The Quickest, Easiest Makeup Routine for Older Women (VIDEO)
Some of us who are over 50 enjoy the process of applying makeup and find it relaxing, therapeutic or just plain fun. Others of us, not so much. But no matter where we are on this continuum, there are certain times when we’re running late and need…
Read MoreFashion for Women Over 60: The Secret of Using Unique Fashion Accessories
“I don’t have anything to wear.” We’ve all said it. As women who care about being stylish and attractive, we love to constantly reinvent our style and create new looks for special occasions. But who has the time – or money, for that matter – to buy a new outfit…
Read More10+ Tips for Sparse Eyebrows (Demos Using Different Techniques and Products)
If you are over 50, chances are you’ve noticed a few changes in your eyebrow area. Figuring out how to get the shape just right without making your brows look drawn on, too dark, too thick or uneven can be challenging. But with the right products, techniques…
Read MoreHow a Low Functioning Thyroid Can Lead to Weight Gain After 50
Thyroid problems and weight gain can be directly linked. Thyroid issues develop over time. You may have been displaying signs of low thyroid function in your 30s or 40s but were able to push through it. You were able to exercise a little more…
Read MoreEndometrial Cancer: A Farewell Ceremony for My Uterus and Her Friends
On the fifth long day after my biopsy, my gynecologist finally phoned. “Barbara,” Dr. Freid said, “the pathology report indicates early endometrial cancer.” A blob of blood had shocked me one Saturday morning…
Read More5 Kitchen Tools That Are Fun to Use and Make Meal Preparation Simpler
What have I been doing during the pandemic? Well, among other things, I have been adding to my kitchen tools. When I was young and raising a family on limited funds, I didn’t have many extras in terms of kitchen tools…
Read More2021, The Year of the Older Woman: How to Find Your Sense of Self in Makeup and Style (VIDEO)
One of the greatest hindrances to older women consciously and courageously finding their Sense of Self is the notion that we are somehow incomplete for the task. That our untapped self-ness is underscored with not-enoughness…
Read MoreClearing Out the Clutter: When It’s Time to Let Go of a Friendship
The older you and I get, and I just turned 68, the more important friendships become. We also speak a lot about de-cluttering, which, especially for those of us who have lost a spouse, moved to a new place or country, or simply want…
Read MoreLost Childhood? It’s Never Too Late for a Do-Over!
You’ve heard it said that youth is wasted on the young. It’s true! But some of us had no childhood to waste. We were subject to forces beyond our control and became old before our time. Because of my mother’s sudden critical…
Read MorePantone’s Color(s) of the Year: “Ultimate Gray” and “Illuminating”
Each year, the Pantone Color Institute studies trends and tendencies in society, marketing, fashion, and even politics to come up with what they call the “Color of the Year.” But this year they picked two colors…
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