50 Things About Turning 50 as a Woman and Mom Turning 50 is a remarkable milestone for any woman, especially those who have journeyed through the joys and challenges of motherhood. It’s a time to reflect on the experiences that have shaped us, celebrate our accomplishments, and embrace the wisdom…
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Season of Kindness
The holiday season is not always happy for everyone. No matter how you feel right now, the truth is that this time of year is often filled with emotions for everyone. If this month has been hard for you, I am with you. Our mom recently became critically ill in the hospital…
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Top 10 List
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Turning 50 November is my birthday month, hello Scorpio season! Turning 50 actually feels great so far. When you turn 50, you no longer have to apologize for your opinions. Here is my list of the top 10 things I wish I knew before turning…
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My Favorite Age is Now
My big birthday is coming up. I am welcoming this milestone with open arms. Turning 50 actually feels less challenging than turning 40 did for me. Maybe that is because I had two babies at the time and I was really tired and overwhelmed. Or, maybe it is because I am more comfortable and happy…
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Fall Checklist
Hello, fall 2022! As we embrace a new season ahead, we say goodbye to summer. I have actually been feeling anxious about this fall as we have a jam-packed schedule. Bring on the hockey season! It is also sinking in that this is Charlie’s last year with us at home. Cue the mom…
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Taking Steps to Honor Capalbo Strong
Happy end of summer! Hope you’ve all enjoyed some great weather and made some great memories this summer. I know we have! My apologies that I have not been blogging much this summer. But I did release some new Podcast episodes so hopefully, you have listened to some of my new interviews. Thank you…
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One-on-one Time with Your Kids
Lately, it seems that we are all busier than ever, so finding some free time can be hard. Recently, I was lucky that it worked out to find time to spend one-on-one time with each of my kids. I have read in many parenting books how important it is to spend time…
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I Never Had Braces, but Now I Have
InvisalignAs I approach the age of 50 (gasp!), many things are changing. And that includes my teeth. My bite has gotten worse and will continue to get worse as I get older if I don’t try to fix it. My teeth are also crowded, which is causing issues. So enter Invisalign.
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Live Like Charlie
A few days ago, our friend Charlie Capalbo lost his 4th battle with cancer. You are never prepared for losing a loved one. But it’s only made more devastating when that loved one is only 23 years old.
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Being a Good Sport
Last week I posted a photo of this sign on my Instagram from an ice hockey rink in Connecticut, and it seemed to strike a chord. It was honestly the best message I have ever seen posted at any athletic facility. If there is a way that we can get a…