Discovering Hydrosols, Powerful Secret Ingredients for the Body and Home
Womanly skills are simply not my forte. So, it wasn’t a complete surprise that I had never heard the word – or learned about – hydrosol. That was about to change. Hydrosols are aromatic waters that remain after steam or hydro distilling of botanical materials…
Read More7 Secrets to Keeping Your Hair Healthy, While Aging on Your Own Terms
There’s no magic potion that will prevent us from aging (unfortunately), but that doesn’t mean you can’t age gracefully. While taking care of your skin will definitely help keep you looking younger and healthier…
Read MoreUltimate Buying Guide to Walk-in Tubs
So you’re looking to buy a walk-in tub. If so, smart choice! A walk-in tub is meant to elevate the bathing experience and protect you from any falls or injuries that can happen while you’re enjoying your bath time. Walk-in tubs are a development that has changed the way people live, allowing them to keep […]
Read MoreThe Odd Experience of Unexpectedly Moving to a New Home
Moving is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most stressful things in life. In the past seven years, we have moved three times. That’s a lot of hours x weeks and months devoted to planning, packing and pining over personal wares that found…
Read MoreUnderstanding Our Sacral Chakra to Navigate Grief
Our second chakra, Svadhisthana is our Sacral water energy center. Our tears of grief come from this chakra. Loss of our most beloved relationships and connections manifests in our Sacral Chakra. We can meet those losses with…
Read More3 Smart Reasons Why Lifelong Learning Supports Living a Long and Satisfying Life
What are you doing to increase your chances of living a long, fulfilling life? There are multiple lifestyle commitments that promote longevity. These include eating vitamin-rich meals, nurturing loving relationships, making…
Read MoreFall into Comfort with Warm Elote Soup (RECIPE)
It’s Autumn. A season of heightened rifling through our collection of over one hundred cookbooks (we read them like novels) and old recipes committed to memory. Even in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, there will soon be an undeniable…
Read MoreA 60-Plus-Year-Old Pro Makeup Artist Shares Her A.M. and P.M. Skin Care Routines
Since no one among us escapes the aging process, we certainly see a few changes in our skin as we reach our fifth decade. But we are fortunate that there are some great skin care products out there that can help. And finding a good skin care…
Read MoreHow to Get Better Sleep After 60: Creating Your Very Own Sleep Sanctuary
Let’s take a minute to imagine life 10,000 years ago. It’s sunset, and while you don’t have a watch, you know that it’s time to sleep. Over the course of the last hour, the sun has gently descended behind the mountains, turning the sky from blue to yellow to red to purple. There are dangers in the night, but, you feel safe in your cave, surrounded by your family. Read More
How to Rejuvenate Your Spirit After 60 with the Healing Power of Nature
We experience stress and frustration every day, but if it overwhelms us, we end up debilitated. Stress takes a toll on our psyche and bodies, especially as we approach our later years. Read More