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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This story was originally posted in 2016 and has been updated for your reading enjoyment! If you want to be a good mother in law, try following my advice! Let me start you off with a quick saying, dear reader, to get you in the mood for my story on how to be a good […]

DO’S AND DON’TS: HOW TO BE A GOOD MOTHER-IN-LAW

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Dos and Don'ts of Being A Good Mother-in-Law

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Today’s post on the best supplements for optimizing menopause was written by Emma Bardwell —a registered nutritionist, author of The Perimenopause Solution and founder of The M Collective.  Emma is an expert in this field and has amazing knowledge to share regarding supplementation for women after 50. Please enjoy! *Affiliate Disclosure Take it From an […]

The 6 Best Supplements to Optimize Your Menopause

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emma bardwell nutritionist best supplements for menopause

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Perhaps I am partial, but I do believe today’s contributor is my favorite of all time. Today’s story comes to you from the desk of my beloved pooch, America Good. I hope it brings you joy, darlings! Lately, relationships of all types have been on my heart. Relationships with our families, romantic partners, cultivating female […]

MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MY MISTRESS, HONEY GOOD

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Woman (Honey Good) and her dog on sofa smiling while being licked exuding the luxury of a simple life.

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Today’s post on taking advantage of opportunities for growth during transitions, was contributed by Paula Marie Usrey, founder of Boomer Best U. She’s given a TEDx presentation on how to live your best life at any age and her new book, Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+, is out now! […]

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH DURING TRANSITIONS

Passages After 50

Honey Good holds a coffee cup sitting at desk with computer, peace of mind after 50

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This story was originally published February 2019 and has been updated for your enjoyment. Friendship! Friendship! It’s the perfect blend -ship!  Here’s what I know: Outside of Shelly, family, and my Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier, America, nothing makes me feel warmer and fuzzier than my girlfriends! Having girlfriends after 50 is important for so many reasons. […]

My Girlfriends: Bunions, Bras, And Breast Lifts

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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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