No matter what is happening in the world, you can still make Thanksgiving special! My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is getting together with family that I don’t see very often. Parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and nephews. It’s fun to catch...
With all of the technology we use now, sending actual handwritten letters to friends and family has become almost obsolete. Birthday greetings are all done by text or social media these days. But one habit I have been trying to make a non-negotiable is to write notes...
Today is the day that a lot of kids are going back to school. Some from home, some in person, some online. But in all cases, it’s time to get back to learning—both academic and life lessons. I remember when my kids were young, the first day of school was so exciting....
It’s almost the end of summer, and many families are preparing to send their kids back to school. That might mean homeschooling, a combination of school and home, or sending your children to college. In all cases, it’s a good time to organize your house. I always get...
During the summer, we usually go on two or three weekend trips to golf tournaments, friends’ cabins, baseball games or visiting my kids. Sometimes we actually get on a plane and go to Vegas or visit my aunt in California. When my kids were younger, we tried to take...
Living Marvelously is all about making the most of the life we have left to live. It is written in memory of my mom, Marvel, who died of cancer at 66, and the lessons I learned from her. But now, I’m focusing on my dad. Last October he moved into a nursing home after...
Hi! I’m Laurie Jonas. I created Living Marvelously to encourage midlife women to rediscover their purpose, follow what brings them joy, and design a next chapter that feels truly fulfilling. Have a look around!
