At 40, I’ve Finally Entered My Crop-Top Era

IDGAF about what society considers "age-appropriate."

Feb. 19, 2025 Do What Makes You Happy At 40, I've Finally Entered My Crop-Top Era One thing I'm extremely grateful for is age because with age has come the knowledge that literally nobody is thinking about me as much as I'm thinking about me. When I stress about still wearing skinny jeans (you can pry them out of my cold, dead hands) or having a side part, I have to remind myself that literally nobody else remembers what jeans I'm wearing or how my hair looks. It's a gift. And so is this piece on the beauty of wearing whatever you want, no matter what society thinks is "age-appropriate." There's something about having children and getting older that just changes all perspectives, and we are 100% here for the IDGAF perspective — especially when we want to wear a crop-top. Read More ⮕ Latest TikTok WTAF?! A Medical Student Shares Her Complete Awe After Seeing Her First C-Section Discover a medical student's awe-inspiring take on cesarean deliveries. Join her journey as she witnesses birth in a whole new light. Read More. Freemixer/Getty Images What... Is... This? So Your Kid Has A Gross Rash Around Their Mouth. What Do You Do? Discover the causes and treatments for lip licker's dermatitis in kids, along with effective remedies to soothe rashes around the mouth and prevent irritation. Read More. TikTok Who Run The World...? Do Girls Really Mature Faster Than Boys — Or Does Society Just Embrace Boyhood? Explore whether girls truly mature faster than boys or if societal norms shape our perceptions. Join Julie Koontz in rethinking how we validate interests for all genders. Read More. Featured Presented by Bank of America This Homebuyer Program Will Help Save You Tons Of Money (And Your Sanity) If the thought of buying a home sends you into a spiral of anxiety, don't worry — you are not alone. It's a big purchase, and you need to ensure you're financially ready for it. So, how do you do that? Harness the possible benefits of the Community Homeownership Commitment through Bank of America. The initiative helps homebuyers break down the barriers preventing them from purchasing their dream home. Through a combination of affordable loan products, resources, and expertise, as well as up to $17,500 in combined down payment and closing costs grants, homebuyers can have knowledge and support to assist them in the homebuying process. Learn More ⮕ Explore More Tools and Resources Bank of America Down Payment Grant Learn More ⮕ Bank of America America's Home Grant Learn More ⮕ Bank of America Affordable Loan Solution Learn More ⮕ Bank of America First-Time Homebuyer Online Edu-Series Learn More ⮕ Featured Moms To Watch Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found' The mom of two dishes to Scary Mommy about the hit show, parenting, and being friends with Zack Morris himself. Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading ⮕ What Should I Eat For Dinner? Here's What We're Cooking Next Week ⮕ Jessi Meeks Keeps It Hella Real ⮕ The Weirdest 17th Century Baby Names

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