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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

9 years ago

How Simplifying Your Life Can Help You to be Happier After 60

Talking to the other women in our community, I’m convinced that simplifying your life is one of the best things that you can do in your 60s. As we get older, we often find ourselves surrounded by years of accumulated possessions. Some of our possessions are connected to a beautiful memory, a special person, or a significant time or place. Other things are, well, just… things. Read More

9 years ago

5 Exciting Ways to Make Friends After 60

Friendship is so important at our age. When we have people we can trust in our lives, everything is just better. Unfortunately, with our kids out of the house and our careers winding down, it is not always easy to make friends after 60. So, today, I want to share 5 ways to make friends in the years leading up to – and during – retirement. 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

9 years ago

How to Pamper Yourself Without Breaking the Bank

We all deserve to feel pampered once in a while. But, unfortunately, we don’t always have the money to treat ourselves to life’s little luxuries. Well, today, I want to offer 4 fun suggestions for pampering yourself, without breaking the bank. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! 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

9 years ago

The 5 Best Ways to Make Friends After 60

Making friends after 60 is different than at any other time in our lives. We can no longer rely on the “accidental connections” that fill our lives when we are younger. We need to take action to stay social in the best years of our lives. Today, I would like to share 5 ways to make friends. I would also like to hear what you do to stay social. 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

9 years ago

Happy 67th Birthday, Jane Seymour – We Love Your Bold, Adventurous Style!

I love Jane Seymour. She is bold, unconventional, adventurous and independent. Besides, anyone who would change her name to one of King Henry VIII’s wives has my admiration. Incidentally, she chose wisely, because Jane Seymour was the only of the Henry’s wives who did not lose her head! Read More

9 years ago

Are These the Best Gift Ideas for Women Over 60? You Bet!

I don’t know about you, but, I find it really hard to buy gifts for the other women over 60 in my life. After all, so many of us are trying to reduce the clutter in our lives. What do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need any more “stuff?” Well, I’ve done some digging and, today, I would love to share what I found! 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

9 years ago

Want to Travel Independently, While Still Making Friends? These Group Experiences Rock!

Yesterday, I had a conversation with a new friend who, at the age of 70, has found herself single again. She is now terrified that she won’t have the courage to do the things that she wanted to do while she was attached… most importantly, travel! Read More

9 years ago

New Guidebook for Widows Offers Hope, Financial Wisdom and a Positive Path Forward

A husband’s death is one of the most difficult events that a woman will ever experience. It’s overwhelming, terrifying and, far too often, financially devastating. Read More

9 years ago

Is Dementia a Feminist Issue? This Author Says Yes and Offers Advice for Family Caregivers

Women over 60 are living longer, healthier and better informed lives. In fact, for most of us, maintaining our good health is on our minds every day. Read More

9 years ago

What 5-Year-Olds Can Teach Us About Life After 50

5-year-olds are an endless source of “why” and “how” questions. They have an insatiable desire to understand how the world works. By the time we reach our 50s, many of us have had our natural curiosity beaten out of us. The older we get, the narrower our focus becomes. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. We can learn from our inner-5-year-old (and the real kids in our families) and get more from life after 50. Today, I’d love to share a few suggestions for how to do exactly this! 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