Asking for help is an art form every woman over 50 needs to master. You must learn how to seek help, but it’s just as important to know who to ask! I ask others for help and in turn, I reciprocate with my help. In truth, I couldn’t get through life without reaching out to […]
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“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” ~Winston S. Churchill In a recent episode involving a field trip my daughter is taking, I found myself at a crossroads, grappling with the fear of expressing concerns early in a conversation. As a parent, I highly value my children’s growth but struggle with the balance of
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“Beauty doesn’t come from physical perfection. It comes from the light in our eyes, the spark in our hearts, and the radiance we exude when we’re comfortable enough in our skin to focus less on how we look and more on how we love.” ~Lori Deschene Swiping though the various filters available, I saw my
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By 2029, all 76 million American baby boomers will be 65 or older. With age may come wisdom, but it also comes with a variety of questions around lifestyle and legacy. Older Americans must consider everything from where they want to live to how they plan to support themselves as they age. Adult children of
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I was recently honored to be featured in GRAND Magazine (read the feature here). Learn more about this priceless (yet free!) resource for grandmothers in today’s story written by the editor, Christine Crosby. Enjoy, darling! Grandmothers play an indispensable role in the success and well-being of society, serving as pillars of wisdom, love, and support
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“Agreeing to things just to keep the peace is actually a trauma response. When you do this you’re disrespecting your boundaries. No more making yourself uncomfortable for others to feel comfortable. You have control now. You run your life. Take up space and use your voice.” ~Dj Love Light I read the text from my
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CaskX, which launched in 2020, is one of many new opportunities that embody how the face of investing has changed over time. The company offers investors a smooth way to grow their net worth by buying scotch and bourbon barrels directly from distilleries, letting them age and then selling them to buyers who don’t have
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Ever wonder if your workspace is helping you be as calm and efficient as possible? Many of us are so busy trying to get all our work done that we don’t stop to take in and appreciate the environment where we spend so much of our time. With more people trying to manage stress and
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*Affiliate disclosure. Lately, I’ve come to the realization that I don’t want to lose touch with my normal, upbeat rhythm in life. I have never had a problem dealing easily with the ebbs and flows. However, a woman’s attitude can become debilitated in times of severe distress. I have tried to toughen myself up to
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People don’t necessarily set out to monetize hobbies. Sometimes a hobby becomes costly, and earning some cash is a way to offset the expense. In other cases, we’re approached by people who wish to purchase the fruits of our free-time labor. Often, getting paid for your hobby feels like a low-barrier route to making more
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