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December 2025

5 lessons my have 50s have taught me (so far)
Age really does bring a bucketload of wisdom and a bushel of IDGAF.
 • Melissa Urban
Kiss, Marry or Kill: 2025 Book Round-Up
My 5-star books of 2025, a chosen few rated a 6/5 (!), and a few I hate-read, so maybe I can spare you
 • Melissa Urban
My worst mistake became the best advice
I ****ed up. It turned into one of the most important guiding principles of my career.
 • Melissa Urban
Pass the politics, please
Green, Yellow, and Red (non-partisan) boundary scripts around politics for the holidays
 • Melissa Urban
Staying with family without losing your mind
We're about to get REAL cozy with family during the holidays. Here's how to navigate a crowded house, different schedules, and lots of opinions with…
 • Melissa Urban

November 2025

The 2025 No Gift Guide: Bonus scripts
"I don't want to exchange any gifts this year, but how do I say it?" Scripts for every part of the "no gift" conversation—even the hard ones.
 • Melissa Urban
I eat like a teenage boy when I'm home alone
A reader writes, "When my husband's out of town, my healthy eating goes out the window—and I don't like how it makes me feel."
 • Melissa Urban
Protein's BFF: Does creatine belong in your routine?
You thought it was just for gym bros. Here's why you should pay attention (especially if you're in some phase of menopause).
 • Melissa Urban
One simple trick to shift a negative mindset
Your brain needs evidence to make a shift. This simple cue gives it plenty.
 • Melissa Urban
5 of my favorite little luxuries
Small gifts perfect for anyone on your "thank you" list (and you!)
 • Melissa Urban
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