This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. There was a time when joy felt far away. Not gone exactly, but tucked somewhere deep, under piles of laundry, to-do lists, and the steady hum of “shoulds.” Then one day, I realized something: I missed myself. I missed the lighthearted…
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. There’s something magical about summer evenings when the sun lingers just a little longer, and the breeze carries the scent of flowers and dreams. If your perfect evening includes a good book, a comfy spot, and maybe a glass of something chilled,…
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. Every woman deserves to sparkle, even when your wallet is whispering, “save me.” For us fabulous women over forty-five, feeling regal is more about heart, creativity, and magic than money. Here are ten delightfully whimsical ideas to bring a dash of…
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. There’s something delightfully playful about slipping on a tiara. Even if it’s plastic, sparkly, and perched above your messy bun. That morning sparkle transforms an ordinary start into a moment that feels magical, even powerful. For women over 45, juggling the…
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. Let’s face it: there are days when we feel like our self-worth could use a little pick-me-up. Whether it’s because life feels heavy or we’re just having one of those days where we question ourselves, it’s all too easy to forget…
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. The Power of a Scrappy, Red-Headed Dreamer Anne Shirley was my first glimpse of resilience in story form. I met her on the page as a wide-eyed 11-year-old, nose deep in Anne of Green Gables. I was instantly drawn in by…
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. There’s Just Something About a Good Love Story You know the kind. The kind of movie that makes your heart swell, your cheeks flush, and your blanket feel even cozier. Romantic movies have a magic to them. They help us believe…
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure _here. There’s a ball of sourdough on my counter and a crown on my head. Glittery, ridiculous, a little lopsided. The crown, I mean. The dough is perfect. You might think I’m being silly. Or extra. Or having a midlife crisis. But…
The Glow-Up No One Talks About When you’re in your 20s, joy looks like late nights, loud music, and big dreams. In your 30s, maybe it’s building a family, a career, or just keeping your head above water. But after 45? Joy starts to take a whole new shape. It softens. It deepens. It often…