by Amy | Mar 28, 2025 | Empty Nester Lifestyle
I’ve always been a shedder. Cleaning out large clumps of hair from my brush every couple of days was nothing new to me. But something felt different this time. My once-voluminous fine hair now appeared thinner, limper, and my go-to hair products seemed powerless...
by Amy | Mar 18, 2025 | Tech
Introduction Ever feel like your phone is running your life instead of the other way around? We’ve all fallen into the trap of doomscrolling through news feeds or mindlessly flipping through social media, only to realize an hour has disappeared. But our phones can be...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2025 | Books, Empty Nester Lifestyle
One thing I hear a lot of women lament about is trying to figure out how to reinvent yourself after 50. For some that might mean, What do I want to do for work? For others, they might be looking for a place to volunteer that lights them up. Many women are just...
by Amy | Mar 6, 2025 | Tech
Have you ever left the house and wondered, “Did I lock the door?” Or worried about who’s at the front door when you’re home alone? A smart home isn’t just about convenience—it’s about peace of mind. With just a tap on your phone,...
by Amy | Mar 2, 2025 | Empty Nester Lifestyle
Why Journaling is a Powerful Tool for Self-Discovery If you follow ‘over 50’ or ‘second half of life’ social media groups, read blogs, or listen to podcasts geared toward our age group, you’ve likely heard the same refrain: This is our time of transformation! We’re...
by Amy | Feb 25, 2025 | Books
I live about an hour west of Chicago, in another large Illinois city. For years, my husband and I made the drive south to visit his parents in Champaign, passing through miles of farmland and tiny Midwestern towns—places like Saunemin (population 420) and Strawn...
by Amy | Feb 16, 2025 | Empty Nester Lifestyle
At 49, I was in the best shape of my life. After nearly two years of dedicated weight training and intense workouts, I felt strong, lean, and unstoppable. I wasn’t just aging—I was defying it. My body felt powerful, my mind was clear, and I was ready for whatever came...
by Amy | Feb 3, 2025 | Books
Book Club " Read More Embracing the Slow Read: A year with War & Peace Have you ever tried a “slow read” before? I hadn’t even heard of the concept until I discovered it on Gretchen Rubin’s Happier podcast. As a lifelong book lover, I usually speed...
by Amy | Dec 20, 2024 | Tech
Why a Warehouse Club Membership Still Makes Sense for Empty Nesters Even as a semi-empty nester, I still find a warehouse club membership worth every penny. Since we haven’t downsized our home yet, grabbing essentials like a 32-roll pack of toilet paper is still a...
