Dos and Don’ts for Your Beautiful Skin This Winter and All Year Long
Now that we are over 60, I think we can all agree – we’ve spent enough time, money, angst, and celebration seeking the best, worst, and most effective products for our delicate skin. Some dry us out, some over moisturize, and some are just right for the moment…
Read More12 Gifts to Give Yourself This Christmas!
When I was young, I used to love looking at the windows of the houses lit up by Christmas trees and sparkling lights. In the dark winter months, I would spy little flurries of different lives being lived along the street where I grew up…
Read More12 Styles of Women’s Winter Fashion Boots
When the colder months roll around, we need to adapt our clothing accordingly, and that includes footwear. Purchasing winter boots doesn’t have to mean that you have to forego on style and trends. Many fashionable boots…
Read MoreYes, Virginia, You Can Indulge in Low Calorie Holiday Drinks: Your Ultimate Guide
I love a tasty buzz as much as the next girl, but at the same time I don’t want to drink what are essentially boozy desserts and run screaming from my scale on New Year’s Day. Having maintained my loss for years now, I have zero interest…
Read MoreTwelve Favorite Books in 2022
In my reading life, I did something different this year. I kept track of all the books I read, along with comments about what I liked or disliked. Friends often ask me to recommend a book, and this method helps me remember what I read two…
Read MoreGood Old-Fashioned Play is Still Important for Our Modern Grandkids
Did you know that the amount of time that today’s children spend playing is far less than the amount of time we spent playing? How can that be with all the overwhelmed young mothers who seem to spend their time running their children…
Read MoreHow to Fight the Feeling of Being Alone During the Holidays (Video)
Living solo doesn’t necessarily equate to having no family members, a partner or adult children. Simply put, it means we’re alone most of the time. For many single individuals, we celebrate the holidays and special events on our own…
Read MoreDo the Holidays Trigger Binge Eating for You?
If you’re like many of the women I work with, holiday gatherings aren’t exactly a scene out of a Hallmark movie. Whether it’s an obnoxious food pusher that you can’t say no to, sibling rivalry that rears its ugly head, or the unrealistic expectations that seem…
Read MoreHighlights of Spain and Portugal – Why You Should Visit
I just recently got back from a visit to Spain and Portugal and found it to be fascinating. I have been to Spain before a few times and Portugal many years ago. I spent a good part of my trip this time on the Madeira Island, a place I highly recommend…
Read MoreHow to Write a Book About Your Family History
I can’t and don’t intend to tell anyone how to write a book. Every writer goes about their task in a different way, and while rules do exist – readability is key, for a start – they are also there to be broken. I had never written a book before…
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