Life

Retired or thinking of retiring, or simply leaving a full-time job, but you still want to have some extra cash? If you’re a woman over 50, you may be looking for ways to earn a little extra income while staying flexible, finding purpose, and (hopefully) enjoying what you do. Whether you’re retired, an empty nester, or just ready to take on something new, these side hustles for women can be a great way to have…

I come from a long line of sleepers. I can remember being in high school and while my friends were up late chatting on the phone, I went to bed at 9pm like my parents. I’m proud to say that I’ve raised two kids, now 28 and 30, who value sleep over a social life. We’ve all heard it—sleep is essential, and especially as we age. But getting quality sleep – and especially deep sleep…

Have you succumbed to the guilt trip of those dog food ads telling you to feed your dog fresh, human-grade food? As an obsessive dog mom, the idea has certainly piqued my interest. I have tried a couple of them, but with an 85-pound Labrador Retriever with a humongous appetite, I’d go broke with most of those subscription-based products. We know that fresh, whole foods are better for us as humans, but is homemade dog…

Cleaning out a loved one’s home after they pass is an emotional and daunting task. Recently, I had to face this challenge while sorting through my mother’s belongings. Like many of her generation, my mother was a collector, keeping everything from her wedding dress to fine china and even plastic salt and pepper shakers she “acquired” on her honeymoon. While these items held sentimental value to her, my kids – like many Gen Xers and…

The Gryphon Press is committed to publishing beautifully illustrated children’s picture books that have received numerous awards and accolades. These books center around the vital theme of the human-animal bond, aiming to instill empathy for animals and motivate children to become advocates for animal welfare. The organization’s overarching mission is to shed light on the pressing issues faced by animals—be they domestic, wild, or farmed—while fostering a deep sense of empathy for all forms of…

Most of you know that I’ve been helping to take care of my mom since her stroke 30 months ago. Those first few months were nothing short of horrendous. I didn’t know the stress I was under nor did I know the signs of caregiver burnout. According to AARP, as many as 41 million of us are caring for our adult family members. It’s not a role I ever planned for so I was completely…