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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 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.
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Have you ever experienced a panic attack or known someone who has? Come on over and listen in to my personal story of surviving a season of panic. It may help you find some methods to help you if you're experiencing panic attacks, or give you a little more insight into the reality of someone who suffers with panic disorders.
Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog harbourbreezehome.com where she shares practical tips for everyday life like how to pack for a trip in just a carry on and yummy recipes like old fashioned blackberry jam. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
The number one question my Instagram followers wanted answered when I asked if I should interview my husband was, "How did you meet?" So, in today's episode, I sort of tricked my husband into being my first guest by asking him to "test out how the microphone works for two".;)
Here is our casual, unscripted conversation...
Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog harbourbreezehome.com where she shares practical tips for everyday life like the best way to clean a glass shower door and yummy ideas like her grandma's recipe for strawberry pie. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
What’s for dinner? Could that possibly be the most dreaded question any mom hears? It sure was mine! Come on over and join me in today’s conversation about meal ideas & time saving kitchen tips & tricks for those of us who don’t like to spend too much time in the kitchen.
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog harbourbreezehome.com where she shares practical tips for everyday life like these 8 different diy shelves and yummy ideas like this old fashioned blackberry jam recipe. You can also see her smiling face almost every day over on her Instagram stories @harbourbreeze.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
No matter what age or stage of life you're in, there are 3 kinds of friends you should always seek out for your life.
Come listen in on today's podcast to hear the life lesson a good friend taught me!
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Find out more about Rita Joy at her blog Harbour Breeze Home where she shares home decor & organization ideas pluse practical tips for everyday life like this cool hack for hanging pictures and yummy recipes like this creamy potato salad perfect for barbecues. 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.