The first step in personal growth, especially after 50, is self-realization, learning to be true to yourself. This requires a shift in focus, a moment of stillness where you quiet the noise of the outside world and turn inward. This season of life is not about fading into the background. It is about blooming with […]

“You are the one who possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” – Diane von Furstenberg As of March 1st, it is Women’s History Month! This month we honor your personal life stories by celebrating and highlighting the contributions you have made to your family and community. To […]

Loss of a spouse, a parent, a sibling, a child — oh my God, a child! — a close friend, a pet or a colleague creates despair, emotional turmoil, worries, and a thousand different feelings. *Affiliate disclosure.  Sending a condolence card is hard but necessary Those who hear or read the news of the loss […]

*Affiliate Disclosure Valentine’s Day is coming right up, but there is another celebration you might want to adopt. A new word, “Galentine” was recently coined after the word “Valentine.” It is a celebration of friendship between girlfriends and is the day before Valentine’s Day, February 13th. Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday on the […]

Being a step-grandmother is a unique and rewarding journey, and this step-grandmother’s guide to success is here to help you navigate it with love and confidence. I know that with an open heart and a little effort, you can build deep, meaningful bonds that transcend the label of “step.” Think Grand. Act Grand. Be Grand […]