Downsizing Your Life

You know it’s officially Spring in my corner of the world when the daffodils start peeking out like nosy neighbors, the grass gets its first haircut of the season, and the frogs outside begin their nightly chorus just as I’m letting the dogs out for their final potty break…

I came across this quote about clearing clutter on – of all places – a medical website, and it struck me as the perfect way to look at the “too much stuff” conundrum I’m still struggling with. Peter Walsh, an organizational expert and former host…

Pets are a big part of our world. Many women over 60 have pets, as well as many others. They’re part of our families. Thinking of moving? Just look at those faces and you know they’re coming with you. Honestly, would you go without them? I wouldn’t!

You may have spent the last few years decluttering your home. You cleaned out closets and cabinets, keeping what you truly need and letting go of what you do not. You sorted old papers and donated kitchen gadgets you no longer use. Perhaps you moved to a smaller space or to a location better suited […]

Six months ago, I helped my parents leave the home they had always said they would never leave. At the time, I had no idea how much strength this season would uncover. From across the country, I had been watching subtle changes for years. Our Sunday Zoom calls slowly faded, and without seeing them face to face, it became harder…

The journey to simplify my life has taken many detours over the past few years. After moving from London to Switzerland in July 2013, I put all my energy and passion into launching a new business, Sixty and Me. It has now grown into a community…

Let’s face it. Real estate agents get a bad rap. But there are some very good ones out there helping buyers and sellers every day, and doing a great job at it. It’s like any other profession. You have to find them. So how do you find an honest real estate agent to buy or sell your home? Good question!

Let’s be honest: a whole lot of women of a certain age are out here living alone – and thriving. And why wouldn’t we be? Living solo comes…

So, you have finally done it. You have cleared out your closets and drawers, rearranged your shelves, and let go of the things you no longer use. When you step back and look around, your home feels different. There is more space, more air, and a sense of lightness…

Is there a fur coat in your closet that you haven’t worn in years? You may have taken it out once or twice, thought about what to do with it, and then quietly put it back. Maybe you even asked family members if they wanted it, only to realize there was no real interest…