I’ve always been a believer in acquiring special pieces in your wardrobe; statement pieces that will last a lifetime while combining those with more trendy or affordable styles. My very first glimpse of Ming Wang and her luxurious statement designs instantly captivated me; they’re breathtakingly beautiful! It was the combination of the classic beauty found … Continue Reading
“If you have a very hot experience then shock yourself with cold water, it’s very very good for the nervous system.” Gwyneth Paltrow Tweet The new year comes and goes, and oftentimes, with it go our resolutions and our willpower to change our lives. NOT THIS YEAR, baby! I’m going to tell you how to … Continue Reading
“‘Help one another’ is part of the religion of sisterhood.” Louisa May Alcott Tweet My blog is taking on a new direction to help YOU to navigate and create your best life – a MODLife or Modern Midlife! One of the best ways I’ve found to make new friends as a 40 plus woman is … Continue Reading
“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” Winnie The Pooh Tweet One of the most frequently searched for questions on Google is: “How do I make friends at midlife?” Fortunately, I have oodles of experience in this area. Some … Continue Reading
http://catherinegraceo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/My-girl.mp4 It’s Super Bowl Sunday as I write today’s post, and I’m Super excited and getting the wings and the nachos ready! However, I have zero interest in football. I’m tuning in today not to watch the game, but to watch the commercials and the halftime show! My attention will immediately be on the commercials, … Continue Reading
“The Midlife crisis is someone else’s fantasy. MODLife is what you create every day to celebrate who you are … at any age. ” Catherine Grace O’Connell Tweet The straight A student over achiever in me would be horrified at using such an undignified and crass word as “ain’t” if she weren’t equally horrified by … Continue Reading
It’s over. It’s done. I love the sense of completion. I’ll admit, at the start of the 30 Day Challenge, I wasn’t sure I had the fortitude to see it through until the end. I was recovering from a bout with the flu along with some serious exhaustion dealing with some stress in my life. … Continue Reading
Ever hear “Milk builds strong bones?” Of course you did! Alas, it wasn’t true. Guess what? There’s a real solution for stronger bones: AlgaeCal! And as we age, it couldn’t come at a better time! I grew up drinking milk. Lots and lots of milk. So did my four brothers. Back in the day, we had … Continue Reading
“The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.” Norman Vincent Peal Tweet Beauties, I’ve been in a slump for some time now. Feeling Schlumpy! (Is that even a word?!) Feeling schlumpy is anathema to an energy worker like me. I’m sensing, it may be for you as … Continue Reading
“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch.” Robert Brault Tweet Cheers Beauties & Happy Halloween! This Halloween got me thinking. I know. I know. It seems as if everything gets me thinking these days. In case you didn’t know, I’m a kid … Continue Reading
We are the Perfect Storm. Let’s embrace our wisdom and life experience, our creativity and confidence, and our ability to explore health, wellness, and vitality! Join me on the journey to “Mastering Modern Midlife!”
