Do you use cream or powder makeup? Did you know there is a noticeable difference between the two formulas, and that as a woman over 60, it’s even more important to consider switching from powder to cream?

It’s been said that nothing frames the face so beautifully or gives an instantaneous lift quite like beautifully shaped eyebrows. Eyebrows are one of our most important facial features because of the many functions they perform. They help accentuate our eyes, shape the face and play a powerful role…

Are you on the lookout for a new dress to enhance your wardrobe? Do you have a special event approaching and need a fresh outfit? For women over 70, finding dresses that fit well and have a stylish design can pose a challenge. Navigating the fashion industry…

It has been cold, dark, and the air full of scary news events that make us wonder if it will ever end. Having said that, we are entering into one of our planet’s most beautiful times of the year – springtime! Flowers are blooming, evenings are warmer, and the hummingbirds…

My alarm goes off every day around 4 pm. It’s not a loud alarm, but only I can hear it. It’s my internal walking alarm, letting me know it’s time to get ready to head out. Time to change, put on my shoes, fill a bottle with water, and grab some bubble gum and a bit of money. I always chew gum on my walk…

One of the most popular forms of exercise is walking. It’s easy, convenient, and no equipment is required. Walking helps to improve cardiovascular health through improving the circulation in your body, improves your breathing, and can help to lower blood pressure and improve heart and brain health…

For many women, midlife is a time when they begin to recognize that something feels different. It’s not a dramatic moment, but more like a quiet realization that things have changed in ways you weren’t expecting…

Science has spoken: music isn’t just good for the soul. It may be one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our aging brains. A new study found that older adults who consistently listened to music reduced their risk of developing dementia by nearly…

Yes, I know you can never be too careful these days. With all the romance scams targeted at adults over 60, it’s no wonder you’re trying to do background checks on everyone you attempt to date. But let me tell you something… if you overdo it, you will literally kill your love life…

Online dating can be fun and exciting, meeting new and interesting people, exploring different places, and having experiences that broaden your horizons. But that sunny optimism is more often the exception rather than the rule…

Ahh, the search for the rare breed of good men: The decent men who want a serious relationship. You mean decently healthy, financially stable, well-groomed and clean, handsome enough, and ready for a long-term relationship. At first glance, these seem like questions about the dating market. But, if they were, my answer “everywhere” would suffice…

We all know how to flirt at least a little bit because some flirting happens subconsciously. This means it happens without our conscious awareness, so it’s very natural and automatic. Super sexual flirting isn’t done naturally, and that’s not something I recommend…

My partner and I sit and sip tea while the Namia River Retreat staff handle registration. A golf cart spirits us up to our villa, backing onto the Thu Bon River, on the quiet Cồn Ba Xã Islet. I look forward to the time I’ll spend at the Resort’s Lumina Spa…

The number one reason women state for not travelling alone is safety. What is less understood is that personal safety begins long before you step foot on a plane. The real work begins before you even leave home. We have all heard horror stories about women being robbed…

Travel clearly tops the ‘to-do’ lists for many of us, with plans for the best trips of our lives so often put on hold until post-retirement, and an ever-increasing bucket list of one-off experiences just waiting to be worked through. Safari holidays, Machu Picchu…

Are you dreaming of a trip to the Caribbean? Have you been to a Caribbean island and wish to discover more? There’s just something about the Caribbean that inspires a slow-down pace of living and simple relaxation…

You may remember watching your children or nieces/nephews spend “their” money differently than “your” money? Suddenly, what they asked you to buy, was not what they were willing to spend their own money on, remember that? That always made me chuckle. And now I am seeing the same scenario in our grandchildren…

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, running through numbers in your head, wondering if you’re doing this “right”? Maybe it’s a bill you’ve been putting off opening. A decision you’re not sure how to make. Or a quiet worry you haven’t shared with anyone. For many women, money isn’t just stressful, it’s deeply…

If you’ve been thinking, “What’s next for me?”, you’re not alone. More and more people are exploring encore careers: meaningful work pursued in the second half of life that blends purpose, flexibility, and often a new sense of identity. If you’re curious but unsure…

At a recent gathering, a client of mine found herself in a familiar social moment. Someone leaned in, smiled, and asked the question many women quietly dread in retirement: “So… what do you do?” She paused. Not because she lacked an answer – but because none of the old…

The stories about scams tied to mobile payment apps are enough to make anyone hesitate. They did for me. I’m usually quick to try new tech, but this was one area where I held back. That changed when our youngest son moved into his college apartment. I needed a simple way to send him money each month. That’s when I finally agreed to let him teach me how to use Cash App…

How do you measure: are you losing or winning? Is life full of triumph or slightly head-spinning? Here’s a small exercise, simple yet wise: Take stock of your “big deals” – your lows and your highs. Your marriages, missteps, your loves and your losses, Your brilliant “I nailed it” or “Oh Well . . . that was crosses.” Your children, your choices…

I am someone who loves quotes. Saving them has changed over the years along with changes in my life and technology. I used to cut them out of magazines and paste them in a scrapbook, then I printed them out and added them to journals. When I started teaching, I would start each class with a PowerPoint slide highlighting…

At various points in my life, I have apparently been a proud member of multiple demographic clubs, none of which I remember signing up for. Born in 1963, I was considered to be on the tail end of the WWII Baby Boom movement, aptly named the Boomer generation…