Home Midlife Hacks
The Great Filthy Yellow Chair Rescue (Attempt) – Amazon Review
I love, love, love yellow. But these yellow chairs were showing the wear, in spit of my best efforts. Here I tried everything I had heard would produce the miracle to save them. https://youtu.be/afTUr8po4B8 Did I succeed? Bissell ProHeat Carpet Cleaner Folex Carpet...
Perfect Plates for a Girl Dinner – Amazon Review
Two of my daughters and I kicked off the holidays with a charcuterie simmer pot night (more to come about that!) and we needed some girly deep dish plates for the event. I think I found a great set! https://youtu.be/xWy_lTNWIqE What do you eat for your girl dinner?...
Roborock S8 Ultra Pro – Amazon Review
If you’ve been wondering whether a robot vacuum/mop combo will work on multi-surface floors—this review is for you. I did a full setup, mapping, and tried it out on a number of surfaces. https://youtu.be/HP9YwdiZaBA Have you used a robot vaccuum Roborock S8 Pro Ultra...
Glass Laundry Storage Solutions – Amazon Review
Now that I'm making all my laundry products from scratch, I decided to incorporate pretty storage that's easily accessible. Check out my latest review! https://youtu.be/DrnxcbegLe4 What's your favorite laundry storage solution? Anchor Hocking 3-Qt Glass Jars Stainless...
10 Simple Habits to Keep Your Home in Order (Midlife Woman's Guide)
Is your house running you? If it feels like you clean, organize, and swear it’ll stay that way—only to watch chaos creep back by Tuesday—this one’s for you. These 10 simple daily habits aren’t about Pinterest-perfect rooms; they’re about peace. I’ll walk you through...
Beverage Mini Fridge – Amazon Review
If you’ve ever wished your guests could grab a cold drink without running to the kitchen, a mini beverage fridge might be your new favorite home upgrade. We added this compact fridge to our sauna room just inside from the pool, and it’s been a total game changer....
YouCopia FreezeUp Food Block Maker – Amazon Review
If your freezer looks like an avalanche waiting to happen, this is for you. I purchased both sizes of the YouCopia FreezeUp Freezer Food Block Maker—the 6-cup and the 2-cup 2-pack—to see if they really simplify meal prep and storage. Spoiler: they do. For busy midlife...
Non-Toxic Laundry Recipes
Tired of mystery chemicals hiding in your cleaning cabinet? Today, I’m sharing my favorite DIY laundry recipes—a detergent, fabric softener, and bleach alternative that actually work without all the toxic ingredients. These are part of my midlife swaps where I replace...
Downsizing Without Moving – 5 Genius Ways to Simplify Your Home
If your home feels too big, too full, or too much to manage—but you’re not ready to move—this is for you. In this week’s episode, I share five "downstuffing" moves to help you simplify your home, clear the clutter, and create calm without packing a single box. It’s...
Instant Pot Pro Crisp 11-in-1 – Amazon Review
The Instant Pot Pro Crisp 11-in-1 claims to perform numerous functions. But in order to earn a glowing review, it had to do three of them very well: slow cook; pressure cook, and air fry. In this video, I tested all three. Does it actually replace your other...
Do Not Fight Over Family Heirlooms: How We Divided Stuff Without a Feud
When my dad passed away, my siblings and I divided his belongings smoothly. Simple. Respectful. Drama-free. My husband’s experience was different. His parents left no wills. One sibling took advantage of the situation, and it caused some resentment. Our choice? Let it...
Stop Bossing Seniors: Why “Purge Before You Die” Is Terrible Advice
Everywhere you turn online, someone is telling seniors to declutter their homes so they won’t leave a "burden" for their kids. It sounds practical. But let’s be honest—it’s terrible advice. Here’s why. Cleaning Out a Home Isn’t ImpossibleWhen my father passed, I was...