Helping Women Create a Life Worth Celebrating — One Intentional Moment at a Time

Hi! I’m Ashley Joy — a 911 dispatcher, EMT, autistic, ADHD-brained mama, wreath maker, cozy crafter, and the heart behind A Joyful Intent.

This little corner of the internet was born from my deep desire to live slower, love deeper, and celebrate more intentionally — not just the big milestones, but all the in-between moments that make life beautiful.

I believe that gift-giving can be sacred. That homemaking can be joyful. That planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — especially for women like us with a hundred tabs open in our brains.

I know what it’s like to forget a birthday and feel guilty. To buy last-minute gifts out of panic instead of joy. To want more meaning in everyday life… but feel too burned out to make it happen.

That’s why I created A Joyful Intent — a place where cozy meets clarity, and where women can find tools, printables, and mindset shifts to support a life of peace, celebration, and presence.

What You’ll Find Here

🕯️ A Cozy Lifestyle Blog

Explore intentional homemaking, mindful living, and cozy self-care that fits your real life — not Pinterest perfection.

🎁 Printables Designed for Gifting + Planning

From my signature Intentional Gifting Planner to free mini kits and celebration tools, everything here is designed to help you give and live with more purpose (and less chaos).

💡 Resources for Neurodivergent Women

All of my planners, systems, and content are created with ADHD, autism, sensory overload, and executive dysfunction in mind — because your brain deserves to feel supported, not shamed.

🎉 Celebration Planning Without the Burnout

You’ll find simplified ways to prep for holidays, birthdays, and family moments without losing your mind (or blowing your budget).

My Intentional Gifting Philosophy

Gift-giving should never be about pressure or perfection.
It’s about thoughtfulness. Alignment. Joy.
Whether you’re shopping for your kids, your spouse, your best friend, or yourself — there’s something sacred about slowing down and saying, “I see you.”

The planner I created — The Intentional Gifting Planner — is what I wish I had years ago. It’s the gentle structure I now use to keep giving from a place of peace.

You Belong Here If…

  • You love the idea of intentional living, but struggle to stay consistent.
  • You want to celebrate more, but not feel drained by it.
  • You’re a little nerdy, a little cozy, a little chaotic — and a whole lot loving.
  • You crave systems that are neurodivergent-friendly, soft, flexible, and beautiful.
  • You believe small things (like a handwritten note or a perfectly wrapped gift) really do matter.

Let’s Connect

✨ Start with the Intentional Gifting Planner — it’s only $14.99 and might just change the way you gift forever.
✨ Read the latest blog posts on mindful celebration, self-care, and cozy living.
✨ Follow along on Pinterest for gift ideas, printables, and planning tips.

This space isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what matters — with joy and intent.
Welcome to your cozy corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

Warmly,

Ashley
Founder of Joyful Intent