Joanna, Author at jojotastic

5 Sustainable Jewelry Brands + Tips for Buying Ethical Pieces

January 8, 2020January 6, 2020By JoannaPosted in fashion, sustainability

If you’ve made the resolution to be more sustainable with your shopping habits in 2020, this is the post for you! Today I’m back with another post all about shopping sustainably, ethically and eco-friendly. This time it’s all about sustainable jewelry brands! I’ve already talked about shoes, handbags and which brands, in general, put a heavy focus on these things. Now that the holidays are behind us, I want to keep this conversation going because over the last few years, shopping this way has become really important to me. I want to be more aware and intentional about not only where I’m spending my money, but where I’m influencing YOU to spend your money.

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2019 Recap: Your Favorite Posts + My Reaction

January 7, 2020January 6, 2020By JoannaPosted in creative business

In the spirit of being transparent, 2019 was my biggest year for blogging! My traffic reached levels I’ve never seen before, you guys are leaving amazingly thoughtful comments more and more, and I really feel like I’m coming into my own more and more as a content creator/influencer/what have you. Exciting! Because of this, I thought it would be fun to dig through my analytics and see what your favorite posts of 2019 were. Not only does this help me see what kind of content you want to see MORE of, but it also fascinates me to see what resonates the most!

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My 4 2020 Goals + My Focus Word

January 6, 2020January 3, 2020By JoannaPosted in personal essays, wellness

Happy 2020! I hope you had a great holiday break… I definitely did. The time off was much needed. In case you’re new here, I make an annual practice of sharing my yearly goals here on the blog as a way of staying accountable (here’s my 2019 list). I’m not really one to make resolutions, but instead prefer goals. That just works better for me. I also love to share with you guys because you’re always so wonderful about encouraging me, offering advice, etc. I LOVE it. So it makes total sense that my first post of the year is all about my 2020 goals. I’m also doing something different this year and adding a focus word, basically a concise idea of one concept on which I especially want to focus this year.

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15 Last Minute Gift Ideas from Amazon Prime

December 20, 2019December 17, 2019By JoannaPosted in holidays, shopping + gift guides, 2019 Gift Ideas

You guys, where has the time gone??? I’m still wrapping up a few gifts, including stocking stuffers. Which means that I’ve turned to Amazon thanks to their super-fast shipping. While this post is not sponsored, I have to say… I have worked with Amazon in the past and I’m totally hooked. I love the ability to shop from the comfort of my sofa, while knowing my gifts will show up on time. If you’ve waited til the last minute or simply need a few more last minute gift ideas, this gift guide is perfect for you!

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Whipped Feta, The Easiest Last-Minute Appetizer Recipe

December 19, 2019December 16, 2019By JoannaPosted in recipes

Christmas realllly snuck up on me this year. I can’t believe that it’s next Wednesday. MEEP. Usually for the holidays, each member of Sean’s family brings a dish for a Christmas Eve meal. Greek pastries have been my go-to for the past few years, but I wanna change things up. One appetizer I am definitely planning to bring is this whipped feta. It’s so easy to make, especially at the last-minute. Looking for something to bring for a holiday party? This recipe is it!

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5 Ways to Make the Holidays Less Stressful

December 18, 2019December 16, 2019By JoannaPosted in holidays, wellness

I feel like it’s expected to say that the holiday season is stressful… we all know it, we all acknowledge it, but what do we do about it?? After sharing more of my personal story with this Instagram post, I realized it was time to open up the conversation into a larger discussion — and to share ways to make the holidays less stressful. I’m talking about things that work for me and tips that are actually attainable.

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Everything I Read in 2019

December 17, 2019December 16, 2019By JoannaPosted in book report

If there is one activity that I prioritize over many others, it’s reading. I read for at least 30 minutes before bed every night as part of my sleep routine, but it’s also something I’ve loved doing since I was a kid. In 2019, I used Good Reads to help me keep track of what I wanted to read, what I had read, and my reading goal for the year… and I surpassed my goal! Since I’m always asked for book recommendations on Instagram, I thought now is the perfect time to share everything I read in 2019… especially if you’re lucky enough to be taking some time off during the holidays.

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