It's been a while between posts - my last post was a bit of a wrap up of 2015, so it seems only fitting that now all the craziness of Christmas and New Year is over, I look into my crystal ball and share my 2016 predictions for the Middle Aged Mama and fam ... The … [Read more...] about Getting Personal: My 2016 Predictions
The Joys of Middle Age
2015 All Wrapped Up
If I had to use just one word to sum up 2015, it would be "change". There have been lots of changes this year, not all of them expected or welcome ... 2015: All Wrapped Up In January, the first chick flew our nest, when Miss 19 moved out. In May, the hubster … [Read more...] about 2015 All Wrapped Up
Gift Ideas for Middle Aged Men
NB This is a sponsored post. Much as I try to deny the inevitable, it's THAT time of year again. Probably the only thing I dislike more than Christmas (a combination of Bah Humbug, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past), is not being organised for it. It's a great way to make a … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas for Middle Aged Men
Boasting or Building Relationships?
For some time now, my kids have been ribbing me about my habit of "boasting" when I am chatting with friends. Apparently, they find it irritating. Well wouldn't I boast? I told them. I'm just a proud mama! But it turns out what they describe as "boasting" is actually … [Read more...] about Boasting or Building Relationships?
What Basal Cell Carcinoma Looks Like
I'm interrupting the regular scheduled programming here on Middle Aged Mama, to give you an important health reminder. Yesterday I had a skin cancer cut out of my nose - most likely a Basal Cell Carcinoma - although we will have to wait for the pathology results next week … [Read more...] about What Basal Cell Carcinoma Looks Like