A lifestyle blog.

And author website.
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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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Morning Routine: Establish a Positive Attitude First Thing

My morning routine is sacred. I learned early on that unless I make self-care a priority first thing in the morning, chances are I won't take care of myself at all. Did you know that the first seven minutes of your morning determine your mood for the entire day?...

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What it’s like.

What it’s like.

Well, guys.  It's that time of year again.  What time is that, you're wondering?  The time when football steals away my husband until December.  I'm pretty used to it by now, but I thought I'd give you a little glimpse into being a football widow.   I've eaten more...

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Hi5 & Nails!

Hi5 & Nails!

1. I got bangs this week.  I was crazy hesitant because a) it's hot as hell outside and b) I have two weddings in the very near future and if they looked jacked up I'd totally regret it.  I might have to tell you all the ways bangs have solved my problems in the near future.  Pardon...

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Ugliness.

Ugliness.

First of all, this has nothing to do with me.  I have been lucky enough to avoid the nastiness on the internet.  I think a lot of that is due in part to the fact that those of you who take the time to read this blog, read my tweets or watch my videos know me on some level....

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What’s in my bedside drawer?

What’s in my bedside drawer?

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bedsider.org. Family: that's your cue to click out. I wish I'd known about Bedsider when it was my time to make birth control decisions.  I don't know how it went for y'all, but for me?  It was crazy confusing and overwhelming....

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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.