JoJoisms

December JoJoisms in Review

I usually put a post together with all of the JoJoisms memes I created that month. I spent most of my time creating videos which I can’t post here for some reason. So here are a few of the memes I created this past month: And here are links to the best videos I created […]

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Countdown to CHRISTmas: Inspirational Videos

Continuing with the JoJoisms Countdown to CHRISTmas I have a week of inspirational videos to bless you this CHRISTmas season.  I pray you have been inspired, uplifted and blessed by these posts each week and especially these fun and inspirational YouTube CHRISTmas videos! My heart is to bring you giggles and inspiration at a time […]

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Ten most frustrating things about holidays with chronic illness

This post is a collaboration of sorts.  I surveyed hundreds of people both online and off to find the top ten most frustrating things about the holidays with chronic illness.  Here they are in order of popularity from least to greatest. 10. Pills, Paraphernalia and Triggers This one was a tie for tenth place.  Some […]

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Countdown to CHRISTmas : funny videos

In years past, I’ve done a countdown to CHRISTmas by posting a video each day from December 1st through to CHRISTmas day.  This year I’m doing something a bit different.  It’s vital to have a sense of humor and laugh at life’s struggles when we can.  Laughter releases tension and brings joy so…This week I’ve […]

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JoJoisms Year in Review

Okay, so I’ve only been blogging JoJoisms since 8/28//2013 so I don’t have a full year in review, but let’s review the Top stories by popularity (most number of comments and presumably the most number of giggles). Counting backwards from ten to the number one: 10. Here Lies My Flip Phone was a post about […]

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CHRISTmas at Tabares Manor

CHRISTmas at Tabares Manor was a bit weird.  That’s because we Tabareses are weird people.  But weird is fun and that’s what this blog is all about so here’s a peek at: A Very Tabares CHRISTmas 2013 I’m dreaming of a slightly less hot CHRISTmas! It registered 101 in my backyard on CHRISTmas day.  The […]

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CHRISTmas iBand Medley

In the best JoJoism tradition…Day two of the Video Countdown to CHRISTmas brings me to one of my favorite techie music videos. This is The North Point iBand with a medley of music. Three songs you’ll recognize and find incredibly fun to watch how they do this ALL with iPhones and iPads.   Please leave […]

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Hallelujah: JoJo’s Video Countdown to CHRISTmas!

Welcome to the annual Video Countdown to CHRISTmas! Starting today, I’ll have 25 days of inspiring and fun videos to get you into the CHRISTmas spirit. This first one is one of my favorite versions of Hallelujah (Light Has Come) by Barlow Girl.  The harmonies are gorgeous and the music is just incredible, but the […]

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Counting Down til Christmas

For the past several years, I’ve been posting a video countdown to Christmas on my Art of Eloquence blog.  However, since that blog is no longer daily and this one is, I’ve decided to host the countdown right here!  Just a heads up that it will be starting on December 1st. I’ll have a new […]

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Yes, I’m Mean Mommy! Well, maybe not…

There is a stereotype out there that homeschooled kids have it easy because mom can give her precious child all A’s, but I have to tell you it’s not the case here at the Tabares Homeschool and Purple Emporium!  The only holidays my kids ever got were for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I make them […]

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