Welcome To Joy's Picks!
These are the products I truly love and use every day-at boot camp, outdoors with kids, or just living my best life in Melrose. I only share things I've personally tested or that align with the way I live: playful, healthy, and joyfully outdoors. Full disclosure: I do make a tiny commission if you purchase through my links (like… really tiny… like, buy myself a coffee tiny 😄). But every click helps! 💛
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Anytime you shop through these links to Amazon, I receive a small commission that helps support my next creative project. (and a bit extra when you purchase Joy in bloom.) Thank you for being here! 💚
Garden Goodies
🌳Cordless Hedge Trimmer
This is one of those tools I didn’t know I needed—until I used it once and wondered how I ever lived without it. Lightweight, super easy to handle, and no cord to wrestle with while you work. It’s perfect for trimming hedges, shaping shrubs, and cleaning up around the yard without feeling like a full-on landscaping project. The battery lasts surprisingly long, and it makes my yard look just right with way less effort.
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This is one of those tools I didn’t know I needed—until I used it once and wondered how I ever lived without it. Lightweight, super easy to handle, and no cord to wrestle with while you work. It’s perfect for trimming hedges, shaping shrubs, and cleaning up around the yard without feeling like a full-on landscaping project. The battery lasts surprisingly long, and it makes my yard look just right with way less effort.
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🌱Raised Garden Bed
This sturdy metal bed is the perfect size for herbs, flowers, or veggies — and the price can't be beat! It looks great, lasts through New England seasons, and makes gardening easy without digging up your yard. I use mine every year. 🌱
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This sturdy metal bed is the perfect size for herbs, flowers, or veggies — and the price can't be beat! It looks great, lasts through New England seasons, and makes gardening easy without digging up your yard. I use mine every year. 🌱
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🔥Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
This is one of my favorite backyard essentials. It’s smokeless, easy to use, and gives off great heat without all the mess. Perfect for cool nights, s’mores, or just sitting around the fire with friends.
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This is one of my favorite backyard essentials. It’s smokeless, easy to use, and gives off great heat without all the mess. Perfect for cool nights, s’mores, or just sitting around the fire with friends.
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🧤Garden Gloves
These are comfy, breathable, and tough enough for roses and weeds alike. I use them every time I’m in the garden—and I’m in there a lot!
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These are comfy, breathable, and tough enough for roses and weeds alike. I use them every time I’m in the garden—and I’m in there a lot!
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⛱️Patio Umbrella-Stay Cool & Covered
I love this patio umbrella for creating a shady spot on sunny days—it’s sturdy, easy to tilt, and adds such a cheerful pop of color to my backyard. Perfect for outdoor dinners, reading breaks, or just relaxing in the garden.
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I love this patio umbrella for creating a shady spot on sunny days—it’s sturdy, easy to tilt, and adds such a cheerful pop of color to my backyard. Perfect for outdoor dinners, reading breaks, or just relaxing in the garden.
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💡Outdoor Solar Lanterns
I got mine three years ago and they are still going strong. They absorb light by day and brighten the yard by night. Lovely on your patio, porch or in your garden.
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I got mine three years ago and they are still going strong. They absorb light by day and brighten the yard by night. Lovely on your patio, porch or in your garden.
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🐓☀️Chicken-Print Rain Boots
These are my go-to boots for mucking about the yard, chasing chickens, or just splashing through a good puddle. So much personality—they make even the muddiest days feel sunny. I mean… look at those chickens! 💛
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These are my go-to boots for mucking about the yard, chasing chickens, or just splashing through a good puddle. So much personality—they make even the muddiest days feel sunny. I mean… look at those chickens! 💛
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🦶Crocs Unisex Adult Classic Clog
These classic Crocs are the ultimate blend of comfort and practicality. Lightweight, waterproof, and easy to slip on — perfect for gardening, errands, or just kicking around the house. 👉Check it out on Amazon |
Free-Range Kids Favorites
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🦋 Butterfly Garden Kit (and Live Caterpillars!)
This is one of my favorite things to do—watching caterpillars grow, transform, and flutter off into the world. This kit comes with everything you need: a certificate for a cup of live caterpillars, a pop-up habitat, and easy instructions. It’s pure magic for kids (and grown-ups too) to witness the full metamorphosis up close. We’ve done it many times, and it never gets old. A sweet reminder of patience, wonder, and the beauty of change. 👉Shop now |
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💦 Garden Sprayer
We love this garden hand-held sprayer for cooling off on hot days — in the yard, at the beach, or free-ranging around Melrose. ...Or as seen to the left 👈 taking turns driving through he car wash 😂 👉 Check it out on Amazon |
🎒Draw-String Back Packs
Our free-Range Kids are on the go. Each child carries their own pack so it is important to keep them light. These come in 10 colors so your child can pick their favorite. Just enough space for the essentials: lunch and a water bottle. That's all they need as we make our way around Melrose.
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Our free-Range Kids are on the go. Each child carries their own pack so it is important to keep them light. These come in 10 colors so your child can pick their favorite. Just enough space for the essentials: lunch and a water bottle. That's all they need as we make our way around Melrose.
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Boot Camp Must-Haves
💪Resistance Bands
These are the bands we use at boot camp. Going on vacation or a work trip? you can roll them up and stash them in your travel bag. Also great for the home gym and easy to store.
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These are the bands we use at boot camp. Going on vacation or a work trip? you can roll them up and stash them in your travel bag. Also great for the home gym and easy to store.
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👃Dr Teal's Deodorant
Yes I said deodorant! I had been searching for a healthier deodorant and I found it! I like the lavender vanilla. I won't go in to all the benefits because... you know.
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Yes I said deodorant! I had been searching for a healthier deodorant and I found it! I like the lavender vanilla. I won't go in to all the benefits because... you know.
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🏃♀️Ekouaer Women’s Active Skort – My Go-To for Fitness & Fun!
If you’re like me and love workout gear that’s comfy, flattering, and ready for anything—this lightweight performance skort is a total win. Whether I’m at Boot Camp, chasing chickens (literally), or heading to the farmers market, it moves with me and keeps me feeling cool and confident.
With built-in shorts, breathable fabric, and cute colors, it’s perfect for running, tennis, golf, or just living your best free-range life. Bonus? It’s currently 30% off—yes please! 🐣💪🌻
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If you’re like me and love workout gear that’s comfy, flattering, and ready for anything—this lightweight performance skort is a total win. Whether I’m at Boot Camp, chasing chickens (literally), or heading to the farmers market, it moves with me and keeps me feeling cool and confident.
With built-in shorts, breathable fabric, and cute colors, it’s perfect for running, tennis, golf, or just living your best free-range life. Bonus? It’s currently 30% off—yes please! 🐣💪🌻
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Smart & Handy Gear
🔦☀️Solar Charger and Flashlight
My phone’s always dead—ask my friends. This solar charger (with built-in flashlight!) is my go-to for staying powered up during Boot Camp, backyard adventures, or chicken duty. A JoyHealthyLife essential!
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My phone’s always dead—ask my friends. This solar charger (with built-in flashlight!) is my go-to for staying powered up during Boot Camp, backyard adventures, or chicken duty. A JoyHealthyLife essential!
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The HALO Bolt Air
This handy little gadget lives in my car and does it all—jumps a dead battery, fills a flat tire, charges devices, and even has a built-in flashlight. I’ve used it more times than I can count!
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Healthy Home & TLC
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🧼BISSELL Little Green Portable Cleaner
This mighty little machine is my go-to for quick cleanups and deep scrubs on carpets, car seats, couches—you name it. It’s lightweight, easy to store, and seriously satisfying to use. Whether you’re tackling pet messes, spills, or just giving things a refresh, the Little Green gets the job done without a big fuss. 👉Shop now |
🦶Exfoliation Foot Peel
Seriously this stuff is the bomb! It's a foot peeling mask and you will not believe how well it works. I wear flip flops and sandals all summer that is, when I'm not barefoot. I'm tough on my feet and this stuff makes them baby smooth.
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Seriously this stuff is the bomb! It's a foot peeling mask and you will not believe how well it works. I wear flip flops and sandals all summer that is, when I'm not barefoot. I'm tough on my feet and this stuff makes them baby smooth.
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🥤Electrolyte Powder Drink Mix
Hydration that keeps up with your wild, wonderful life.
Stay energized, hydrated, and ready for whatever the day throws at you—whether it’s chasing chickens, climbing trees, or crushing a workout. This refreshing electrolyte powder helps replenish essential minerals lost through sweat, play, and busy days. Just stir, sip, and feel the joy kick in.
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Hydration that keeps up with your wild, wonderful life.
Stay energized, hydrated, and ready for whatever the day throws at you—whether it’s chasing chickens, climbing trees, or crushing a workout. This refreshing electrolyte powder helps replenish essential minerals lost through sweat, play, and busy days. Just stir, sip, and feel the joy kick in.
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👚Dryer Balls
I love these! I just bought some for my mom too. The ingredients in dryer sheets worry me and I have no worry with these. I put a few drops of essential oils on them and pop them in with my clothes. They soften my clothes, are reusable and all natural.
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I love these! I just bought some for my mom too. The ingredients in dryer sheets worry me and I have no worry with these. I put a few drops of essential oils on them and pop them in with my clothes. They soften my clothes, are reusable and all natural.
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The Stanley Quencher
This is my go-to for staying hydrated all day. It Keeps drinks cold for hours, fits in your cup holder, and the handle makes it easy to grab and go.
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This is my go-to for staying hydrated all day. It Keeps drinks cold for hours, fits in your cup holder, and the handle makes it easy to grab and go.
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Joyful Adventures
🚣My Go-To Kayak for Adventure Days
I love this lightweight inflatable kayak—it’s easy to carry, quick to set up, and glides like a hard-shell. Perfect for solo lake days or calm rivers, and it fits right in the trunk. A fun, no-fuss way to get outside and paddle!
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I love this lightweight inflatable kayak—it’s easy to carry, quick to set up, and glides like a hard-shell. Perfect for solo lake days or calm rivers, and it fits right in the trunk. A fun, no-fuss way to get outside and paddle!
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The Pump I Use with My Kayak☝️
This double-action pump makes inflating my kayak fast and easy. It works in both directions, has a built-in pressure gauge, and is lightweight enough to bring anywhere. Simple, reliable, and totally worth it if you want to hit the water without the hassle.
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This double-action pump makes inflating my kayak fast and easy. It works in both directions, has a built-in pressure gauge, and is lightweight enough to bring anywhere. Simple, reliable, and totally worth it if you want to hit the water without the hassle.
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Joy's Henhouse Picks
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🐛Grubbies Hometown Harvest- Black Soldier fly Larvae for Chickens
My girls love these treats — and I love knowing they’re getting a healthy, sustainable protein boost! Grubblies are grown in the US and Canada and packed with calcium to support strong eggshells and shiny feathers. Great for training, bonding, or just spoiling your flock a little (because they deserve it!). 👉Shop now |
🐓Chicken Nesting Herbs
I love using these herbs in my own nesting boxes—they smell amazing and help keep things fresh and peaceful for my girls. It’s a simple way to make their space feel cozy and clean, with a natural blend of lavender, rose, chamomile, peppermint, calendula, and lemongrass. No fillers, just the good stuff. My hens seem to love it—and I think yours will too!
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I love using these herbs in my own nesting boxes—they smell amazing and help keep things fresh and peaceful for my girls. It’s a simple way to make their space feel cozy and clean, with a natural blend of lavender, rose, chamomile, peppermint, calendula, and lemongrass. No fillers, just the good stuff. My hens seem to love it—and I think yours will too!
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🐓Chicken Feed-Scratch and Peck Organic Layer Pellets
This is the feed I use for my own hens — organic, corn-free, soy-free, and packed with the nutrients they need for strong eggs and shiny feathers. Great for chickens 20 weeks and older! 👉Shop now |
🐓Fresh Flakes Chicken Bedding
I use this in my coop and love how clean and fresh it keeps things. It’s super absorbent, low-dust, and easy to spread. I compost right in the coop with the deep litter method and this works great!
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I use this in my coop and love how clean and fresh it keeps things. It’s super absorbent, low-dust, and easy to spread. I compost right in the coop with the deep litter method and this works great!
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