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Mother Classic Rock Songs

Lifestyle / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments / May 4, 2019 April 29, 2021

Classic Rock songs with Mother (Mom or Mama) in the title. Fun playlist for Mother's Day. With Mother's Day just around the corner, I thought I'd have some fun and put together a playlist of mostly classic rock songs featuring Mother, Mom or Mama in the title. These songs are not …

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How I Transformed a Closet into an Office on a Budget

Lifestyle / By MaryJo Scamurra / 20 Comments / April 6, 2019 August 17, 2021

Learn how I turned a cluttered closet into a home office space on a very small budget. Update 3/27/20: This is a DIY project I completed this time last year. It really didn't fit into my blog niche so it was never promoted after I initially posted it. In light of so many people …

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DIY Mod Podge Large Trivet

Lifestyle / By MaryJo Scamurra / 1 Comment / March 31, 2019 August 17, 2021

Quick and easy DIY Mod Podge craft requiring just a few supplies to make a large hot plate. Today was a miserable day here. It snowed! Ugh. So much for spring. I thought March was supposed to come in like a lion and out like a lamb. Apparently, it's a snow-white lamb. This …

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20 Classic Rock Songs for Spring

Lifestyle / By MaryJo Scamurra / 6 Comments / March 12, 2019 April 29, 2021

20 Classic Rock Songs to get you in the mood for spring. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. With spring approaching, it's time to shed those winter blues and get our spring vibes in gear. There's no better way to improve a frame of mind than to do …

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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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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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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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