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Bobbie McGraw

Reflective essays on finding your footing while living solo after 50.

Home Safety Tips for Women Over 50 Who Live Alone

Feb 4, 2026

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7 min read

Home Safety Tips for Women Over 50 Who Live Alone

Everyday habits that support independence without fear

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw
Who Should Be Your Emergency Contact When You Live Alone?

Jan 27, 2026

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4 min read

Who Should Be Your Emergency Contact When You Live Alone?

Choosing an emergency contact when you live alone can feel awkward and heavy. A calm guide to deciding who to list and how to make it easier.

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw
Tips for Budgeting Groceries When Living Solo

Jan 21, 2026

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6 min read

Tips for Budgeting Groceries When Living Solo

With a free printable 4-week meal plan!

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw
What Happens if You Get Sick and Live Alone?

Jan 20, 2026

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4 min read

What Happens if You Get Sick and Live Alone?

A simple plan for when you get sick and are living alone.

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw
Prepared, Not Panicked. Emergency Planning When You Live Alone

Jan 18, 2026

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4 min read

Prepared, Not Panicked. Emergency Planning When You Live Alone

The basics to have in place so emergencies feel manageable, not overwhelming.

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw

Staying Grounded

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The Quiet Art of Carrying Less

Jan 2, 2026

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4 min read

The Quiet Art of Carrying Less

How to Stay Grounded During Loss and Change

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw

Staying Grounded

The Day I Didn’t Panic and Things Worked Out

Dec 23, 2025

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4 min read

The Day I Didn’t Panic and Things Worked Out

Or: How Not Saying Yes Saved Me $10,000 and a Lot of Stress

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw

Staying Grounded

A Doily, a Cardboard Box, and Something I Thought Was Settled

Dec 22, 2025

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4 min read

A Doily, a Cardboard Box, and Something I Thought Was Settled

On Slowing Down, Memory, and the Quiet Work of Resolution

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw

Life Transitions

Solid Ground. A Winter Essay on Loss and Stillness

Dec 20, 2025

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5 min read

Solid Ground. A Winter Essay on Loss and Stillness

How to Stay Grounded During Loss and Change

Bobbie McGraw
Bobbie McGraw
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Thoughtful essays on starting over, independence, and life after change.

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