There will be a section in the book with JOY challenges, activities, and ideas…I would love to add a few of yours to it. These can be things you do for yourself, things you do with your family, favorite places to go…anything that brings you JOY. Calling all my JOYful friends… I would love to … Read more
A quick book writing update! I spent almost a year sitting at my computer trying to type the perfect string of words. You can imagine me erasing as fast as I was writing (face palm). And then, after one meeting with my book coach (definitely worth the investment), she says to me…. “Lisa, your natural … Read more
A lot like life, ha! Half the battle is deciding to just go do it. Burning off kid energy in the winter is tricky This last weekend we snuck away to Minnesota to check out the Mall of America. I have only been there one other time and it was a quick stop. This time, … Read more
“Collect memories, not things.” This month, as I watch photos pop up from my student intern’s J-Term travels to Italy, I can’t help but be reminded of my J-Term in college to Greece and adult J-term (I tagged along with a class) to India. I am also reminded of these adventures because of the app … Read more
My JOY journey started through my family’s first “JOY calendar”, which was a white board filled with ideas on how we could celebrate more. That was eight years ago and we haven’t looked back. We now chase JOY like it is our J-O-B! I’m excited to announce that I am officially starting the journey of … Read more
Wishing You a Happy New Year! “Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous year by believing.” Maybe it’s a new hobby or a little more JOY. Changing jobs or being a little bit more optimistic about things in your life. Step one, is to believe that it is possible. I believe that we … Read more
Wishing you a bright and bubbly week! Two of my favorite Christmas moments: 1) Take caution when blowing big bubbles — This morning my son’s glasses were sitting on the counter, and I noticed there was a thick film on both lenses, so I went to clean them off. It took me quite a while … Read more
Wishing You a Happy Holiday! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! May your heart be filled with warmth, love, and peace in this season. No matter how you’re celebrating this year, may it be filled with joy and wonderful memories. Let’s create a ripple effect of good cheer – spread the happiness far and … Read more
What’s on your Winter Break JOY calendar? I don’t know about you, but Winter Break is great and not-great all at the same time… It’s day 1 and I’ve already heard from my kids that they are bored and hungry. I chuckled from the other room, when my son said to his sister, “Let’s make … Read more
