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We all think we need to focus on everyone else or else we're being selfish. But actually the least selfish thing you can do is focus on yourself.

This is Why Focusing on Your Needs isn’t Selfish

Here’s an unpopular opinion for you: I hated the book Eat, Pray, Love. I first read it in 2007, like every other woman my age it seemed. But unlike most…

When I started Midlife Rambler I honestly believed there were no other lifestyle blogs that spoke to the needs of midlife women. I was wrong - so wrong! - but blogs for women our age do tend to fall under the radar. Here's a megalist of the blogs you'll want to start reading today.

All the Blogs for Older Women You Should be Reading Now

One of my most popular posts on Midlife Rambler is a quick list of five other Midlife Blogs that I really liked. As I wrote in my original post, I…

23andMe Vs. AncestryDNA - which test is right for you?

AncestryDNA Vs. 23AndMe: I Took 2 DNA Tests So You Can Pick the Right One for You

True confession time: I’ve become kinda a geek about DNA. At first, it was just a way to really understand my heritage. It would seem that my family on both…

How to Plan a Successful Family Vacation with Your College Student and Young Adult Children

Vacations with your young adult children can be an amazing opportunity to bond. You just need to remember that they aren’t kids anymore and follow these simple tips. A family…

Here’s Why You Need to Be in Amsterdam on April 27 for King’s Day

King’s Day or, in Dutch, Koningsdag, is a Dutch National Holiday celebrating the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. The Dutch have been celebrating the birth of their monarch since 1885 and…

Six Ways to Enjoy Spring Hygge for a Bright and Serene Home

You can still keep the hygge spirit of cozy comfort alive during the spring. Here are some ways to make your life hyggelig as the weather warms up and the…