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"Losing weight on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? Your closet probably can’t keep up! Here’s how to dress through every size with smart, budget-friendly wardrobe hacks that actually make you feel amazing at every step of your journey."
A Survival Guide for Parents for Life After College Drop
Discover why trivia nights are the perfect midlife hobby - fun, social, and brain-boosting for Gen-X women ready to laugh and show what they know. #midlife #hobbiesforwomen

Megan Samarin and Wendy Nielsen

Meet your new Midlife Besties!

Hey there! We’re Megan and Wendy, two real-life besties navigating the wild ride of midlife together. Between hot flashes, rapidly emptying nests, and wondering if those creaky knees are normal, we’re figuring it out as we go and bringing you along with us.

Beauty & Fashion

"Losing weight on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? Your closet probably can’t keep up! Here’s how to dress through every size with smart, budget-friendly wardrobe hacks that actually make you feel amazing at every step of your journey."
Lost weight and your bras don’t fit? Discover how to find the right bra after losing weight with real-life tips, fit advice, and the best styles for midlife women.
Discover why Wit & Wisdom jeans are the best jeans for midlife women - flattering, comfortable, and budget-friendly denim that actually fits real bodies.

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Health & Wellness

Discover GLP-1 snack ideas for midlife women on Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Ozempic. High-protein, low-sugar snacks to keep you satisfied and on track. Includes pre-packaged and homemade ideas.
GLP-1 weight loss for midlife women is changing the game. Learn benefits, side effects, and real stories from women who've tried it.
The Side Effect of GLP-1 Medication: Why You’re Always Freezing Cold on Zepbound

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Hobbies & Interests

Discover why trivia nights are the perfect midlife hobby - fun, social, and brain-boosting for Gen-X women ready to laugh and show what they know. #midlife #hobbiesforwomen
Summer Travel Essentials You’ll Want to Make Room for in your Suitcase
Discover why Mahjong is the hottest midlife hobby! Boost brain health, reduce stress, and connect with friends over this timeless tile game. #mahjong #midlifehobbies

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Home & Family

Downsizing as empty nesters: Selling the house where we raised our family | A heartfelt farewell to the family home after 25 years, filled with cherished memories of raising kids and marking life's milestones. #midlife #emptynesters #downsizing
how to handle sending your first child to college
text "Getting Real: One Mom's Messy Feelings About The Last Summer Before College"

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Personal Growth

We Do Not Care Club Membership
How I accidentally became an essential oils girlie: diffusers, tiny bottles, and pretending I’ve got it all together. Spoiler: I totally don’t. #MLM #EssentialOilsGirlie
How I turned my daily walks into a workout with the addition of a walking vest

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Relationships

A Survival Guide for Parents for Life After College Drop
The Many Besties of Midlife - Why being in midlife means friendships for difference spaces
how to set boundaries when you hate conflict

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midlifebesties

Your midlife besties on the internet xoxo - Megan & Wendy

The essentials no one told us we’d need in midli The essentials no one told us we’d need in midlife: strength training for the bones, cooling power for the hot flashes, and precision tools for the stubborn chin hairs. Consider yourself fully equipped. #midlifestyle #midlifebesties #midlife
Want your kid to actually respond to your texts? C Want your kid to actually respond to your texts? Change your strategy! #collegekids #collegeparents #midlifeparenting
Shoutout to all of the new college parents begging Shoutout to all of the new college parents begging for a morsel of information about their kids’ lives. #collegeparent #midlifeparenting #collegemom
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Depends on the day for us! Drop your comfort watch Depends on the day for us! Drop your comfort watch in the comments ⬇️ 
#comfortwatch #midlifewomen
Skincare? ✅ Laundry? ✅ Being a multitasking mi Skincare? ✅
Laundry? ✅
Being a multitasking midlife legend? ✅
#midlifebestie #multitaskingqueen #reallifeskincare #midlifeskin #redlightmask
Look, no one is excited for a colonoscopy, but we’re so glad Jacqui shared her experience as a first-timer. It’s really not that bad! Plus, soapbox here, preventative medicine is a gift!  If you’re over 45 read this post and then call your doctor. 

If you’ve been there, done that, share with the class! 

#midlifematters #midlifehealth #midlifewomen #midlifewellness
Let’s be honest: Finding jeans you actually want Let’s be honest: Finding jeans you actually want to wear in midlife? Not always easy.
Low rise? No thanks.
Saggy after one wear? Nope.
Pinchy when you sit down? Also nope.

We’ve finally found some pairs we love — comfy, flattering, and perfect for real life right now. 

Comment JEANS to have the post sent to your DMs!

And tell us: What are your go-to jeans these days? Drop ’em below — we’re always on the hunt for new faves!
#midlifebestie #midlifestyle #midlifefashion #jeansforwomen #midlifejeans #midlifebody #reallifeover40 #styleover40 #denimlove #comfortablejeans
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