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Lifestyle

Finding Beauty In The Past Year

Yes, there were some silver linings in 2020.

By Suzanne Hayes

November 20, 2020

THIS WEEK

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Health

4 Not-So-Obvious Dieting Mistakes Every Woman Makes

By Karen Asp

, November 17, 2020

Make sure you put these on your radar — now.

3 Min Read

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Lifestyle

I’m 46 And Don’t Regret The Tattoo I Got At 17

By Aimee Savey

, November 17, 2020

Why I still love it so much.

3 Min Read

Lifestyle

The Very Best Virtual Wine And Beer Tastings

By Danielle Manion

, November 17, 2020

Raise a glass to these at-home experiences that help keep the party going.

2 Min Read

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Relationships

The Easiest Way To Find Love In A Pandemic

By Danielle Braff

, November 17, 2020

It may be hard to believe, but the dating scene is alive and well!!

3 Min Read

SPOTLIGHT

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Money

It's Here!! The Ultimate Girlfriend's Holiday Gift Guide

Amazing ideas for the friend who has everything.

5 Min Read

Popular

Relationships

Without Mom, Thanksgiving Will Never Be The Same

By Sacha Cohen

, November 17, 2020

It used to be my favorite holiday.

4 Min Read

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Health

The Truth About Hysterectomies

By Jennifer Rainey Marquez

, December 11, 2018

The tales of your soon-to-be ruined sex life have been greatly exaggerated.

5 Min Read

Health

Move Over, Pumpkin Spice! It’s This Spice's Season To Shine

By Randi Mazzella

, November 3, 2020

Who knew it had so many health benefits??

3 Min Read

Because everyone needs a Girlfriend™

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Lifestyle

Revealed!! 5 Fabulous Chili Recipes You’ve Just Got To Try

Because it’s not really fall until you have a bowl of chili in front of you.

By Kathryn Streeter

LET'S TALK ABOUT .... MIDDLE AGE!!

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Lifestyle

Revealed! What Really Makes You Middle Aged

By Suzanne Hayes

, November 10, 2020

Here are the things that hit you — with a little shock and awe.

6 Min Read

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Lifestyle

I've Waited My Whole Life To Be A Middle-Aged Lady

By Amy Ettinger

, September 24, 2019

How my sedentary tendencies have finally caught up with my circumstances.

3 Min Read

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Lifestyle

The 15 Apps Every Woman Needs To Survive Middle Age

By Shannon Reed

, June 23, 2020

A girl can dream, can't she?

3 Min Read

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Relationships

Why Making Friends In Middle Age Is So Damn Hard

By Melissa Fenton

, December 28, 2018

And why you need to do it anyway.

3 Min Read

#TREETIME

How long do you leave your holiday decorations up?

Thank you for taking our poll and have a fabulous week!!

We take everything down a day or two after Christmas.

25%

Definitely by New Year's Eve.

69%

Typically by the second week of January.

Never! We leave decorations up all year long.

Good Advice from a Good Friend

If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws, you can love other people so much better. And that makes you so happy.

Kristin Chenoweth

Editor's Picks

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Relationships

Celebrating Thanksgiving .... The 'Pod' Way

By Danielle Braff

, November 5, 2020

Will you be doing what so many others are doing??

3 Min Read

Parenting

The Little Secret So Many Parents Share

By Candy Schulman

, January 22, 2019

We all say the same thing. But usually we're lying

3 Min Read

Lifestyle

3 Must-Have Sex Toys For Women Over 40

By Ann Brenoff

, February 11, 2020

Welcome to a whole new world!

1 Min Read

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Health

How Worry Was Hurting Me And Those I Love Most

By Kathryn Streeter

, April 6, 2020

The advice from a girlfriend that helped me change.

4 Min Read

Lifestyle

The 7 Beauty Products Our Over-40 Girlfriends Can't Live Without

By Erin Leigh Peck

, December 12, 2017

Girlfriend-tested and guaranteed to work!

2 Min Read

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