Happy New Year, everyone! New Year is supposed to mean New You, right? It’s the time we get to wipe the slate clean and start all over again. Get rid of the junk. Remove the toxicity. Dream. Set forth a plan. In essence, it’s a do-over. For some people, that…
Whatever you celebrate, wherever you may be, whomever you are celebrating with – with yourself, with furchildren, with friends, or with family – may you find joy in the small things, comfort in memories, and gratitude in every moment. Much love, xoxo,
“I’m exhausted” appears to be the universal mantra as we wind down 2016 and gear up for 2017. As I speak with friends, family, and even strangers everyone seems to be at a consensus that we are in need of naps and possibly a week of nothing but Netflix binging.…
*finishes baking all of the squash* *pulls out all of the gingerbread cookies* Happy Holidays! Now that Thanksgiving has passed, I’ve got the hot cocoa, holiday jewelry, and Christmas music in full swing at Joyful Headquarters. I am scheming what to make for baked goods, where decorations will go, what…
To say my 23rd birthday had a plot twist was a bit of an understatement. First, the original plans we had for the day had to be postponed and rewritten due to rainfall (which we desperately need). Instead of going to the Common Ground Fair, I grumbled my way through…
Well, at least for one more day, anyway! In honor of the fact that I turn 23 tomorrow, I felt I should reflect on what I have done in my 22nd year of life. Life has a way of whizzing by. I never took that whole “time flies by the…
What does happiness mean to you? What does it look like? Happiness is a journey, not a destination. It is the culmination of many items or moments that bring us joy. It even means learning to love yourself and your own presence enough to find joy in just “being.” It…
A good friend of mine, Pam, is hosting a Virtual Tour Across America blog series on the blog she and her husband share, The Coastie Couple. I am honored and excited to have represented Maine as part of this tour. Summer might almost be over, but it is not through…
Hi! Welcome to Joyful Teacup, I am so happy to have you. Are you wondering “who is this girl behind the blogspace?” Never fear! Here are a few facts about me that you will discover over the course of reading this blog. 1). I am a Pawparazzi-Proud Dog Momma. There…