2025 Manicure Trends That Look Elegant and Timeless
Looking for manicure ideas that feel fresh but won’t go out of style in a few weeks? 2025 manicure trends that look elegant and timeless are all about subtle details, clean finishes, and shades that flatter every skin tone. Whether you love neutrals or a classic red, this year’s styles…
Read MoreThe Surprising Benefits of Having an Organized Purse or Handbag… and How to Do it!
It’s called a purse if you’re American and a handbag if you’re English, like me. But whatever name you call it, most women carry one, and it usually contains far more items than they ever need. My handbag isn’t always immaculate, but I really can’t see the point…
Read More100% Fragrance-Free Hair Product Brands for Women Over 50
Do scents and fragrances in your hair products bother you? Are you looking for shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products that don’t have any harsh artificial smells? You aren’t alone. Here are some brands that don’t add any chemical or artificial fragrances…
Read More8 Fashion Over 50 Tips from Our Sisters in Italy and France
Whenever I travel, I am always amazed by the diverse ways that my sisters express their style around the world. The women in every single country – from the U.S. and Canada to Italy and France and everywhere in-between – have something special to share!
Read MoreNot All Memories About Our Parents Are Worth Remembering
Should you read your parents’ letters? Are their journals and private musings cathartic or potentially devastating? I face this question right now, and it’s a big one. A while back, after moving to Eugene, Oregon this past year, I saw an article by a fellow Sixty writer…
Read MoreAre You Regenerating or Degenerating? (Hint: It’s Not About Your Age)
Janine sat across from me, chin in hand, eyes tired. “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” she said. “I’m exhausted, not sleeping well, and I just don’t care about much lately.” I gently asked her a few questions, and she sighed deeply before adding, “Well, I am 32, you know.”
Read MoreCreativity Is Important, Especially as We Age! And Yes We Are ALL Creative!
My friend and I used to run workshops for women in New Zealand entitled FIGJAM Workshops (Fresh Insights Give Joy and Meaning). And in our workshops, we focused a lot on creativity and its importance in our life. In these workshops, the one sentence we heard over…
Read MoreMemorable Experiences in Andalusia, Spain (Planning Tips Included!)
The beautiful Andalusia is on the southern Iberian Peninsula, alongside the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Its eight provinces offer a diverse travel experience reflecting both traditional and modern Spain. History buffs will love visiting Córdoba, Granada, and Seville, each boasting the remains of Spain’s Moorish history. It’s also an ideal destination for a […]
Read More7 Simple Steps to Becoming a Writer After 60
Second Chapters. Third Acts. Call it what you will, your sixties are a time to recreate, reclaim and often reinvent yourself. You may be retired or partially so. You did a good job with the kids and they are carving out their own lives now. Maybe you’ve left a marriage and find yourself single again. Whatever the circumstances, the true confession that I hear so many times is, “I have always wanted to write.” And now is your time to do so…
Read More“Goodnight, John-Boy”: Timeless Life Lessons from The Waltons
If you grew up in the 1970s or raised your children during that era, chances are you spent more than a few evenings watching The Waltons. Set in Depression-era Virginia, this beloved TV show became a cultural touchstone, not just for its down-to-earth characters…
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