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The Things We Leave Behind: The conversation nobody wants to have
ByHeidi October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Sometimes the hardest part of planning for the future is simply starting the conversation. Here are five ways to talk with parents, spouses, and loved ones about what matters most—without turning good intentions into an argument.

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The Things We Leave Behind: A Little Less Stuff, A Lot More Love
ByHeidi October 12, 2026October 12, 2026
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When we leave this world, we don’t just leave behind the people we love. We leave them decisions. After losing both of my parents and spending 25 years helping families navigate estates and life’s transitions, I’ve learned that preparing for the inevitable might be one of the greatest acts of love we can offer.

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What Mid-Life Actually Feels Like: Hormones, Hobbies & Holding It Together
ByHeidi June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
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A funny, honest look at what mid-life actually feels like — from hormones and changing bodies to Meema hobbies, parenting adult kids, career burnout, tighter friendships, and the strange urge to seek adventure while also deeply loving your couch.

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When the Algorithm Gets You Again…
ByJoani June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

What starts as “just watching one more video” somehow turns into mixing giant batches of homemade laundry booster for your house, your Airbnb, and your adult kids.

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The Women We Became
ByHeidi May 10, 2026May 28, 2026
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A Mother’s Day reflection from seven sisters navigating motherhood, careers, marriage, family, loss, growth, and the beautiful chaos of becoming the women we once watched our own mother be.

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What’s Really in Your Toothpaste (and Should You Care?)
ByJoani April 6, 2026April 6, 2026
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A closer look at what’s really in your toothpaste — from fluoride to hydroxyapatite — and what to consider when choosing a healthier daily routine.

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One Year in: Building a Dream at the adirondack Foothills
ByJoani March 2, 2026March 6, 2026
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One year after closing on 150 acres in Saratoga County, we’re looking back at cleanouts, construction, wildlife, renovation, and the steady work of turning vision into reality.

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Refined by winter
BySheri February 14, 2026March 20, 2026

I have spent most of my life resisting winter.
But somewhere between falling on skis, rucking through snow, and standing under a pink February sky… I stopped fighting.
And winter met me differently.

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Grounded, But Baking
ByLauri February 11, 2026February 14, 2026

When windchill cancels the camper plans and elder care calls, you clean out the pantry, bake something rich and chocolatey, and let the house feel warm again.

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Upping Self-Care in Menopause
ByJoani February 7, 2026February 11, 2026

Menopause has me leaning into small daily rituals—backed by both science and curiosity—that help me recalibrate my body and mind.

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