From Scottsdale to Nantucket, from a lake house to a camping ground, our favorite girls trips may not have a lot in common - except, they all leave us with a similar feeling. Filled up and connected. though it is hard to get away with kids of all ages, the time we spend connecting with great friends, laughing until it hurts, relaxing in a different place and genuinely enjoying each other's c

When it comes to all the changes happening in our bodies as we approach perimenopause and menopause, we have way more questions than answers. From brain fog and fatigue to weight gains and hot flashes, this time of our life can be a barrel of laughs. Well, we have treat for you! This week, we found an expert to answer all of our questions. Alexis Dunne, MD MSCP is a board certified internal medicine physician who also runs a virtual menopause clinic.

If the feeling of having your nails "done" is something you enjoy and make time for is a totally personal preference. Between the 6 of us, we have 6 different thoughts on the topic - from no interest at all to a standing appointment in a salon every 3 weeks. Plus, 3 of us have at home options that we've become addicted to as well.

While one could argue that indulging in something that fills you up shouldn't leave you feeling guilty, we all have that one thing that we just love and others may not "get." Maybe it is a specific coffee order, questionable music preferences, catching up on Bravo or shopping - what keeps you sane, entertained and feeling like you?

Friendships in your 40's can feel like having people in your corner, a village of support and connections at important intersections in our lives. But, how do you make friends at this stage of the game? The 6 of us share where we've found our closest connections, how we foster these relationships and just what they mean to us.

That illustrious "me time" is very hard to come by. And, as busy moms, the to-do list is relentless, so often times, free time to ourselves is taken up with getting something done - checking something off the list. While feeling productive can feel good, what if the to-do list was off limits? Then what? Even the daydream about this time (and freedom) is exciting. All six of us answer this question with different ideas to refill, recharge and be reinspired by the world aroun