Grandparenting Tips – What to Do When Your Grandkids Have Too Much Energy
Do you have a grandchild who is always on the go, so much so that you are becoming frazzled trying to keep up? If so, don’t be too hasty blaming your age. The problem could be primarily not with you, but with your grandchild. Read More
6 Ways to Build Healthy Family Relationships that Stand the Test of Time
One of the unique challenges of getting older is that our family relationships and family dynamics change with the passage of time. As a result, many women over 60 might find themselves navigating some uncertain emotional territory with their family relationships. Read More
I Love Free Stuff! 8 Things You Are Paying For that Can Be Free
One of the best ways to make your retirement savings last longer is to save money on everyday expenses. But what if you could save even more money… by getting things for free? Whether you’re a hardcore coupon collector, a natural bargain hunter, or just looking to save some extra money, here are a few ideas for things you can get for free:
Read MoreVintage Clothing – Step Back in Time and Look Amazing
Women over 60 have many options for how to be stylish; fortunately, more clothing designers and manufacturers are starting to understand the potential of selling fashionable clothes to women our age. But one of the biggest trends in fashion right now for women of all ages is Read More
Writing an Autobiography Has Never Been Easier
As young women, many of us kept a journal, documenting our lives, relationships, travels, holiday adventures, family stories and milestones. All the secrets and details of our exciting life stories seemed so significant and worthy of detailed description and analysis. Anais Nin was our writing mentor and we knew that one day someone would get great pleasure from reading our sparking literary jewels. Read More
What are the Benefits of Learning a Second Language after 60?
One of the biggest myths about women over 60 is that we live in a “shrinking world” and we’re not interested in learning new things. Nothing could be further from the truth! Read More
Grandparenting Tips – 6 Life Lessons All Grandparents Should Teach Their Grandkids
If you think that you can’t possibly be a good role model for your grandchildren because you are “over the hill” or not hip to today’s trends and language, you are not giving yourself enough credit. The same basic principles of good child rearing that helped shape you into a mature, loving, and caring person still apply. Moreover, the life experiences and wisdom you have gained make you uniquely qualified to impart to your grandchildren invaluable lessons that they cannot receive in school or anywhere else. Here are six life lessons tailor-made for grandparents to teach their grandkids.
Read MoreDownsizing Your Home? Read This First!
Many women over 60 are making transitions in our careers, family lives and homes. Part of this transition process might involve downsizing your home. In fact, there are several trends in the real estate market that are causing more women over 60 than ever to consider moving to a smaller home. Read More
How to Get Started with Gentle Yoga
Don’t let the ads for yoga products fool you. Contrary to the Madison Avenue version, the reality is that most yoga classes contain people of a wide range of ages and body types. Read More
What are the Health Benefits of Green Tea for Women Over 60?
Tea is one of the most ancient and most-traded commodities in the world. Every culture has its own traditions and heritage surrounding tea – such as my native England’s “tea time” or the tea houses of the Middle East, or the ritual “tea ceremony” of Japan. But, drinking tea is much more than a cultural pastime. Read More