About Joules

The non-cartoon version of me.

I’m a recovering type A overachiever with a passion for home improvement projects, marshmallows and the silliness of life.

Growing up as Julie, the only nickname I had was Juls. In college a (nerdy) friend of mine decided that it should be spelled Joules (def: scientific unit of energy) due to my spazzyness. So, it’s been Joules ever since.

I started my blog, Pocketful of Joules, in early 2011 as a place to give marketing and business tips. Since then, it has evolved into so much more — including my story of losing my job only to find one that is so much better for me, pregnancy & mommy craziness, and home improvement projects. It truly has turned into a pocketful of me in blog form.

I have to toot my horn for just a moment — I am incredibly proud to have been published in the Life Well Blogged series, To Bliss and Back.This honor allowed me to fulfill my dream of becoming an actual published writer. Hopefully it is just the first in a long list of (eventual) writing credits! Something else I’m super proud of is that Pocketful of Joules was named a finalist in the 2013 Bloggie Awards under the category of “Best Kept Secret Weblog.”

So, toot toot.

For your cheat sheet into who’s who in the world of Joules: I have a wonderfully awesome husband (Travis), a super adorable baby boy (Jack) and a fabulously cute dog (Potter).

I’m everywhere:

You can also email me directly at pocketfulofjoules@gmail.com.

For more information on my policy about Product Reviews and Sponsored Posts, please visit my Product Review page.

14 Responses to “About Joules”

Nan Bambara March 31, 2011 at 8:16 pm #

Love it! Nan

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Tracy April 1, 2011 at 6:46 am #

Very enlightening! Loved reading it. You should add to your list of talents, talented writer!

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Andrew April 3, 2011 at 11:46 pm #

Glad to be able to call you freiend. Keep the Joules jewels coming!

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Terry April 5, 2011 at 2:47 pm #

Julie,

You my dear are a spark plug

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Lindsey Radtke April 6, 2011 at 1:05 am #

You are awesome! The end!

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chewylicious September 25, 2012 at 12:48 am #

Just wanted to say you’re award winning! xoxo

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Decorum DIYer March 21, 2013 at 11:48 am #

Your nerdy friend and I think alike. My first thought when I saw ‘joules’ was chemistry related. So, I thought, “Well, maybe this is a chemistry blog?”. I was excited about that prospect as well, but I have found an even better blog than I first imagined. Well done and great name!

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- JoulesDellinger March 21, 2013 at 11:54 am #
  
  Aww, thanks so much. And thanks for stopping by! =)
  
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Dorena April 4, 2013 at 8:44 am #

Congrats on your “Best Kept Secret Weblog” award! Keep up the great work!

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- JoulesDellinger April 4, 2013 at 9:17 am #
  
  Thank you so much Dorena!
  
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