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  • Woman reflecting

    Reflecting on the last 10 years

    Reflecting on the last 10 years has required a lot of thought and soul searching. I’ve tried to do it openly and honestly but without oversharing too much. I hope I managed to get…

    June 6, 2022
  • Vitamin Deficiencies

    Vitamin Deficiencies in Midlife Women

    I had a blood test a few weeks ago to check my vitamin levels, thyroid function but more directly to follow up on my iron levels following an iron infusion back in November 2021.…

    February 21, 2022
  • Today is my birthday

    Today is my birthday!

    Today is my birthday and I’m going to revel in it!  Let the festivities begin!  I turn 57!  Yes that is certainly getting up there.  Yes it is closer to 60 than it is…

    May 31, 2021
  • joyful

    Joyful

    GEM OF ZEN #37 What does it mean to feel joyful?  The word ‘JOYFUL’ is defined as “Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure or happiness”.    Around this time 2 years ago I wrote…

    April 26, 2021
  • The Humble Egg

    The Humble Egg

    Midlife lifestyle changes As women in midlife we find ourselves needing to make some changes to our lifestyle to accommodate our changing bodies, minds. and therefore, needs.  Menopausal hormonal shifts mean we are more…

    November 26, 2020
  • the 50's deep shift

    The 50’s deep shift

    A positive from 2020 2020 has been a challenging and very different year for us all.  On the positive side, it’s given us a lot of time for reflection. For me has come a…

    October 29, 2020
  • A half day trip & another birthday!

    A half day trip & another birthday is what made last weekend a really nice weekend, so I thought I’d share a few photographs from it for #lovinlife this week. On Saturday afternoon (after…

    June 4, 2020
  • Woman in City with bubbles

    Just Do It

    This post is part of the Gorgeous 50’s series inspired by a book given to me by one of my sisters on my 50th birthday – ‘Grown up and Gorgeous in your 50’s’ by…

    January 23, 2020
  • Pouring coffee for coffee catch up

    Coffee catchup: Ageing Fears, Christmas and more!

    I felt like a casual chat and catch up with you all today. The Gorgeous 50’s series is nearly finished and I’m keen to get it all wrapped up and completed because it’s been…

    December 5, 2019
  • Pink Hair

    Hair: your crowning glory – Part 2

    This post is part of the Gorgeous 50’s series inspired by a book given to me by one of my sisters on my 50th birthday – ‘Grown up and Gorgeous in your 50’s’ by…

    October 31, 2019
  • Woman applying red lipstick to lips

    Tips for luscious lips in midlife

    This post is part of the Gorgeous 50’s series inspired by a book given to me by one of my sisters on my 50th birthday – ‘Grown up and Gorgeous in your 50’s’ by…

    August 1, 2019
  • Healthy eating habits - smoked salmon and salad

    Healthy eating habits for women over 50

    This post is part of the Gorgeous 50’s series inspired by a book given to me by one of my sisters on my 50th birthday – ‘Grown up and Gorgeous in your 50’s’ by…

    July 18, 2019