About My Site:
Join me, a stay-at-home mom and Navy wife, as I share my endeavors in family life and mindful mothering, simple real-food cooking, simplified homemaking, and more.
About Me:
I’m Emily.
I’m a gal from South Carolina who moves all over the country with my high school sweetheart, making our houses into homes (eight so far).
Life is good.
I have an awesome Naval aviator husband, three incredible children, a few fantastic friends who mean the world to me, and the priorities that place those people and relationships above the things that fill my home.
Because when we value people and use things, instead of the other way around, life is simply wonderful.
My Story
I’ve always wanted to be a mother. For as long as I can remember.
Through setting up eight different homes (so far) and decluttering and organizing my way through seven different military moves (again, so far), you’d think I would have learned a thing or two about homemaking.
So Why the Joyful Abode Blog?
I love cheering on my friends as they strive to improve themselves and their homes.
As I continue to tweak my homemaking, habits, and mindset, I want to share what I learn with you (and be encouraged by you too).
Sure, I’ve pinned just as many 31 Surprising Organizing Solutions (#18 Will Blow Your Mind) articles and lists of 101 Crazy Cleaning Tips You Won’t Believe as the next girl.
But I’ve figured out that looking inward is the best way to begin to take action.
I know that a one-size-fits-all solution isn’t the answer. All of our situations are different. All of our families have unique needs and dreams. We all have different skills and limitations.
No matter where we are in creating our joyful abodes, we can all use some extra encouragement or a little nudge sometimes.
So I’m here.
To offer you support, encouragement, and inspiration.
To share my stories and the lessons they’ve taught me.
To ask you questions that will make you think about what you really want out of life.
To help you figure out the baby steps and the bold actions that will get you closer to your dreams each day.
To celebrate each one of our successes together.
May our abodes always be joyful!
Original Posts / Syndicated Content:
IHeartOrganizing:
3 Things to Simplify Now to Save Time Everyday
The Huffington Post:
5 BS Facts About Decluttering Everyone Thinks Are True
18 Ways to Have a Clutter-Free Halloween (Without Being Boring)
OrgJunkie:
Decluttering – Are You Making These 3 Mistakes When Purging Your Stuff?
5 Simple Steps for Taming Your Craft Stash
Travel With Kids: 3 Real-World Tips for Packing Light
4 Ways to Clear Your Mind When You Don’t Have Time
Menu Planning – Are You Making These 3 Mistakes?
3 Things to Declutter When You’re Finished Decluttering
Teal Pumpkin Project – The 10 Best Allergy-Free Halloween Treats
3 Steps to an Organized Thanksgiving Feast
Last-Minute Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
5 Things to Declutter Today to Make Your Bedroom a Haven
5 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Don’t Want to Forget
Why Not Having a Morning Routine Makes You a Rookie
Life After Decluttering – What’s Next?
6 Habits You Need for an Organized Life
6 Reasons You Need to Declutter (Before You Organize)
5 Things NOT to Organize Before Baby Arrives
ExtraordinaryMommy:
Don’t Hold Back Your Motherhood
Simple Kid Lunches – 5 Steps to Never Running Out of Ideas
A Slob Comes Clean:
How a Busy Mama Crafter is Whipping the WIPs (in 5 Steps)
BabyMakingMachine:
5 Signs You Should Invest in a Mother’s Helper
Firepole Marketing:
Why Guest Blogging is Like Laundry (And How to Get Both Done!)
Features and Interviews:
mom.me:
Secret Laundry Tips Passed Down
Fun Facts About Laundry to Lighten Your Load
POPSUGAR:
14 Simple and Creative Lunches Just in Time for Class to Start
Decorate for All Hallows’ Eve Without All the Mess
Parenting.com:
Our Mommy Blog Faves: Organization 101
AndrewMellen.com:
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