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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

3 Common Eye Makeup Challenges for Older Women – Solved!

Wrinkles, puffy eyes and dark shadows – we all have them. But, do we know how to take care of them? By the end of this video, you will! Professional makeup artist, Ariane Poole, is here today to give us some incredibly good ideas to help us make our eyes look even more beautiful. Enjoy the show! Read More

9 years ago

Happy 82nd Birthday Judi Dench – We Love Your Warmth, Talent and Natural Beauty

At Sixty and Me, we try to avoid celebrity “gossip.” After all, celebrities deserve their privacy, just like the rest of us. At the same time, there are certain celebrities whose inspirational stories are worth telling, even if we don’t care about what they wore to the latest awards ceremony.

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9 years ago

Knitting for Beginners: How to Take Your Knitting to the Next Level

If you’ve decided to make knitting your hobby, you’ve probably dedicated a lot of time to learning how to do it properly. But, what if you have already learned the basics? Where do you go from here? Join us today as I chat with online yarn shop owner, and professional knitter, Nancy Queen, as she shares some advice for getting started with knitting. Enjoy the show! Read More

9 years ago

The Importance of Random Acts of Kindness

Does it ever feel like, socially speaking, the world is becoming a colder place. Maybe it’s my imagination, but, a few decades ago, I remember people saying hi to each other on the streets more often. Now, people can barely look up from their phones to order their Starbucks lattes. Well, today, I want to tell you about one way that I am fighting back against social isolation – random acts of kindness. Offering a compliment, helping a neighbor or volunteering your time can create a virtuous cycle. Let’s talk about some of the many benefits of random acts of kindness. 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

Dealing with Sleep Problems After 60: Advice from the Sixty and Me Community

We may not realize it, but, sleep problems have a major impact on our ability to function during the day.

When we are tired, your brains don’t operate efficiently. In fact, some sleep researchers even believe that many older adults are incorrectly diagnosed with dementia, when in reality, they have a sleep disorder. That’s how severe the impact of insomnia after 60 can be. Read More

9 years ago

What’s New with Volume Mascaras and Why Should Older Women Care

There are tons of different mascara products out there. So which one should we choose as we get a little older? Join us in a discussion with celebrity makeup artist, Ariane Poole, who is here today to give us some insights. If you want the latest information on volume mascaras, today’s show is for you! Read More

9 years ago

How to Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself

No matter how strong we are, we all feel sorry for ourselves once in a while. To a certain extent, this is natural. After all, by the time we reach our 60s, we have a lifetime of “mistakes,” problems and worries swirling around in our minds. Unfortunately, while self-pity is natural, it isn’t terribly productive. In fact, I have come to the conclusion that feeling sorry for yourself can actually prevent you from taking the positive steps necessary to solve your problems. So, today, I would like to offer 10 positive suggestions for fighting back against self-pity. 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

Margaret and Ariane’s Top 10 Makeup for Older Women Products

There are millions of makeup for older women products out there… and we all have our favorites! Well, today, Ariane and I would like to share ours! Join us as we share our top 10 makeup products for women over 60. Some of them may be familiar to you. Others will be completely new! Enjoy the show! Read More

9 years ago

Why Knitting is One of the Best Ways to Reduce Stress After 60

Knitting is fun… but, it is so much more than that! Join us today in a discussion with yarn shop owner and professional knitter, Nancy Queen, as she shares the benefits of knitting. If you have always wanted to try knitting, but didn’t know where to start, this episode of the Sixty and Me Show is for you! Read More

9 years ago

Are There Any Rules When it Comes to Fashion After 50?

A few weeks ago, I asked the members of our community whether, when it comes to fashion after 50, it is more important to “look good” or “feel good.” Perhaps somewhat predictably, many women commented that they didn’t feel like this was a fair choice. They said that they always selected clothes that look great AND feel great. Read More