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Panic! At the Disco… Or Just a Ticking Time Bomb? The Midlife Woman’s Guide to Figuring Out if You’re Having a Heart Attack, a Stroke, or Just a Really Bad Tuesday. (Hint: Always Call 911.)
Alright, pull up a barstool, Midlife Margarita Crew! I got a frozen one with a lime on the side, and we're about to talk about some seriously un-funny stuff with our usual dark humor because, honestly, what else are we going to do? We all know the drill. You’re sailing along, managing a career, a…
From Boardroom to Backstage: When Midlife Affairs Hit the Headlines (and the Concerts)
Alright, pull up a barstool, Midlife Margarita crew! We've all seen those headlines lately, right? Another day, another big shot caught with their hand in the cookie jar, usually at some super public event. And honestly, our eyes are practically stuck in an eternal roll. Seriously, a Coldplay concert? In a huge crowd of 60,000…
If Midlife Margaritas Was Giving a College 2025 Commencement Speech, This Would Be It
Well, well, well, look at all you bright-eyed, bushy-tailed graduates of 2025! Give yourselves a round of applause – you made it! And let me tell you, that's no small feat. Especially with all the doom and gloom you've been hearing from every other commencement speaker out there. Seriously, I'm starting to think they're all…
Do You Think Your Midlife Crisis Has Gone on Way Too Long and You Might Need Therapy? Asking for a Friend!
I think I need therapy. What I mean is I know I need therapy. Hell, more than half of my friend base has a therapist. And I’m not talking about physical therapy either; I’m talking about head therapy. Fun fact: I originally went to college to become a therapist, but somewhere I took a side…
Another Rant From Midlife Margaritas. The World Is on Fire Again and I’m 3 Margs Deep In This Blog Post.
Alright, deep breaths, everyone. Missy's back, back again, my rant is frozen with a lime on the side because, frankly, we all need it. 2025, you're… a lot. A whole lot. I've been MIA lately because the sheer volume of… gestures vaguely at everything… life has required a significant amount of processing. Let's cut to…
Rebuilding Your Social Life After the Birdies Flew the Coop (and Left a Mess).
Alright, Empty Nesters! Let’s ditch the tissues and grab the tequila (or sparkling water, you do you). We’re diving into the thrilling, slightly terrifying, world of making friends post-kid-launch. Welcome to the Midlife Margaritas guide to "Rebuilding Your Social Life After the Birdies Flew the Coop (and Left a ton of empty water bottles under…
Is Social Media Having a Midlife Crisis?
Is Social Media Having a Midlife Crisis? Grab Your Margarita, Let’s Talk About It! Ladies, grab your salted rims and settle in because social media is officially losing it. Yes, you heard me—our beloved (and infuriating) platforms are in the throes of a full-on midlife crisis. Facebook’s giving up on censorship and throwing its hands…
Cheers to 2025: A Fresh Squeeze of Hope (and Maybe a Little Tequila)
Well folks, it's that time again. The calendar has flipped, the champagne bottles have popped (or maybe just the sparkling cider – no judgment!), and we're officially in 2025. Now, I'm not one to make resolutions, because let's be honest, those tend to go the way of my New Year's Eve diet (spoiler alert: it…
From Middle School to Midlife: The Ever-Evolving Christmas Questions That Make Us Feel Weird
Remember those hazy days of middle school, when the Christmas story seemed both magical and utterly baffling? You know, the one where a 13-year-old Mary (seriously, 13?!) gets pregnant by...God? And Joseph, bless his soul, just goes along with it? I mean, talk about a trust fall. Then there's the whole "no room at the…
A Midlife Christmas: Empty Nest, Let’s Reminisce
Well, here we are again. Another Christmas season, another year older, and another year of our kids living somewhere else. It’s the classic midlife Christmas dilemma: a mix of relief and melancholy. The Amazon Christmas Remember the days of frantic mall trips, fighting crowds, and wrapping paper cuts? Those days are long gone, replaced by…
Welcome to Midlife! Here’s the Stuff They Forgot to Mention in the Brochure
The Unfiltered Guide to Aging Gracefully (and Sometimes Not So Gracefully) You made it! You’ve officially joined the ranks of the midlife crew, a secret society where the initiation fee is a sudden obsession with finding the perfect pillow and the secret handshake is a bruise you have no idea how you got. Don’t worry,…
Margaritas and Matchmaking: Dating Tips for the Over 40s
By a Married Woman Who's Totally Not Jealous Ladies, let's be real. Dating in your 40s is like trying to find a parking spot in a crowded mall on Black Friday. It's a minefield of awkward silences, bad first dates, and the constant fear of accidentally dating your kid's teacher. But fear not, my fellow…
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the day we honor and remember those who lost their lives in battle, fighting for our freedoms. It takes a special kind of person to join the military knowing you could be deployed into the middle of a war or peace keeping mission that has lost its peace. Knowing you could be…
While the World is on Fire, We’re Over Here Eating Chick-Fil-A
Our last YouTube Vlog we were just rambling then my husband comes in (total interruption) with a bag of Chick-Fil-A. His munching while we are trying to talk, ruined my train of thought. That's ok because afterwards, Susan and I headed out to an Applebee's. Munching our own lunch. lol How was your week? Here's…
Check Out our Podcast & Vlog!
Yes, I'll still post readable posts from time to time but I have been asked by many to do a Podcast and/or a Vlog so, I am doing both! Links to both are below. Enjoy and share! Link to YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/rttvxrnm Link to Spotify Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/4z7kfhw2 Missy & Susan of Midlife Margaritas
Alexa, Play “Midlife Margaritas” – One Woman’s Journey from Home Office Chaos to Cocktail Hour Bliss
So, I did a thing. For Christmas this year, Chris and I gave each other early gifts. He loves to cook and bake so I got him the Mack Daddy of kitchen mixers (KitchenAid) and he got me Alexa. Why are we so late to get an AI voice in the house? Because we never…
When One of My Favorite Restaurants Went Rogue: And I Was Left with the Aftertaste of Regret!
The hubby and I had dinner out at one of our favorite little dive restaurants. The place where the wings are saucy, the floor is greasy, and beer flows all night. It’s also a place to watch almost any sports game on one of their gazillion tv’s. But on this night, there was a new…
Midlife Margarita’s Night Before Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for my spouse. His snores like a foghorn, a symphony loud, While I tossed and I turned in a hot-flashy cloud. The stockings were hung on the chimney with care, (Though I suspect he'd forgotten, the lazy old bear).…
The Sinister Allure: Delving into Our Macabre Fascination with Fear, Especially on All Hallows’ Eve!
Fear Itself: The Curious Allure of the Spooky and the Scary In a world filled with varying degrees of fear, one might wonder why some of us, even in midlife, are drawn to the macabre while others run away from it like a cat from a cucumber. Yes, I'm talking about those enigmatic creatures who…
Living the High Life: A Sneak Peek into Our Extravagant Apartment Community
If you've been following my adventures, you'll recall our grand migration from a house to an apartment a few years back. What was meant to be a temporary abode turned into a full-blown palace of luxury living. I won't bore you with the list of amenities, but trust me, it's a smorgasbord of extravagance! Now,…
Stop Reading the Bullshit: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Kids in Any Stage of Life
I am a big fan of websites like “Grown and Flown” and “Scary Mommy”. They are filled with smart, funny and insightful articles about all the Mommy stages raising kids in all kinds of situations. However, if you search the interwebs and read the article titles on raising kids, teens, college kids and young adults,…
Getting Through Empty Nest as College and High School Gear Up: A Parent’s Guide to What’s Next
I know you are going through a ton of feels right now, but you will get through this. Pinky swear! I've gone through all of this twice now and the youngest is back at in Grad School. It gets easier but don't put your feelings on the back burner. You need to work through them.…
Insulin Resistance, Dark Spots, and Heat Stroke. How’s Your Midlife Going?
What is happening to me? I thought Menopause was over. Did you know that once you hit "post menopause" you never leave it? Kinda like The Hotel California. And once again your body will turn against you in ways you don't even understand. Is this God's sense of humor? The other day I sneezed so…
Redefining 60: What to Call Yourself After Midlife
I've been asked this a million times and I always say, Midlife is around 40 and we just stay there till we die. But now everyone wants a better answer. Fine. Let's figure this out and let the others know. The interwebs say that midlife is between 40 and 60 years of age. After 60,…
Did Anyone Have Aliens or UFOs on Their Bingo Cards?
These past few years have been pretty crazy, but did anyone actually have Aliens on their bingo card? Never in my lifetime did I think we would nonchalantly talk about alien beings like, yeah, we've got some in the shed out back. Just waiting for the government to say it's ok to show 'em off!…
Midlife Challenges for the Women in 2023
Midlife women trying to survive 2023? Good luck! Turns out, surviving 2023 is somewhat of a challenge for everyone, especially for those of us that are in "midlife". Let's face it, midlife women have a lot on their plates right now. We're juggling careers, family, aging parents, and the constant pressure to look and feel…
What Happens During A Little People Watching at Myrtle Beach Is Better Than a Ride on the Gambling Boat.
Let me tell Y’all about my trip to North Myrtle Beach this past week. I have more stories than a coon dog has fleas, but not all of them can be told just yet. But here are some things you all could learn from my latest vacation as I watched the people around me on…
Laughing All the Way from the Home Office: The Daily Midlife Mayhem of an Over Caffeinated Woman Juggling Business, Bedhead, and Bagels.
Hey Y'all! Today, we dive into my chaotic world of the midlife business shitshow, juggling the pressures of running a business from the comfort of my home office. Picture this: a land of sticky notes, half-empty coffee mugs, and the constant threat of merging personal and professional lives into one big hot mess. So, let's…
The Midlife Chronicles of a Summer-Loving Woman with a Secret Margarita Habit Who Discovers the Necessity of Room Service
Ah, summertime! The season of sun-soaked adventures, vibrant colors, and a delightful blend of laziness and productivity. But what happens when you're a midlife woman navigating the dog days of summer? Well, it's a topic ripe for exploration, and who better to navigate this territory than the Midlife Margaritas herself? Join me as I embark…
Midlife Margaritas Take on Running a Business from the Guest Bedroom with My Dog as My Assistant who is Worthless Because He Can’t Even Make Coffee!
Working from home is like having a never-ending slumber party, except instead of staying up all night drinking margaritas with your girlfriends, you're stuck in your home office, staring at your computer screen. Trying not to fall down any rabbit holes. At first, it sounds like a dream come true. No more commutes, no more…
Where Has the Funny Gone? (2019) Update: 2023-Still Can’t Find the Funny!
I wrote this piece back in 2019 when the world started to catch on fire. Today (3-26-2023) It's still burning. So, I thought I re-share this post and add a few updates. Why haven't we emerged from this fire like the phoenix we are? I try to find humor every day. This morning while I…
Things to Try Out When in Midlife and You No Longer Care if People Think You are Crazy, or Just Ready to Break Free and Laugh in the Face of Normalness
Do you ever watch a show, movie or even social media and get inspired to do something out of your ordinary? Like skydiving, race car driving or traveling to destinations unknown? You just want to "break free" of all things normal and go out on a limb and do something out of your comfort zone?…
“Bucket List Before I Kick the Bucket – The Hilariously Unique Midlife Goals You Never Knew You Needed!”
We all have a bucket list of grandiose things we want to do/accomplish but what about those random things that might not be so "grand" but could be fun? This isn't your typical bucket list, but in this period of time, it might be fun to accomplish some of the crazier things we randomly think…
“Unlock Your True Potential: 10 Reasons Why Midlife is the Time to Stop Giving a F*ck!”
Listen, we all know that life is too short. By now, we feel it in our bones and it's a real vibe for us Gen Xers and Midlifers. Here's 10 reasons why: Our knees are too creaky to bend over backwards for anyone. We've learned to appreciate the simple things in life, like a good…
Farewell to the Nest, Hello to the Margarita Bar: Navigating Midlife as an Empty Nester
There comes a time in most everyone's life where you wonder, "what the hell do I do now?". The kids are growing up and don't need me as much, I hate my job, should I buy an RV? Is God ignoring me? I want to redecorate my house or move, who am I? why can't…
Midlifers are Embracing the High Life with Edibles, They’re Enjoying Getting Lit and Surviving Menopause in a New Way
Are you ready to laugh your way through menopause? If you're a midlifer, you're probably familiar with the joys of hot flashes, mood swings, and sleepless nights. But have you ever considered using edibles? Have your friends turned you "on" to them yet? Yep, midlifers are turning to yummy edibles to help them cope with…
OK 2023, Let’s Do This. Time To Kick Butt and Claim a Victory. Be Like the Super Bowl of the World.
How many years now have we said, ok THIS year will be my year? Or THIS year will be normal. We might even say this year we will claim victory over the evil Satan! (Evil laughter). In fact, I think we are all holding our breath this time waiting to see if 2023 says, "hold…
Rise Up Against the Soul Sucking Humorless Anti Humans as They Try to Steal Our Joy and Our Comedy Shows!
You know who I'm referring to right? The soul sucking robots who have no sense of humor at all and are the most boring people in the world. They are everywhere like they were unleashed from some sort of Labatory that drains the laughing genes from a person's heart and head. It's getting pretty scary…
Top 10 Hilarious Tweets about Christmas That are Guaranteed to Make Giggle like Kris Kringle
Mommy Needs A Life @mom_needsalife I put on Christmas music when decorating the tree, not to be festive, but to drown out the sounds of my kids fighting over ornaments and me swearing about the lights. Mass Dude @DudeMass “All I want for Christmas is you” - Middle-aged Mariah Carey to a tube of Ben-Gay…