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The lady behind it all

Janean, the lady behind this fun and crazy adventure called Just Joy! Just Joy was my mom's idea and dream. A dream she has had for a long time. A dream she has worked on for years and is now making it come true.Let me tell you a little about my mom. She is an angel. She is soft spoken, kind, loving, dedicated, creative and driven. She has stood with and supported my dad (@dantoonemetalsculpture) in his artistic goals and dreams and it has been so fun to see her get her chance to express her artistic self and create amazing home decor that we get to share with you! All if the items above are her designs and she...

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Chalkboard Vase Ideas!

We were lucky enough to have some help from Mandy (@a_heartened_calling) with our chalkboard vases.  Take a look at the fun things she created!    

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Feel the Joy

The last two weeks have been very stressful. I have found myself having panic attacks and mini breakdowns. ⁣⁣It sucks to feel like we are trapped in a whirlwind. ⁣⁣It sucks to not know up from down. ⁣⁣It sucks to feel out of control. ⁣⁣And it sucks to feel like there’s no hope. ⁣⁣Most of the time we don’t know how to stop this feeling. We don’t know how to find peace and feel better. ⁣⁣But guess what? There are ways to calm our nervous system and to feel better. We can and should, as often as possible, hit the pause button and take five minutes to find our center. ⁣⁣Wherever you are (home, the car, the doctor’s office, work,...

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Nothing is Impossible

“Good things aren’t supposed to just fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first.”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣I've always loved reading quotes by Audrey Hepburn. I love the fact that she was so successful and admired and still kept a realistic and positive outlook on life. Here's a few more quotes to brighten your Monday!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣"As you grow older you will discover you have two hands. One is for helping yourself, the other is for helping others."⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣“For me the only things of interests are those linked to the heart.”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣"Anyone who does not believe in miracles is not a realist."⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing...

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Schedule your Priorities

This morning when I got up, it was Monday, but when I went to bed last night, it was Friday......how can that be???⁣😮⁣Ever feel like that? A week feels like a day and a month feels like a week?? I'm absolutely positive that there is some scientific explanation for it. I just don't know what it is!⁣🤔⁣Sometimes it makes me want to panic a little. Or a lot. How on earth am I going to accomplish everything that needs to be done, let alone everything I want to get done? That's when I try to step back, take a deep breath, and think "What are the three things I can do today that will make the most difference?⁣⁣No doubt you've...

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