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...
Picture this scenario – You have known for a few days that you are going out to a party on Saturday night. You have an outfit in mind, but you don’t do anything until an hour before the party. You try on what you thought would work, but it looks awful. The next thing...
What is amazing about your kids getting older and out on their own is that they start to discover things they can teach you. My daughter is wonderful when it comes to that. She is out living her best life, and I love hearing all about it. One of the areas of her life...
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!
