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Top Seven Signs I’m Absolutely Getting Older

July 27, 2017 By Kari 6 Comments

My birthday’s on Friday! I love birthday week and I’m not ashamed to show it. Soak up that love, baby! I turn 36 on July 28, and crossing over that hump into my later 30’s brings with it an odd feeling. I’m on the other half of 30!

It’s no secret things do actually change as you get older. Priorities shift from spending three hours at the mall deciding on an outfit to wear that night, to rummaging through your closet hoping your “new post-baby body” will work out a way to fit into something. This is just one of a hundred examples. I wanted to share with you my Top Seven Signs I’m Absolutely Getting Older.

#1: The hair I try to brush away is often attached. It’s long, and it’s stuck to me, and I missed it shaving or worse off, it’s on my chin. Happens to everyone.

#2: My bedtime is getting earlier and earlier, and I like it. I get goosebumps thinking about putting on my pj’s and crawling into bed before 10pm. Remember when we used to go out at 10pm?

#3: I’ve been called “Ma’am” three times this week alone.

#4: I garden and I actually like it. That’s an “older” person thing to do, right? I haven’t told anyone to get off my lawn (but I would if they stepped on it).

#5: I bought Crocs. They were for camping, but enough said.

#6: I’m softer. My metabolism isn’t what it used to be, however I care less about that as I age. I’m all about being healthy, but growing up has opened my eyes even more to embracing life. That doesn’t mean we should treat our bodies like garbage, but we should treat ourselves!

#7: I love my life more than ever. Forget the advice you were given about the best years of your life are in high school or college. Are you kidding me? At that stage, most of us are broke and awkward and still figuring everything out. In my 30’s I feel like a warrior, settled in my skin with beautiful people surrounding me.

What would you add to the list?

 

xx

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Comments

  1. Gary Skelton says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:07 am

    Love all the comments but number 4 and 5 are my favorite.

    Reply
    • Kari says

      July 27, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Ha! Ha! What a surprise!

      Reply
  2. Deb says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:24 am

    What a beautiful read! I’m tearing up here! These words will be an inspiration to many young moms I’m sure!… You inspire me Kari!

    Reply
    • Kari says

      July 27, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Awww, thank you! <3

      Reply
  3. Lor says

    July 27, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    For me, I would add: Not that you stop caring about yourself, but you begin to put more effort into caring about the people in your life, fitness for the sake of your health not vanity and your imprint on the environment….. I will never forget or forgive you for #5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK KARI!

    Reply
  4. Meredith McLennan says

    July 28, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    You don’t look at day over 30. <3

    Reply

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At KariSkelton.com I've shared my how-to, a few tips, some amazing products to maximize your space, and a whole bunch of photo inspiration for you to Pin! Head to the link under my bio @kariskelton to check it all out. Happy Saturday!
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A peek into our master bedroom! Where the magic ha A peek into our master bedroom! Where the magic happens.😅 Typically covered with piles of laundry, two dogs, and likely a few Hot Wheels, but here she is in all her glory looking fine.

There are five unique decor features of our room that I’ve shared at KariSkelton.com, including a trick I used to elevate (and make portable) our bedside tables. Click the link under my bio @kariskelton to read!

I organized our Master this week and next up - my closet! I’ll be sharing that process on stories later this week. Are you on an organizing mission this month too?
2020. Thank you for the gift of quality time. (scr 2020. Thank you for the gift of quality time. (screw you for the rest of it). 😜

Not sure about my 'best nine' according to The Gram but these were some of my faves from 2020.❤

I'm grateful for my family and grateful for all of you for supporting us in our ventures. We hope you have a fabulous new year and here's to 2021! 🥂🥂
Contest Closed! Congrats to our winner @cdk04! Gi Contest Closed! Congrats to our winner @cdk04!

Giveaway! Help support Edmonton businesses on Boxing Day! 

Proceeds from these cool #ExploreEdmonton shirts as part of the #Hereforgood campaign will be divided evenly and distributed to participating small businesses who are recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. So great! *partner

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Two 'Explore Edmonton' T-Shirts by @print_machine (choice of either #ExploreEdmonton logo or Bison Tee & sizes).

Westmount Soap Co. variety pack + soap dish (@westmountsoapcompany ).

Mod Pots Ceramics Edmonton Mug (@modpotsceramics).

Alberta Pin Co. YEG pin (black) (@albertapinco).

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