Experiences Versus Gifts...So my family is going ALL in with giving experiences versus gifts… It all started when my husband and I gave serious thought to how we...
Snow Day, here we come! Join Me!For the past couple of years, I have been thinking about how to create good ripple effect alongside other good souls and businesses. A...
Keep Spreading the Joy!Spreading all the joy! A friend gifted me this sweatshirt and it is the BEST! Ashley Dunkelberger - Thanks for spreading some good ripple...
Arise!Great way to "arise" this morning! Loved celebrating at the Count it All JOY event at the Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio. Tallis...
Creating Good Ripple Effect & JoyErin Huiatt with Des Moines Parent - thanks for a joyful lunch (and signed copy of your book)! Cheers to creating good ripple effect and...
I’m loving this podcast thing!Oh wow, this has been a year of podcasts for me! It was fun pulling these together and reflecting on all the awesome podcasts I guested...
When JOY makes you cry!A friend sent me this picture with the caption "Guess who wants to read Joy is My Job before bed?" And immediately I was tearing up......
Would I rather give the traditional sense of a gift... or gift an experience?I love this question! It has made me pause and rethink the whole process of gift-giving this holiday season: Would I rather give the...
Hello Iowa!Maybe my goal for the new year should be a photo without windy hair! Yesterday I had a great time talking with Megan Reuther on Hello...
Surf the Waves in 2024As 2023 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about what word or phrase I’d like to use to shape my mindset for 2024. And for some reason,...
Kickstart 2024 with IRL Connection!IRL... I have heard a number of people tell me that in 2024, they are looking for more "in real life" (IRL) connection. The kind where...
It all started when we went to put out holiday decorations...A gas leak, microwave fire, and hole in the wall…. Have you ever been two things at once? This week was full of that for me! There were...
I’m launching my podcast in 2024!OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT I’m launching my podcast in 2024! I’ve been busy recording some episodes, mapping out the overall plan, and pulling...
Spread Some Holiday Joy!Ready to spread some holiday joy? We're six days into December, and it's not too late to grab "Joy Is My Job" for a friend! If you have...
How would your life look if all organization completely disappeared?What if the world had ZERO organization??? Imagine NO prioritization or delegation. You simply showed up at work, and everyone did...
Creating Connection Magic!Friday, we rolled out the "blue carpet" for 80 Drake University students and community members to network and connect! Though I have...
I want more laughing and dancing in my life!This whole year I have been saying… That I want more laughing and dancing in my life! And when you put something out to the world, the...
See you soon at Drake! I’m REALLY excited for tomorrow! The Rising Tides Networking event is happening with Drake college students!! I absolutely love this...
It's Time to Shift...I spent a lot of time thinking about and shifting my habits this past year. I realized that I was putting my exercise last. It became...
OK… tell me the truth… if you celebrate, when do you put up the Christmas tree?! BEFORE Thanksgiving, RIGHT AFTER Thanksgiving, or later? Personally, I am a “After Thanksgiving” girl… and I’m not even asking about...