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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.

Five Easy Steps to Get Past Your Jealousy

July 18, 2019October 21, 2015 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler
It’s so hard to admit to ourselves when we feel ugly emotions like jealousy. But you can easily get past your jealousy and use it to make positive changes.

As a blogger, I read a lot of other blogs. I’m frequently amused, often inspired and regularly humbled by the amazing talent I find. But sometimes I’ll read a post and I’ll think, “Ninety-Eight comments on this? I can write better than this! This person’s success should be mine, all mine!” It’s hard for me … Read more

Categories Reinvent Yourself 19 Comments

10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

March 28, 2022October 1, 2015 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler
10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My 18-Year-Old Self 1

I recently wrote about some of the ways I was actually wiser at 18 than I was when I supposedly “grew up”. But don’t be fooled, there were plenty of things that I’d like to go back and tell that carefree 18-year-old. I could probably come up with 100, but since I’m not actually speaking … Read more

Categories Reinvent Yourself 15 Comments

How to Pack for College

September 8, 2022August 25, 2015 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler
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Here’s an interactive checklist and tons of tips to make sure that you’re organized and ready with everything you need for college I’ve got three college move-in days under my belt and I think I’ve finally figured out how to make sure that we buy only the things we really need and how to show … Read more

Categories Parenting Young Adults Tags college drop off, start-college 1 Comment

My KonMari Tidy Up One Month Later

December 20, 2019May 16, 2015 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler
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When I blogged about organizing all my clothes using the method outlined in Marie Kondo’s The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, I promised an honest accounting of the results one month later. Well, yesterday was one month and I’m very pleased so far. I have noticed a bit of … Read more

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You’re Never Too Old to Have the Life You Want. Here’s Proof.

February 10, 2021May 11, 2015 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler
You're Never Too Old to Have the Life You Want. Here's Proof. 6

Think you’re too old to follow your dreams? Oh, friend, you are just getting started. I used to think I was too old for so many things when I was just over 40. I’m over 50 now and I’ve realized that you’re never too old to dream dreams, set goals, or dance to your favorite … Read more

Categories Reinvent Yourself 8 Comments

How to Organize Your Clothes Using the KonMari Method

April 14, 2022April 15, 2015 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler
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Here’s a Detailed How-To Guide on Using Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method to Clean Out Your Wardrobe, Organize Your Clothes and Make Sure Everything You Wear Every Day Brings You Joy!

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Here’s Why Organizing Your Empty Nest with Marie Kondo’s Konmari Method Really Could Change Your Life

September 8, 2022April 4, 2015 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler
Here’s Why Organizing Your Empty Nest with Marie Kondo’s Konmari Method Really Could Change Your Life 8

Tidying up your empty nest with Marie Kondo’s KonMari method can be just the spark of you need to ignite the next phase of your life. Looking at everything you own and deciding whether it sparks joy can help you get in touch with your true self once again.

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Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm passionate about giving women over 40 everything they need to know to live their very best life. Can you relate? Then you’ll love our community of fun, feisty women. We’re focusing (just a little) on ourselves and talking about all the things we enjoy: fashion, beauty, travel, entertaining, family, and planning an exciting future for the next phase of our lives. >> More About Me

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