Summer Entertaining – Grilled Pineapple Dessert
I’ve mentioned that dessert is often an afterthought to a dinner party in our house. If someone asks what they can bring, I will quite…
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Walking for Weight Loss
I recently surveyed 63 midlife women. Over half expressed concern about their increasing weight and health as they age. My hubby and I talk about…
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5 Reasons to Make Your Bed Every Day
Don’t you love pretty bed linens? A plush quilt, coordinating blanket and sheets, as well as Euro pillows and shams elevate the look of any…
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One Easy and Flexible Dessert Recipe
As you know, I do love to entertain. Greeting people with a glass of champagne and chatting over the island as we prepare the last…
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Take a Joy Ride
We’re still not venturing out much because we want to limit our exposure to the virus. My mom lives with us, and she has a…
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For Women of a Certain Age – Sweet Freedom Living
I’m often asked how I came up with the name, Sweet Freedom Living, for my blog. The short answer is I wanted a name to…
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Low Carb Eating – Time to ditch the sugar!
I’m finally over my boredom cooking, and we are actively working off the long winter 15. In reality, I haven’t gained 15 from just winter….
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Don’t Save the Best for Last
Where did we learn to save the best for last? I don’t remember my parents telling me this, but throughout my life I have done…
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Serving Grace and Eating Crow
Back in April, only four weeks from the date my hubby and I returned from our first vacation in nearly a year, a friend posted…
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My Favorite Sale of the Year
Can I just say that I’m super excited to be a new Nordstrom Affiliate, especially right in time for my favorite sale of the year?!…
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Please Don’t Call Me Mature
There was a time in my life when it was a huge compliment to be referred to as mature. I’ve always been an “old soul”,…
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Love Taps – Make Peace with Grief in Midlife
Remember love taps when we were kids? Someone would hit you, maybe a little too hard, and when you said, “Ouch!”, they would reply, “Oh,…
