I can't wait to turn 50. Shifting my mindset has helped me to not fear aging like I once did.

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The author standing in a field wearing a navy shirt and brown cardigan and sunglasses with a cloudy sky behind her.
The author is turning 50 soon.

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I ordered cupcakes from Wegmans, Publix, and Walmart, and the cheapest ones were mostly a hit

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Three packs of vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with white frosting and rainbow sprinkles one from Wegmans (bottom left), Publix (top), Walmart (bottom right)
I got cupcakes from Wegmans (bottom left), Publix (top), and Walmart (bottom right).

Elliott Harrell

Khloé Kardashian's tip for turning 40 is 'shedding' your 30s

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Khloé Kardashian attends the
Khloé Kardashian prepared herself before turning 40.

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I left my 3 kids behind to celebrate my 40th birthday on a Swiss mountain. Being alone was just what I needed.

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Woman wearing an orange helmet crossing suspension bridge in Switzerland.
Wendy Altschuler left her kids behind for a solo adventure in Switzerland.

Wendy Altschuler

We spent about $35,000 for my 40th birthday trip to Ghana. It was worth every penny.

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Author Ashlee Tuck in Ghana
I went to Ghana for my 40th birthday and had an awesome time.

Ashlee Tuck

Kate Winslet says she's making a 'little list' of ways to celebrate her 50th birthday, and it doesn't include a huge party

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Kate Winslet at HBO's
The "Titanic" star said she plans to celebrate her birthday by cooking for her friends.

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I used to spend over $1,000 on birthday parties for my kids. Now I let them organize their parties with a budget of $150 and it's more fun.

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The author now lets her kids plan their own birthdays at the park instead of organizing them herself.

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I tried ice-cream cakes from 3 popular chains, and the best was also cheaper than the rest

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baskin robbins, dairy queen, and cold stone ice cream cakes on a white table with slices of each in front of them
I went to popular chains Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Cold Stone Creamery to see which had the best ice-cream cake.

Molly Allen

Kim Jong Un has turned 40, but he's forgoing a big celebration. Experts say he probably feels like he hasn't achieved enough for his age.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits a construction site in Russia on September 13, 2023.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a construction site in Russia on September 13, 2023.

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Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: Do Your Coworkers Make More Money Than You?

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We all keep secrets. It’s easy to do once you’ve committed to it. Just don’t say anything. But it can be harder when you want to share a little bit of information, without your confidante inferring tea that you didn’t intend to spill. Computer scientists often draw this distinction between security and privacy.…

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