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Creativity

Many women think that creativity is a foreign land. We don't think this is true. In fact, each of us has a unique sense of creativity. This section is meant to give you some ideas to spark your creative gene. We hope you enjoy them!

4 weeks ago

The Thrill of Thrifting: Save Money and Find Treasures in Your 60s

If you have a nose for high fashion, but, don’t always have as much as you would like to spend on it, welcome to my world! Fortunately, I have discovered quite a few clever solutions to this problem…

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4 months ago

9 Fun Indoor Adventures to Beat the Winter Doldrums

If you are a bit tired of “Let it snow, let it snow” or “Raindrops keep falling on your head,” it might be time to bring some virtual sunshine into your day. Join me with a steaming cup of coffee or stir a bit of honey into a cup of tea and let’s get started on some fun indoor adventures…

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4 months ago

Curating a Sacred Space for Your Creativity

I always believed that what and when I created was far more important than where. I can write anywhere – or so I told myself. I only needed a flat surface for my computer, something to sit on, and a power outlet. It was this kind of thinking that, many decades ago…

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5 months ago

Creativity as a Path to Reinvention in Midlife

Expressing our creativity becomes more common in midlife as we begin to exchange more stuff for deeper experiences. We finally have the time to pursue a creative project. Creative expression can be a path of self-discovery that provides…

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5 months ago

Why I’m Trying Vlogmas (and Why You Might, Too)

I first heard about Vlogmas a few years ago but only recently decided to give it a try – my way. While some creators have fancy equipment…

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6 months ago

These Decadent Christmas Bauble Cookie Delights Make Great Gifts… If You Don’t Eat them All First!

Christmas is a time of year I love. For me, as a sugar crafter and cake designer, it is a time of year when I embrace the challenge of creating something new and different to WOW my family and friends during the festivities…

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7 months ago

Creative Ways to Enjoy Oil Painting Without Wrecking Your Budget

You love your new oil painting pastime, but replacing art supplies keeps getting more expensive. Maybe you feel a little guilty about the costs. Maybe you decide to paint less often. Another option is to stretch out the paint, but does the end result…

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8 months ago

Think You’re Not Creative? Think Again!

There are so many great things about being a woman of this certain age – what stretches out in front of us are our most creative years. Every woman is creative. There is always something that she is doing that is steeped in creative process…

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8 months ago

Cajun or Creole. Can You Tell the Difference?

If you’ve ever tasted gumbo and wondered, “Is this Cajun or Creole?” you’re not alone. These two Louisiana-born cuisines share ingredients and history, but they’re not the same. Let’s dig into the flavors and traditions of each and tickle your palate at the same time…

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9 months ago

7 Home Business Ideas for Food Lovers

There are people who thrive on takeout and then there are gourmands. If you have a passion for trying out new cuisines, dabbling in the kitchen, and producing works of culinary art, you have the option of using your hobby to your advantage…

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