We all know and hear every day that we need to take care of our health to live a long and happy life. We hear it so much and in so many different ways that sometimes it goes in one ear and out the other. When we continue to wake up every day and go about our daily...
I talked to a friend the other day about eating healthy and exercising and getting into better habits. She asked me if I had any self-care non-negotiables. When I looked at her with a blank stare, she started to explain. She has 5 non-negotiables that she does every...
My husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary this last week by taking a trip to California with some friends. We had a great time, and we could put our work aside and enjoy each other’s company. We each did some things for the other to make the weekend fun...
It’s my birthday! So, I am writing my birthday year in review. Last May for my mom Marvel’s birthday, I wrote a post, 25 Celebration Ideas for Your Birthday, and included a resource called “A Year in Review”. Something I am working on is to start doing the things I...
Life can be pretty demanding sometimes. There is always so much to do, and we often search for the next best thing. We get lost in the ideas of how our lives can be better instead of appreciating the simple joys of everyday life. My life will be better when I… Lose 10...
Paying it forward is doing random acts of kindness for others without expecting or hoping for anything in return. When you are the recipient of good fortune, and you pay it forward to someone else, and then they do the same, the ripple effect of paying it forward can...
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!