‘Afternoons With Joy’ Category Archive

Joy’s Favorite Go-To Items for New Moms

Welcome to the list that I wish had when I was an expecting mom! When you are about to have your first child and you realize it’s time to register for gifts, it can be overwhelming! Just walking into Buy, Buy, Baby and you will see so many kind of baby monitors and bibs it can feel impossible to know which ones to choose.  I am passionate about helping other women not feel so clueless.… … Continue reading

Joy Answers Your Questions on Her First Year of Motherhood

You learn SO MUCH as a new mom. Joy answers your questions all about her first year of motherhood. The questions range from coffee temperature to adoption and Joy shares some things that she has never said anywhere else! Listen to this as a podcast instead: Afternoons with Joy Podcast · SPECIAL EDITION: 1st Year of Motherhood Q&A Pt. 1 … Continue reading

3 Reasons You Should Consider a TV Fast

My kid is OBSESSED with the TV remote. If he even sees it, it’s over. He will get to the remote as fast as he can and try to turn on the TV. If we take it away, he completely loses it in a full on tantrum. Most of us do not show our love for TV quite like as intensely as my one year old, but we do start and finish each day with… … Continue reading

Christy Wright Teaches Us True Work-Life Balance

Life balance seems impossible. That’s why I was so intrigued when Author Christy Wright said she had found the key. But instead of telling us to do everything for an equal amount of time, Christy says to do the right thing at the right time. In her new book “Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance” she reveals how a tiny bit of intentionality can transform our lives! Truly, her tips have… … Continue reading

Encouragement For a Struggling Parent

I could see the defiance in his eyes. A total meltdown was coming. We were half a mile from our house, which was the furthest my son had ever walked with his toy walker. He was delighted with every step, but when it was time to go home I saw fire in his eyes. He defiantly fought me every step until I had to pick him up kicking and streaming and carry him home. He… … Continue reading

2,996 Prayers to Remember 2,996 Victims of 9/11

  None of us will ever forget where we were the day the first airplane hit the World Trade Center. That day 20 years ago struck fear in us like we have never known. So many victims. So much loss. However, it also brought out the American spirit in full force. We came together as one and showed what makes American truly great- our rugged optimism. We vowed to not let the victims be forgotten.… … Continue reading