About Jo
Hi, I’m Jo.
I started Leave It on the Porch in 2018 because I love a good deal and I love sharing one even more. What began as a few posts in a Facebook group has grown into a community of about 95,000 women we call the Porch Peeps. We trade finds, save money, and keep each other from overpaying.
Before the porch
Before the porch, I spent my career in elementary education in Southwest Missouri, first as a teacher and then as a principal. Those years taught me how to find what works, explain it simply, and look out for people. I still do all three, just with more coupon codes.
These days
These days, I share practical products I actually use, along with the stories that don’t fit in a deal post. I travel to several cities each year, and I know St. Pete Beach and Orange Beach, Alabama like the back of my hand. You’ll find travel tips, home finds, and plenty of coffee on the porch.
Off the porch
When I’m not hunting down deals, you’ll usually find me with a good book, planning the next adventure, or cheering on the Chiefs on game day. I’m also an aspiring plant and garden lady. Not everything I plant makes it, but that hasn’t stopped me from buying more.
Pull up a chair. I’m glad you’re here.