How Do You Maintain Your Appearance and a Positive Body Image as You Age?
Have you heard of the term, “appearance investment”? My friend shared this article from Psychology Today, “Can Appearance Investment Contribute to Positive Body Image?” Appearance investment is a term used by psychologists…
Read MoreDo You Still Believe What Your Parents Told You About Food?
Many of us were raised by survivors of the Great Depression. My grandma once told me, “We were hungry, but your grandfather’s family was starving.” Which explains why the man would eat anything put before him. Clearly, he did not belong to the group…
Read MoreYour Health Matters Too: How to Stop Putting Yourself Last with Your Health
There are a lot of amazing positives to being an older woman, over 50 or better! We have earned the right to call ourselves wise. With the kids older, or moved away, we have time to focus on ourselves more. By age or design, we stop caring so much…
Read MoreDon’t Relinquish Your Perfectionist Tendencies – Establish New Standards Instead!
How many times have you been admonished to release your perfectionist tendencies? I’ve often taken this advice to heart, and with pride, declared, “Today, I’m relinquishing my perfectionist queen crown forever!”
Read MoreFive Ways to Wear “Youthful” Spring Colors
Many of us are itching to shed our heavy and darker “sophisticated” neutral clothes that we have been wearing and don something bright and cheerful. Not that there’s anything wrong with neutrals or with looking sophisticated…
Read More4 Natural Movements to Improve Posture and Feel Stronger
Everyone has heard that we all need exercise to prevent serious illnesses like heart disease and stroke. But even with the best of intentions it’s not easy to carve out the time for it. What if there was a different approach to staying healthy…
Read MoreIs No-Exam Life Insurance Right for You?
Just as it says, you don’t need a medical exam to get this kind of life insurance. If you are underinsured, have no insurance and/or have an underlying medical condition, or you only need a little life insurance, no-exam life insurance may be the best option…
Read More11 Best Foundations for Women Over 70
As our skin undergoes changes over time, adapting our makeup choices becomes an essential aspect of maintaining a flattering and effective beauty routine. The evolving needs of our skin, influenced by factors such as age, lifestyle…
Read MoreBest Fitbits for Seniors
In a world where health and technology seamlessly intertwine, the wearable revolution has taken center stage, offering us an unprecedented opportunity to take control of our well-being. Among the various fitness trackers available, Fitbit stands out…
Read MoreThe Best Part of Journaling: Bearing Witness to Your Life
It was my father who encouraged me to “write about it” when he gave me that first pink and turquoise diary when I was 10 years old. You know the kind, the ones with a little lock and key that hold a young girl’s many secrets. Diaries were simpler then…
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