During our recent trip to New York City, one of our favorite stops was Madame Tussauds NYC. Located just a short walk from our hotel, this iconic wax museum delivered […]
Author: Alischa O'Harrow Rogillio
Sacred Spaces (Even If You Share a Bathroom with Teen Boys)
Because midlife peace is not optional, it’s survival. There comes a moment, somewhere between reheating your tea for the third time and hiding in the laundry room to cry for […]
New Release: The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightly
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ARC Review: Dream By The Shadows by Logan Karlie
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The Midlife Manifesto: The 45 Truths I’m Living By Now
They told me midlife was a crisis.They were wrong.It’s a reckoning. Turning 45 isn’t some gentle waltz into invisibility, it’s a full body stomp into power, peace, and zero patience […]
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Collaborate With Once Upon A Midlife Crisis At Once Upon A Midlife Crisis, we believe the best partnerships start with great storytelling. Whether you’re a tourism board, hotel, event organizer, […]
Hotel Effie Sandestin: A Luxe, Grown Up Getaway in the Heart of Miramar Beach
Hotel Effie SanDestin When my husband and I stayed at Hotel Effie shortly after it opened, we weren’t sure what to expect. But let me tell you, this place showed […]
New Release: Arcana Academy by Elise Kova
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New Release: The Library At Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw
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Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square – Midlife Meets Manhattan
Booked & Boarding Hotel Review Hotel: Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times SquareDates Stayed: July 16–19, 2025 (4 days, 3 nights)Rating: 4 out of 5 starsTravel Crew: Me (Ali), my […]
New Release: The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem
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A Guide to Flying to NYC: What to Pack, What to Skip, and What TSA Will Absolutely Catch
Trip Dates: July 2025Flight: Delta, New Orleans (MSY) – LaGuardia (LGA)Hotel: Riu Plaza Hotel, smack in the heart of ManhattanAgenda: Two Broadway musicals, a little sightseeing, and a whole lotta […]
ARC Review: The Book of Azrael: Deluxe Limited Edition by Amber V. Nicole
ARC Review: The Deathless One by Emma Hamm
Booked & Boarding: A Midlife Traveler’s Manifesto
A new chapter begins, for the road loving, book toting, chaos embracing kind of crew. If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you already know books are my […]
July 2025 Romantasy Recs For Every Zodiac Sign
Magic + Love = Everything. This month, we’re diving into worlds where spells meet spark, dragons meet desire, and destinies are rewritten by heartbeats. Whether you’re craving enemies-to-lovers intensity, slow-burn […]
July 2025 Dark Romance Recs For Every Zodiac Sign
July isn’t here for soft hands and candlelit kisses, it’s here for obsession, betrayal, and hearts that break beautifully. This isn’t your sunshine and rainbows reading list. This is seduction […]
July 2025 YA/Fantasy Romance Recs For Every Zodiac Sign
The stars are shifting, the moon’s got opinions, and your TBR is probably demanding attention. Whether you’re craving a story with teeth, a swoony enemies to lovers spiral, or just […]
June 2025 End Of Month Wrap Up
Another month down, and June did not disappoint. From fantasy realms dripping in angst to historical romances that had us raising eyebrows, this month’s lineup was as chaotic and captivating […]
