Shelley Webb, Author at Meaningful Midlife!

How to Afford Big Home Upgrades Without Breaking the Bank

Home upgrades offer the promise of improved comfort, functionality, and increased property value—but they often come at a high cost. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel or an energy-efficient overhaul, expenses can easily exceed your budget. However, smart planning...

Romantic Flowers: How to Brighten Your Date with the Perfect Blooms

My sweetheart started a tradition in our house called Friday Flowers. He gives me a bouquet every Friday. When he is out of town, he has them delivered. I’m very blessed as flowers (gifts) are one of my love languages. But I also send flowers to my daughter and...

How Continuing Education Benefits Nurses and Patients Alike

Many of you know that I am a retired Registered Nurse and when I was in nursing, one of the requirements was continuing education. The amount of continuing education required to maintain your license differs in each state. In California, 30 continuing education units...

Starbucks Medicine Ball: a Better-for-You Version (make-ahead cubes)

I’ve been consuming a lot of ginger lately because I’ve had some bouts of vertigo (which usually is accompanied by nausea) and I’ve come to like it. I made some ginger ale (which was great) and now I found another way to use it! This drink is packed...

What You Need to Know About Titanium Wedding Bands

You may or may not know that I’ve been engaged to my fiance’ for over 3 years now. Obviously, we’re not in a rush. But I have visited some jewelry stores looking for a wedding band for him from time to time. One type of ring I was looking at was a...