Midlife Credo Blog
Mudroom Makeover
Redesigning a room doesn't always mean a major expense or knocking out walls. It can be just a fresh coat of paint and some thoughtful details. I'm no designer. (Emphasis on "no.") I can't put things together in an aesthetically pleasing way or even recreate a...
Missing Instagram Music Sticker
My missing Instagram music sticker has been an unsolvable problem for months now. I had it for a while, but then suddenly it disappeared from the app. After searching and trying everything (including, of course, removing and re-installing the app), I thought I...
Create Instagram Story Highlight Covers Without Sharing to Your Stories – A Step-by-Step Tutorial
You know those cute little round covers you can put on your Instagram story "highlight reel"? How many times have you seen a fellow Instagrammer post a gazillion odd images—completely out of context—to their story feed, and you wondered what in the world was going on....
Midlife Makeover Year 1 Complete
You are not too old to start over and make the second half the better half! I'm one full year into the midlife makeover. I've come a long way but have so far to go. And that's just fine! https://youtu.be/kldLeNSSGkQ What are you working toward in your life?
Sweetest Mother’s Day Card — Instagram Edition
Nothing is more joyous and perilous than motherhood. The highs and lows, the joy the sorrow. The stakes are so high. It isn’t just a project or career. It’s a human life you hold in your hands. A life with free will of its own. With all our faults, sometimes our...
Are Race Issues Always Difficult?
Most of my life, racism seemed mostly a thing of the past, like systemic sexism. Of course there will always be racists—just as there are still sexists—but I have largely avoided both most of my life and have spoken out when I encounter either. It's one of those...
Lame Life Hacks: Shower Edition
If you hate, hate, hate getting out of the shower because you are hit by a wall of frozen air, you've come to the right place. I've solved this most serious of inconveniences for you forever. https://youtu.be/RM2hPwiUbYM Please share your lamest life hacks!
High Heels Are Stupid – Change My Mind
Sometimes we women do really dumb things in the name of fashion. Crippling heels are just one of them. https://youtu.be/Bg1Y4JStKYU Here's my take on this fashion inanity. What is yours? Send me your no heels fashion tips, pronto. I need help!
Twice the Dream Red Carpet Premiere – BTS
When you have a daughter who's a full-time film actress, sometimes you get some behind the scenes fun! Last week we got to attend the cast and crew red carpet movie premiere for Twice the Dream. It stars our daughter, Monica Moore Smith, as Sam Bradshaw. It's a great...
Fat to Fit Clothes: When You Hate Shopping During Weight Loss
Shopping has never been my bag. (Heh.) Clothes and fashion have never been my forte. My high point for fashion was in college when I intentionally refused to wear jeans (because that's all anyone wore) and sought out the most eclectic thing I could find—including 40s...
Fun Couples Date Night – All-Star Bowling & Entertainment
Many thanks to All-Star Bowling & Entertainment in West Jordan, Utah, for the great date night we enjoyed (with our teens tagging along) bowling, eating, and playing arcade games. https://youtu.be/wHsciTzI8oM Check out their shiny new makeover and don't miss the...
Vengeance for Parking Fail
Have you ever had road rage because of an idiot driver? Have you ever been the catalyst for another to have road rage? How did you deal with it on either end? https://youtu.be/TwLj4NBGLao I did a careless thing in a parking lot and caused someone else grief in a...