When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women. 

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Darlings! I’ll be in your neighborhood. Meet me at the Lady Expo in Chicago on April 27th (9am-1pm) and get a signed copy of my journal Stories for My Grandchild   Before you dive into this week’s blog posts, don’t forget: I launched a community for women: MOXIE! It’s already a great place for women to […]

Weekend Musings: Boundaries, Our Oyster, Podcasts & Pet Pampering

Style

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Darlings, you know how I feel about my pooch America – I love him madly! He is a family member and I refuse to believe any different. Like me, America enjoys moments of pet pampering and little pleasures (bully sticks are a favorite). But aside from treats, our pets deserve indulgences just for their pleasure […]

Indulgences Your Pet Will Love As Much As You

Advice

Pet pampering

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After 50, our  age is our oyster. We have entered the stage of ‘“me.” The kids are grown. Many of us are retired. Many of us strike out on new adventures, moving to warmer climates and gated communities or near our grandchildren or traveling the world or starting a career or redoing our homes — […]

After 50, Our Age is Our Oyster

Relationships

Colors that heal us

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Darlings! I’ll be in your neighborhood. Meet me at the Lady Expo on April 27th (9am-1pm) and get a signed copy of my journal Stories for My Grandchild (click the link above for more info)   If you’ve been outside in this gorgeous weather, I excuse you from missing this week’s posts -they were good! […]

Weekend Musings: Honesty, Cozy, Daughter-In-Laws, Podcasts, Socks and Condolence Cards

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My husband, Sheldon (aka “Ultimate Concierge”) has a great love for fancy socks. Socks with stripes, socks with dots or socks with dogs – Shelly loves them all! The more patterned the better. His socks bring him such joy I know if Shelly is having a bad day, a bright new pair of socks will […]

How Great Socks Can Improve a Relationship

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Many women over 50 do. I have found, the key to feeling relevant, important, and VISIBLE lies within you. I hope my free eBook will help you rediscover your purpose, and see the value that I so clearly see in you. 

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