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Supporting Your Launching Kids: How to Lovingly Guide Young Adults into Independence
The Journey of Launching Kids So here we are. My 25-year-old launched for college and, honestly, didn’t look back. She was ready to spread her ...
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The Evolving Journey of Relationships: Navigating Friendships Through Life’s Seasons
Opening: Setting the SceneLife is a series of hellos and goodbyes, of relationships and friendships that wax and wane like the moon. When I graduated ...
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Who Tells Your Story: A Reflection on Loss, Legacy, and Living Fully
There’s a line from Hamilton that has stayed with me since I first heard it: “Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” It’s a ...
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Navigating the Five Stages of Grief: A Personal Journey
Grief is a universal experience, yet it feels deeply personal and unique to each of us. Over the past four years, I’ve faced the heartbreaking ...
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Navigating the Pain of Out-of-Order Deaths
Life is a Journey Life is a journey filled with expected milestones and transitions. We anticipate certain events to unfold in a particular sequence: children ...
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Navigating Perimenopause: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Perimenopause Perimenopause—a phase that often catches us by surprise. It’s like the backstage of menopause, where hormones dance chaotically, mood swings make surprise appearances, ...
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5 Must-Read Books for Women in Their 50s and Beyond
As women step into their 50s and beyond, life becomes a rich tapestry of experiences, wisdom, and self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, laughter, or thought-provoking ...
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Self-Care: 10 Unique Ways to Recharge and Rejuvenate in Midlife
As we navigate midlife, self-care becomes more about nurturing our inner peace and fulfillment than just surface-level pampering. This phase of life brings a deeper ...
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Becoming a Grandma: When You Can’t Believe You’re That Age
So, you’ve just received the news: you’re going to be a grandmother. While many envision this moment as one filled with immediate joy and excitement, ...
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Challenging Outdated Attitudes About Women in Their 40s, 50s, and Beyond
As women, we often face societal expectations and stereotypes that can shape our experiences, especially as we age. However, being in your 40s, 50s, and ...
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All About Beauty & Style
Challenging Outdated Attitudes About Women in Their 40s, 50s, and Beyond
As women, we often face societal expectations and stereotypes that can shape our experiences, especially as we age. However, being in your 40s, 50s, and ...
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Embracing Hygge: Crafting a Cozy Winter Haven
Baby, it’s cold outside here in the Midwest! I have learned about a Danish concept that beckons us to embrace warmth and comfort – hygge. ...
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Embracing Fitness in Midlife: Tailoring Exercise for Women Over 40
I’m a lifelong exerciser, although my routines change, and I am always switching up my workouts (I get bored and need to keep things fresh!). ...
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Bringing Joy Home: Christmas Decor Ideas & Tips
Embrace the Festive Spirit: Unique Christmas Décor Ideas for Your Home Ah, the holidays! The season of warmth, joy, and spreading cheer everywhere. It’s time ...
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The Power of Yoga in Middle Age: A Path to Wellness and Vitality
Middle age is a unique phase of life, filled with wisdom, experience, and an incredible sense of self. However, it can also bring its own ...
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Embracing the Silver: A Natural Journey to Grey Hair
Listen to accompanying Love Middle Life Podcast with Casey Cook, stylist extraordinaire, as we talk about the journey of going grey! In a world obsessed ...
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Buckle Up. This ride may get bumpy.
Women in their 50s have lived a good stretch of life. They are older. Hopefully wiser. And they have so much life ahead of them! A 50s woman has been some combo of a daughter, wife, partner, friend, mom, grandma. She’s given a lot of herself. She’s been through a lot. She is adjusting to new challenges and adventures like empty nesting, starting new chapters, helping aging parents and finding herself.
She wants to Love Middle Life. And Love Middle Life is here to provide inspiration, community, fun and great ideas, products and services tailored for the woman in the middle of it all!
Love Middle Life will guide women in their 50s and beyond to think big, reflect, heal, and soar to new heights.
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Our Favorite Things
Marry Me Chicken Noodle Soup 💍❤️
Ingredients:3 large carrots, chopped3 celery stalks, chopped1 yellow onion, chopped1 small parsnip, chopped1/4 cup white wine1 tbsp butter8 garlic cloves, minced6 tbsp tomato paste6 tsp ...
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The Joy of Less by Francine Jay
Less stuff. Simpler life. Yes, please. Let Francine Jay walk you through decluttering and a life that is less about stuff and more about enjoying ...
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Meditation Cushion
Start that meditation practice with the help of this great meditation cushion! Amazon, $27
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Chunky Knit Blanket
This blanket screams cozy! It is so soft and looks great as a throw over a bed or a chair. Winter comfort and cozy vibes ...
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Kickstart Your Year: Easy Food Prep Ideas to Tackle January’s Hustle!
Hey there, January! The month where resolutions are made, motivation runs high, and the pantry suddenly becomes a treasure trove of healthy intentions. You know ...
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Embracing Wisdom: A Deep Dive into Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”
In a world where chaos often reigns supreme, finding a path to personal freedom and happiness can seem elusive. Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements” ...
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