by Meg Benjamin | Sep 30, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, Home, Mom Blog, Soul Searchers
The word, “home” means a few different things for me, especially after recent losses. The feelings of grief, shock, and denial have set in for sure. I have been open about losing a close friend of mine recently and then two past colleagues the following...
by Meg Benjamin | Sep 3, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, Menopause, Mom Blog
Hot Flashes! I’m sure I’m not the only Mom with toddlers going through menopause, but most days I sure feel like I am! With women having children later in life, going through menopause with toddlers running around, should seem pretty normal, right?!...
by Meg Benjamin | Jul 22, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, DIY, Home, Mom Blog
Here’s another great project I did during naptime! Updated July 22, 2021 Gardening has become my jam! My 2.5-year-old twins love to help me dig in the dirt and then put the plants we are going to grow into the garden box. This is something fun we’ve done...
by Meg Benjamin | Jun 24, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, DIY, Home
Garden update I said I’d post an update once I got all of my veggies planted in the planter. I not only got them planted, but they are flourishing! I probably planted a bit too much and will most likely need to thin most of the veggies out a bit before we...
by Meg Benjamin | Jun 24, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, DIY, Home, Mom Blog
Here’s another great project I did during naptime! Our twins are now almost 17 months old and they LOVE water! Bath time, kiddie pool time, or just water playtime. They both LOVE all things water. With the temperature rising into the 90’s, we have been...
by Meg Benjamin | May 22, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, Mom Blog
Warning! This one is a hard one for me to write and probably for some of you to read. it may bring up some memories and emotions, especially if you are also an IVF mom. If you’ve been following along on my journey of becoming a mommy of twins at almost 50 years...
by Meg Benjamin | May 11, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, Decorating, DIY, Home, Mom Blog
Create a beautiful but simple gallery wall with things you love! I love beautiful things! I have an eye for vintage decor or things that may not be truly vintage but look vintage. I like to mix new with old and my style is probably more eclectic than any other type of...
by Meg Benjamin | May 7, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, Mom Blog
May has started off very mildly here in the West. The weather has been warm and the flowers are in bloom and so are my seasonal allergies! I normally start my spring cleaning at the end of March or beginning of April. This year with the Coronavirus stay at home...
by Meg Benjamin | Apr 23, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, Decorating, DIY, Home, Mom Blog
In my first Nap time DIY Series I showed you how I was able to simply and easily transform our fireplace mantel with some paint that we already had. This week, I’m showing you how I turned an unused corner in my living room into an amazing mini office for...
by Meg Benjamin | Apr 2, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, Decorating, DIY, Home, Mom Blog
Time is something I don’t have much of these days, so Nap time is when I get any of my projects done! With one year old twins, my time for any kind of projects, especially, DIY decorating or updating my house projects are limited and honestly, had been put on...