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10 Great Gifts Under $100

by Second Act Fashion | Dec 13, 2018

There is still time to grab some good deals on gifts online for the holidays. Here are some of our favorite under $100 picks of the season.

6 Ways To Turn Getting Fired Into A Good Thing

by Mary McGrath | Dec 11, 2018

After months of I Love Lucy re-runs, and vacuuming the carpet for hours at a time, I eventually learned a few coping strategies to help me get by.

Moving In Your Second Act? Here Are 11 Ways To Prepare

by Jamie Grossman | Dec 11, 2018

I’ve upsized, downsized, renovated. It’s a lot to handle! For many of us, moving is an emotional decision as well as an emotional experience.

I Wish Kids Today Would Chase More Fireflies

by Michelle Hatch | Dec 11, 2018

We were a generation of bone breakers, concussions and countless stitches. We were bloodied and bruised and rough and tumble kids.

7 Must See Christmas Movies For Children Of The 80s

by Megan Courtney | Dec 11, 2018

If you’re lucky enough to find these gems, watching them will rekindle your childhood love of extra sugary sentimentality, antiquated special effects, and over the top antics.

Ask Wendy

by Wendy Wiener | Dec 9, 2018

Momma’s boy and drinking are the subjects Wendy covers this week. Have a dating question? Ask Wendy!

8 Easy Tips To Help Learn About Wine

by Stacey Fink | Dec 6, 2018

During a trip a few years ago to Willamette Valley wine country in Oregon, I realized I wanted to do more than just drink the wine in my glass. I wanted to learn all about it…the different grapes, how they’re grown, why a Pinot Noir tastes different from Oregon than...

How I Was Rescued By An Army Of Friends

by Mimi Golub | Dec 4, 2018

It doesn’t matter how many friends you have in your army, as long as they know how to love you in bad times as well as good ones.

Learning To Celebrate the Holidays After My Husband’s Death – My Way

by Stephanie Sprinkel | Dec 4, 2018

The holidays are here and my husband isn’t. I’m going to get through it the best that I can, but I am quickly learning that I need to do it MY WAY or I will never get through it at all.

How This Jewish Girl Got The Chance To Celebrate Christmas

by Stacy Feintuch | Dec 4, 2018

As fabulous as Hanukkah is, there is something magical about Christmas that I sometimes long for. I was fortunate enough to be able to be a part of a few Christmas celebrations throughout the years, and I loved every minute.