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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Easy & Delicious Dinner: Ritz Cracker Chicken

Easy & Delicious Dinner: Ritz Cracker Chicken

Okay, if I'm being totally honest, I'm in a food rut 99.9% of the time. I have a slight addiction to eating out. And I also tend to toe the line of hangry before I finally start to make any food decisions. That's not a recipe for success I tell you. I don't...

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Men don’t have this problem.

Kristin wrote this post and it gave me the courage to write about an experience. Again, I'll start this out with the typical "I'm not the epitome of a healthy person." disclaimer.  I eat candy.  I love fast food.  I drink lots of wine and rarely (cough, never) work out....

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Our little life…

Our little life…

Small beginnings.  That's where everyone starts, usually.  We had not a dollar to our name.  If it weren't for the money we got from our wedding, our living room would have been empty.  Our bills barely got paid each month.  barrrrrrely.  Things were so new.  But...

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Holiday made for two…

Holiday made for two…

Mr. Husband and I have officially decided to spend the holidays here in our own home. I realize that's a bit of a ways away, but if we don't make our plans early and stick to our guns, we end up in the battle of the "whose holiday is it?"   It's our holiday. Last year was the first time...

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Real Life: It’s Happening.

Real Life: It’s Happening.

Hey guys.  Did you know I wrote a book?  No?  Are you new here? Well, if you are new, I did write a book...while planning my wedding no less. Ok, ok.  I kid.  I totally didn't plan my wedding.  My mom did.  She has far more patience for that crap stuff than I do....

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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

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.