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Oct 28

How to Make Friends in Your 40s: 7 Realistic Ways

How to make friends in your 40s with seven low-pressure, realistic ways to reconnect, meet new people, and make room for friendship.

Oct 21

Caregiver Burnout Symptoms: 7 Signs to Notice

Caregiver burnout symptoms can be easy to miss. Stacey shares seven signs, practical ways to ask for support, and a gentler next step when you are carrying too much.

Oct 16

Progress Isn’t Linear: Giving Yourself Grace After 40

A 25th anniversary, a week-long pity party, and an honest reminder from Stacey: progress is not linear. Give yourself grace and begin again after 40.

Oct 14

What Is the Sandwich Generation? When You Care Both Ways

What is the sandwich generation? Stacey shares what this caregiving season can look like, why it feels so heavy, and a gentler way to begin asking for help.

Oct 7

Stacey’s Fav Fall Amazon Prime Day Finds!

Stacey’s personal Amazon Prime Day beauty and fashion finds, including IT Cosmetics, Oribe, DRMTLGY eye masks, and fall boots.

Oct 6

End-of-Year Reflection: 3 Months to Finish With Intention

An honest end-of-year reflection for women over 40 who want to notice their progress, release what drains them, and choose a meaningful next step.

Sep 30

What to Do When You Feel Lost in Life

Feeling lost in life? Stacey shares a gentle, practical way to name what is changing, make room to think, and choose one honest next step.

Sep 23

Can You Reinvent Yourself at 40? A Gentle Way to Begin

Yes, you can reinvent yourself at 40. Stacey shares a gentle, practical way to start when your old life no longer feels like the right fit.

Sep 23

A Fall Reset: New Beginnings After 40

A personal fall reset for women over 40 who are ready for more confidence, courage, gratitude, and room for a new chapter.

Sep 22

Sandwich Generation: When Transformation Happens to You

A compassionate, personal reflection for women caring for aging parents while still holding their own family, work, and future.

Sep 16

Making Time for Friendship After 40

A personal story from Stacey about why women over 40 need to make time for the friends who keep us supported, laughing, and grounded.

Sep 8

The September Reset: Reinvent Yourself After 40

Why fall is the perfect time to rethink your goals, reset your routine, and begin a new chapter after 40.

Sep 9

Empty Nest Syndrome: 7 Ways to Find Yourself Again

Empty nest syndrome can make a familiar home and life feel different. These seven grounded steps can help you care for yourself and begin a meaningful next chapter.

Sep 2

Career Change at 45: A Practical Way to Begin

Considering a career change at 45? Use this practical guide to assess your strengths, test a new direction, and make a plan that fits your real life.

Aug 28

Starting a New Job After 40: My First Week

Starting a new job after 40 can feel exciting and uncomfortable at once. Stacey shares her first week as a marketing instructor and the support that helped her begin.

Aug 26

How to Find Direction in Life: 7 Practical Steps

Feeling lost or unsure what comes next? These seven practical steps help you find direction in life without forcing a dramatic answer.

Aug 19

How to Find Your Purpose: 7 Gentle Ways to Start

Wondering how to find your purpose? These seven gentle steps help you notice your strengths, values, and next moves without forcing a perfect answer.

Aug 19

First-Time College Mom? What I Learned About Letting Go

A second-year WVU move-in taught me what first-time college moms need to know about letting go, trusting their kids, and finding themselves again.

Aug 12

How to Find Yourself Again at 40: 7 Gentle Steps

Feeling disconnected from yourself at 40? Use these seven gentle steps to notice what has changed, reconnect with what matters, and choose a real next move.

Aug 5

What to Do With Your Life at 40: 8 Practical Next Steps

Wondering what to do with your life at 40? Start with eight practical steps to get clear, explore what fits, and move forward without a dramatic leap.

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.

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.

Jul 14

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

Thinking about reinventing yourself after 40? A steady guide to reconnect with your strengths, choose a next step, and move forward with confidence.

May 28

My Save vs. Splurge Summer Beauty Routine Over 40

May 21

Summer Over 40: Finding Confidence Again This Season

Dec 24

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas - 40 Something Syle

Dec 9

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

Nov 7

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

Oct 31

Five Things That “Scare” Women Over 40 This Halloween

Sep 26

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

Jul 8

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

Jul 1

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

May 11

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

Mar 21

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

Mar 14

Walking the tightrope - How Women over 40 Balance it All

Mar 2

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

Feb 21

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

Feb 7

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

Jan 31

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

Jan 7

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

Dec 31

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

Dec 10

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

Nov 22

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

Nov 15

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

Nov 8

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

Nov 1

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

Oct 18

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

Oct 11

Botox for Women in Their 40s: Benefits, Risks, and Questions to Ask

Thinking about Botox in your 40s? Read Stacey's personal experience, potential benefits and risks, and questions to discuss with a qualified provider.

Oct 4

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

Sep 27

Amazon Makeup & Skincare for Mature Skin: Stacey's Picks After 40

Stacey’s Amazon picks for mature skin, from hydrating cleansers and retinol creams to foundation and makeup that give skin a fresh, natural glow.

Sep 20

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

Sep 13

Fall Focus: Progress, not Perfection.

Sep 6

Fall into Fashion: Fab Amazon Finds under $50

Aug 30

Mile Marker 46: Birthday Reflections from the Road

Aug 23

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

Aug 16

Finding Your Next Chapter: Five Fab Books for Fall

Aug 9

Summer Beauty Essentials… on a Budget

Jun 30

Get Back on Track with Healthy Eating after Vaca

Apr 30

Love, Life & Lash Extensions

Apr 12

Find Your Invisible Team

Jan 1

Meal Prep 101 for Weight loss

Dec 31

New Year Goals Over 40

Dec 4

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Teenage Girls

Dec 1

Forty, Fabulous & Still Figuring it Out.