Hi, I´m Joey
It’s my hope that this website, which I founded in 2009, will become a regular source of inspiration, encouragement and comfort for you. We’re old friends here, and I’ve got stories to tell (and things to share). So grab a cuppa (or a glass) and stay a while.
While blogging is how I started my out-loud writing career, my debut novel, Yeah, maybe was released in 2014 and became an amazon bestseller. See more novels from me under “books.”
5 easy changes that’ll up-level your life
If you’re craving some sort of change but 1. you’re at capacity and just don’t know if you have the energy for it or 2. you don’t know where to start, today’s post is for you. It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with change and finding ways to improve my life. I...
How to prepare for potty training | My in-real-time experience
Well hello! Exhausted mama here reporting in at the end of day 1 of potty training. I'm thrilled to say the day went far better than expected (the kiddo is rocking it!) But man, oh man. The hyper vigilance (which was 90% unnecessary by hour 3) will take it out of you. My kid, typical champion...
Becoming confident | An honest look at my insecurities & self doubt and the journey to finding myself & my worth
If you’re clicking on this blog post, I’m going to assume that you feel less-than in some way. Maybe you look at other people and think they have something I don’t. They know something I don’t. I know this because that was me. I lived most of my life feeling like I was a waste of space. It’s hard...
Makeup products I will always repurchase | 5 minute face
If you know me at all, you know there are just some things I can’t be bothered with. While I love makeup and can truly appreciate the art of a full face, that’s just never been my style. In fact, I was all set to take a management position at Lancôme just out of college but ended up turning it...
Toddler toys that actually keep a toddler busy (and off of screens)
*disclaimer I have a 2.5 year old son. I also work full-time while keeping him home with me. I’m not going to lie, it’s…hard. Like, really freaking hard. We also decided to eliminate screens at the start of 2024. So for the last 4 months, I’ve been a full-time work from home stay at home mom to a...
HI, I'M JOEY
Mama, indie author, wife, believer and friend.
My only hope is that while you’re here, you feel a sense of belonging, comfort and empowerment. Because life is too short to live it worried you’re not good enough.
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YOU SHOULD READ MY BOOKS
If you’re into the kind of books that suck you in, make you fall in love with the characters and root for the underdog, then you’ll probably love these stories.
