About Suburban Tourist – Mid-life Lifestyle Blog

About Suburban Tourist - a mid-life lifestyle blog.

Welcome to Suburban Tourist – a mid-life lifestyle blog for women, where we talk about how fabulous you are over 40!

In this life over 40 blog you may get inspiration to live life a bit more freely, with fewer worries, and inspiration to do fun and productive things at home, with your personal life and perhaps even with a fun side hustle.

I share tips and motivation for self-development, self-care, productivity and living better by enjoying the little things – all from the perspective of a Gen-Xer.

From Travel Blog To Mid-life Lifestyle Blog

The name conveys the idea of an obnoxious Karen, travelling the world.

What started as a travel and hiking blog, Suburban Tourist has evolved into a mid-life lifestyle blog focused on living a happier life after 40.

There’s always something to read that’ll perhaps inspire you to do something differently. Or perhaps it will make you realize your crazy life, is one that others share as well.

Many of my readers are women who are balancing parenting, careers, aging parents and relationships.

Life can get extremely busy on this journey that’s life. I want you to realize that you can take a moment to focus on yourself – improve your body, mood and life – and be happier!

About The Woman Behind This Life Over 40 Blog

My name is Margaret, a blog coach, and marketing and PR professional…

I’m well over 40, and I can’t believe that my 50s are almost here.

It’s taken me a while to start enjoying my life on my own terms. I’ve learned many things along the way that I love sharing with others.

I’ve been blogging for over 14 years – first as a hobby, and now with a blog coaching business.

Aside from my occasional post on Suburban Tourist, I run Margaret Bourne, a blogging blog where I share tips on how to start or grow a blog into a successful online business. I offer blog coaching, blog audit and other services that help make the blogging journey easier and more fun!

Most recently, my husband and I have launched a nature-inspired lifestyle shop called Spruce and Heron.

When I’m not busy blogging and working with clients, I’m:

  • Spending time cooking something up in the kitchen with my husband and son
  • Hiking whenever we can
  • Doing home renovations
  • Watching British TV series
  • Enjoying a glass of whiskey

Before you explore the site, I invite you to my mailing list community, where I share tips, as well as things we’re doing and into lately!

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Brand Partnership Opportunities

For an in-depth breakdown of how I work with brands, read my Work With Me page.

If you’re really eager to see how I could potentially work with you, check out my three recent brand partnerships for sponsored posts:

NOTE: This blog does not accept any pre-written, branded content, sponsored posts or articles for payment. Nor do I accept “guest blog posts” that are being written on behalf of a brand.

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And thank you for popping in – I appreciate your interest!

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