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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

6 years ago

Which State Is the Most Exciting to Retire To?

When you’re heading into retirement, there are a number of things you’ll automatically start to consider, including your health, finances, and living arrangements.  But there are lots of exciting things you’ll want to factor in, too.  From the ease of finding social events and meeting new people to being able to enjoy your favorite hobbies […]

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6 years ago

6 Ridiculous Myths About Women Over 60

Women over 60 have lived through some of the most amazing and character shaping times in the history of the world – the radical 60’s, political 70’s, liberated 80’s, challenging 90’s, and empowered 2000’s. They have learned, adapted and evolved. Their resilience muscle is well developed. Most important they have learned persistence, compassion and perspective. Inventing a whole new stage of life, they are shaping wild and wonderful dreams, unexpected passions, challenging adventures, and a new perspective of gratitude and self-awareness. I asked women in the Sixty and Me community what they thought was the biggest misconception or stereotype that people have about their age group. They came back fighting with responses that were gutsy and enlightening.

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6 years ago

How to Quickly Get Your First 3 Clients as a Consultant or Freelancer

So, you’ve decided to start your very own side hustle? Good on you! From my conversations with hundreds of people in their 50s and 60s, I can tell you, without hesitation, that working as a freelancer or consultant is…

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6 years ago

8 Suitcases to My Name: My Extreme Downsizing Experience and What it Taught Me

I never expected to cry over a lost suitcase, but, this is exactly what I did when the airline told me that one of my 8 suitcases had gone missing. Now, this may sound like…

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6 years ago

Time to GLOW! My 7 Favorite Cream Blushes Video

In today’s makeup tutorial, I want to share 7 cream blushes that I absolutely love!

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6 years ago

5 Fears that Stop Seniors from Trying Gentle Yoga

Several years ago, I sat outside of my first gentle yoga class at Yoga Barn in Bali, my emotions as turbulent as the jungle air around me. The tiny voices of a thousand insects struck me as I waited in the humid air. Read More

6 years ago

The 5 Stages of Starting Yoga as an Older Adult

Many years ago, I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Kubler Ross. As you may know, in her book, On Death and Dying, Elizabeth described the 5 stages of grief: anger, denial, bargaining, depression and, finally, acceptance. Read More

6 years ago

These Vitamins and Supplements from QVC Will Help You to Look and Feel Amazing

Most of us associate QVC with high-quality, yet affordable, fashion, lifestyle and skincare products. But, what you may not know is that they also offer a range of vitamins and supplements. Today, I wanted to share a few…

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6 years ago

Why the Fear of Getting Hurt Can Stop You from Finding Happiness

Hands up from all the women in our community who never made a mistake. If we were in a room together, I can guarantee that no-one would be waving. Ok, maybe there would be one “class clown,” waving her hand, but, anyone who took the request seriously, would be sitting still. Read More

6 years ago

6 Amazing Fashion and Makeup Brands You Didn’t Know Were At QVC

Like most women my age, I’ve been around for long enough to have my favorite brands in just about every category… shoes I swear by, tops I know fit and pants that make me look (and feel) like a million bucks…

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