Be a positive influence on those around you and positivity will come back to you in spades. The definition of Positivity: thinking in an optimistic way, looking for solutions, expecting good results and focusing on making life happier. My nickname in my sphere of friends is “Polly Positive.” It may sound naive, it is anything but naivety. As long as I can remember, while dealing with negative people or situations, I always endeavored to look for the bright side. I want to be that positive force with an optimistic attitude towards everyone I come into contact with throughout the day. Be Kind Words of wisdom by Aibileen Clark from The…
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Best Tips to Get Organized in 2020
“Get Organized for 2020” should be at the top of your New Year’s resolution list if resolutions are your thing. I am not really a resolutions “list” type of gal — more a follow the Mid-Life Goddess Rules to Live By and you will be good for the year! An organized day, makes for a much more soothing week, leading to a more functional home. In the words of Leslie Knope “you’re beautiful and you’re organized!” (That’s an inside Parks and Rec joke for those in the know.) So let’s do this now. Budget Booyah! Organizing your financial life begins with a practical budget and sticking to it. Discussing your…
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Random Acts of Kindness
Be Kind Random acts of kindness is a thoughtful mindset that should not be so rare for a good Mid-Life Goddess. Being kind is the #1 Rule in our Goddess Rules (here). I was in the drive-thru at Starbucks the other day getting my venti no fat latte — I know that is pretty cliche’ but so yummy! In any event, when I was up to pay at the window, the barista said that the gentleman in front of me paid for my latte. Got me a little choked up — so I paid for the couple behind me. I drove away feeling blessed and it got me thinking about…
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12 Money Saving Tips for the Mid-Life Goddess
Everyone loves saving money and these 12 money saving tips for the Mid-Life Goddess will not disappoint! We will give you some of our favorite sites, apps and ideas for putting that moola in your lovely midlife pockets! Please Note: We will sometimes earn an affiliate commission on the sales of products we link to at no additional cost to you. I will only feature items I genuinely love and want to share with my reading Goddesses! 1. You Don’t Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement! Buy this book! This book by Marc Lichtenfeld is full of all types of money saving tips for the “retirement” crowd. In fact,…
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10 Fabulous Hostess Gifts from Oprah’s Favorite Things List
Oprah's Favorite Things list comes out in November and we should save this list as a "go to" guide for our many Midlife Goddess Hostesses! I have compiled a list of goddess-worthy gifts under $50 that any Hostess would just love to open up. You know that she has put in a lot of time cooking and cleaning and setting up the perfect dinner party or Lady's Weekend so show her some love! Please Note: We will sometimes earn an affiliate commission on the sales of products we link to at no additional cost to you. I will only feature items I genuinely love and want to share with my…
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Guide to Hosting a Fabulous Lady’s Weekend at Your House
A MidLife Goddess lives to entertain and be entertained -- see our Goddess Rule # 9 (here). So let's get down to entertaining our fellow goddesses with this guide to hosting a fabulous lady's weekend at your house. Exotic locations are always sought out for these girlfriend escapades, but you can have a goddess-worthy weekend in your own home town. I recently moved away from my girlfriend tribe in Michigan to Knoxville, Tennessee when my husband took a new job. It has been an exciting adventure but I so miss my BFFs and wanted to put together a goddess-worthy visit for the ladies and show off my new town with…
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15 Secrets of the Ultimate Mid-Life Goddess Lifestyle
15 secrets of the ultimate Mid-Life Goddess lifestyle are a list of golden rules for us fierce, fabulous and fun midlife ladies. The goal of launching this website is to highlight adventures and successes that we ladies have accomplished while still maintaining a happy and healthy home and family. Let's do this by imparting these 15 tidbits that all good Mid-Life Goddesses should live by. 1. Be Nice. Karma is only a bitch if you are. A kind person will attract kind people. The Mid-Life Goddess should aspire to be kind to everyone. Mean ladies are not happy people and tend to poison those around her. Don't be mean. 2.…
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Mid-Life Goddess Launch!
July 1st is the day to launch this fabulous site! Looking forward to taking you all with me on this fierce adventure that is Mid-Life!