A lifestyle blog.

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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.” 

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Just stop.

Just stop.

Stop making yourself small. Stop holding yourself back. Stop selling yourself short. This life you're living? It's yours. All yours. You get to decide what you want to do with it. You have the power and the ability to do anything you want. Stop believing that voice...

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I’m too old for this S***!

I’m too old for this S***!

Acne. Like, are we for real? I'm 28 years old.   Beat it! I won't lie to you.  I had to psych myself up to write and publish this post.  I was never the girl who worried about going out makeup-less.  I did it all the time!  I ran errands.  I went to work.  I'd...

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Meal Plan 9/22-9/28

Hi friends!  We're back in normal work mode over here (translation: the hubs is MIA), but I wanted to continue with the whole meal planning business.  So in the way of accountability, I figure on Sundays I'll share my meal plan since I love seeing everyone elses!   Now, remember....

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The Level Of Crazy…

The Level Of Crazy…

 Sinful Colors Island Coral  Sinful Colors Island Coral with OPI In True Stefani Fashion  Inspired by this pin Happy Friday, y'all!  Sheesh.  This week was a crazy one.  I feel like I say that every week.  Maybe I just need to get comfortable with the level of...

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Stuff & Things 9/18

>> Earlier this week, one of my favorite instagram friends sent me a fun package!  In it was the sweetest note telling me that she found a cousin (which, by the way, I just love how she phrased that) to Bikini So Teeny and thought of me!  It's not exact, but it is daaaaaaaaang...

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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

For the deep feeler, the over-thinker & the one who’s trying to figure out where they fit.

I write for the ones who feel like they’re too much and not enough all at the same time. For the ones navigating big questions about identity, self-worth, relationships, and those in-between life moments no one really prepares you for.

My stories offer a mix of comfort and catharsis—like a late-night journal entry or a favorite nostalgic playlist. If you love Taylor Swift lyrics, soft heartbreak, and hopeful endings, you just might find a piece of yourself in these pages.