The journal

Stories for the chapter
you are writing now.

Honest reflections on confidence, wellness, style, family, and the art of becoming yourself again.

A woman sitting at a wooden desk with a notebook, looking out a sunlit window.

Aug 5

What To Do With Your Life at 40: 8 Next Steps

Feeling unsure what to do with your life at 40? Use these eight practical next steps to find clarity, test directions, and move forward.

Read story ↗
An open notebook, brass key, and cup of tea on a sunlit wooden desk.

Jul 27

Starting Over at 40: A Practical Way to Begin Again

Starting over at 40 does not require a dramatic leap. Use this practical guide to find your footing, choose a direction, and take a next step.

Read story ↗
Stacey Creely walking through the city in a cream blazer, carrying a notebook for her next chapter.

Jul 20

How to Change Careers at 40: A Practical 90-Day Plan

A practical, steady guide to changing careers at 40 without throwing away the experience that got you here.

Read story ↗

Jul 14

How to Reinvent Yourself After 40: Finding the Courage to Start Your Next Chapter

Read story ↗

May 28

My Save vs. Splurge Summer Beauty Routine Over 40

Read story ↗

May 21

Summer Over 40: Finding Confidence Again This Season

Read story ↗

Dec 24

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas - 40 Something Syle

Read story ↗

Dec 9

Stacey’s Favorite Things: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Women Over 40

Read story ↗

Nov 7

Welcome to NO-vember: Saying No to Stress and Yes to Yourself This Holiday Season

Read story ↗

Oct 31

Five Things That “Scare” Women Over 40 This Halloween

Read story ↗

Sep 26

Giving Ourselves Grace After 40: Hot Flashes, Empty Nesting & Embracing My Curvy Era

Read story ↗

Jul 8

Happy Prime Day! Best Amazon Prime Deals for Women Over 40

Read story ↗

Jul 1

What I packed for 10 Days in Greece - in a Carry-on!

Read story ↗

May 11

Mother’s Day in the Middle: Letting Go, Looking Ahead, and Finding Myself Again

Read story ↗

Mar 21

Senior Year is Going too Fast…and It’s Not Ok.

Read story ↗

Mar 14

Walking the tightrope - How Women over 40 Balance it All

Read story ↗

Mar 2

Summer Slim-Down Strategies That Actually work for Women over 40.

Read story ↗

Feb 21

How to Beat the Winter Blahs, Reclaim your Energy & Get Ready for Spring

Read story ↗

Feb 7

The best Gal-entine’s Day Gift Ideas for Women over 40

Read story ↗

Jan 31

If You Can’t Tone it….Tan it. How to Practice Self Acceptance and Self Love.

Read story ↗

Jan 7

2025 Reset: Grace, Plot Twists, and Progress One Step at a Time

Read story ↗

Dec 31

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Gratitude and Glamour

Read story ↗

Dec 10

Holiday Glow-Up: My Hydrafacial Experience at the Rejuvenation Center

Read story ↗

Nov 22

Lexapro, Wine, & Feeling Just Fine: How to Enjoy This Holiday Season Without Losing Your Sh*t.

Read story ↗

Nov 15

Holiday Outfits for Women Over 40: Shop my fav Festive Looks!

Read story ↗

Nov 8

The 12 Days of Christmas Sephora Beauty Gift Guide: Luxe Gifts Under $50 🎄✨

Read story ↗

Nov 1

Welcome, NO-vember! How to embrace the power of saying…NO!

Read story ↗

Oct 18

Express Fall Edit: The Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe for Women Over 40

Read story ↗

Oct 11

Botox for Women Over 40: Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know

Read story ↗

Oct 4

Welcome “Crock-tober!” Favorite Fall Slow Cooker Recipes that are High Protein & Weight Watcher Friendly:

Read story ↗

Sep 27

Fall Beauty Roundup: The Best Makeup & Skincare Products on Amazon for Aging Skin

Shop Amazon beauty picks for mature skin, from hydrating skincare to flattering makeup and fall essentials for women over 40.

Read story ↗

Sep 20

Let’s Get Wild: Affordable Animal Prints for Fall Fashion over 40

Read story ↗

Sep 13

Fall Focus: Progress, not Perfection.

Read story ↗

Sep 6

Fall into Fashion: Fab Amazon Finds under $50

Read story ↗

Aug 30

Mile Marker 46: Birthday Reflections from the Road

Read story ↗

Aug 23

Meal Prepping for Back to School: Weight Watcher-Friendly Recipes and Tips

Read story ↗

Aug 16

Finding Your Next Chapter: Five Fab Books for Fall

Read story ↗

Aug 9

Summer Beauty Essentials… on a Budget

Read story ↗

Jun 30

Get Back on Track with Healthy Eating after Vaca

Read story ↗

Apr 30

Love, Life & Lash Extensions

Read story ↗

Apr 12

Find Your Invisible Team

Read story ↗

Jan 1

Meal Prep 101 for Weight loss

Read story ↗

Dec 31

New Year Goals Over 40

Read story ↗

Dec 4

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Teenage Girls

Read story ↗

Dec 1

Forty, Fabulous & Still Figuring it Out.

Read story ↗