The joys and challenges of my first empty nest Christmas

Christmas is in just a few weeks. My adult children who finally, truly left the nest this year were not happy when I told them about the Christmas I am planning for this year when they come home for the holidays. “No tree,” I said. Arose a chorus of complaints. “Minimal decorations,” I added. More […]
Why hobbies are important in midlife

In reading the title of this article, “Why Hobbies Are Important in Midlife,” you may have been a bit taken aback. Hobbies? What a frivolous concept! Like I have time for that! I hear you—between driving the kids to soccer practice, thinking of something to make for dinner, and clocking hours at work, time for […]
Take time to Stop, Pause and Celebrate!

You may have gathered in a recent blog post that I recently had published my long-awaited book: The Tell-All Guide to Airbnb Hosting, Proven Tips, and Tricks for Successful Hosting. It’s a book that I started a couple of years ago and due to a combination of the pandemic in 2020, and the backup with […]
Side Hustles for Women over Forty

A growing number of women over forty are considering side hustles in midlife! A side hustle can be a business you create or where you step out and be employed by someone else. For some, money may be a motivator. Perhaps you would like some extra money to save for a specific purchase, others may […]