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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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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
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Are you are someone who dances with glee over the thought of dusting shelves and cleaning toilets, or someone who would rather hire someone else to do that? (I'm team housecleaner, personally. Although, I've never had one!;) Today we’re going to talk about some tips and tricks I learned from the pros when it comes to speed cleaning your house - and some tips and tricks to help us check it off our to do lists quick!
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 crowd pleasing classic broccoli salad. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
One of the less pleasant facts of life we all face is that at some point it’s inevitable that we’ll experience grief in one form or another. Today I’m sitting down at my podcast desk with my husband as we discuss this topic - not as experts, but as 2 people who’ve experienced some and are learning how to walk alongside others as they grieve.
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog www.harbourbreezehome.com where she shares practical tips for everyday life like the fun and pretty powder room ideas and yummy recipes like potato salad that tastes just like Grandma made it. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Although it's very helpful to get some practical decluttering tips to help turn chaos into calm, it's good to first address the real life issue of how each of us has a different clutter threshold, and when you put a houseful of people together, it can tend to be a real mess - pun totally intended!
Today's podcast discusses some facts about clutter personalities that may help you be more self aware of what your clutter meter is- and also help you to understand the other members in your household a little better, too.
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog www.harbourbreezehome.com where she shares practical tips for everyday life like how to hang a picture on the wall and yummy recipes like crowd pleasing meatloaf and the best ever homemade hot fudge sauce. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Come on over to today's podcast and meet Margaret - a lady full of great stories and inspiration!
Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she shares practical tips for everyday life like how to covert bi-fold closet doors to french doors and yummy recipes like chicken florentine. 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.