There's Joy in the House

There's Joy in Planning a Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 8 May 2011 12:02:00 -0400

Joy interviews Crevolyn Wiley and her daughter Emily Wiley Williams, owners of Wonderful Events and Celebrations, about wedding planning from the day of receiving the ring to the honeymoon. Topics include current trends in weddings, what’s hot and what’s not, and wedding etiquette.

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There's Joy in Jazzercise for the Cure

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 8 May 2011 11:59:00 -0400

Joy visits with Colleen Manji and Fran Lasher, who are Jazzercise instructors, regarding their efforts to raise $10,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure, a non-profit group seeking to eliminate breast cancer. Through Jazzerthons across the country, Jazzercise groups have been raising money to assist with this effort. Participants raise money while having a great time doing Jazzercise routines while wearing outlandish outfits! On Sunday, Feb. 13, Jazzercise groups from across Georgia gathered at the Ritz Carlon to jazz it up for the cure! Colleen Manji has also made a special offer for those who visit her Jazzercise studios in Gainesville and Braselton. New students will get a free trial month if they mention this video! Call 678-357-1690 to sign up for a free month of Jazzercise at one of the following locations: Jazzercise Fitness Center of Gainesville 199 John Morrow Jr. Parkway/Dawsonville Hwy; Jazzercise Braselton at Celebration Church 5560 Thompson Mill Rd.; and Jazzercise Braselton at Heather Wayne Dance 5370 Thompson Mill Rd.

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There's Joy in Reading The Memory Keeper's Daughter

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 8 May 2011 11:52:00 -0400

The fourth book that Joy’s Book Club reviews is the bestseller “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” by Kim Edwards. In the 1960′s, a mother gives birth to twins, one of whom has Down’s syndrome; the father tells the mother that the afflicted baby has died, so that only one of the twins remains. A nurse takes the Down’s syndrome baby to an institution, but, because of the abhorrent conditions there, cannot bear to leave the baby, so she raises the baby on her own. The central conflict is whether the father will ever reveal to the mother what really happened to the Down’s syndrome baby, and how this affects everyone, including the remaining healthy twin.

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There's Joy in Keeping the Sizzle in Your Marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 8 May 2011 11:51:00 -0400

In her new video, Joy interviews Joyce Oglesby, a minister’s wife, who has written multiple books on maintaining healthy spousal relationships, both on the intimacy and the emotional sides. Her most popular books are “Keeping his Pants on Until He Gets Home” and “Turning Her On and Keeping her Heart.” Joyce recounts the most common causes of decrease of the frequency in sexual relations with spouses, ways to spice up your relationship, the effects of menopause, and the influence of pornography.

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There's Joy in Christmas 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 8 May 2011 11:49:00 -0400

Lots of fun and singing at Joy’s Christmas party this year – whimsical ornament and jewelry exchange, tricky unwrapping to find the best present ever (think foot massage!), and songs with unique arrangements.

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There's Joy in Reading The Shack: Best Quality

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:08:00 -0500

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The third book that Joy's book club discusses is "The Shack" by William Paul Young. The book is about a man named Mack, whose young daughter is kidnapped and brutally murdered, with her bloody clothes left in a shack, which the man visits and works through the meaning of suffering. The book was originally intended for the author's children and close friends, and was rejected by 26 publishers. Finally, the book was published, became a paperback bestseller in 2008, and over 12 million copies have been sold as of 2010.

There's Joy in Hanging Out with Your Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:17:00 -0400

Joy and three of her closest friends go off for a weekend of late talks into the night, games, spa treatments, and gorgeous scenery in the North Georgia mountains. Come join them on their journey through Georgia.

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There's Joy in Traveling with the Trip Chicks: Best Quality

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:45:00 -0400

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Ever thought about horsebacking in Iceland? Taking yodeling lessons in Switzerland? Join the Trip Chicks for a custom designed adventure! Joy interviews Ann Lombardi, one of the Trip Chicks partners, in this episode. Ann has traveled to more than 80 countries, and is working on becoming a member of the Century Club (limited to individuals who have visited at least 100 countries).

There's Joy in Reading "Fireworks over Toccoa"

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:11:00 -0400

This summer Joy's book club read Jeffrey Stepakoff's first novel, "Fireworks over Toccoa", which is a "page turner", with romance, history, Georgia culture, and ethical issues. The setting is World War II, Toccoa, Georgia, when a fireworks celebration in the town turns into fireworks between two strangers who have just met. Should the heroine, Lily, reunite with her husband, who has been off to war for three years, or pursue this new connection with a pyrotechnic expert?

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There's Joy in Sending Cards: High Quality

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:16:00 -0400

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Are you good at remembering birthdays and other special occasions? If not, Linda Edmonds may be able to help you out. In this episode of There's Joy in the House, Joy interviews Linda, who gives her an introduction to SendOUt Cards. This software not only reminds you about your friends and relatives birthdays, anniversaries, and so on, but also allows you to personalize the cards, with your own handwriting font, pictures,and message, as well as automating the entire process. SendOut Cards prints your cards, stuffs the envelope, and mails the card for you, using first class mail. Even better, this is done for you for less than the price of a standard greeting card!

There's Joy in Sending Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:12:00 -0400

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There's Joy in Catching Up with Technology

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:42:00 -0400

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I got a chance to consult with two technology gurus, Keri and Melinda, about Social Networking with FaceBook, Google Apps including GMail, Photo Books using My Publisher, and Picasa. Now, I can understand what the kids are talking about!

There's Joy in Catching Up with Technology

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:19:00 -0400

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There's Joy in Celebrating Mom

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 3 May 2010 01:44:00 -0400

I had the extraordinary pleasure of chatting with 12 children who were creating flower masterpieces on canvas for their mom for Mother's Day, assisted by Kathleen Brown, of DotDotPaint. Each child shared what was special about their mother, and what their plans were for breakfast and dinner on Mother's Day.

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There's Joy in Planning for the Future

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:23:00 -0400

Life Changes: Plan for It. That's the motto of the law firm of Morgan and DiSalvo. I visited Loraine DiSalvo this week to get more information about how to best plan for the future. We talked about wills, advance health directives (the new term in Georgia for the living will), durable power of attorney (now part of the Advanced Health Care directive), and more.

If you would obtain more information about the law firm of Morgan and DiSalvo, P.C., please visit their website by clicking here. If you would like to review documents on will and estate planning, please check out the online library of Morgan and DiSalvo by clicking here.For a printable version (PDF format) of the script for this video, click here.

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There's Joy in Volunteering: CASA

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:16:00 -0400

If you would like to discover the rewards of giving back, and need some ideas about great places to start, this month I'm doing a series highlighting two worthy organizations: Make-A-Wish Foundation and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). This episode focuses on CASA for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. Connie Stephens, the Executive Director of CASA for the Hall County-Dawson County region, explains all about CASA, and how to get involved. One of the children who has benefited from the CASA program shares a poem she has written about her experiences.

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There's Joy in Volunteering: Make-A-Wish Foundation

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:17:00 -0400

If you would like to discover the rewards of giving back, and need some ideas about great places to start, this month I'm doing a series highlighting two worthy organizations: Make-A-Wish Foundation and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). This episode focuses on the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of chidren who have life threatening conditions. Kim Judy, the Volunteer Manager in the Georgia/Alabama region, explains more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and how to get involved. If you would like to learn more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, please visit their national website by clicking here. If you are a resident of Georgia or Alabama, please visit their local website by clicking here.

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There's Joy in Having a Clean, Organized House

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:27:00 -0400

In order to help everybody get organized, and not overwhelmed, I invited Melinda Anderson with Southern Home Organizers to give us some How to's. If you would like professional help, please visit Southern Home Organizers by clicking here.

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There's Joy in Refreshing Your Wardrobe

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 8 Mar 2010 07:26:00 -0500

With spring on the way, it's time to refresh your wardrobe! So I wouldn't break my budget, I visited a high end consignment shop, Alexis Suitcase, with very reasonably priced clothing, including brands like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and even Prada! All accessories, including pocketbooks, jewelry, belts, and shoes are available here too. Come join me to take a look at some of the newest items at the store, which are also incredible bargains! If you would like more information on consignment shopping in Atlanta, please visit Alexis' Suitcase by clicking here.

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There's Joy in Having a Healthy Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:50:00 -0500

Since February is Heart Month, I visited the American Heart Association's office in Atlanta, Georgia, and spoke to Sharon Masinelli, a physician's assistant, to learn more about heart issues in women and how they can be prevented. More women die of heart disease than men now, and it is the number one killer of women.

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There's Joy in Having a Healthy Relationship

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:41:00 -0500

This week I visited a professional counselor in Atlanta, Anna Kaye, who specializes in couples therapy. She shared with me why couples seek therapy, their most common issues, as well as her thoughts on maintaining a healthy compared to an unhealthy relationship with your spouse. According to Anna Kaye, "We maintain our cars, why not our relationships?" Her website can be accessed by clicking here.

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There's Joy in Sharing Sweets with Your Sweetheart

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:30:00 -0500

In this episode of There's Joy in the House, my husband Richard and I make chocolate hot pots together. Click here for the recipe for the hot pots, as well as truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate. Afterwards, Ida and Wayne Spangler, who have been married for 59 years, come over and share their feelings about how they have managed to stay together so long, without killing each other!

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There's Joy in Healthy Cooking

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:24:00 -0500

Healthy cooking can be easy cooking too! I show how to prepare a delicious, colorful, and healthy corn and veggie soup. Enjoy! To print the recipe for this soup, click here

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There's Joy in a New You

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:32:00 -0500

In this episode, I visit with Colleen Manji and Kristie Smart at a Jazzercise studio in Gainesville, Georgia, to see what this exercise program is all about. I was surprised to find that people ranging in age from 8 yrs to 88 yrs do jazzercise! The instructor told me that "If you can walk to the bathroom, you can do jazzercise!". To obtain more information about Jazzercise locations and schedules, click here.

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There's Joy in Caring for Your Skin: Part III

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea McCarter) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:26:00 -0500

In this final episode at Institut Dermed, I received tips on makeup techniques to get a natural look for daytime, learned about the advantages of mineral makeup, and how skin color and makeup color best coordinate. For a printable version of parts of this video, click here. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to view this PDF file.

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The Institut DERMed website is located at http://www.idermed.com/, and Lyn Ross, our guest again this week, can be emailed at @idermed.com.