In all the rush getting ready for the big day we hope you are thinking about how to make some memories as well. We have a few suggestions to help! Group Gratitude: Grab a notebook to pass around the family for each member to write down a memory they are thankful for. This could be a simple one time thing or you could find a nice bound notebook that can be tucked away with the decorations to bring out each year. It would be extra fun to read what everyone wrote the year before! Gratitude Out Loud: Bring a recorder to the feast and let the older generation (or everyone!) voice their memories of Thanksgivings past. Record Grandpa or...
I’ve had this little Hallmark Thanksgiving sign for probably 25 years or more. It’s still one of my favorite decorations. Whether you have a house full of guests or you are celebrating Thanksgiving with one person close to you, it’s nice to make the day special with favorite traditions! Here are five of ours: 1- When our children were quite young, we would have our own little Thanksgiving feast a few days before we met with extended family. Each of us had an assignment for the meal, from helping mom or dad with a side dish or dessert to folding napkins and helping to set the table. 2- At the beginning of November, we would make a tree on poster...
Looks like I am the last of the three of us to introduce myself! I am the mom of 4 crazy, loud, rambunctious, energetic, handsome, lovable boys ages 12 and under! Needless to say, this keeps me plenty busy! I am married to the man of my dreams and so blessed to be the “princess” in my home. I love photography and get to be the Just Joy photographer as well as the social media manager. I am loving this crazy adventure that we are on and it is so much fun to work with my sister and mom! I love that we get to talk to each other on a daily basis! We are learning so much and trying to...
Hey all! This is Jessica and it's my turn to introduce myself! I am the oldest child in our clan. Bossiest? Maybe. Goofiest? Probably. I am a bit of a math nerd so they hired me on to play with the numbers. I feel pretty blessed to be able to work with my family. It makes going to work something I enjoy instead of dread! I am the lucky wife of one hardworking and talented man. He has been very supportive of our Just Joy adventure. I am also the proud mamma of three amazing kids who keep me on my toes and make life really fun. In keeping with the season I wanted to share a HUGE family...
Happy Fall to all of you! Fall seems to bring a reflection on all of the wonderful blessings we have in our lives. Maybe that's why we like it so much! We wanted to thank all of you for your support of our little family business. Maybe this is a good time to let you know a little bit more about each of us. I'll go first. I'm the proud mom in this group. I couldn't be happier than to be following this dream with my beautiful daughters. My husband and I are blessed with three daughters and one very handsome son. We are also blessed with nine of the most amazing grandchildren in the world! Our family is...
