• Friday Four- 2.23.24

    Happy Friday! I feel like this week just flew by, and I’m in disbelief that March is just around the corner. Spring tends to move quickly in our house—three kids means so many activities. My daughter is graduating from high school in May, and I’m drying to delight in every moment with her and our family of five. If you’re new here, the Friday Four is a weekly series where I share four things that brought me joy this week. ONE: Fresh flowers. I love fresh flowers, and I keep them on my kitchen island all year. On Sunday, I snagged some $8 tulips from Costco. I buy these every…

  • Hello Again

    Welcome to The Joyful Home. I originally started The Joyful Home in 2014 and enjoyed sharing delicious recipes, fashion and beauty ideas, and home decor. After several years and several hundred posts, I retreated from the public space to focus on my family life. 2024 seemed like a great time for a relaunch, and I am so happy to be back. My original intention for The Joyful Home was to provide women with inspiration and ideas for making their lives easier and their homes more joyful. As cringy as that sounds to my teenagers, I essentially have the same goal now. I would love to hear from you—are you a…