A few years ago a listener heard Joy sharing about the Christmas gift she always wanted but never got: an American Girl Doll named Samantha. Right before Christmas a mysterious box arrived and the tears started flowing! It was a Christmas miracle!        

The Enneagram is a tool to define different personality types by assigning a number (1-9) to each type. Since gift buying is so personal, I hope this tool helps you understand the kind of gift that would be best for each unique personality type. If your loved one does not know their enneagram type there are plenty of free tests they can take online to figure it out. Please comment with your enneagram number and…

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.…

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…

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…

If you or someone you love has ever dealt with Postpartum Depression there are so many unknowns. After sharing my own struggles after the birth of my son, I wanted to talk to a professional and get some questions answered. Counselor Kristin Mize, LCSW shares helpful advice on how to recognize Postpartum Depression/Anxiety and even how to be a good friend to someone who's walking through it. To hear from Joy's own journey with postpartum…