Author Note: This article reflects the experiences and concerns many families faced during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. I’ve chosen to keep it published as a personal reflection on caregiving, aging, family connection, and the emotional impact of isolation on...
Memorial Day is coming up, and it will be a day to get out of the house and get together with family and friends. While that is always exciting, most of us take this extra day off for granted. Don’t forget why you celebrate Memorial Day. The meaning of Memorial Day...
Mother’s Day always brings up a lot of emotions for me. My mom Marvel is the inspiration for my blog Living Marvelously. She passed away in 2002 from breast cancer. I think about her and feel her presence every day, but on Mother’s Day, it takes a new meaning. But one...
Life has a way of teaching us lessons we never expected to learn. Sometimes those lessons arrive through heartbreak, change, disappointment, fear, or simply feeling lost in a season of life that no longer feels like you. During those moments, we often search for...
We just got back from a 10-day trip to Maui. It was not our first time there, so we knew it was going to be beautiful. But this time I paid attention to more than just the sun and ocean. I came across some unexpected and random facts from Maui, Hawaii. Before I tell...
Can’t we all just get along? It’s easy to feel discouraged by the amount of division and negativity in the world sometimes. That feeling inspired me to gather some work-together quotes, affirmations, and journal prompts that encourage connection, understanding, and...
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!
