODAY, and I’ll send you the information!) You know what!? It’s book month! (It’s also a busy month for Team Joy over here ) I’m so excited to release my book on October 26, and I’ve been overwhelmed with gratitude … Read more
October is a BIG month for Joy over here, because my book “Joy is My Job” will be released on October 26! … and I learned something new about launching a book: It needs an entire team (who knew!?) A book launch team filled with people like you! To throw the biggest joy-filled party a … Read more
We’ve been talking as a family about noticing the “good stuff” because, as we all know, the world has plenty of bad. Weekend Favorites… This past weekend, the kids and I went to a local lake for a walk and a picnic. The weather was perfect and we met some great people and nature along … Read more
Sweater weather is here and I thought it would be fun to swap some fall joy ideas! (Especially for those who have different weather, I’d love to hear yours too!) Sweater weather is here and I thought it would be fun to swap some fall joy ideas! (Especially for those who have different weather, I’d … Read more
I’ll be honest… I was PRETTY confident that I get 10,000 steps each day, but this challenge made me realize I needed to carve out more time for walking. I’m part of a walking group, and you may recall I invited you to take more steps with me. I’ll be honest… I was PRETTY confident … Read more
This is as good as it gets! Apparently, when you are in fourth grade, you get ready at your own pace. When it’s time to take a photo with your older brother, who needs to ride the bus earlier than you, you are a little cranky at the whole thing Cheers to a year of … Read more
It got me thinking…how often do we experience things one way and the people around us experience it in a completely different way? Is that ok? Helicopters, Perspective, and JOY. Recently I got to do something REALLY cool, take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon! It was one of the best things I have … Read more
Watching him learn how to keep track of things on a whole new level will be an exciting adventure. Crossing fingers he can find his classes and assignments and homework, we don’t have a dog so that shouldn’t be a factor, ha! I can’t believe my little boy is going to middle school! It feels … Read more
I know it will be short-lived, but I hope our kids hang on to the magic of childhood just a little bit longer and have memories that feel big and bright! It’s been nearly 4 years since we moved back to Iowa! The kids have been asking to visit Milwaukee regularly and so this summer, … Read more
