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Healthy Living
Explore articles, tips and shared experiences on nutrition, fitness, mental well-being, and lifestyle choices to help you live a healthier and more balanced life.


What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew at 30
If I could sit across from my 30-year-old self—with her high hopes, her exhaustion, and her relentless quest to “get it all right”—I wouldn’t lecture her. I’d pour her a cup of herbal tea, hand her a piece of dark chocolate, and tell her a few things straight from the heart.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
May 19, 20253 min read


Skirting the Issue: Flattering Skirt Styles for Curvy Confidence
Let’s not dance around it: these legs have seen some things. Maybe you’ve got a little cellulite that showed up uninvited, some curves that won’t be tamed, or varicose veins that map out your life story. And thanks to hormones doing the cha-cha with your waistline and hips, your body may not fit into clothes the way it used to. But guess what? You’re still stunning.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
May 16, 20252 min read


How to Avoid the Drama Triangle (Without Moving to the Woods): A Guide for the Seasoned Lady
You don't need to pack your bags for a remote woodland retreat to have peace. Understanding this pattern will help avoid being caught in the Drama Triangle

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
May 14, 20253 min read


What My 40s Have Taught Me About Strength, Health, and Happiness
In my 20s and 30s, I lived for the burn. It was about being tough, disciplined, and unstoppable. The harder I pushed, the more my body pushed back. It forced me to re-evaluate what health really meant and what I actually needed to thrive.

Mandy Resmodo
May 12, 20254 min read


Spring Clean Like a Seasoned Pro: 3 Steps That Won’t Wear You Out
Well now, let’s not pretend spring cleaning needs to be some big production that leaves us sweat-soaked and surrounded by chaos. Around here, we’re doing things smarter, not harder. So let me give it to you straight—here are three simple steps to freshen up your home this spring without losing your mind or your weekend.

Sass'mirelda
May 10, 20252 min read


Build What You Cannot See - Part 2
Live in the home you have today.
Don’t wait until you get the perfect dream home to hang your wall pictures and decorate your space. I thrift all the time and love to change up décor often.

Melissa Northcutt
May 9, 20253 min read


Build What You Cannot See (pt 1)
Building something starts with a dream. But dreams don’t build themselves. It takes vision, planning, and a whole lot of hard work to turn an idea into reality. There’s sacrifice involved...

Melissa Northcutt
May 7, 20252 min read


The Day I Decided to Be Bold Instead of Bitter
There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she stands at a quiet crossroads where she chooses to let go and be bold instead of bitter.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
May 5, 20253 min read


Keep It Simple, Señorita: A Seasoned Lady's Guide to Easy Cinco de Mayo Hosting
This Cinco de Mayo, we’re taking the stress out and have a simple, flavorful, joy-filled party without the stress. Let's lean in to the fun and keep it simple.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
May 2, 20252 min read


Start Now for Sanity Later: Why Wednesday Is the Secret to a Smoother Week Next Week
Feeling overwhelmed by Mondays? Start planning now. This Seasoned Lady guide shows how a little Sunday night prep—thoughtfully considered by Wednesday—can bring calm, clarity, and confidence to your week ahead.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
Apr 30, 20252 min read


My Rules for a Good Cry: Rainy Days and Mondays Are Good For the Soul
Some days, life simply calls for a good cry. At this stage in life, I've learned to make space for it—with intention, with grace & a few house rules.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Boundaries Aren’t Mean—They’re Maintenance: Lessons From My Trip Through Italy
Let’s get one thing straight: saying “no” doesn’t make you mean. It's called setting boundaries.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
Apr 21, 20254 min read


From One Seasoned Lady to Another: Embrace Your Power, Darling
You know, with each year that passes, we get more... seasoned—and by that, I mean we’ve learned enough to stop putting up with everyone’s nonsense. Embrace this season!

Sass'mirelda
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Mama’s Famous Sunday Roast: The Comfort Food That Made Her a Potluck Legend
Mom wasn’t a celebrity by any stretch, but among our friends, family, and church community, she was semi-famous for this simple, slow-cooked meal of Sunday Roast

Patti Butler
Apr 18, 20252 min read


Embracing the Title of "O.G.": Celebrating the Originals
Being called an O.G. is about more than just being a pioneer; it is about embodying qualities that inspire and uplift others.

Melissa Northcutt
Apr 16, 20253 min read


Aging Brains Need Play Too; Because Wisdom Deserves a Good Laugh (and a Puzzle or Two)
amidst the schedules, caregiving, Zoom calls with grandkids, there’s one thing that often gets left behind: Play

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
Apr 14, 20253 min read


My 5-Minute Makeup for Real Women: because life’s too short for 40-minute routines.
At this stage in life, we’ve earned the right to simplify, & skip anything that doesn’t serve us. Here's my 5-Minute Makeup routine to help

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Mentoring As Moms: Being a mother to adults takes on a different character
As seasoned ladies, it's our privilege to walk alongside younger women. To share the lessons we've learned. To mentor.

Patti Butler
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Things That Don’t Impress Me Anymore
Once upon a time, I was wide-eyed and easy to dazzle. But after a few decades, the list of things that don't impress me has grown.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
Apr 8, 20252 min read


New Contributing Authors: More voices, more wisdom, more heart.
o continue nurturing this space with heart, wisdom, and real-life experience, we’re welcoming a few contributing authors to our circle.

Kim-The Seasoned Lady
Apr 7, 20251 min read
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