Patti Avery Schmidt (@pattiaveryschmidt)

My boyfriend of 40 years 😄🤍

#momsover40 #womenover50

It was 80s prom theme at my SIL’s birthday party last weekend, and we recreated our “looks” from my 1988 senior prom 😜 # genx

When I first started the costume photos I thought if everyone was willing I’d keep going for 10 years. Well that day is here! It’s hard to believe our girl is 10 and our cast grew to include her niece and nephew. Stay tuned for our 10th photo! This series has been so much fun, and I’m thankful our boys played along👸🏼🐲🏹🦁🎀❄️🧙🏻‍♂️

Date night 🩵

Teenagers in the 1980s to grandparents in 2026 💗 #genx #thenandnow

One of my longtime skincare staples, @SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, just got enhanced! #SkinCeuticalsPartner

Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm from @IT Cosmetics is still one of my tried and true favorites! #itcosmeticspartner #skincareover50

My nighttime routine staple from @Medik8 is now exclusively at @Sephora 🥳👏🏻 #medik8partner #skincareover50

“Try a kissy kiss” 📸

“You need to do a couples version.” Say less 😄 #genx

33 years married date night 😜 #genx #highschoolsweethearts #thenotebook

being gen x

Nighttime is when your skin does its best work, and I’ve enjoyed incorporating Triple Power Rich Night Moisturizer from @loréal paris usa into my nighttime routine. It's a hardworking 3-in-1 product, full of ingredients that I already love🌙✨#LOrealParisPartner #skincareover50 #lorealtriplepower #Skincare #matureskin

It isn’t Netflix, but it’s in our bye-oh 🎤 #over50 #genx #highschoolsweethearts

Crystal Retinal is a slow release retinoid with fast results, made in-house by @Medik8 for even the most sensitive skin. I 10/10 recommend! #medik8partner #retinal #skincare #medik8 #skincareover50

Our firstborn! Time flies

Hello to friends old and new 🫶🏻

The under $30 at-home treatment for fine lines from @ROC #roc_partner #over40skincare #wrinkles #filler #serum

No need to avoid matte lipstick at our age, we just need the right formula! The NEW Colour Riche Blurred Matte Lipstick from @loréal paris usa goes on like a dream. It comes in 10 different shades, and my favorite is 601 Worth It. What’s yours? #LOrealParisPartner #LOrealParisMakeup

Every decade is a gift ✨🤍 #genx #womenover50 #agepositive

It’s a simple skincare routine with a big return. If you’re in NYC this week, stop by the @Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare pop-up April 24th and 25th from 10am-6pm to see for yourself! #DDGPartner

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My baby boy era! Finding photos of myself without at least one of them in my arms is nearly impossible. I wish I could visit the 90s with our daughter, what a time that was to be alive 🥺

DO YOU AGREE?

Replying to @koda800813 I’m 55 years old. Botox would not make me look 20, and even if it could, why would I want that? 🤍

Replying to @jessicaj5239 I fully support divorce (or never getting married to begin with) if that’s someone else’s path to happiness. Some of the people I’m closest to in life are divorced because it was the right choice for them, and I love to see a glow up for any reason! Happiness either together or apart should always be the goal. I’m simply curious how many happily married long-timers with no regrets there are here on TikTok #genx #marriage

The days are so long, and the years are so short 🤍

It’s been 10 years since the best plot twist I could’ve imagined 💙💙💙🩷 #rainbowbaby #momsover40

I wouldn’t trade her for all the empty nests in the world! We talk all about having another baby in our 40s on episode 13 of our podcast 🥰