Author: midlifemargaritas
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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. Unpaid of course. It would be great for some college kid. They get credit and I get someone to do things for…
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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. This is it! I’m officially losing my eyesight. The doctor did the eye exam then told me I really didn’t need glasses but I should…
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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 you start to think about death and dying. But it doesn’t have to be all sad and morbid. Seriously, you can make it fantastic! My plan is pretty…
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8 Tips to Living With Your College Kid For The Summer

I’ll just come right out and say it. Either you are overjoyed that your college kid is home and it’s all rainbows and butterflies or you’re upping your anxiety meds to deal with the unknown. Either way, I have the answers. I am a pro at college kids now. (Not true. No one is.) I’m…
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What a Real Mother’s Day Looks Like

If you think Mother’s Day is all about relaxing and the rest of the family pampering mom, you are high. No, seriously. Let’s walk through my Mother’s Day. 8:00 am: We get up and get ready to drive down to visit my mom and grandmother (who is 98 by the way). College kid has been…