Catherine Joy
Holiday Bucket List 2020
I can hardly believe it, but Christmas is only 10 days away! The holiday season obviously looks very different this year, but I've been...
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5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
Catherine Joy
- Oct 23, 2020
- 4 min
2020-approved Fall Activities (in or near Chicago)
Fall has officially arrived in Chicago! But fall - like so many other things - looks a little different this year due to COVID. I'm still...
Catherine Joy
- Oct 14, 2020
- 2 min
DIY Halloween 3D Bat Decals (Free bat template included!)
I have grown to absolutely LOVE Halloween! It seems that each October I add to my collection of Halloween decor, and this year is no...
Catherine Joy
- Sep 21, 2020
- 4 min
Easy Raspberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
What's your favorite type of berry? For me, it's raspberries. Whenever I buy them, I typically eat the entire container within 1-2 days....
Catherine Joy
- Sep 8, 2020
- 2 min
Fresh-Cut Flowers: Their Benefits and Tips to Make Them Last Longer
Fresh flowers - I absolutely love having them in the house! I have found there to be so many benefits to having fresh-cut flowers:...
Catherine Joy
- Dec 22, 2019
- 2 min
Holiday Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe
Are you planning on having guests over for the holidays? Hosting a dinner party sometime soon? Just looking for a new festive cocktail to...
Catherine Joy
- Nov 22, 2019
- 3 min
Dog Friendly Stores You Can Bring Your Best Friend With You Into
Whoever said "diamonds are a girl's best friend" clearly never owned a dog. My dog has seriously become my best bud since the day I...
Catherine Joy
- Oct 4, 2019
- 4 min
5 Must Haves for a Pet-Friendly Apartment
Every parent can tell you that all kids come with their own unique challenges: they keep you up all night, they leave a mess everywhere...
Catherine Joy
- Jan 25, 2019
- 3 min
How to Make Winter a Little More BEARable
After a very mild start to the season, Winter 2019 has finally arrived in Southern Wisconsin. The WI/IL stateline has gotten over a foot...
Catherine Joy
- Jan 19, 2019
- 3 min
10 Books to Read in 2019
Who else makes the goal of “reading more” every year, but then never actually does? 🙋. I truly do enjoy getting sucked into a good...
Catherine Joy
- Jan 12, 2019
- 3 min
5 Ways to Keep Your Workouts Fun & Fresh
In a perfect world, we could all eat as much junk food and dessert as our hearts desired, and we wouldn’t gain a single pound....
Catherine Joy
- Dec 31, 2018
- 4 min
7 Unique New Year's Resolutions to Try in 2019
It's the start of a new year, which means it's time to post those "My Year in Review" Facebook videos, wear a goofy "Happy New Year" hat,...
Catherine Joy
- Dec 22, 2018
- 1 min
Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags
Christmas shopping is all fun and games until you have to wrap it all! 😂 I use to absolutely DREAD wrapping presents for Christmas...
Catherine Joy
- Dec 18, 2018
- 3 min
Reducing Plastic Waste with Softy Straws
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past year, it’s probably been hard to ignore the biggest trend in environmental conservation:...
Catherine Joy
- Sep 26, 2018
- 4 min
Fall in Southern Wisconsin
If you live anywhere in the midwest, you know that you get to experience four very distinct seasons every year. I can honestly say that...
Catherine Joy
- Jul 18, 2018
- 2 min
Late Summer Date "Picks"
I cannot believe that it’s already the middle of July and summer is practically halfway over! While I’m sad about how fast this summer is...
Catherine Joy
- Jul 15, 2018
- 2 min
The Best Things to Buy at the Farmers Market
If you read my Summer 2018 Bucket List, then you know that one thing on it was to attend a farmers market at least once this year. So...
Catherine Joy
- Jun 1, 2018
- 4 min
My Summer 2018 Bucket List: What to do in Chicago, Madison, and Everywhere in Between!
Are you ready for a super awful cliche? Because here it is: I absolutely live for summer! Yes, I know a lot of people say that, but it’s...
Catherine Joy
- May 25, 2018
- 3 min
My Summer 2018 Reading List
My favorite part about getting summers off of work is having time to do things that I normally don’t get to, like reading for leisure! I...
Catherine Joy
- May 11, 2018
- 5 min
26 Things I've Learned in 26 Years
It’s my birthday weekend! On Sunday (yes, Mother’s Day) I am turning another year older, and I’d like to think I’ll be getting a little...
Welcome to Catherine's Joy
Hello! And thank you for stopping by! My name is Catherine, and I am the creator and owner of this blog. Join me on my journey as I explore the world, promote sustainable travel, and spread joy while caring for the environment. Get inspired to travel consciously and make a positive impact!
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