Downsizing Your Shoes – How to Walk Away from a Footwear Obsession!
Most of my girlfriends have warned me that shoes would be the hardest category of clothing to reduce. My friend Maureen says she’d have trouble choosing 100 pairs from her collection of shoes – and trust me, she can pull off the most amazing…
Read MoreConsidering Relocation in Retirement? Know Your Preferences, Do Your Research and Make Your Plan
We’ve heard retirement referred to as the “golden years,” the “autumn in life,” or the “third act,” and ideal lifestyles ranging from active to passive and energetic to idle. Destinations abroad await some, while tango lessons, writing memoirs, pickleball…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Follow Your Bliss?
Follow your bliss has become a popular catchphrase found on a blossoming array of self-care sites and, like the word awesome, is so overused that its original meaning has been obscured. Following your bliss is not the same as personal pursuit of pleasure…
Read MorePumpkin Spice Latte Makeup Tutorial (Smoldering Eye!)
It’s pumpkin time! What is your favorite pumpkin-type food? Pumpkin bread? Pumpkin soup? Pumpkin latte? I make a mean pumpkin bread that used to last maybe six hours in my house, but, now that the kids are grown, might last a bit longer…
Read MoreUnveiling the Hidden Gems: Explore These Lesser-Visited Destinations
In a world where travel is becoming increasingly popular, there is something truly special about discovering hidden gems, those lesser-known destinations that remain off the beaten path. If you’re seeking a unique and authentic experience…
Read MoreYes, I Am a Witch – And So Are You!
Once upon a time, Wise women were revered. They lived in thatched cottages deep within the woods tending their herbs, gardens, animals, milking their cow or goat, gathering nuts and berries from the forest, talking to tress and gazing at the moon…
Read More3 Tips for Navigating Complicated Relationships on This Side of 50
As I write this article, I find myself in a phase of life where I am 61 years old and very suddenly having to supervise care for my mom who just turned 85. This situation is further complicated by the fact that our relationship has not been the most fabulous…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Active and Young After 60
Did you exercise your brain today? Most of us don’t even know what that means. We seem to overlook the importance of the brain and solely focus on the body when we think about being healthy…
Read MoreHairstyle Tips for Older Women: 13 Trade Secrets Your Hairdresser Wants You to Know!
Hair changes. The color turns gray, the texture can become coarse, the shine dulls, strands thin and density decreases. For many of us past age 60, the crown we’ve worn all our lives no longer boasts the glory that used to make us proud…
Read MoreStarting a Business (or Side Hustle) from the Inside Out
Can your new business be a source of income and joy? A space for your values, talents and creativity to shine? I’m a firm believer in doing what you love. Especially when it comes to starting a business (or side hustle). After all, time is precious…
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