Reflect – Project: Improve Me!

📝 One Story At A Time #1

This week’s Pen Your Past™ prompt — a gentle way to write what matters, one prompt at a time.👉 Need help getting started? Download the Pen Your Past Starter Kit This…

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Legacy & Storytelling Life After 45

What If Looking Back Could Help You Move Forward?

A gentle reflection practice for midlife women ready to reconnect with themselves Have you ever looked back at an old version of yourself and thought,“I didn’t realize how much I was…

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Legacy & Storytelling

Preserve What Matters: Introducing the Pen Your Past™ First Stories Collection

Have you ever wished you knew more about your grandmother’s life? Or wanted to pass down stories that your kids or grandkids will treasure forever?If so, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly…

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Life After 45

12 Inspirational Quotes About Independence, Empty Nesting, and Life After 45

When I became a mother at 17, I made a choice—one that shaped my life in ways I never imagined. Instead of following the traditional path of marriage, I prioritized raising…

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Legacy & Storytelling

How I Bought My First Home as a Single Mom—Even with a Lower Offer

In 2016, I was finally ready to buy a house. After years of hard work, juggling two full-time roles at my job while also going to school full-time online, I had…

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Life After 45

5 Essential Habits for Women Over 40 to Stay Healthy, Happy & Energized

By the time we hit 40, life changes—our bodies feel different, our priorities shift, and let’s be real, energy isn’t what it used to be. I’ve spent a lot of time…

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Life After 45

Two Things Changed My Life in 2024—And They Actually Go Together

In June 2024, I turned 49 years old and was already the “Mimi” to an adorable little boy that my son and his wife created. I had my son when I…

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Legacy & Storytelling

The Basement Cats Almost Burned My House Down!

Just another day of working from home...because it's never boring! Yes, I have basement cats and main-level cats—which sounds weird, I know. You might be picturing me as an old cat…

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Empty nest survival tips – how to rediscover yourself after kids move out.

Life After 45

How to Stop Feeling Lost in the Empty Nest: 5 Ways to Rediscover Yourself

The last box was packed, the hugs were given, and suddenly, the house is quieter than it’s ever been. If you’re anything like me, you thought you’d be fine—after all, we…

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Fun tech activities to bond with your grandkids online, no matter the distance.

Blogging & Tech for Midlife Women

How to Connect with Your Grandkids Online & Strengthen Your Bond

The post emphasizes the importance of connecting with grandchildren through technology after 40. It encourages grandparents to embrace digital tools to strengthen relationships, such as video calls, games, and shared memories. By engaging in their world, grandparents create lasting bonds and joyful experiences, proving that technology can bridge generational gaps.

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