If you’re not from Florida, let me let you in on a little citrusy secret: Key Lime Pie is basically the state’s unofficial love language. And lucky me, I live here! Which means I get to enjoy the real deal on the regular – including my 86-year-old dad’s famous homemade version (yes, he still rocks …
Tara Jacobsen
So I’ve officially switched gears—after what felt like SIX WEEKS of haunting my house for Halloween, I waved goodbye to skeletons and spooky candles, and hellooo to glitter, green, and all things holly jolly! Today? We’re diving into the MOST satisfying, crafty rabbit hole: making my own Christmas tissue paper. Yep, the kind of paper …
Want stronger arms without stepping foot in a gym? Yes, please! These simple yet effective exercises are designed especially for us fabulous, mature women. No weights? No problem! No mat? Totally fine! Whether you’re dealing with joint pain, menopausal changes, or just want to feel stronger day to day, these arm workouts are gentle, empowering, …
Get ready to add a warm, crafty touch to your spooky season! These Full Page Faux Fabric Halloween Printables are perfect for junk journaling, scrapbooking, DIY tags, party invites, and more. With cozy textures and festive patterns, each design looks like it was stitched from vintage fabric scraps, bringing that nostalgic Halloween vibe to your …
If you’ve been out of the exercise game for years, trust me, I’ve been there! I’m 58, and it all hit me on a cruise. My Irish friend – bless her – took a million photos, and let’s just say the snapshots of me… well, I didn’t recognize her. I felt sad – and I …
Fall is my all-time favorite season. Hands down! While I live in Florida now where Fall is just late summer, I came down from Northwestern Pennsylvania where Fall was AMAZING! The crisp air, the crunchy leaves, the excuse to wear cozy scarves and drink hot things out of unnecessarily large mugs—it just doesn’t get better. …
Let’s get real for a sec—when you hit your 50s (and beyond), the idea of “exercise” can feel… overwhelming. Like, who has time for hour-long gym sessions or pounding the pavement until your knees scream for mercy? Not this gal! But here’s the beautiful truth: small, consistent movement? TOTAL game-changer! Tiny tweaks. Five minutes here, …
Let me set the scene: spooky season is creeping in, pumpkin spice is taking over the airwaves, and your mantel is just BEGGING for some flair. Enter: these faux taper candles – made from plaster of Paris and dressed up in tissue paper decoupage. They’re the perfect blend of eerie elegance and autumn charm, without …
Every time I whip up this Watermelon Feta Salad, I swear I can hear the soft creak of my grandma’s old screen door and smell the fresh-cut grass from her backyard. Picture this: a checkered tablecloth fluttering in the breeze, held down by those adorable plastic clips shaped like butterflies or fruit (remember those?!), and …
Let’s be honest: staying motivated to exercise when you’re over 50 can feel like trying to herd cats in high heels. It’s not that we don’t want to feel better, stronger, and more energized—it’s just that life (and our joints!) sometimes has other plans. But here’s the thing: you are NOT too old, too out …
Bats, candy corn, jack-o’-lanterns, oh my! If you’re looking for a fabulously festive way to add Halloween flair to your crafts without hauling out the sewing machine, these free Halloween Faux Fabric printables are just the treat (no tricks here!) Packed with cozy textures, playful patterns, and a perfect dash of spooky charm, this collection …
Dry skin after 50? Oh honey, I feel you. One minute you’re blotting your face like a teenager, and the next, you’re slathering on oils like a Thanksgiving turkey. Hormonal shifts, environmental factors, and just plain aging can turn our once-glowing skin into a parched landscape. But fear not! I’ve gathered some tried-and-true remedies that …
If you’re anything like me, you probably learned the magic of a well-stocked pantry from the best teachers around: Mom and Grandma! For me, that kitchen wisdom came straight from the heart of the 1970s recession. Back then, “eating out” meant eating on the porch, and gourmet usually involved finding a creative way to use …
If you’ve ever decorated for the holidays and thought, “Hmmm… this needs a little more oomph,” then friend, you’re not alone—and you’re in luck! Because today, we’re diving into one of my FAVORITE hacks for creating visually stunning, multi-level decor: colorful holiday risers! Now, these aren’t your grandmother’s risers (actually… they might be—mine was VERY …
Let me just say this upfront: I once stayed in a relationship way past its expiration date… because of this cake. Well, a version of it, made by my college boyfriend’s mother. It was sticky, sweet, and served at every family gathering—way more consistent than the boyfriend himself, to be honest! But the good news? …
Are you ready to unlock your dream life after 50? Forget the “supposed to” checklist – this is all about saying hell yes to YOU! Whether you’re rediscovering your passions, loving the heck out of your self-care routines, or curating joy in every corner, these 11 tips are tailor-made for creative, seasoned women who know …
There’s just something magical about Halloween – the colors, the nostalgia, the playful spookiness! If you’re like me and live for the season (seriously, I decorate everything in orange, black, and purple), then you’re going to love this free printable set of retro Halloween paper backgrounds! Whether you’re crafting in your junk journal, making spooky …
So here’s the deal—I asked my crafty crew what season they vibe with most, and ding ding ding! FALL won by a landslide! Y’all love your crunchy leaves and pumpkin everything, and I do too. So today, we’re whipping up some fall-themed mixed media backgrounds that are PERFECT for faux candles, junk journals, greeting cards, …