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Ipsy Glam Bag vs. Ipsy Glam Bag Plus

Lifestyle, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 6 Comments /

Comparison between the standard ipsy Glam Bag subscription and the new ipsy Glam Bag Plus. Subscription beauty boxes are all the rage, even for older women. It is a convenient way to try new products you may not have known about otherwise. Last month, I received an email from ipsy asking …

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Finding Your Midlife Path

Mindset, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments /

Navigate your way to discovering and determining your purpose in life now that you have reached middle age. It may be time to redefine our purpose as we become middle-aged. A strong desire to find our path in midlife is very common. Right now there are millions of women, just like you …

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7 Reasons to Color as an Adult

Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 24 Comments /

Adult coloring is an excellent way to improve mental health and mind clarity. Learn why and how to get started with this beneficial therapy. Coloring offers many benefits for your midlife mental health. It's not just for kids anymore. It takes time and effort to color a page in an adult coloring book. …

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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 /

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 /

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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Overcoming Midlife Guilt

Mindset, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments /

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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Meal Plan & Prep for Busy People

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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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Makeup Tips For Women Over 40

Lifestyle, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 6 Comments /

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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