Your mom probably told you more than once to eat your vegetables, right? If your mom was like mine, she chopped and served fresh when she could. Our shelves along the basement steps were always stocked with canned green beans, corn, asparagus, peas and a few others that were…

Once you have discovered the undertone of your skin, you are ready to go in search of the lipstick and blush color – or colors! – that will brighten your complexion, enhance your whole appearance and possibly become life-long…

For a great many mature women, powder blush just doesn’t work any more. In fact, powder in general can make your skin look dry, causing you to appear much older than you are. However, used the correct way, a combination of cream and powder…

As the blissful June sun begins to radiate, many of us start to feel a familiar sense of dread: “Makeup Meltdown.” Between the rising humidity and the unpredictable nature of hot flashes, keeping our faces looking fresh past 10:00 AM can feel like a game of wack-a mole…

Schizophrenia is cruel – it sneaks up on its victims with the stealth of a mountain lion – set to pounce on its prey. It is cruel because it attacks in late adolescence just when independence is on the horizon. It strips away one’s confidence, dignity and spirit. Personalities shift – lively, engaging, social people…

We throw around the term ‘emotional eating’ a lot. Sometimes we even act like it is some kind of affliction that we contracted or is part of our personality. We say things like, “I have always been an emotional eater” or “I always eat when I am ____,” filling in the blank…

Do you have a mindfulness routine? A lot of us would automatically associate mindfulness with meditation and we’d be right. Meditation is a form of mindfulness, but it’s not the only way to be mindful. Mindfulness can include movement too…

Summer is coming. And if you’ve been thinking about finally doing something about your arms – you’re not alone. But before you grab a pair of weights, there’s something I want to highlight because it’s the reason so many women work hard, feel frustrated, and wonder why their arms still…

When was the last time you felt confident with your sexuality? If you are like many of us who are over 60, the question can leave you scratching your head, wondering how far back in the rearview mirror of the past you have to look to locate the last time you felt confident with your sexuality…

As a dating coach with experience of over 25 years, I have heard and seen quite a bit. When Carol, 67, an architect in Texas, came to me last month, she asked me why she hadn’t yet met The One yet, despite being online for a year. Carol is a positive, smart lady…

My oh my, how times have changed! Super-powered by AI technology, romance scams today are ever evolving and even more dangerous than ever. So, it’s always good for online daters to be reminded about the importance of staying safe, and even more valuable, how to do it. How to stop the scammers in their tracks. Once scammers are shut down…

If you’ve spent more than 10 minutes on online dating apps, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Are there any emotionally healthy people on here at all?” Fair question. Dating apps can feel like a social experiment…

You may have noticed that with each year that passes, your holiday demands shift a little as different interests, energy levels and mindsets creep in. The need to tick off destinations from a list may have dissipated, but equally, as a mature traveller, holidays may have become…

Are you ready for a journey through time? As humanity progresses, we leave lasting marks on the world. Some landmarks, crafted millennia ago, still stand, offering a fascinating glimpse into our ancient ways of life. Imagine yourself at Stonehenge, surrounded by the echoes of ancient whispers. Stand in wonder at the Colosseum, where the cheers…

Once you have decided to go on a group tour, you will need to select a specific destination and itinerary. With so many tour operators to choose from, how do you find the best senior tours? Begin your senior tour selection process by writing down your own “must have” list. We all have personal travel preferences, and you should look for a tour that includes all or nearly all of the items on your list. I have found that most mature travelers’ “must have” lists include the following factors:

Traveling with pets can be a delightful experience, but finding the right accommodations can be a challenge. Thankfully, many hotels across the USA are not only welcoming to pets but also offer special amenities for your furry friends…

My friend Carol was 68 when her husband Jim died of a sudden heart attack. Jim had paid every bill, managed every investment, and met with their financial advisor solo for decades. Within a week, Carol realized she didn’t even know their advisor’s name. She couldn’t get into their online…

Have you started a small business, side income, or personal project after 60? What skills from your life could help someone else today? If you wanted to earn extra money now, what would be the easiest first step for you? Many people over 60 would like to earn extra…

A woman once shared something with me that I suspect many retirees have thought but rarely say out loud. She leaned in and whispered: “What if I run out?” At first glance, her concern didn’t seem unusual. Many people worry about money in retirement. But as we talked, a different picture emerged. She had no debt. She owned her home…

If you’re a fan of helping the next generation to get a strong financial start, you may have heard about the new Trump Accounts and wondered: What exactly are they? The name has certainly generated attention, but setting politics aside, you may be wondering about some practical…

Older adults have been getting a bad rap lately. Everywhere you look, there are videos about old men yelling at neighborhood kids or silver-haired women calling the police over a noisy pool party. So what is going on? Why do some older people act this way?

Summer is here, and if you’re growing tomatoes, zucchini, or anything else in the garden right now, I have a three-step trick that will change how you finish every single dish. Flaky salt is already a gamechanger, but when you add lemon zest, it becomes something else entirely. It takes 30 seconds to make and […]

If there is one thing we all noticed a little more of during the Covid lockdown, it was the amount of clutter we had accumulated and the impact it can have on how we feel in our own homes. Perhaps for the first time, you clearly felt the impact…

The first time I tried No New Things was last December after reading Ashlee Piper’s book by the same name. Piper promises a simple 30-day guide to save money, be kind to the planet and protect your sanity. My first try did meet one of these goals. I saved more money than I expected. But, because I gave myself permission to buy holiday gifts, I was still shopping and didn’t feel the real impact of a commitment to no buying…