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What Is Expedition Cruising and Why Is It Becoming So Popular Among Women Over 60?

By Sue Rudolph July 30, 2019

Expedition cruising is a new type of holiday. It’s growing in popularity, but what is it? Put simply, expedition cruising is an adventure. It’s not cabaret and cocktails by the pool. It’s a voyage of exploration…

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5 Hot Holiday Tips for Older Women on the Go!

By Margaret Manning June 21, 2019

Have you ever saved up for a holiday only to have the reality fall far short of your expectations? Have you ever found yourself sitting in your hotel room wondering, “What am I doing here?” You’re not alone! So, today, I thought that it would be fun to share 5 holiday tips that will help you to get the most from your next adventure into this wonderful world of ours! I’d also love to hear your vacation tips. Have you ever gone on a trip that you regretted? What was the best holiday that you ever took? What tips do you want to give the other women in our community about preparing for a holiday?

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Don’t Let Self-Criticism Prevent You from Getting the Most from Life After 60

By Margaret Manning June 10, 2019

Life after 60 is complicated. Over the decades, we have experienced a full spectrum of emotions. We have loved and lost. We have passed milestones and celebrated accomplishments. But, no matter how full our lives have been, we are filled with questions.

Did I make the right decisions with my life? Did I do enough? Did I choose the right balance between my career and my family? Was I a good parent and spouse? Do you have any of these thoughts? Read More

4 Ways Keeping a Journal Can Help You to Find Happiness

By Margaret Manning April 17, 2019

Like many women my age, I spend hours in front of my computer every day. As the founder of Sixty and Me, it’s rare for me to type fewer than 2000 words before lunch. But, despite the fact that I am completely comfortable with technology, I still love my leather bound journal.

There is something about putting pen to paper that takes me to another world and makes all of my fears and worries fade away, if only for a moment. Do you feel the same? Read More

What Does it Mean to Age with Grace in Your 60s?

By Joan Frances Moran April 07, 2019

The idea of aging with grace has multiple definitions. It’s different for everyone: presence, elegance, refinement, and ease are a few qualities associated with aging. To achieve a state of grace is to achieve a healthy, well-balanced life full of joy and respect. Read More

Fashion After 50 Trash of Treasure: 6 Things to KEEP and 3 to TOSS

By Sixty and Me April 02, 2019

How can mature women improve their wardrobe by considering which items they should keep and which they should donate or toss? Read More

Writing an Autobiography Can Help You to Find Happiness After 60

By Margaret Manning February 18, 2019

The stories of our lives are based on our everyday experiences, but, writing an autobiography that fairly represents our accomplishments is up to us. We decide how to interpret what we have done and what has happened to us. Read More

The Delicate Art of Managing Your Money with Dignity and Grace

By Margaret Manning February 07, 2019

For the most part, money is a “cold” and unappealing topic. We don’t usually talk about our finances with our friends (or even family.) When we do, we are likely to speak from the perspectives of hope or regret. Well, today, I want to take a slightly “warmer” look at the topic of managing your money after 60. I’d like to talk about how managing your money with dignity and grace can help you to get more from life. I hope you enjoy the video! 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

How “Fear-Setting” Can Change Your Life After 60

By Elizabeth Dunkel January 28, 2019

For the last few years, I’ve been paralyzed by the fears I create in my mind about moving away from a place where I’ve lived for 28 years. Read More

Our Perceptions About Aging Matter: Look for Roses, Not Weeds

By Noelle Nelson January 12, 2019

My primary physician is retiring next month. On hearing the news, I promptly devolved into a state of shock, quickly followed by utter panic. Read More