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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Darlings, I just love my beautiful city of Chicago! After growing up about an hour away from ‘The Windy City’ in Kankakee by the Sea, and living parts of my life in Hawaii and California, there is nothing quite like my ‘Condo in the Sky’. Chicago is a beautiful place to visit any time of […]

Honey’s Guide To Visiting Chicago

Travel

exploring chicago

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Not sure what to pack? Do you put off even thinking about it? This post will help you organize your thoughts, and pack like a pro. I’ve included a free printable packing list! Not only that, I’ve got you covered for weekend travel, overseas travel, and I even have a cruise packing list! *Affiliate disclosure […]

Packing Tips & Travel Must Haves [Video]

Travel

suitcase, Louis Vuitton

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Today I would like to share the story of a woman I met in Nairobi, Nikki. After knowing me for three days Nikki said, “You are ageless.” I was taken aback for two reasons: I was never able to articulate who I am; even though I knew. How was this stranger able to articulate my […]

Reopen Your Mind to All Possibilities That Bring You Joy

Advice

Honey Good in Africa

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The story on safe solo travel (and group travel) was updated on January 22, 2023. If you live in or travel to a big city like New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Chicago, Sydney or Berlin, you’ll quickly have to gain your street smarts. Unfortunately, I have a feeling one of the last things on […]

Solo Travel Safety After 50, 11 Tips on Street Smarts in Big Cities

Travel

Honey Good with luggage ready to travel

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GIFTS OF FRIENDSHIP ON OUR GREEK ISLANDS VACATION I’ve been reflecting about … people. I always take away something from them and I hope I give back. My travels have provided me with wonderful memories and lessons. Each special meeting has had an enriching effect. This is because nothing nourishes people more than people. Especially […]

GIFTS OF FRIENDSHIP AFTER 50

Travel

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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