Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler

Hi! I'm Katy and I started Midlife Rambler when my youngest child was a senior in high school. I was staring at the coming empty nest and wondering what was next for me. Does that sound like you? Then you’ll love our community of fun, feisty women. We’re looking forward to finally focusing (just a little) on ourselves and talking about all the things we enjoy: fashion, beauty, travel, entertaining, and being the best possible you.

5 Surprising Reasons Why Vision Boards Fail

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Are you disappointed in the results of your vision board? Wondering why everyone talks about how powerful a vision board can be for manifesting your goals while you stay stuck where you are? You might be making some of these mistakes when you’re creating your board. Here’s why your board may not be working and … Read more

10 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your College Student Home for the Holidays

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spending time with adult kids over the holidays

We look forward to our college students coming home for the holidays for months so we can finally spend some quality time, only to have them kiss our cheek and ask for the car keys as soon as they walk in the door. It’s normal for your college students and young adult children to want … Read more

Four Signs It’s Time to Ask for Outside Help with Your Aging Parents

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It can be difficult to notice your aging parent’s deteriorating welfare or know when it’s time to reach out for outside help. Here are four signs that your aging relatives might need help more help than you can provide alone. 

We’ve got a special guest post today from Caryl Anne Crowne, writer and media relations specialist for Senior Helpers of San Gabriel Valley. Dealing with aging parents is something so many of us are dealing with and it’s so easy to feel like you need to handle everything yourself. Here are some tips about when … Read more

Easy Christmas Makeup Look -for Women over 40!

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Here's a great holiday look for midlife women. Update your makeup and look more youthful without looking like you're trying too hard.

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to update your makeup for an easy festive holiday look that’s perfect for the over 40 woman. It covers the full face using techniques designed to enhance aging skin and make us all look our best. This is a perfect look for Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties. It’s … Read more

How to Plan the Perfect Second Wedding Over 40

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You can totally have a Pinterest-Worthy Second Wedding even if you're an older bride. Here's how.

You can plan the perfect wedding whether you’re getting married for the first time over 40 or this is your second wedding. Here’s how I planned my casual and inexpensive but still meaningful wedding using ideas from Pinterest. From the dress to the cake to the flowers, you can find ideas to make your own … Read more