Layering sounds simple enough, right? Add a sweater, put on a jacket, wrap yourself in a scarf, and head out the door. In reality, one extra layer can sometimes turn a perfectly good outfit into something bulky and shapeless. The secret is not wearing more clothing. It is choosing layers that work together in length, shape, fabric, and proportion…

Do you know which states in the US are excellent choices for women traveling solo over 60? Traveling solo after 60 can be a great way to see the United States. You get to choose your own pace, follow your own interests, linger when something moves you, and leave when you want…

Retirement can open a door for you that you have been waiting years to walk through. The children are grown, your busy calendar is finally quieter, and your travel bucket list is sitting there…waiting. Italy. Portugal. Japan. A river cruise through Europe. A month in Mexico. A walking tour in Scotland. The desire is there. The time may finally be there, too…

Do long flights, road trips, and train rides leave your legs feeling heavy and swollen? Sitting in one position for several hours can cause fluid to collect in your lower legs, which may make your shoes feel noticeably tighter by the time you reach your destination. This is where compression socks come in handy. Designed […]

Have you ever been to Vermont? Is Vermont on your travel bucket list? If so, have you given any thought about going in the fall? Of course, summer is always a sure bet for warm days, but it’s also a time when the state is crowded with tourists and accommodations tend to be pricier. There is autumn, and then there is autumn in Vermont!

Have you ever heard of face yoga? It’s everywhere lately, with promises of firmer cheeks and a more defined jawline. It can even promise fewer wrinkles with just a few minutes of exercise a day. It sounds almost too easy. But can exercising the muscles in your face really change how it looks after 60? Here’s what the research says and what face yoga may realistically help with…

Whether you’re soaring through the skies, cruising on a train, or navigating winding roads, there are a few things that can make a huge difference in your traveling comfort. One trusty travel companion that will keep you cozy and refreshed…

How many jackets do you own? Now, how many do you actually wear regularly? And how many of them work with more than one kind of outfit? Have you ever heard about a capsule wardrobe? It’s a wardrobe that is not about owning fewer clothes for the sake of it, but about choosing pieces that […]

Do you have Santa Fe, New Mexico, on your travel bucket list? Have you ever thought of going in autumn instead of the usual touristy summer season? If not, you should, because fall is a lovely time to visit. The intense heat has faded, and the air is cooler. Walking around the city is much more comfortable, and crowds have diminished…

Remember the 1980s? That decade was definitely not quiet. Hair was big. Earrings were bigger. Shoulder pads had their own ZIP code. Makeup followed right along…bright, bold, and loud. For many of us, that was the era when we learned how to apply makeup. I was a teenager in the 80s and very interested in fashion and trends…