When my dad owned his grocery store, he often earned trips as rewards. One of those trips was to the Bahamas, and my brother Jeff and I got to tag along with my mom and dad. We spent five days in paradise, enjoying all the planned activities with the group. On the...
My mom, Marvel, is the reason I started Living Marvelously. She was one of those people who could light up a room just by walking in—fun-loving, kind, and always full of joy. We lost her way too soon, at just 66, with so much life still left to live. That loss is what...
I always thought your purpose in life was tied to a job. Whenever I was asked, “What are your goals?”, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, “What are your intentions?” my answer inside my head was, “I have no idea.” I have worked as a Human Resources...
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!