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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

9 years ago

Find Happiness by Seeing the Big Picture Behind Your Small Steps

Want to find happiness? Learn to recognize the importance of each positive step that you take.

Think about it. How many times have you talked yourself out of taking a small step towards a healthier and happier life? Have you ever asked yourself, “Does it really make a difference if I go to the gym today?” or “Is one slice of chocolate cake really going to hurt me?” Read More

9 years ago

How Would You Describe Your Personal Style?

Like many women, my sense of personal style has changed over the years. There was a time that I dressed to impress. Now, I care mostly about choosing clothes that match my personality and make me feel good. Do you feel the same?

Today, I’d like to give a few tips for finding your personal style. Then, I’d love to hear how you would describe your style.

Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

9 years ago

3 Ways Blogging Can Help You to Make Friends After 60

My first few months as a blogger were filled more with the sound of crickets than critical acclaim.

When I started Sixty and Me, now a community of over 500,000 wonderful baby boomer women, I had exactly one reader – myself. Actually, that’s not entirely true. My son also checked in from time to time to give me support, but, if I’m honest, I was basically talking to myself. Read More

9 years ago

How to Prepare for a Cruise: 9 Packing Tips You Need to Know

Do you love to cruise? I do! Like most women, I can only afford to set sail occasionally, but, when I can take a cruise, I do.

So, today, I want to share 9 packing tips that can help you to prepare for a cruise. Even if you aren’t a big fan of cruising, I’m sure that they will help you to prepare for your next trip by plane or car!

Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

9 years ago

24 Women Share What They Love About Getting Older

If you look at the way getting older is portrayed on TV and in the movies, you could be forgiven for believing that life after 60 is something to be feared! What nonsense! While there are undoubtedly things that are not pleasant about the aging process, most of us are enjoying life!

Today, I want to share some thoughts about aging from 24 women in our community. Then, I would like to ask you what you love about getting older.

Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

9 years ago

Fun Makeup Tips for Looking Great in Photos and on Skype

I never really thought much about how I looked on camera until I started Sixty and Me. But, when you think about it, most of us spend at least some time thinking about how we look in photos or on Skype. After all, we are living in a digital world!

So, today, I want to offer some fun makeup tips for looking great on camera. I hope that you enjoy this video!

Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

9 years ago

How to Have a Happy Marriage, According to Helen Mirren

As we reach our 60s, many women feel a certain amount of tension between our need for intimacy and our desire for independence. This is true whether we are single or in a relationship. Read More

9 years ago

Is Yoga for the Elderly Really a Good Idea?

A few days ago, I received a wonderful email from an 84-year-old woman who had purchased our gentle yoga DVDs. Read More

9 years ago

A Celebrity Makeup Artist’s Take on Makeup for Older Women

Finding good advice on how to apply makeup for older women is a challenge. So, since this is a topic that many women in the community have asked me about, I turned to celebrity makeup artist, Ariane Poole for some advice. Read More

9 years ago

Saved by the Spinach! Leafy Greens Are Good for Brain Health, Study Says

If there was one food that I hated as a little girl, it was spinach.

I don’t know if I really disliked the taste or just the fact that my mom said it was healthy. Or, maybe, I subconsciously resented the fact that they needed an entire cartoon to sell spinach to kids. How could something that adults pushed so hard actually taste good? Read More