Home Midlife Hacks
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...
Potato Onion Pantry Storage Containers – Amazon Review
Am I the only one who just learned that potatoes, garlic, and onions should not be refrigerated? The next step in my (very large) pantry refresh is to correct this vegetable storage faux pas that began in bug-filled Florida. https://youtu.be/CghTfAtjyvw What do you...
Silver Floating Frames – Amazon Review
After receiving an original water color painted card in an unusual size, I looked for a floating frame to mount it. See the pros and cons of the one I chose. https://youtu.be/H3WgvEDvTL8 5x7 Silver Floating Frames - Set of 2 Transcripts of video Link to Amazon review...
Double-Sided Mounting Tape – Amazon Review
Our basement mudroom has become a display space for posters. We feature events our family has participated in or posters they have created themselves. After a few years, the old mounting putty began to fail (and discolor) so we found an upgrade....
Metal Wire Dishcloths – Amazon Review
After seeing these for weeks on TikTok, I jumped to Amazon to find them. I ordered a 10-pack of these wire mesh dish cleaning cloths. Here's the result of my test between these dishcloths and steel wool pads. https://youtu.be/Z1N4sCKKj8o Have you tried these? What do...
Collage Triple Frame – Amazon Review
Ballroom faux pas? My now-adult sons got the royal treatment for their LONG ago ballroom dance team photos. I surprised them with their sequinned glory. Their reactions were not what I expected! https://youtu.be/GvvhquJYsKs Collage Triple Frame Transcripts of video...
Lolly’s Healthy Snack Shelf Glow-Up – Pantry Tour
When my son-in-law was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma, everything changed. What we ate was just one of those things! Junk food was the first thing kicked to the curb. And the snack shelf got a complete makeover! The pantry is now stocked with treats that won’t...
Salt & Pepper Grinders – Amazon Review
This cute, bright red, battery-operated salt and pepper grinder set (with stand!) is perfect for my kitchen. They have one-hand operation, adjustable coarseness, and an LED light! Here's an unboxing and demo of the units for you. https://youtu.be/cN002Cvm3NY Premium...
Laundry Room Refresh – Amazon Review
As nearly empty nesters, we finally revamped our laundry room to make it more functional and clean. Check out my amazing husband as he installs all the things I wanted! https://youtu.be/dopichbxQLo MYOYAY Wall Mounted Ironing Board Minky Heat Resistant Universal Iron...
My Top 10 Prime Day Deals I Actually Use & Love! (Midlife Edition)
rime Day is here! I’m spilling the tea on 10 products I actually use and love — no gimmicks, just real midlife favorites that made the permanent lineup in my home. And lucky for us, they’re all discounted right now! If you're not yet a member, it's time! Amazon Prime...
Tea Time Ritual – Amazon Review
I have never liked herbal tea. It tastes like boiled weeds. But my daughter has converted me. I'm just as shocked as you are. https://youtu.be/9FC1ieP9FxU Enamel Tea Kettle Unbleached Tea Infuser Bags Handpick Lemongrass Tea Transcripts of video Link to Amazon review...