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Personal experiences, practical tips, and things I’m learning about skincare, beauty, healthy living, fitness, wellness, and taking care of ourselves as we get older.

Feel Good in Your Body

Fitness, nutrition, juicing, wellness, and practical ideas for feeling your best.

Woman adjusting the bedroom thermostat before sleep.

Wellness

What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep? How to Find Your Perfect Setting

What is the best temperature for sleep? Learn the recommended bedroom temperature, why your bed can still feel hot, and simple ways to sleep cooler.

Woman sleeping comfortably in bed at night.

Wellness

How to Sleep Better After 40: 9 Simple Habits for Better Sleep

Sleep changing in your 40s? Learn why sleep can become more difficult with age and discover 9 simple habits that may help you sleep better.

Wellness

Why Do I Wake Up Hot at Night? Causes and Simple Ways to Sleep Cooler

Waking up hot at night? Learn common reasons you may get hot while sleeping, the difference between overheating and night sweats, and simple ways to sleep cooler.

Woman considering a premium high-powered blender in a bright home kitchen.

Juicing & Smoothies

Is a Vitamix Worth It? What to Know Before You Buy

Is a Vitamix worth the money? Learn what it does better than a regular blender, who may benefit from one, and what to consider before you buy.

Woman using a high-powered blender to prepare healthy homemade foods including soup, hummus, nut butter and pesto.

Juicing & Smoothies

What Can You Make in a Vitamix? 10 Healthy Ideas Beyond Smoothies

What can you make in a Vitamix besides smoothies? Discover 10 practical ideas including soups, hummus, nut butter, dressings, sauces and frozen fruit desserts.

Woman making a healthy smoothie with berries, greens and nutritious ingredients in a bright kitchen.

Juicing & Smoothies

Healthy Smoothies for Women Over 40: What to Add and Why

Discover what to add to healthy smoothies for women over 40, including protein, fiber, healthy fats, berries, greens and simple nutritious ingredients.

Woman in her 40s experiencing an afternoon energy slump at home.

Wellness

Why Am I So Tired in My 40s? Common Reasons Women Have Less Energy

Feeling more tired in your 40s? I’m sharing what I’ve noticed about my own energy, sleep and perimenopause, plus some common reasons women may feel more tired.

Woman over 40 strength training with dumbbells at home.

Fitness

Strength Training for Women Over 40: How to Start and Get Stronger

New to strength training after 40? Here's how to start simply, choose the right resistance and gradually build strength for everyday life.

Women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s staying active together on a wooded hiking trail.

Fitness

How to Stay Fit After 40: Simple Ways to Stay Strong and Active

Staying fit after 40 doesn't have to mean living at the gym. Here are simple ways to stay strong, active and mobile while doing more of the things you enjoy.

Woman comparing a glass of fresh juice with a smoothie.

Juicing & Smoothies

Juicing vs. Smoothies: Which Is Better for You?

Juicing vs. smoothies: what's really the difference? Learn how they compare for fiber, nutrients, fullness, sugar and digestion, and when I choose each one.

Woman drinking fresh green juice during a 21 day juice cleanse.

Juicing & Smoothies

I Tried a 21 Day Juice Cleanse: What Happened and What I Learned

I completed a 21 day juice cleanse and documented the experience. Here's what happened to my hunger, cravings, weight and energy, and what I think about juice fasting now.

Woman making fresh green juice with fruits and vegetables in her kitchen.

Juicing & Smoothies

Juicing for Beginners: How to Start, What to Juice and Easy Recipes to Try

New to juicing? Here's how I would start, including what fruits and vegetables to use, how to make vegetable juice taste good and three easy recipes to try.