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Finding Strength in Silence: A Journey Through Grief and Letting Go
Grief changes you. It cracks you wide open, exposing parts of yourself you didn’t know existed. It’s humbling, relentless, and, oddly enough, transformative. Over the ...
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December Joy: Leaning Into the Quiet Season
December has arrived in St. Louis, bringing the first snowfall and those cold, early-dark evenings that beg for extra layers and hot drinks. It’s the ...
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Navigating the Holidays with Grief and Trauma: Embracing Your Journey
That’s my son, Mitch in the photo. We lost him after a courageous battle with addiction in October of 2020. Holidays, well, they are still ...
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Embracing the Season with Perfectly Imperfect Expectations
As the holidays approach, there’s an energy in the air that’s unmistakable. It’s a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and yes—stress. The vision we have of ...
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23 Christmases Left: A Wake-Up Call to Make Each Holiday Count
As a 56-year-old woman, I’ve been doing some math lately. The kind that’s not exactly fun but is eye-opening, to say the least. Statistically speaking, ...
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Thanksgiving Leftovers and Post-Thanksgiving Reset: Making the Most of the Holiday Aftermath
Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday season is just beginning, and there’s still plenty to savor—both from the leftovers in your fridge and the ...
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The Fall Reset: Fuel, Focus, and Feel-Good Vibes
Ah, fall—the season of chunky sweaters, cozy blankets, and the faint but persistent pressure to get your life together before the holidays hit. If you’re ...
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My Journey to Financial Peace (Start Yours!)
Letting Go and Facing Money! When it comes to money, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of fear. Growing up, money was often ...
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Grief and the Holidays: Finding Your Own Path Through the Season
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for those of us grieving the loss of a loved ...
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Word of the Year: 2025 – FOCUS
Why I’m All In on Choosing a Word of the YearI used to think the whole “word of the year” thing was just another trendy ...
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All About Beauty & Style
The Fall Reset: Fuel, Focus, and Feel-Good Vibes
Ah, fall—the season of chunky sweaters, cozy blankets, and the faint but persistent pressure to get your life together before the holidays hit. If you’re ...
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Aging Boldly and Beautifully: What Pamela Anderson Teaches Us About Living Authentically
As we walk through midlife, many of us are re-evaluating what it means to truly live authentically, embracing both our outer and inner selves. Pamela ...
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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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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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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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