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Entertaining: Vision Book Party

Entertaining: Vision Book Party

Back in January, two friends and I got together to catch up and make vision books. Making vision books or boards is definitely a personal thing, but it was really great to be able to bounce ideas off each other and share our true goals and new ventures as we […]

February 19, 2013 × 9 comments

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Books: Poetry by Pablo Neruda

Books: Poetry by Pablo Neruda

I hope everyone is having a wonderful, love-filled day! I used to love Girlfriends on UPN or CW or whichever channel it used to come on: I wanted Joan’s hair and Toni’s clothes! Remember that Season 1 Valentine’s Day episode where Joan recites lines from a sonnet by Pablo Neruda? Here’s […]

February 14, 2013 × 0 comments

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Hello Again!

Hello Again!

Hi! Remember me? No? Well, allow me to reintroduce myself: My name is Erica, the blogger behind Joy and Sunshine!  I used to blog regularly around these parts, but then I got the bright idea to embark upon a new blog design… aaaaand let’s just say things did not work […]

February 8, 2013 × 12 comments

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Quick Tip: Natural Body Lotion and Oils

Quick Tip: Natural Body Lotion and Oils

I like to use natural health and beauty products, but it can be a task to find effective, versatile, predominately natural products that don’t cost a small fortune. So… I buy unscented lotion (my favorites are Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion and Avalon Organics Aloe Lotion, both of which […]

February 7, 2013 × 0 comments

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Books: Bel Canto

Books: Bel Canto

In my daydream life, my friends and I have one of those tv-like Book of the Month clubs where we meet at fab local restaurants and have witty, thought-provoking discussions about whatever book is up for the read. In my real life, however, my friends and I are rarely available […]

February 2, 2013 × 0 comments

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Three Things: NYC

Three Things: NYC

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Hub and I took a quick trip to NYC this past summer, and already I can’t wait to visit the city again. (I’ve talked to people who say NY tends to have that affect :-)) Of the museums we visited, the Frick and the Guggenheim (pictured […]

January 24, 2013 × 0 comments

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Travel: Grand Canyon, AZ

Travel: Grand Canyon, AZ

The vastness and depth of the Grand Canyon are incredibly awe-inspiring…

January 22, 2013 × 0 comments

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Travel: Sedona, AZ

Travel: Sedona, AZ

Before going to San Francisco last summer, we spent a few days in Sedona, completely blown away by the red rocks and scenery. Every glance in just about any direction seemed like the perfect photo op; nature can be so amazing that way 🙂 We flew into Phoenix, and rented a […]

January 21, 2013 × 0 comments

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Travel: San Francisco, CA

Travel: San Francisco, CA

View of the Golden Gate Bridge (taken from the Marin Headlands) My family and I took a trip to San Francisco last summer, and I loved it! Beautiful city and great food. Although the locals kept saying things like “really warm” and “shorts,” I was dressed in layers (tank, long […]

January 17, 2013 × 0 comments

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Happy

Happy

I saw this flower on a trip to the Bahamas, and I had to take a picture of it. It was so vibrant and full-colored that it just looked like happy. It also seemed reminiscent of something to me… then I realized it was the exact shade of the nail polish […]

January 9, 2013 × 0 comments

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6 Ways to use Olive Oil as a Beauty Product

6 Ways to use Olive Oil as a Beauty Product

365 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Whole Foods) For me, plain old extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is both a kitchen and a bath staple. It’s one of the most versatile and least expensive natural “beauty” products out there. Pre-Shampoo Conditioning Treatment: Saturate dry hair with slightly warmed EVOO, and […]

January 2, 2013 × 0 comments