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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!

1 year ago

How to Enjoy a Millionaire’s Cultural Life on a Budget

It’s true that Broadway tickets can cost in the hundreds of dollars and the price of major opera tickets isn’t for the faint-hearted. In keeping with my “living like a millionaire on a retirement budget” series of articles I’ve written for 60+Me, I thought I’d share the explosion…

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1 year ago

Why Knitting Makes Me Feel Cool, Chic, Fun, and Active (It’s Not for Old Ladies Anymore!)

Knitting used to be associated with lonely old ladies. Back in the day, knitting was an affordable way to have a sweater. In high school, I remember going to my town’s local fabric shop and seeing a meagre selection of uninteresting yarn for me…

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1 year ago

6 Decorating Mistakes I Know About That I’m Making Anyway

I like to follow decorating trends to see what’s new. Decorating my own home to be warm, cozy and inviting is a priority. Peaceful, calm, warm and inviting are the words that describe how I want my home to feel. To do this, I’ve added pillows and fabric…

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1 year ago

The Art of Connecting with Your Creative Muse After 60

Anyone in the field of art or design will tell you that there are days when they don’t feel very creative. Even for those who practice art solely for their own pleasure will begin to feel the drag on their life without the joy of “making” in it…

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1 year ago

The Big 6 Habits Everyone Needs to Develop to Become a Writer

We’ve all been cooped up for what seems like a very long time now, and many of us are starting to think about that long neglected dream we’ve never had the time to pursue…

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1 year ago

The 3 Cs for Enhancing Creativity in Your 60s: Color-Contrast-Curiosity

Retirement is a fruitful time to develop creative projects and activities that inspire and increase the general health of your mind, body, and spirit. So, let’s get creative! During my working years I wrote textbooks on acting as well as a plethora of articles for magazines…

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1 year ago

Reconnecting With Baking In Your 60s – Plus My Yummy Skillet Bread Recipe!

Cooking when we were young is a whole different animal then it is in our 60’s. Don’t you think? We did it because we more or less had to put food on the table. Kids were hungry, husband came home hungry. So really we would just throw…

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1 year ago

5 Kitchen Tools That Are Fun to Use and Make Meal Preparation Simpler

What have I been doing during the pandemic? Well, among other things, I have been adding to my kitchen tools. When I was young and raising a family on limited funds, I didn’t have many extras in terms of kitchen tools…

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1 year ago

Why Simplicity in Your Art and Life Matters After 60

Do you find yourself caught up in to-do lists that never end? Do you see problems all the time? Stress over little details and find drama in every situation?

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1 year ago

Play Like Nobody’s Watching: 9 Unexpected Hobbies to Try

A new year is the perfect time to get up, get moving, and embrace your best self. Keeping your body and mind active is essential to staying healthy and vibrant as you age. Hobbies are a powerful way to bring joy, spark creativity, and even meet new people…

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