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 on how to grow when you feel stuck, was updated March, 2023. It’s not easy to grow when you are stuck! Trust me, I know. I have been there. I also know from personal experience it is very important to always “grow your world.” Why We Feel Stuck You are very aware when […]

How To Grow When You Feel Stuck

Advice

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Today’s post was written by Ann Richardson, who is a frequent and popular contributor to international sites, as well as the author of the book, The Granny Who Stands on Her Head: Reflections of growing older. Enjoy, darlings! It seems to be human nature to think about what is coming ahead, but not too much. […]

Looking Forward: What Is Coming Down the Line?

Advice

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Estrangement of an adult child, which often leads to grandparent estrangement is an epidemic that most people don’t talk about. My hope is that if you, too, have experienced the heartbreak of the estrangement of an adult child or grandparent estrangement, you will understand that you are not alone. In fact, good mother, you will […]

Alienation of an Adult Child & Grandparent Estrangement

Relationships

Honey Good answering questions from Ask Honey about feeling lonely and estrangement and handling a friendship breakup

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Spreading random acts of kindness has the double pleasure of boosting you as well as the recipient! “Kindness costs you nothing.” -Irish Proverb *Affiliate disclosure. Darlings, what if I told you there was one thing you could do every day that would help you feel less worried, lower your blood pressure, and flood your body […]

10 Small Acts of Kindness to Perform This Season

Advice

Honey Good shows us how to practice self care by acts of kindness

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You may be wondering… sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day? Bear with me.  SOPHISTICATED ST. PATRICKS DAY Yes, St. Patrick’s Day, for many of my Irish and/or Catholic friends, is a day devoted to celebrating the saint himself. But for many non-Catholics, Saint Patrick’s Day has a reputation for being a party holiday, with green beer and […]

Sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails, Mocktails, & Eats

Entertainment

How to Host an Elegant St. Patrick's Day Gathering

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