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Do you love doing things with your hands? This is a place to explore all kinds of hobbies - from arts and crafts to book writing and music lessons!

11 months ago

Exploring the Great Outdoors: 12 Best Hiking Apps

From winding trails through lush forests to majestic peaks offering breathtaking vistas, the world is a hiker’s playground waiting to be explored. In this age of technological advancement, hiking apps have emerged as indispensable companions…

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11 months ago

Creativity Is Important, Especially as We Age! And Yes We Are ALL Creative!

My friend and I used to run workshops for women in New Zealand entitled FIGJAM Workshops (Fresh Insights Give Joy and Meaning). And in our workshops, we focused a lot on creativity and its importance in our life. In these workshops, the one sentence we heard over…

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12 months ago

10 Hiking Trails in the USA for Women Over 50

Do you enjoy hiking? Many women our age find hiking enjoyable. There’s no better feeling than sliding into my hiking boots and setting out to lose myself (not literally) in nature. Hiking is an excellent activity for us for several reasons…

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12 months ago

Want to Get Out of a Rut, Have More Fun and Add Spark to Your Life After 50? Try This!

The first line of my friend and former business coach Colleen’s recent email hooked me. She wrote: “No, I’m no Indiana Jones, but I did step out of my comfort zone and try something completely new last Saturday.” By the end of the day, after trying something new, Colleen felt…

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12 months ago

4 Hiking Outfits for Women Over 50

Do you enjoy hiking? Hiking can include strolling in your local area or traveling internationally to trek mountains. Whatever your level and lifestyle, you need appropriate clothing and shoes to make sure you are comfortable and safe…

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1 year ago

The Gift of Music

The first time I held a musical instrument changed me. The tiny 12-bass accordion came down from the attic, unplayed since my mom was a child. A teacher named Mrs. Daniels suffered through my scales as I learned how to play and read the notes. Then came Aunt…

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1 year ago

12 Best Travel Books for Retirees

Looking for a little inspiration before planning your next adventure? The best travel books for retirees offer a mix of humor, wisdom, and wanderlust – perfect for anyone who finally has the time to explore the world. Are you planning a trip across the country or dreaming of faraway…

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1 year ago

How to Future Proof Your Garden for Later Life

For many of us, a garden is like our own personal sanctuary. A place we can relax, reflect and reminisce. Pottering around in the garden not only aids our mental health, but our physical health, too. However, there may come a time when taking care of a garden can become…

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1 year ago

French Gardening: Your Topiary Masterpiece Awaits

Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to travel to Versailles and experience its magnificent gardens. If not, I suggest you take a virtual tour of the Topiary Gardens of Versailles and treat yourself. So, what exactly is a Topiary garden and how can you have one?

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1 year ago

My Springtime Cool Down Kit: What’s Saving Me from Overheating and Overreacting (Recipes Included)

Spring is here, the sun is shining, and my internal thermostat is already questioning its life choices. Between warm weather and those oh-so-fun personal heat waves, I’ve had to get creative. That’s where my Springtime Cool-Down Kit comes in – a playful mix of things that keep me…

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