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Lifestyle
These are stories written in the category of Travel, Things to Do, Fashion, Home Decor, Books and Podcasts and Art.


Benefits of Sustainable Jewelry
Sustainable and ethically sourced jewelry is better for the environment thanks to its variety of benefits. It is good for the environment as it reduces waste, conserves resources, and maintains a sustainable supply of raw materials.
Brittany Cotton
3 min read


The Day the Plan Stopped Working: A Family’s Turning Point
Some moments don’t announce themselves — they quietly redraw everything. This reflective story explores how one fall reshaped a family’s understanding of aging, caregiving, and what comes next.
Michelle Woodbury & Alyson Powers
3 min read


When a Mother’s Intuition Knows: Grieving My Son Nick and Finding a Path Forward After Suicide
After losing her son Nick to suicide, Wendy Hare Juergens faced the unthinkable. Through writing, connection, and compassion, she discovered that grief has no timetable—and that love continues long after loss. This deeply personal story offers comfort, honesty, and hope to anyone navigating suicide loss.
Wendy Hare Juergens
7 min read


Life at 60: Womanhood, Leadership, and Embracing Change
I’m grateful to rub shoulders with women like you on my journey. It’s well-known that when women—in all our resilience, inner strength, wisdom and heart—support each other, the sky’s the limit. I love that about us and am wishing you a 2026 rich in purpose and love.
Laurie Warren
4 min read


From Financial Planning to Inner Peace: Michelle Woerdeman’s Journey to Helping Women Live by Design
Sometimes the greatest success is listening to your inner calling. Meet Michelle Woerdeman and her journey from financial planning to women’s wellness and intentional living. ✨
Michelle Woerdeman
2 min read


Living with Purpose at 80 | Peg Doyle on Lifelong Wellness
Wellness and You Founder Peg Doyle’s Story: Living with Love, Compassion, and Unstoppable Purpose at 80
Peg Doyle
2 min read


A New Year, 2026: January Celebrations, Sweet Traditions, and Simple Joys
Start 2026 with warmth, sweetness, and celebration. A charming January poem filled with cozy traditions and New Year joy.
Rita N. Wolfson
1 min read


My Mother’s Death Was Preventable: A Nurse’s Call for Patient Advocacy
I share because this story is what I have devoted my life to, my passion for advocating for patients and demanding proper care. I share because many people don’t know services like mine are available to them.
Robin Sparda
3 min read


Finding My Voice at 50: How Purpose, Creativity, and Podcasting Aligned My Life
Just after celebrating my 50th birthday, I found myself in a deep season of reflection. Turning fifty didn’t feel like an ending. It felt like a midpoint.
Kim Parkinson
3 min read


Orthodontic Care Empowers Women by Transforming Smiles and Lives
Orthodontic care is more than just a cosmetic enhancement; it is a pathway to increased confidence and personal empowerment.
Cathie Briggette
3 min read


How to Choose a Reliable Contractor for Your Home Improvements
Choosing the right contractor can make or break your home improvement project. Here’s how to avoid scams, check real reviews, and pick a professional you can trust.
Cathie Briggette
2 min read


7 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Comfort
To enjoy winter in style, you must embrace some of the things it offers rather than shy away and shut yourself off. Of course, it is colder, and you may even worry about heating bills. But there is much more to winter than worry and cold, such as warming food and drink and cozy nights. Create a Vista All seasons bring their own beauty, and this is the real joy of each one. Imagine how boring it would be if it was summer all the time. It would get old really quickly. Winter h
Cathie Briggette
3 min read


Women Pioneer Series – Julia Child
Julia Carolyn Child (née McWilliams; August 15, 1912 – August 12, 2004) was an American chef, author and television personality.
Cathie Briggette
9 min read


The Underground Railroad Book Review
One of The New York Times’s 10 Best Books of the 21st Century A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Century A Los Angeles Times Best Fiction Book of the Last 30 Years
Cathie Briggette
2 min read


Simple Fall Home Checks You'll Be Glad You Did
If you’ve got a house that’s been through a few seasons, then you’ll know all too well that fall is when it starts showing its age a little. The gutters fill up, the heating gets grumpy, and that one drafty window suddenly becomes the star of the show. Before the cold properly kicks in, it’s worth giving your home a quick once-over.
Mary O'Donnell
2 min read


Is it Time to Take the Next Step in Your Relationship?
author/source: Minnie Axel Are you interested in taking the next step in your relationship ? If so, then there are lots of factors that you need to consider. For instance, you might want to consider whether you have met the family, moved in together, or even consider getting engaged. Let’s look at each of the different possibilities in turn. Meeting The Family First, you should consider whether you have met your partner’s family . This is always going to be a big step because
Minnie Axel
2 min read


Designing for Comfort: Simple Ways to Refresh Your Living Space
Your home should feel like a place of ease, warmth, and renewal. It’s where you rest, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones.
Henry Kingston
5 min read


Love and Fidelity
As I gaze out my window, I am privileged to watch two elegant mute swans gracefully glide across the Charles River on their early morning journey. They bring an elegance of grace, beauty, and contentment to the start of my day. Mute swans were brought to America from Europe. They were introduced to ponds in parks and estates as an ornamental attraction, which is still practiced today on private properties. Mute swans are the largest members of the waterfowl family and are amo
Rita N. Wolfson
2 min read


Fireflies
I watch my friend become a shell
Of herself. Her husband, once charmed
By her effervescence
Now finds her zest for life
inconvenient, unaligned
with how he imagined his wife.
Danielle Coffyn
1 min read


Your Podcast is Your Permanent Platform: Why Audio Content is the Ultimate Investment
As a Podcast Growth Coach, I've seen too many brilliant women lose months of valuable content to platform changes, algorithm shifts, and disappearing posts.
Kim Parkinson
4 min read
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