Lifestyle

When it comes to a restful night’s sleep, quality bedding is essential. Sheets made of 100% cotton are a favorite among many due to their natural breathability, softness, and durability. From crisp percale to silky sateen, here are the 10 best 100% cotton sheets to enhance your comfort…

For most of us – when we were younger – the holidays produced excited squeals and bright smiles and eyes shining with wide-eyed wonder. We marked off the days on the calendar, counting the sleeps until Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever big day we…

Why is it so hard to buy gifts for grandma? Perhaps it’s because, as women in our 60s, or older, we simply don’t feel like we need anything anymore. Or, maybe the traditional gifts of knitting sets, customized mugs, bath salts and jewelry simply…

I love it when a friend or family member gifts me a book. With so many choices in bookshops and online stores, it’s a fun way to discover new authors or subject matter that might not otherwise appear on my radar. Here are a few favorites I’ve read recently…

Let me guess: You are a woman over 55, getting busy with holiday preparations, traveling plans, and family gatherings with children and grandchildren. Maybe you have your business matters to wrap up and touch base with friends. Or maybe…

Black Friday is just around the corner and this is always a great way to get our favorite beauty products or to try new ones at awesome discounted rates. Black Friday is officially November 24th this year and retailers typically use the weekend to provide sales and discounts on selected merchandise.  Here are our top […]

Ah, the holidays. A time of joy, connection, and – let’s be honest – a lot of logistical challenges. Between gift-buying, cooking, and entertaining, it’s a wonder anyone has time to enjoy the season at all. If only there were an all-knowing assistant who could conjure…

It was George Bernard Shaw who said “Youth is wasted on the young.” I sometimes remind my young adult sons about this when they are getting uppity. This amusing quote, like all good quotes, has more than a grain of truth to it…

We love the one-stop shops where we can find all our makeup, skincare, hair styling products, and fragrances all under one roof. Sephora is a pioneer in this category and it’s the place where you can find all your favorite brands. They carry our favorites like Lancôme, Ilia, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Charlotte Tilbury, Bobbi Brown, […]

Where did October and November go? Disappeared into 11 books, most of them worth considering for your book stack. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!