This time of year in Minnesota is a huge transition from cold and snow to warmer weather and ice-free sidewalks. It takes a while to get there though, especially this year with the record amounts of snow that fell. Right now it is a big mud pile everywhere and lots...
Do you remember what your New Year’s resolution was? Did you stick with it? One of mine is to take more pictures, but I still seem to forget to do that! Fortunately, I found a better way to achieve our goals than a once-a-year resolution. It’s doing monthly...
My youngest child is graduating from college this spring and possibly moving out of state for a job. It recently occurred to me that I will soon have an empty nest. So what do I do now? An empty nest is when your children have grown up and left home. Empty nest...
Last weekend was my third trip to Sedona, Arizona. Every time I leave there, I come away feeling peaceful and inspired. Their website, visitsedona.com, boasts that Sedona is one of the country’s best places to visit when you are taking a break from everyday life,...
A Really Bad Day Earlier this month, I had a really bad day! I had been sick all weekend, and as I was lying around, I decided to apply for some online work. The following day I received a response from one of the jobs I applied for, and before I knew it, I was...
I have jumped from diet to diet for most of my life, trying to find that magic formula to lose weight. It has been my constant battle. I actually know quite a bit about what foods are healthy and what foods work for my body. However, I don’t always use that...
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!
