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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I start my days smiling. And you can, too. Today, I am sharing three simple ways to walk on the sunny side of the street as I do. I typically wake up happy. It comes naturally. I look forward to facing my day with positivity. My outlook is fueled by optimism. I see my cup […]

The 3 Steps to Get — and Stay — Happy!

Relationships

How to be be happy in three steps

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For the last two months, I have been, with my ultimate concierge’s approval and ‘opinions,’ been planning a family trip with some of our Grands. He took the lead in suggesting this trip and then turned the details over to me! We decided to take a few of the Grands who had graduated college. The […]

A Trip to Versailles, The Loire Valley, Monet’s Garden & Normandy With the Grands

Travel

A Trip With the Grands

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When I met my ultimate concierge’s family, it was with an open mind and heart. Prior to that, I had never been exposed to blended family situations. When I met my future concierge, his grands were little children and some were not yet born. There were three adult children; two sons and a daughter-in-law. They […]

The Problems in a Blended Family

Relationships

The Problems in a Blended Family

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The beginning of summer is such an exciting time of year! Not only is true warm weather finally upon us, but it’s a time for celebration. It’s a time to celebrate beautiful blooms, relaxation, spending time with grandchildren at the beach, and of course accomplishments. It’s graduation season, darlings! Are any of your grands graduating […]

The Buzz: Celebrating Summertime & Our Grands

Relationships

The Buzz: Celebrating Summertime & Our Grands

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When I notice one bright star in the sky, I make a wish hoping my wish will be granted. Since I was a young woman, I have wished the same wish. So far, so good. I have never hoped for material possessions or asked a star to do something for me. I have asked ‘my […]

The Important Things in Life

Advice

Important Things in Life

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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