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Looming Empty Nest

Mindset / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / March 6, 2019 August 17, 2021

A mother isn't needed anymore at a visit to the pediatrician with her high school senior, and realization sets in that an empty nest is coming. It has been a busy week for my last little bird left in the nest. He's seventeen and more than midway through his senior year of high school. …

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Build and Maintain Relationships as an Introvert

Introverts: 8 Tips for Socializing

Mindset, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / February 27, 2019 August 17, 2021

Socializing tips for introverts to build and maintain relationships. Are you an introvert? By definition, an introvert is someone who prefers calm environments, gets drained by socializing, and recharges by being alone. It is perfectly normal to be an introvert. Studies have shown that 30 to 50 percent of people in …

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Maybe She’s Born With It, Maybe It’s Botox

Lifestyle, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 5 Comments / February 24, 2019 August 18, 2021

A middle-aged woman receives her first Botox treatment for glabellar lines, with before and after results. I have been growing wary of the lines on my face for some time now. I wouldn't say that I am overly obsessed with them or anything, just that I am noticing them a lot …

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12 Ways to Empower Women in the Workplace

Mindset / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments / February 21, 2019 August 18, 2021

Learn ways in which women can gain power in the workplace and how you can, too. It's no secret that men have held higher positions and better pay rates than women in the workplace. Today's woman has put her foot down to such practices and, slowly, things are changing. This blog post …

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Overcoming Midlife Guilt

Mindset, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments / February 20, 2019 August 18, 2021

Learn techniques to stop midlife guilt from holding you back from accomplishing what you want out of life. By the time we've reached middle age, we have felt our share of guilt over the years. Guilt over choosing to work instead of be home with our children. Guilt over choosing to stay home instead …

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Boston in a Weekend

Lifestyle / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / February 17, 2019 August 18, 2021

How to make the best of a history-filled weekend getaway in Boston. This past October, hubby and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary by spending a few days away. We were undecided on where to go but eventually agreed upon Boston. I had never been there before and I was excited to see the …

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Meal Plan & Prep for Busy People

Lifestyle, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / February 12, 2019 August 18, 2021

Things to consider and where to begin if you are meal planning and prepping. Is it a constant struggle to prepare healthy, homemade meals while leading an always-on-the-go busy family life? If you are relying on quick fast food fixes or ordering take-out more often than you'd like, maybe it's time to …

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Midlife Without a Crisis

Mindset / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / February 4, 2019 August 18, 2021

Midlife is the central period of a person’s life. It is generally considered to encompass the years between 40 to 65. When I was younger, hearing the term “midlife” instantly made me think of a crisis. I imagined every middle-aged person would reach a point where they simply lost their mind, or shed their …

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Makeup Tips For Women Over 40

Lifestyle, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 6 Comments / February 4, 2019 August 18, 2021

While we strive for our inner beauty, it's ok to want to look fabulous on the outside, too. Choosing the best type of makeup for midlife skin is key to looking your best. Making some subtle changes to the way we apply makeup and the type of makeup we use after the age …

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