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

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 Refreshing Your Wardrobe

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

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 Sharing Sweets with Your Sweetheart

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 Caring for Your Skin: Part II

My visit to the skin care spa continues in this episode, as I receive a facial treatment, including proper makeup removal, toner with kojic acid and vitamin C,eye gel, hydrating serum with peptides, a three tea moisturizer, and sunscreen. I am also briefly introduced to the tools for machine assisted skin care, and learn the difference between hair removal using electrolysis compared with laser removal. For a printable version of the contents of the video, including information on facial treatments, click here.

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

I visit a skin care spa, and learn all about how skin care varies for different age groups. I also discover what the key ingredients are in the formulations, and where they can be obtained. For a printable version of the contents of the video, including information on skin care changes and needs for each age group, click here.

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

There's Joy in a Christmas Party

Joy gives a fantastic Christmas dinner party, which is highlighted by outstanding carol singing, perfomed by Katie Stinnett and a trio, including Joy Boone, Carrie Aleman, and Trudy Daffron. Among the songs included are Holly Jolly Christmas and Do You Hear What I Hear?

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How to Stay Safe Over the Holidays

Have you heard on the news about the car break-ins and package thefts at the mall? Packages stolen from right under the Christmas tree? Watch this video to get loads of safety tips on how to avoid all of that over your holiday this year!

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Holiday Traditions Show: Pumpkin Pie

Joy's friends show how to create a perfect pie crust, and bake a scrumptious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner in this video. The video also includes a unique discussion of various holiday traditions for one family.

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Introduction to Our New Show

Please submit your comments for this introduction to the kinds of things that our show will be exploring with you. We'd love to hear from you about topics that you would like to see on our show!

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