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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    *Affiliate Disclosure The holiday season is magical, but let’s be honest—it’s also exhausting. By the time January rolls around, we often feel drained, sluggish, and maybe a little blue. I’ve been there, and as a self-care advocate I know how important it is to care for ourselves during this transition into the new […]

New Year, Happy You: Beating the January Blues

Wellness

Honey Good outside with the Chicago skyline in the background

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Happy Mother’s Day. Today, I celebrate you because you spent years of your life holding your children close, stroking their heads, helping them solve their problems, tucking them into bed, and telling them that all would be well. You asked for nothing in return except their love and respect. You were unselfish in your devotion. […]

How to Mother Yourself This Mother’s Day

Mother's Day

Honey and Shelly with Stories for my Grandchild book

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*Affiliate Disclosure The winter months might conjure up images of cozy nights by the fire, but for our delicate under-eye area, it can paint a less cozy picture – dryness, puffiness, and unwelcome shadows. Ditch the sad face, darlings, because I’m here to unveil some eye-opening secrets to keep your eyes sparkling bright. Remember, inner […]

Ultimate Guide to Winter Eye Creams: Find Your Perfect Match!

beauty

best moisturizers fall for aging skin

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Today’s post on ways to love yourself was contributed by style expert Andrea Pflaumer. Enjoy, darlings! Everywhere we looked on Valentine’s Day, we were reminded that someone somewhere received a box of heart-shaped candy, a beautiful bouquet of roses, surprise tickets to Cancun, a lovely candlelit dinner, and/or an evening of intimacy. But…not everyone. For […]

Being Your Own Valentine: Ways to Love Yourself

Advice

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In honor of International Women’s Day, we’d like to talk about 12 Steps to increase your self-worth. Why? Because all women deserve to become their best selves. Let’s get started!  Self-worth exists at the very core of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It impacts everything from how you see yourself, how you manage your relationships […]

12 Easy Steps to Increase Your Self-Worth

Relationships

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