by Shelly Kramer | Nov 19, 2018 | Work + Reinvention
I’ve never been a maker of plans or a setter of goals. Oh, I know that’s what you’re supposed to do, but it’s just never been my way. Some people are obsessive list-makers. Others, as my friend Janet Fouts writes, are their own critical monsters, sabotaging themselves...
by Sandi McKenna | Nov 15, 2018 | Fitness + Soul
After months of reflection, trials, tribulation and a self-imposed soul-searching sabbatical, I’m back, although you may not have noticed I ever left. I’ve been here but missing, around but gone, present but absent. I kept up a social presence, posting on our Midlife...
by Carla Birnberg | Oct 24, 2018 | Relationships
After 49 years on the the planet I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned to embrace my fears. I’ve learned about forgiveness and resilience. I’ve learned about the importance of growth even when I’d prefer stagnation. And I thought I’d learned acceptance around loss...
by Janet Fouts | Oct 23, 2018 | Fitness + Soul
Most of us would likely agree that we are not literally our beliefs or our experiences. For example, I may say “I am hungry,” or “I’m mad at the guy at the coffee shop for getting my order wrong.” If that were true, in that moment when I say “I AM” I become these...
by Carla Birnberg | Oct 16, 2018 | Relationships
Sometimes a marriage feels over, but upon examination there exist a few embers which could potentially reignite the whole damn thing (not the technical definition). Often a marital relationship appears to have gone horribly awry, yet participants believe time apart...
by Shelly Kramer | Oct 15, 2018 | Health + Wellness
I’m thinking that the only time that the word “toxic” is even remotely a good thing is as it relates to Britney—and of course that depends entirely on your taste in music. But when it comes to products that you put on or in your body, the concept of toxicity...
by Shelly Kramer | Oct 14, 2018 | Parenting + Family
Why a Parents’ Guide to Hiring Tween and Teen Babysitters? Well, I’ve raised two crops of daughters, some twenty years apart, so when it comes to the topic of girls who babysit, I’m a wee bit of an expert. I’ve sent my older girls out in the world to babysit,...
by Shelly Kramer | Oct 9, 2018 | Good Eats + Recipes
I love the onset of fall—mostly because it means diving full on into comfort food and pulling out all my favorite recipes—and of course trying new ones. When I’m in the mood for the best fall comfort food, this Pork, Apple, and Bacon Hot Pot Recipe is at the top...
by Guest | Oct 9, 2018 | Health + Wellness
“Skincare over 40, skincare over 40, skincare over 40….” Spend even half a minute in Google-land researching the phrase “skincare over 40” and you’re likely to end up overwhelmed, overtaxed, feeling like you just aren’t doing enough, and worse, that it’s too late...
by Shelly Kramer | Oct 7, 2018 | Good Eats + Recipes
There is just about nothing better than starting a crisp fall morning, or even a dreary rainy one like we’re having today, with some amazing Best Ever Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Muffins. I figured it wasn’t nice to keep this joy all to myself, so here’s the recipe for you...
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