Are you taking care of yourself? This is a question I often ask myself. Am I taking care of myself? Am I doing the things that I know will help me in the long run? How do you practice midlife self care? Are you doing the things that you know will be to your benefit? I...
Melanie Studer
15+ Best Books For Parents Of Middle Schoolers
What Are The Best Books For Parents of Middle Schoolers? Are you looking for the best books for parents of middle schoolers? We have you covered! We asked parents what was the most useful, most helpful, best book for these years. Here are ideas for more than 30 great...
Checklist of More than 40 of Life’s Most Important Documents
What Are Important Life Documents And What To Do With Them What are life's most important documents? What important papers do you need to keep? And how do you organize important life documents? Is your family aware of where these important documents are in case...
23 Best End Of Life Planning Resources
Must-Have End of Life Planning Resources It's coming!! Our parents are aging and will eventually need more of our help. Some of you are already in this season, and sadly, many of you have already dealt with the loss of parents. These must-have end of life planning...
Best Graduation Gifts Under $25
Do you have a senior? Or know a senior? It can get really expensive especially if you have a number of graduates to buy for. Surprisingly, there are quite a few options for finding the best graduation gifts for under $25!
15 Best Prom Movies To Watch With Your Teen!
Here are the 15 best prom movies to watch with your teen! Prom can be a great memory or a cruddy one. Which kind of memory do you have? We have compiled this list of the 15 best prom movies to get you in the prom season mood! This time in a seniors life can be so...
Help I’m Parenting Adult Children! 5 Tips That Will Help
No one ever says anything about how difficult parenting adult children could be! Your young adults are now beyond any type of discipline, and many times when they make a mistake, it can be very costly. Parents are now relegated to the sidelines, and young adults don't...
College Dorm Room Essentials -What Your Freshman Needs
Are you wondering what your freshman will need in their dorm room? We have had 5 teens head off to college, and my final senior is about to go in the fall. What are the college dorm room essentials that all freshman will need? Here is the breakdown of what your teen will need and why!
Are Your College Kids Coming Home For Summer? 10 Tips For Success
College Kids Coming Home For Summer Are your college kids coming home for summer? This can be a challenging time for all, so let’s break down some ways to deal with this adjustment. **This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make...
7 Ways To Overcome Midlife Crisis If You Are a Woman
What is a midlife crisis if you are a woman? We often think of men when we think of midlife crisis, but what is a midlife crisis if you are a woman? Read our 7 Ways to Overcome Midlife Crisis if you are a woman. Definition of Midlife Crisis: According to...
Best Graduation Gifts For College Grads
Are you looking for the best graduation gifts for college grads? We have you covered! We interviewed a number of grads and asked what was the most useful, most unique, most favorite gift that you received for college graduation. Here are the answers we received!
11 Best Books For Summer From Next Phase Parenting Readers!
I love a great book post! These best books for summer were collected from asking friends what their favorite book has been in the last year or so. Grab a large sweet tea, a chair in the sun, and let’s get started!
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