Jo's Journal

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The Things I Thought I'd Have Figured Out By 48
I genuinely thought that by 48 I'd have life sorted. Instead, I'm still figuring things out, just like everyone else. If you've ever wondered whether you're the only one winging it, this one's for ...

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Why I’m Still Writing Blogs When I’m Not Sure Anyone Is Reading Them
Every week I write a blog, even when I’m not sure anyone is reading. Here’s why fresh content, storytelling and customer connection still matter for a handmade small business.

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Is Anyone Else Having a Quieter Summer This Year?
From beaches and day trips to teenagers and slower days at home, here's why I'm embracing a quieter summer this year and feeling surprisingly good about it.

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Why Does Everything Feel Harder Than It Used To?
Is it hormones, stress, burnout or simply life? A personal reflection on perimenopause, running a business, motherhood and why everything can feel harder than it used to.

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When Life Shifts: Finding Yourself Again in Your 40s
A gentle reflection on life in your 40s, where shifting routines open the door to rediscovering yourself, new hobbies, and a quieter kind of balance.

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9 Things I’ve Learned From Running a Small Business for 9 Years
This weekend, JoJo Co. quietly turns nine - and here are some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned.

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A New Year… But Let’s Keep It Real
You don’t need to overhaul your life this month. You don’t need to wake up at 5am, join a gym, eat lettuce for breakfast, or reinvent your entire personality. You can simply coorie in.

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Looking Back, Moving Forward: My End-of-Year Thoughts
Somewhere between life, motherhood, hormones, and running a business that will turn nine next year… things feel different this year.




