Truths That Women Over 50 Want To Share With Younger Women

In looking back to my 20s, 30s, or 40s, I wish I had listened to wiser and older women about creating a life of meaning, creativity, and joy. It would have saved me a lot of wasted time, grief, and misery. And it would have given me clarity, calmness, focus, and confidence as I journeyed through this tumultuous world of ours.

Here are some truths that I want to share with women under 50. Please feel free to share this with your younger women friends and family.

1. REMEMBER YOU ONLY HAVE ONE LIFE - this is not a dress rehearsal. Use your time wisely and don't fritter away with things that really don't matter. 
   
   
   
   
2. THERE'S MORE TO LIFE THAN A PERFECT BODY - By the time women get to their 40s, they've hopefully given up the notion that happiness exists within a certain shape or size. I have fought the battle of the bulge most of my life. I can tell you that if you eat a balanced diet and get some sort of exercise you will feel better about yourself. I'm still working on this one.
   
   
   
3. PRACTICE SELF-CARE - We tend to put others first before our own needs. Remember that practicing self-care is not selfish. It’s a necessity if you want to lead a rich and rewarding life.
   
   
   
   
4. AGING IS INEVITABLE - I'm not saying I plan to age without putting up a good fight (goodness knows I spend enough money on serums and creams each month), but beyond that, I am proud of the life experiences, both good and challenging, that those lines reflect.
   
   
   
   
   
5. COMMIT TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE - It may shock you but the fact is that 95 percent of all diseases are related to lifestyle choices. Taking the time to de-stress, exercise, and have good nutrition, along with healthy relationships can lead to healthy living. 
   
   
   
6. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT SUPPORT YOU - Being around negative,  judgmental, or energy vampires can deplete your energy. Stop making excuses for keeping toxic people in your life. 
   
    
7. LEARN TO SAY "NO"  - This is difficult for many women to do. Kids' school, extracurricular programs, and relationships can deplete you. It takes practice to say 'no' but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be delighted at how doing this will free up your schedule and energy to do things that you really want to.
   
   
   
   

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9. LOVE AND ACCEPT YOURSELF - You are beautiful and loving, The more you think of yourself in this way, you will appreciate your authentic self.
   
   
   
   
10. BE GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING - If you are grateful for every little thing in your life, your demeanor will be happier and it will show to others. Write down in a journal something you are grateful for every morning. It's easy to get started but after a while, you will be searching for something to be grateful for. It doesn't have to be something grand, it could be flowers you had seen in the yard the day before.
    
    
    
    
11. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE -  Blaming external circumstances for not being happy with yourself or your life will keep you stuck, frustrated, and angry. Replace the "If only..." or blaming others when something doesn't go smoothly with “I am responsible for my own life and I choose to create an extraordinary one.”
    
    
    
12. STOP WORRYING ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK OF YOU - If you’re someone who needs acceptance from others, it’s time to change that. Spending that time will not only drain your energy but will keep you from getting to the best parts of yourself. You don't need approval from others to complete yourself.
    
    
    
    
13. BE PRESENT - Put your phone down. Enjoy the time you have with those that you're with. You won't get that time back.
    
    
    
    
14. BE MORE FORGIVING - So many of us are holding deep grudges and hurt inside—even when apologies have taken place. Let it go! You’ll be surprised at how quickly your feelings of anger and judgment towards yourself and others dissipate. You’ll go from feeling hurt, isolated, and stuck to experiencing a rush of positive energy, relief, openheartedness, and compassion.
    
    
    
    
15. DREAM MORE - If you set your mind to it, believe in yourself, and take action, you’ll find the way to create an extraordinary life. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
    
    
    
16. SOME PROBLEMS SHOULD STAY SMALL - 
    You've heard the phrase: 'Don't sweat the small stuff.' It is true! When you hit 40, you understand that not every battle should be fought. Some aren't a priority and difficult people are just not worth your time and energy.
    
    
    
    
17. DON'T TAKE YOURSELF SO SERIOUSLY - Knowing how to integrate fun, laughter, and playfulness into your everyday life is not only a boost for the soul but is shown to electrify creativity and enable you to develop deeper connections with others. Think about it: after you’ve had a good laugh, don’t you feel more light-hearted, happier, and able to continue your day with more ease.

Thanks to the Best Life which gave me the inspiration for this blog post.

 

Are you over 50? Do have some knowledge you'd like to share with us? Comment below.

Keep it sassy,

Kelly

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Easter Brunch Menu

My family is hosting Easter brunch this year and I've come up with a menu that everyone will love, even the kiddos.

Instant Pot Ham

This ham is juicy, flavorful and so easy to make with a spiral-sliced ham and sweet maple glaze that warms up in the pressure cooker. Comes together in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for your Easter table! 

https://lifemadesweeter.com/instant-pot-ham/

Serves 10

Total time 18 min.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds spiral-sliced ham, 4 lbs fits perfectly in a 6 qt. IP
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter 
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons granulated brown sweetener of choice 
• 2 tsp minced garlic

Instructions

1. Prepare the glaze: Heat the butter and sweetener in a small pot over medium-low heat until the butter has melted. Whisk in the mustard and garlic until combined. Remove from heat.

2. Insert a trivet inside the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Pour in 1 cup water.

   Place the ham on the trivet and brush the mustard glaze over the ham on the outside and inside the spirals of the ham.

3. Close the lid and press the "manual" or "pressure cook" button and set the timer to 9 minutes. The pressure cooker may take 10 minutes to come to pressure. Once cook time has elapsed, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release all the pressure (around 10 minutes).

   Carefully open the lid and transfer the ham to a cutting board. Serve with any leftover glaze.

4. For an extra-caramelized coating - set the oven to broil. Remove the ham from the pressure cooker and place it on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush it with leftover glaze.

   Place the ham under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.

5. Slice ham and serve warm with preferred side dishes.

Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls

These adorable bunny cinnamon rolls are so easy and make a great treat for Easter morning.

https://thebakermama.com/recipes/easter-bunny-cinnamon-rolls/

Serves 5

Total time 25 min.

Ingredients

• 1 can of store-bought cinnamon rolls with icing
• Easter color sprinkles
• Easter colored M&Ms

Instructions

• Preheat the oven according to the package directions on the canned cinnamon rolls. Separate the cinnamon rolls so you can start forming each one into the bunny shape. 
• Use your hands to pull the outer end out and up into one bunny ear and then another bunny ear. Press down between the two bunny ears and in on the outsides of the bunny ears to secure them to the round part of the cinnamon roll. Transfer them to a baking sheet and reinforce the shape, if necessary, so each one looks like a bunny.
• Place them in the oven and bake according to the package. Halfway through the baking time, remove the bunny cinnamon rolls from the oven and reinforce the shape with the handle of a spoon, be careful as they will be warm to the touch.
• Place the bunny rolls back in the oven to finish baking. Once baked, remove them and drizzle with icing while still warm. Immediately sprinkle with festive sprinkles and garnish with two round candies for the eyes and nose.

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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole

This casserole can be made in advance. Pour the mixture into a pan and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, bake when ready to eat.

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/bacon-potato-and-egg-casserole/

Serves 10

Total time 1 hour 5 min.

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 yellow onion diced
• 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups frozen diced potatoes you don't have to thaw or cook the potatoes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

• Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until it is a nice crispy brown. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Roughly chop the bacon and set aside.
• Add the onion and red pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the milk. Stir in the cooked vegetables, potatoes, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Set 3/4 cup of bacon aside and stir in the rest. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top the remaining cheese and green onions. Bake for 20 minutes so the eggs start to set up. Carefully add the remaining bacon to the top of the casserole. Bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until the eggs are firm and the top is slightly golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Fruit Salad 

The best tip I can give you for making the best fruit salad is to make sure your fruit is fresh. You don't want overripe fruit or smushy fruit, or fruit that will turn brown quick, such as apples and bananas.

Make sure you cut the fruit in similar sizes.

Toss with citrus juice and not sugar. 

Garnish with fresh herbs or spices. Mint, poppy seeds, or a dash of chili powder (for tropical salads) make great additions. Optional, of course.

https://lifemadesimplebakes.com/how-to-make-fruit-salad-4/

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 cup strawberries halved
• 2 cup red grapes
• 2 oranges (slice in rounds then quarter)
• 3 kiwis (slice in rounds then quarter)
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 3 tbsp citrus juice 
• 1 tsp citrus zest

Instructions

• Toss fruit in a large bowl with the juice and zest. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Sparkling Juice

My favorite sparkling juice is Welch's Sparkling Red Grape. My family loves this stuff. You can buy it at most grocery stores.

Do host Easter at your home? What are your favorite dishes to make? We'd love to hear from you.

HAPPY EASTER & Keep it sassy,

Kelly

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Product Review Muffin Top Silicone Pans

We have a product review for you this week and it's all about using silicone pans / molds.

I haven't used a silicone mold in a long time. I was looking for ways to make perfect whoopie pies and found these muffin-top silicone pans on Amazon. The title came up with whoopie pies and I bought them thinking they would work well. 

Amazon.com: Walfos Silicone Whoopie Pie Baking Pans

My first attempt was pumpkin whoopie pies. I think I put too much batter in the mold and they turned out like short cupcakes. Because they were thicker than normal, they made a thick whoopie pie. Although they were delicious, it was a bit much. I believe the batter was too thick and maybe if I had thinned the batter it would have worked better.

Recipe for the pumpkin whoopie pies ➤ Cake Mix Pumpkin Whoopie Pies.

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My second attempt at making whoopie pies was the classic chocolate. They turned out much better and simply scrumptious.  Reminded me of my mom's homemade whoopie pies. These were made with a cake mix. They definitely were a hit at our Christmas party. I'm keeping this recipe for certain! 

Recipe for the classic chocolate whoopie pies below ⮟

Not only can you make muffin tops and whoopie pies, but you can also make Egg muffins, muffin tops, tarts, eggs, cookies, mini cheesecakes or quiche, gelatins, and more. 

No need to grease the pan, the cakes came out perfect. The cleanup was super easy, nothing really stuck to them and they clean up like new. 

I did put them on a cookie sheet for stability because of how soft the mold is when handling them.

I highly recommend silicone molds and give these 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

• easy cleaning
• no greasing necessary
• cakes come out with ease 
• heats evenly
• stores conveniently

Here are the details of the molds from Amazon.

• FLEXIBLE SILICONE! EASY RELEASE! – Unlike aluminum pan, the WALFOS silicone whoopie pie baking pan doesn't need a coating to keep it non-stick, more healthy. No more metal rusting!! Without the use of extra butter or flour.
• 100% FOOD GRADE SILICONE, BPA FREE. – WALFOS Silicone whoopie pie pan is safe for your food and good for the environment. WIDE HEAT RESISTANT RANGE: from -104℉ to 446℉(-40℃ to 230℃); No odor, no chemical coating, safe for microwave, oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer. Just feel free to enjoy much healthier treats with your family and friends.
• EASY TO USE & CLEAN – WALFOS Silicone Muffin Top Pan uses a shallow cup design, offering you the ability to create up to 6 large muffin tops or whoopie pies at a time, truly giving you more for less! TIP: Walfos silicone muffin baking pan has a soft texture, please put the muffin pan on the oven pan tray or oven rack when filling, it is helpful to put it in the oven when filled.
• MULTIPLE FUNCTION – Whoopie Pie, Egg muffin, muffin tops, tarts, eggs, cookies, mini cheesecakes or quiche, gelatins, and more. With so many options you will never stop surprising your loved ones with delicious and creative desserts. 
• Each cavity: is 3 inches in diameter and 0.7 inches deep.

• Baking pan size: 11.6" x 6.7"
• Each cup size: 3" x 3" x 0.7"
• Stackable and space-saving.

Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

INGREDIENTS

  

• One 15.25-ounce box of cake mix
• One 3.4-ounce box of instant pudding mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs

FILLING

• 3/4 cup salted butter (1 ½ sticks), softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup marshmallow creme

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Make the Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), add the cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil, and eggs.
• Stir to combine then use a rubber spatula to get the ingredients off the sides of the bowl. Then beat for 2 minutes.
• Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to put at least 2 inches between each cookie (I use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop).
• Bake for 10-13 minutes. Let cool completely.

Make the Filling

• Place the softened butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until smooth.
• Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth.
• Stir in the marshmallow creme and refrigerate until you're ready to assemble the whoopie pies.

Assemble & Enjoy!

• Lay half of the cookies upside-down (so the flat side of the cookie is on top).
• Use a piping bag or a cookie scoop to transfer the filling onto the cookie halves.
• Place the remaining cookies on top to form the whoopie pies.