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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

Fashion Over 50 Tips: Don’t Forget this Alternative to the Little Black Dress

Black is a color many women wear on a daily basis. What if you don’t want to wear black, though? What alternatives are there to choose from? Fashion blogger, Josephine Lalwan, talks about her choices of trending colors and how to accessorize them best. Enjoy the show! Read More

9 years ago

How to Avoid Turning Into a “Grumpy Old Woman”

One of the stereotypes about aging is that people tend to get more conservative and unfriendly in their later years.

We’ve all seen movies where old people sit on their porches, complaining that “kids today just don’t get it.” Usually, these aren’t the kind of folks that you would like to invite over to your place for a beer. Read More

9 years ago

Is Your Long Memory Making You Unhappy?

One of the best things about being over 60 is that you finally have some perspective on how the world really works.

When it comes to relationships, love, money and health, you have decades of experience to draw on. For the most part, this is a great thing. After all, as George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Read More

9 years ago

How Women Over 60 Are Exploring and Growing

I am always so amazed by all of the wonderful things that the women in our community are getting up to. You are writing, exploring, exercising, starting companies, supporting your families and improving yourselves. You inspire me every day!

Today, I want to share an article from one of our guest bloggers, Kari Henley, on the topic of getting the most from life after 60. I think that you will find it fascinating!

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

Turning 60? It’s Time to Change Your Mindset from “I’m Not Perfect” to “I’m Good Enough”

I recently wrote an article on the secret of being fearless in your 60s. It covered the things that older women worry about.

In the comments, women shared their fears about not having enough time left, not having enough money, not being beautiful enough, not having enough talent, not feeling good enough – just not BEING enough.
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9 years ago

How to Look Chic on a Budget and Other Fashion Over 50 Tips

It can be difficult to shop on a budget, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. What are the basics that every woman should have in her wardrobe? Fashion blogger, Josephine Lalwan, shares some great advice about budget shopping that we can all benefit. Enjoy the show!

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9 years ago

It’s Not Too Late! How to Start a Blog at Any Age

When I told my family that I was going to start a blog, I was met with blank stares.

It’s not that they weren’t supportive. They just didn’t immediately understand why a woman in her 60s would want to start blogging. After all, most of the blogs that they read on a regular basis were dedicated to covering the latest Apple gadgets and video games. How was I going to start a successful blog, targeting women over 60? Were baby boomers even online? Read More

9 years ago

Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Women Like Us

As we get a little older, nothing is as important as maintaining our good health. Of course, there are many aspects of our health that we don’t have direct control over. But, this doesn’t mean that we should give up!

So, today, I want to share some healthy lifestyle tips for dynamic older women like us. I hope that 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

9 years ago

Why Creative, Unusual and Weird Passions Are the Best

In one of his famous TED talks Sir Ken Robinson tells a story about a boy who loves to do handstands. His passion becomes so intense that he eventually spends much of his day walking around the house upside down. His mother, exasperated, eventually yells, “Ok, we got it! Can’t you just cut it out with the ‘hand thing’?” Read More

9 years ago

“Don’t Talk to Strangers!” This Simple Childhood Rule is Killing Your Happiness

One of the most basic rules that all parents try to drill into their children’s heads is “don’t talk to strangers.”

I’m sure that you did the same thing with your kids. I know I did. From the time that my boys were old enough to play outside, I used repetition, role-playing and threats to get them to follow this simple rule. Read More