meet JEN

HELLO NEW FRIENDS!

Can we bond over midlife? I believe so!

My name is Jen and I am a middle-aged woman living in the Midwest. I am your average girlfriend and I absolutely LOVE this midlife stage which is where the name Loving Living in the Middle came from.

I have been a single mom for many years to two incredible young adults, and am now an empty nester with a very special man in my life. My days of daily cooking for a family are over - it's either just me or me and my man most days. I am also more carefree these days and able to do more because I now have more time and more money to do it. (Young parents... you'll get there too!)

Midlife is a little bittersweet with the shift from taking care of my family to being alone, but it's also incredible! As we age our health becomes much more of a concern which is why I encourage healthy living - mind, body, and Spirit. Midlife also brings a clear awareness that we need to make the most of every single day and be grateful for even the little things.

My goal is to bring value by sharing ideas for living, learning, and eating well in midlife. My lifestyle is very simple and I cook with real ingredients. I hope you find something here that inspires you or makes your day a little better!

I'm so happy you are here!

Love, Jen xo