Cooking for One: Why Cook at Home If It’s Only Me?
Be honest: have you asked the question above to yourself or to a friend? If you have, please go back and read the words. It’s only you? What does that say about your worthiness to be well-nourished?
Read MoreHow to Use Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App Safely
The stories about scams tied to mobile payment apps are enough to make anyone hesitate. They did for me. I’m usually quick to try new tech, but this was one area where I held back. That changed when our youngest son moved into his college apartment. I needed a simple way to send him money each month. That’s when I finally agreed…
Read MoreThe Hidden Pressure to Have It All Figured Out
We have this obsession with needing to know what we want at all stages of our lives. And it doesn’t fade with age. In fact, sometimes it gets louder. There’s a subtle expectation that by now, by this stage of life, we should feel certain. Settled. Complete. As though we’ve arrived at a final version of ourselves…
Read MoreChristian Tours for Singles Over 50
Embarking on a journey of faith and adventure knows no age limits, and for Christian singles over 50, the world beckons with captivating destinations that blend spiritual enrichment, cultural exploration, and the joy of forming meaningful connections…
Read MoreIt’s OK to Grab the Tissues: Why Crying is Good for You
I have always considered myself a sensitive person. Most of us feel better after a good cry, but, the question remains – why is crying good for you? And, are there different kinds of tears, each with its own purpose?
Read MoreLiving Fully or Leaving More? How to Balance Legacy and Lifestyle in Retirement
A woman once told me something I hear often, but rarely so honestly: “I want to enjoy my retirement… but every time I spend money, part of me wonders if I should be saving it for my children instead.” She wasn’t being pressured by her family…
Read MoreWhat Real Resilience Looks Like for Women Over 60
There’s a phrase most of us have heard our entire lives: “Just be strong. You’ll bounce back.” It’s meant kindly. But by the time you’ve lived six decades, you already know something that phrase refuses to acknowledge. Some experiences don’t leave you unchanged. And they’re not supposed to…
Read MoreCherishing the Unbreakable Bond with My Grandson
I still remember the day when our daughter and son-in-law announced that they were having a baby. My husband Rick and I were going to be grandparents! The pregnancy and birth happened in the blink of an eye. We were blessed with a beautiful, bouncing, 8 lb.10 oz. baby boy named Jacob…
Read MoreRight Where We Belong, No Matter How We Got Here
I did not picture my life as it looks approaching 70 – not as a kid or young adult, not as part of a couple for 35 years. Not ever. Yet the script seems so perfectly written, I know this is exactly where I’m meant to be. Even 10 years ago, I’d have laughed if you predicted I’d be twice divorced at 70…
Read MoreMoney Is One of the Loneliest Parts of Life… But It Doesn’t Have to Be
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, running through numbers in your head, wondering if you’re doing this “right”? Maybe it’s a bill you’ve been putting off opening. A decision you’re not sure how to make. Or a quiet worry you haven’t shared with anyone. For many women, money isn’t just stressful, it’s deeply…
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