I Do It For Love – A Paradigm Shift
A couple of years ago, my mom and I were sitting at a cafe in Berkley, California, when an interesting man on an even more interesting bike approached us. His name was Martin Krieg, and we learned that he had recently survived a traumatic brain injury, a coma, and a...The Simpleness of Stones
When I was little, I used to paint on stones with my grandmother. We would comb the shoreline of Lake Michigan looking for our perfect canvases (the round, smooth, dark colored stones always worked the best). I’d paint ladybugs and butterflies; Grandma would...
What’s In Your Closet? {Guest Post from Tiffany Harrison}
Cranky pants-we’ve all got ’em. They’re the pants thrown in that dark corner of your closet-the one with all of your ‘I’ll fit into these again someday’ attire. They mock you in the morning, in the few moments just out of bed when...
Inspirational Image Friday
I would like to start a little tradition of posting inspirational images every Friday. It will be fun way of showcasing all of the talent in this world and taking a break from words. Let’s call it a bit of mental space in preparation for the weekend. Have a...
Joyful Roots Give-Back Day: Win a Logo or Business Card Design!
Hi friends! I want to first say thank you for all the love and support you have been giving me and Joyful Roots since the launch on Monday and even before. Your support and kind words mean the world to me! You make what I am doing here possible and meaningful....
When the World is Your Oyster but You Can’t Decide on a Pearl
Are you like me – creative, passionate, inquisitive, and always wanting to learn and try something new, and all over the board? You’ve got so many interests and are good at many things, and you just can’t see how anyone could choose one thing to do...
Rainbow Splinters – Moving Past Obstacles and Fear to Perserverance
“Life Isn’t Easy.” “Life Is What We Make of It.” “Turn Lemons Into Lemonade.” We’ve all heard these proverbial quotes before, but it can be hard to actually live them when you are in the thick of it, cant’t it?...
Welcome to Joyful Roots! Let’s Grow Joy Together, Shall We?
Hi and Welcome! I’m Kim. I love to create. I love design. I love nature. I’m passionate about finding inspiration in the world around me. I own my own business, rooted in my passions, and I don’t ever want a job again. I created Joyful Roots in the hopes of...
Garden of Joy: Resources
Attention: Good Stuff here! Welcome to our garden. Here you will find an abundance of resources and links to information, ideas, and inspiration. Enjoy! Business Advice: Tara Gentile: She’s definitely one of my gurus and she’s...
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