The Joy Journal

Do you ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Yeah, me too. It happens to the best of us. Mom life is stressful and pandemic life has...

The Beginning Joy + Justice was born out of a challenging and unprecedented year.  Through the COVID-19 global health crisis we are proud to say we have been a source of happiness...

At night when I can’t fall asleep, my mind wanders to a trip I took about 10 years ago to Aruba. I visualize the most amazing clearest, sparkling, turquoise waters...

What does it mean to be resilient? By definition “able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions”. By experience – does getting through Covid count? It does. Here’s why...

You have your Sarong, now what? Whether you're going for a sunset walk on the beach or grateful for your sitter as you head to the poolside bar, I've got you...

When we moved into our house just about everyone recommended we turn this glorious sunny front room into a play room. I refused. Sorry Charlie, this is my house, this...

Hey you over there in those baggy sweats!! How good does it feel to wear pajamas all day every day? I know. So good. But honey, it's time to get dressed....

When I posted videos and pictures on Instagram of the tie dye day I had with my kids, some of you called me brave and some called me a saint. The truth is,...

It’s pretty easy to spiral out of self care these days. Yet the more I do it the more I want to do it. It’s kind of like sex, or...

Even though I am an artist and a mom, it took the COVID-19 pandemic for me to combine those two worlds. My favorite alone time is when I’m painting. Coloring is...

I read something a few days ago about bringing our calm to our kids and not taking on their chaos. It stuck with me. It’s so easy to get wrapped...

What does it mean to stay home? Is it so bad? These are challenging times because we are all social people, and we live in a society that is busy,...