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About Margaret Manning

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

8 years ago

Retirement Living, Mother’s Day Gifts and My New Pink Hair

Today, I have some fabulous articles to share. First, I would love to share what I learned about finding creative housing in retirement on my recent Nomad Cruise. Then, I have an article that will help you choose the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Finally, I’ll let you know how you can access a video of me dying my hair pink. I’m a bit scared to show you the results. I hope it turned out ok! And, in today’s video, I will discuss how the town that you choose to live in is often a reflection of your priorities and personality. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

Is Co-Living a Lifestyle You Could Embrace in Your 60s?

Co-living is a new way of looking at independent living in a community. This is a new lifestyle of communal houses created and run by their residents. Read More

8 years ago

5 Things I Learned from Attending a 10-Day Millennial Nomad Cruise

If there was one thing I learned on my recent Nomad cruise it’s that Millennials know how to have fun. They love to take risks and engage with each other. Read More

8 years ago

Do You Still Love Your Jeans?

A few days ago, I read an article that claimed that women over 40 should throw away their jeans. What nonsense! In fact, today, I want to argue that jeans are still one of the most versatile items of clothing for women our age. I’d also love to get your opinion on where to find the best jeans and to hear about the styles that you prefer. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

4 Painful Truths About Retiring Abroad That I Learned the Hard Way

I didn’t mean to retire in Switzerland. Instead, retiring abroad was a happy accident. After spending more than four decades in corporate jobs, I found myself out of work for the first time. One of my sons was living in Switzerland and the other had settled in Scotland. In addition, my marriage had ended several years earlier, so, there really wasn’t a strong incentive for me to stay in the U.S. Read More

8 years ago

When it Comes to Fashion, What’s Old is New Again

Do you love to play with makeup and fashion? I do! So, today, I want to talk about the way that fashion trends come and go… and come back again! Let’s take a break from all of the seriousness in the world and talk about some of our favorite clothing styles, trends and time periods. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

4 Creative Ways to Say “No”

Are you the kind of person who has trouble saying “no?” I am! Unfortunately, as many of us helpful souls have discovered over the years, saying “yes” to every request is tiring and can prevent us from getting the most from our own lives. Worst of all, when we try to help everyone, we end up running out of energy to work on the projects that really matter. So, today, I would like to suggest 4 creative ways to say “no.” I hope you find them useful! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

3 Free Things that Make You Feel Like a Million Bucks!

At our age, it’s natural to make comparisons. We look at other people’s lives and assume that they have it so much better than us. In reality, we don’t need a lot of money to feel rich (in every sense of the word.) In fact, some of the best things in life really are free! So, today, I want to share 3 free things that can help you to feel like a million bucks. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

Living with Purpose, the Power of Magnesium and My Upcoming Trip!

I hope that you are having a wonderful day wherever you are in this beautiful world of ours! Today, I have some fantastic articles to share. First, we will talk about living with purpose. Then, we will discuss the power of magnesium for older women. Finally, in today’s video, I will share the details of my upcoming trip. I think that you will be surprised when I tell you where I’m going… and with whom! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

What Story Does Your Jewelry Tell? Let’s Find Out!

Most of the time, we think of our jewelry as one part decoration and one part celebration. It has the power to make us feel special, powerful and desirable. But, today, I want to take this conversation a bit deeper and talk about how the jewelry we wear tells the story of our lives. This may sound a bit cryptic, but, if you watch today’s video and join the conversation, you’ll quickly see what I mean! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More