This week, I had the honor of sharing my story on a podcast. My first time ever. In cased you missed it, I up and left my family home and 27 year marriage, for a 30 day midlife sabbatical. I didn’t know at the time what would happen or if I’d ever want to or…
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My 90 Second Office/ Bedroom Conversion
Finding a space at home where I can lock my door and get to work uninterrupted was essential to my successful return. This was the main reason in all honesty that I left for 30 days. So many distractions, so many little tasks that called to me. I could use distraction all day to avoid…
Day 29 of My Midlife Sabbatical
I need to get outside no matter the temperature. It just lifts my mood no end. I have noticed when I skip this, that I get get a little down so why not throw a coat on and spend 15 minutes in the elements. Today I am packing for my return home tomorrow Then off…
Day 25 of My Midlife Sabbatical
This morning routine of mine seems to be working so I share it here. Then, as 3 of my skin products ran out at the same time, I chat a little about products and how I choose what to buy and try. A brunch with 3 of my besties has me contemplating how life moves…
Day 24 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Besides traditional talk therapy, I have found over the years a couple of places where I let off steam. Sometimes I’ve felt emotional afterwards as my body and mind needed it so bad. I’ve already mentioned zumba being like therapy to me and today I was challenged here. As I walked into class, the person…
Day 18 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today’s Gonna Be A Good Day. I spent the night with Boyd which I needed so badly but it did mean my night time plans went out the window. No big deal this time and I had my morning routine ready to go when I got up so I knew it would be a good…
Midlife Sabbatical Move in Day
Well I did it, I made a really hard, independent decision to move out of my family home and away from my love of 27 years, to get some uninterrupted me time. My ADHD has gotten the better of me and my past life and traumas have gotten me to a place where I do…
5 simple ways women over 40 can find peace in the chaos of a busy home
In this post, I will share 5 simple ways, women over 40 can create a place of peace within a busy home.
25 years worth of Dates and Ideas
Boyd and I met after I had been previously married. As newlyweds and parents of a 4 and 5 year old, we had to make “date night” a priority because we hadn’t actually been on dates prior to our marriage. Anyone with kids knows, they will suck 100% of your attention giving the opportunity, so…
Tips for the Organized Hoarder
My mum still lives in the same house I grew up in. I’m pretty sure it’s about 1,000 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. She’s very tidy and her place is well maintained. but i’m always so surprised when she can pull out some random thing from my childhood and know exactly where…