Nothing ruins a nice family dinner quicker than the whining, fighting, complaining and waiting games that come with a kid who’s a stubborn picky eater. The good news is, your kid is not the only one who doesn’t like to try new things. The better news? You can change this attitude, and if your child … Read More
In our Supporter Spotlight series, JOY magazine shines a bright light on the businesses, organizations and individuals that help the Joy to Life Foundation continue its lifesaving work and help JOY magazine tell the Foundation’s story. Here, Nancy Wright, Director of the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Cancer Prevention and Control Division shares why her … Read More
Most of us are now used to seeing a plethora of pink each October: all kinds of “pinked out” products, pink signs, pink balloons, sports teams covered in pink and of course, the iconic pink ribbon. These signals prompt individuals, organizations and businesses to join the commemoration that celebrates survivors, promotes breast cancer education and … Read More
When she was three years old, Betty Ehrlich lost her mother to breast cancer. Today, Betty is herself a three-time cancer survivor. Her daughter Elaine has been by her side through all three struggles. The duo shared what they’ve each learned and how prayer and positive thinking have proven powerful weapons in all of Betty’s … Read More
There’s no better way to start your day than with a giant stack of pancakes dripping in maple almond butter and layered with fresh blueberries. And there’s a lot more packed into these pancakes than just flavor. Loaded with protein and whole grains, they’re full of positive energy and powerful nutrients. Most us intuitively reach for … Read More
The Joy to Life Foundation recently “rebranded” with a new logo and new overall look. We asked JTL co-founder Joy Blondheim to share the motivation for the change and inspiration behind the fresh style. But don’t worry, pink is still the power player! JOY mag: What prompted the Joy to Life Foundation to rebrand at … Read More
In our Supporter Spotlight series, JOY magazine shines a bright light on the businesses, organizations and individuals that help the Joy to Life Foundation continue its lifesaving work and help JOY magazine tell the Foundation’s story. Here, the team at Baptist Health explains why the area’s largest healthcare provider has and continues to support the … Read More
We all move through our busy lives at lightning speeds — work, school, baseball, ballet, board meetings, PTA and more — and it can be difficult to carve out even an hour to spend with our loved ones. But if you make spending quality time with your family a top priority, you’ll all be better … Read More
We’ve got a new team member heading up The Dish, which is our collection of healthy recipes featured on the JOY magazine website. Her name is Sidney Fry, and she’s got some serious credentials. Sidney is a two-time James-Beard-Award-winning food and nutrition writer who loves creating simple, healthy recipes and thoughtful, actionable content for the … Read More
If you’ve never placed a plump Southern peach on top of a mountain of fresh salad greens, then you are in for a real treat. So often we look to dessert recipes when we load up on that extra basket (or two!) of peaches at the market during peak season, and that’s fine on occasion. But … Read More