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• Being Thankful Beyond The Usual Stuff…

  

  It’s November and the most thankful time of the year. So many people are doing the 30 day challenge of everything they are thankful for all over social media.... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2019 LIFESTYLE

• The 5 Best Things That Would Actually Make Scary Movies More Scary

  

  Not everybody loves scary movies but I do. However I have seen them all. Even the newer ones are nothing more than high school, blood and gore, stupid stories.... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2019 LIFESTYLE

• My Dad Texts Me Pictures of His New Underwear and Other Crazy Reasons I...

  

  Is it just me? I’ll be totally honest and tell you I come from a very crazy family. We don’t even bother trying to hide it anymore. I absolutely get my humor... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2019 LIFESTYLE

• To Grandmother With Love On Facetime

  

  This picture is worth way more than 1000 words. This is my soon-to-be 99 year old grandmother. (my mom is in the purple shirt) She is facetiming my youngest... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Why Do We Still Dream About Our High School Locker?

  

  Is it a dream or nightmare? I’ve been out of high school for many years and I still have that dream. You know the one, where we can’t get our locker open or we... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Where Has The Funny Gone?

  

  I try to find humor everyday. This morning while I waited in line at Starbucks, I noticed two older Japanese men. ( I think they were Japanese, not sure) As the... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 LIFESTYLE

• I’m Not Gonna Pray for That.

  

  This past weekend my oldest (Thing 1) took me to see John Crist in New Bern, NC. If you aren’t familiar with him, he’s a Christian comedian. But he really pushe... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Why a Midlife Crisis Mom Should Be The Next President of America.

  

  Trigger Warning: THIS is not a real political post. THIS is humor and satire. Not meant to offend or upset anyone. Just a “Giggle Getter”. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Rock You Like A Hurricane

  

  Now you can’t get that song by The Scorpions out of you head. lol Sorry not sorry. We just made it through Hurricane Dorian. Raleigh, NC made it ok. No real... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Hot Flashes Are Back with a Vengeance

  

  I think I have been going through menopause for at least 30 years now. It sure feels that way. I thought the symptoms were getting better but then the hot... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2019 LIFESTYLE

• No Swearing in Church!

  

  Ok, this post has nothing to do with religion so relax. I don’t need anymore hate mail this month. If you read till the end you’ll understand the title. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2019 LIFESTYLE

• And Away to College. Again.

  

  Thing 2 left for his sophomore year at college. This year, he is off campus in an apartment with two friends. I’m not a fan of living off campus. I know all... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Drama on My Facebook Page. Haters and Grammar Police.

  

  Sweet. Baby. Jesus. There’s drama on Midlife Margaritas FB page again. This time it’s over a little meme I shared from Snarky Breeders. So I’m throwing her unde... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Selfless!

  

  Say the title 15 times real fast. HA. Well maybe just remember the title and make it your mantra! I think we all feel some sort of guilt for taking time for... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2019 LIFESTYLE

• The Hottest Summer and Both Kids Have Moved Home. Kill Me.

  

  Here in NC, it’s hotter than Satan’s kitchen! It’s probably hot where you are too but add 100% humidity and, well, we have moisture every freaking where. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 6 Things I Learned About Myself When I Was Without Internet and TV.

  

  I just spent 4 whole days without internet, TV and Netflix! Yes I paid the bills. Ends up one cable company cut my cable companies wires and knocked out a few... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Now Hiring. I Need an Intern.

  

  You guys know how it is. You wake up and think, “I don’t want to do this mundane crap anymore.” You’re just done. So that led me to think I need an intern.... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Amazon Prime Day 2019 is a Life Changer!

  

  I’m celebrating my first ever Amazon Prime Day. I didn’t even know there was such a thing. But, it turns out, it’s been happening since 2015! Where have I... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Is It Time for Reading Glasses?

  

  When I turned 40 I went to have my eyes checked. I could no longer read the directions on smaller boxes and prescription bottles. I thought I was going blind.... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2019 LIFESTYLE

• R.I.P. (Rest in Purse)

  

  Yep, you read the title correctly! Let’s talk about the fun parts of preparing for your funeral! (No I’m not drinking right now either…) Hitting midlife means... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2019 LIFESTYLE