Catherine Joy
My Favorite Target Finds: Fall 2020 Edition
I will shamelessly admit that I went to Target this weekend, and immediately upon coming home I also placed an online order on target.com...
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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
- Dec 20, 2019
- 1 min
The Best Cruelty-Free Stocking Stuffers
Do you remember that feeling you got on Christmas morning when you were a kid? My siblings and I used to wake up super early and sneak...
Catherine Joy
- Nov 29, 2019
- 1 min
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
Tis the season of giving! But it's also unfortunately the season of mass-consumption and waste. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely love...
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
- Apr 9, 2019
- 3 min
Friday Favorites: A Review of Mario Badescu Facial Sprays
Since starting Catherine’s Joy almost a year ago, I have become more aware of new and unique health & beauty products on the market. One...
Catherine Joy
- Feb 16, 2019
- 4 min
The Best Affordable Cruelty-Free Dry Shampoo Brands (Plus My Tips for How to Use Dry Shampoo)
I absolutely live and die by dry shampoo. And I know I probably have an unhealthy addiction to it, since I will sometimes find myself...
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
- Oct 5, 2018
- 2 min
A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2018 Edition)
School is back in session, so that means back to work for me. I don’t necessarily dislike my job, but I will admit that I definitely live...
Catherine Joy
- Sep 1, 2018
- 4 min
Friday Favorites: 'Love Beauty & Planet' Shampoo and Conditioner ♥
I remember hearing a long time ago that it’s important to regularly change the brand of shampoo/conditioner you use in order to ensure...
Catherine Joy
- Jul 2, 2018
- 3 min
Products for the Planet (June 2018)
This past month was so busy - it felt like I blinked and June was over! Regardless, I’m proud to say that I kept up with the majority of...
Catherine Joy
- Jun 29, 2018
- 3 min
My Beach Bag Essentials ft. Sun Bum
If you could go back in time, what’s one piece of advice you would give to your younger, stupider self? For me, it would be to stay out...
Catherine Joy
- Jun 15, 2018
- 4 min
What's In My Guilt-Free Travel Beauty Bag
I leave for Cabo San Lucas in 4 days and I’m soooo excited to relax, soak up some sun, eat delicious food, drink margs, and have zero...
Catherine Joy
- Jun 5, 2018
- 3 min
Products for the Planet (May 2018)
This past month I kick-started a new series of posts on my Instagram page (@catherinesjoy) called, “Products for the Planet.” Each week I...
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. I am a lover of animals, travel, wine, and bad puns, because those are the things that bring me joy in life. I recently moved to Chicago, and I invite you along with me on my journey of spreading some joy as I get to know my new city!
