by Amy Downing | Jan 13, 2026 | Life After 50
Notes from a casual tasting with friends; thank you to Susan Romano for the photos. Shortly after the Christmas holiday, I hosted a small mocktail tasting with friends. I thought it would be a fun excuse to get together, but also I’ve been curious about the options...
by Amy Downing | Jan 6, 2026 | Life After 50
January 20, 2025 editor note:This post has been updated to reflect the recommended dosing listed on the OSTEO K Minis label. Editor’s note: This post reflects my personal experience building a consistent supplement routine over the past year. It is not medical advice,...
by Amy Downing | Nov 18, 2025 | Life After 50
The first year we celebrated Christmas in our new home — me, my husband, and my two new stepsons — I realized the box of Hallmark ornaments from my childhood no longer fit. I had arrived in a new house with middle-school-aged tweens and quickly understood that if the...
by Amy Downing | Nov 14, 2025 | Life After 50
I’m so excited to share this guest post with you from Kaylin, a fellow writer who brings honesty and depth to the midlife experience. Her story captures what many of us eventually learn—that sometimes the most meaningful relationships begin only after we’ve learned to...
by Amy Downing | Nov 11, 2025 | Life After 50
If you’ve ever stood in a store aisle at dawn, clutching a coffee and questioning your life choices, you know the truth: Black Friday shopping can be chaos. The best Black Friday shopping tips don’t involve secret promo codes or standing in line, they start long...
by Amy Downing | Nov 4, 2025 | Life After 50
A Calmer Way to Approach Holiday Planning The best holiday planning for the empty nest stage starts with letting go of old expectations and focusing on what feels easy, joyful, and meaningful right now. Years ago, I measured holiday success by how many people were...
