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Midlife Moxie and Muscle

The blog formerly known as Roses and Armpits — now older, wiser, stronger, bolder

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The Great Food Fight

Posted on November 8, 2022 By lauren@laurendeweytarr.com

The Great Food Fight

For as long as I can remember, my youngest has been a picky eater (with a big sweet tooth). As someone with an autoimmune disease, healthy eating is a priority, so I’m a stickler for my boys eating well-balanced meals.

But they’re not babies anymore. I know I have to pick my battles, and this year, I finally decided that school lunch and O’s pre/post-game candy ritual are not hills I’m willing to die on.

As a result, our great food fight is now more like a cold war.

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Learning To Let Go: Fourth Time’s a Charm

Posted on September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 By lauren@laurendeweytarr.com

Learning To Let Go: Fourth Time’s a Charm

On Saturday, I dropped my oldest off at school in Vermont to start his sophomore year of college. This is the fourth time I’ve had to say goodbye, and I think I’m finally getting the hang of it. The key: Step back and don’t take anything personally.

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