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Hi, Sweet Friends, I’m Rita Joy, and I’m crazy about all things HOME. Through simple tips & tricks, I love to help you take steps to make your home feel and function its best. I’m a mom, grandma, and wife, and my passion for home has led to a full time blog business. Here on the podcast, you’ll find easy going conversation about everyday life things like home decor, organization, cleaning hacks, and recipes. But, also, we’re sometimes going to tackle tender topics, too - like facing loss & grief, aging parents, and living with panic. Am I an expert in all things life and life lessons? Absolutely not! But, I have experienced over 50 years of life, and I want to be a good steward of the days I’ve been given. So, if I can pass on some words of encouragement that will help you in what you are facing - that would be my greatest joy. I believe that every day should be filled with as much laughter as possible, so I plan to sprinkle in a dose of laughter, too. I just can’t help myself! So, pop in those ear buds and come on over to Mamma Rita’s. We’re going share home life lessons and have some laughs along the way! This is the Harbour Breeze Home podcast.
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Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Whether you’re celebrating your first Christmas as a new family or navigating the holidays as empty nesters, this series is packed with festive ideas! I’ll share my best Christmas tips—as a Christmas loving "Christmas minimalist" - from decorating and baking to gift-giving—tailored for every season of life.
Find all the information mentioned in this podcast here: https://www.harbourbreezehome.com/christmas-secrets/
Rita Joy is an empty nest Grandma who is the author of the homemaking blog www.harbourbreezehome.com. She shares recipes, decorating tips, & home organization she's learned over 30 years of homemaking to help make daily life more beautiful - and simple, too!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this podcast episode, I'm introducing you to my sweet little granddaughter who teaches us all a valuable lesson in the value of learning hard things and celebrating the wins! Alongside her story, I'm sharing a piece of my own personal journey of facing fear and anxiety, and the truth of finding rest in where our true identity is found. Through our experiences, we are reminded of the unwavering support of our heavenly father, who cheers us on through every step of life's journey, ready to catch us when we stumble.
You can find the all the recipes I've written on my blog here, and this week's new recipe is the BEST sloppy joes recipe. (It was my mom's, of course!)
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she shares practical tips for everyday life like the best way to clean a glass shower door and yummy ideas like her mom's recipe for rhubarb crisp. You can also see her smiling face over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
As the years tick by and I get older, I’ve observed in myself and others how emotions can be all over the place when Christmas rolls around. The truth is, Christmas time brings with it moments filled with anticipation, excitement, laughter, and maybe even a yummy platter of perfect Christmas cookies - but other times we can feel a tug at our heartstrings that feels disappointment or sadness - and the Christmas cookies seem dry and tasteless!. No matter what age or stage of life we’re in, Christmas is usually a dance between Christmas joy and the occasional note of disappointment.
Let's have some fun this Christmas present while strolling down the lane of some Christmases past...
Notes from this podcast transcript here.
Read the Twinkle Lights article written and read by Rita's husband here.
Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she shares practical tips for everyday life like the easiest houseplants to keep alive and yummy ideas like this baked brie that's perfect for parties. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Join me as we delve into the sparkly world of fine jewelry with special guest Kimberley - a third generation jeweler. We'll touch on topics such as selecting fine jewelry, cleaning & care of diamond rings, and asking the right questions when choosing the perfect engagement ring. Get ready to learn from the wisdom gained from many years of experience. So, sit back, relax, and let the sparkle of this before-Christmas episode add an extra twinkle to your day.
For Detailed Show Notes from the Transcription of this Podcast, click here
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she shares practical tips for your everyday life and home. Right now, people are going bonkers for her old fashioned roll sugar cookie recipe , and this time saving tip for how to to clean a glass shower door will help get your home shipshape for Christmas guests. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
The story behind why this year's Fall Home Decor tour photoshoot was so meaningful to me.
See the Boho Casual Fall Home Decor Tour Post Here>> Harbour Breeze Home Blog
Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she has even more ideas for Fall and your home - like this pumpkin printables art and yummy ideas like this caramel apple crisp. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
If you like to travel (like I do), you may enjoy these travel hacks that will help you save frustration, stress, & even money - so that you can have a wonderful time seeing new sights and making great memories. Here are some little tips and tricks - like packing tips for a carry on bag and other things I've learned over time to help each step go a little easier.
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she shares practical tips for everyday life like how to hang pictures and yummy ideas like this crock pot pulled pork recipe. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
While the sky is blue and the sun is shining, I thought today we could talk about Summer camp and some of the life lessons learned there. I was after all, introduced to camping in the woods at the ripe old age of 22! Stick around to hear stories of how we found ourselves leading teenagers at a camp in the woods along with practical things I learned while watching masters in the art of camping.
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she shares practical tips for everyday life like this how to hang a picture hack and yummy ideas like old fashioned blackberry jam and potato salad. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Today’s podcast topic is gonna take us all to the spa!! So, if you feel like you’re in need of a good relaxing experience with a dose of laughter, stick around for some funny stories and hear about the spa gift experience that was better than therapy for me.
Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog www.harbourbreezehome.com where she shares practical tips for everyday life like the best way to clean a glass shower door and yummy ideas like this family comfort food meal meatloaf recipe. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze
Hi, Sweet Friend!
Get cozy and lets chat about all things HOME. If you get all excited about the latest HGTV home reno shows and revved up when you learn a nifty new trick for home organization, decorating, or kitchen tips - you're in the right place! Let's make ordinary days as beautiful as they can be - and have some laughs along the way, too.