Life Lessons

51 and Flourishing: 13 Habits That Make Midlife Better!

and the unhelpful “rules” I’ve learned to drop, plus the midlife essentials I use every day...

Oct 31 •

How to Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway!

“My fear is at 49% and my courage is at 51%” says award-winning playwright, Bess Wohl

Oct 24 •

A Manifesto for Midlife Happiness

9 essential rules for meaning, purpose, joy (and fun!)

Oct 10 •

The 7 Habits of Self-Assured Midlife Women

"Find out who you are. And do it on purpose."

Oct 3 •

9 Hard-Earned Truths That (I’m Glad) Live Rent-Free in My Head...

on parenting, creativity, procrastination, and more!

Sep 19 •

19 Life Lessons for My Daughter's 19th Birthday

there will be many "best years of your life," and other truths for young adults, plus a genius tip from Julia Louis Dreyfus, and milestone gift ideas!

Sep 5 •

7 Genius Tips for Happier Entertaining from Expert Hosts

how to banish "party panic" plus 10 entertaining essentials!

Jul 25 •

9 Habits I Swear by to Thrive in Midlife

a rushed yes often becomes a regret, fun starts at 40, plus 5 beauty products I can't live without!

Jul 18 •

The 7 Most Important (And Counter-Intuitive) Things I Know About Building a Meaningful Life

I spent years searching for my calling. Here’s what I finally learned.

Jun 13 •

7 Things I Wish I’d Known as a Young Mom

what NOT to worry about, what I’m most proud of, and a recent motherhood fail…

Jun 6 •

The Secret to Low-Stress Weeknight Dinners

recipes are for weekends, and 11 other family dinner lessons...

Apr 25 •

The Least Funny Thing Tina Fey Ever Said…

and why I can't stop thinking about it!

Apr 18 •

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