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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

8 years ago

Knitting for Charity: a New Way to Give Back While Doing Something You Love

Knowing that your knitting hobby could bring happiness to someone else is motivating. Do you know who can benefit from your stitching work? Join us today in a discussion with professional knitter, Nancy Queen, who shares some ideas for charity knitting. Enjoy the show! Read More

8 years ago

Giving Amazing Gifts When You’re Not Made of Money

Women our age are natural gift-givers. We love seeing the looks of delight on the faces of our loved ones when they receive a well thought our present. The only problem is that we don’t always have the financial resources to match our generosity. So, today, I wanted to share a few tips for choosing meaningful gifts that won’t break the bank. And, as always, I’d love to hear your advice on this topic too! 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

8 years ago

How to Feel Relevant as a Woman Over 60

One of the greatest struggles – and opportunities – that we face as we get a little older is the search for meaning. Today, I would like to share an article by one of our guest writers on this topic and talk about a few of the ways that I find meaning in my life. Then, I would love to hear what makes you feel special, relevant and important. 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

8 years ago

Sam Elliott Says Ageism is a Real Issue in Hollywood – Especially for Older Women

The women in our community love Sam Elliott for many reasons. Some of us appreciate how he makes us feel. Others love his unique voice, which has appeared in movies ranging from iconic Westerns to light-hearted cartoons. Still others simply think that he’s a great actor. I’m a fan for all these reasons and more! Read More

8 years ago

What Are You Reading? Let’s Start a List of Our Favorite Books!

Like many of you, I am always on the lookout for good books. Sometimes, I’m on a mission to improve my skills, particularly when it comes to business and finance. Other times, I simply want to find a wonderful story that will take me away from our crazy world for a few precious hours. This week, if you can believe it, I’m actually reading a science fiction book. I’m not usually into science fiction, but, my 37-year-old son loved it so much that I decided to give it a try. But, enough about me! Let’s talk about you! Today, I would love to find out what you are reading. Let’s share some ideas. Speaking of which, after today’s discussion, I highly encourage you to check out the following reading list, compiled by the women in our community. 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

8 years ago

3 Ways a Worry Diary Can Contribute to Healthy Aging After 60

Many women, myself included, are worriers. For our entire lives, we worry about the people close to us – our children, friends, spouse and parents.

Then, as we reach our 60s and 70s, our worries seem to multiply. All of a sudden, we start to worry about how we are going to live on a pension. Many of us become concerned about our health. Then, there are less tangible worries, such as how we are going to find meaning in our lives after 60. Read More

8 years ago

3 Powerful Makeup Tips for Older Women of Color

One of the most common questions that I receive from the community is when Ariane and I are going to do a makeup for older women video for women of color. Well, the wait is over! Today, Ariane will share her makeup tips for women of all skin tones. Read More

8 years ago

Doing a “Life Review” Can Help You to Find Happiness After 60

Not many people know this, but, I keep several journals by my bed. My favorite is a gratitude journal, in which I write down all of the things that I am grateful for. Today, I would like to talk about how keeping a journal can help you to find happiness in life after 60. I will also explain what a “life review” is and why you might want to do one. 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

8 years ago

3 Common Eye Makeup Challenges for Older Women – Solved!

Wrinkles, puffy eyes and dark shadows – we all have them. But, do we know how to take care of them? By the end of this video, you will! Professional makeup artist, Ariane Poole, is here today to give us some incredibly good ideas to help us make our eyes look even more beautiful. Enjoy the show! Read More

8 years ago

Happy 82nd Birthday Judi Dench – We Love Your Warmth, Talent and Natural Beauty

At Sixty and Me, we try to avoid celebrity “gossip.” After all, celebrities deserve their privacy, just like the rest of us. At the same time, there are certain celebrities whose inspirational stories are worth telling, even if we don’t care about what they wore to the latest awards ceremony.

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