Lifestyle

What traditions do you celebrate with family and friends? Traditions have an important place in our lives, and as I grow older, I value them more than ever. This month, I took part in a decades-old tradition with friends and created a new one with a family member…

Home is supposed to be our safe place. A refuge from the busyness outside. A place where we can relax and feel comfortable. But is it always? I used to get home, trip over shoes in the hallway, struggle to key in the right code…

Last week, after 12 wonderful years together, my phone died. I have to say it was a little traumatic. Contacts lost, photos, personal data, but mostly the familiarity of how it works. I knew which tune meant I had a text, or a call, where to find my step counter…

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…

There are days when the body quietly reminds you who is in charge. It doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t check your plans. It simply slows you down, and with it, something else slows down too – your mind. Last night, I didn’t feel well. Nothing serious, just enough to take the edge off everything…

If we were the pilots of our own flight of life’s fulfillment and meaning, would the Universe choose who would accompany us on our journey? Let’s see. There would be a flight crew, a co-pilot, passengers…

Over the past few years, I have heard a quiet observation repeated by many women over 60. Nothing dramatic has happened. Life is still good. Yet something subtle begins to shift. Activities and commitments that once felt natural start to invite…

Forget the closets for a minute. The best spring cleaning you can do this year starts with the device in your pocket. No heavy lifting, no dust, and you can do it from the couch. Spend an intentional 30 minutes and run through my list of what to clean up on your phone…

Blogging once felt like a niche corner of the Internet, but midlife women transformed it into something far more powerful. They’ve built spaces rooted in style, substance, humor, and the kind of wisdom only time can teach. Their blogs mirror their lives: thoughtful, expressive…

Finding the perfect gift can be tricky, especially when you want something lighthearted, fun, and guaranteed to get a laugh. Funny gifts for older women combine practicality with humor, making them memorable and enjoyable. They can be silly, quirky, or even a bit cheeky…