Series: Things To Do Now That You're

Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and comforting and humbling. Congratulations, you are stepping out into a wonderful adventure called motherhood. It is an experience of a lifetime. Motherhood will open doors to a myriad of new and unfamiliar experiences and activities, as well as offering you the opportunity to reacquaint yourself with your own childhood and your relationship with your...

You're going to be a dad! Suddenly, after all the waiting—juggling excitement, fear, pride and trepidation—the big word arrives. It is possibly the biggest news you'll ever receive. Most of us drop our chins to our chests and think, What do I do now? The truth is that there are so many things you can do now that you are...

Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer.For most of us, news of a grandchild's impending arrival will send us into a dizzying array of emotions. No single feeling fits the bill... How could it? The birth of a grandchild signals a new stage of your life, a new beginning.Grandparents today live very different...

Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else.Retirement is not the end of your working years but rather the start of something new. With more time on your hands than ever before, filling your days may seem harder than you expected and can leave you wondering 'exactly what do I do...

You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough. - Joe E. Lewis Don't panic, you're only 40. On the bright side, you can seize the day and have a mid-life adventure instead of a crisis! Now you have the experience and wisdom to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Whether it's starring as...

It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln Congratulations dear, you're 60 years young! Take the plunge and realise some of those lifelong dreams. You now have the experience and wisdom to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Whether it's getting that tattoo you've always wanted, learning to line dance,...

Ever wanted to transform your sedate life into a more exciting and fruitful existence, or do something totally radical? Have you ever dreamed of singing with a band, visiting a nudist colony, climbing a mountain, starting a new career, or relocating to another country? Don't wait until next year or the year after to start making plans – life is...