Exploring the Surprising Truth About Knitting and Stress Relief
As we enter into our 60s and beyond, it’s important to find ways to minimize stress and enjoy our lives to the fullest. One way to do just that is by finding hobbies and activities that bring us pleasure and relaxation – like knitting! Read More
It’s Never to Late to Start Knitting! These 5 Tips Will Get You Moving
As we all try to embrace positive aging, a topic that we’ve discussed a lot here at Sixty and Me, it’s important to develop personal hobbies that allow you to pursue your passions. Partaking in activities that bring you joy can enrich your daily life and keep you feeling young! Read More
7 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas That Will Never Go Out of Style
It is our favourite time of the year again! The holiday spirit is taking over and we feel our hearts getting warm and filled with love, gratitude and joy. It is a season when we remind ourselves of just how little it takes to be happy with our loved ones by our side. However, it […]
Read MoreWhat Are Your Favorite Heart-Warming Movies?
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, winter has well and truly arrived. As the snow begins to fall, I can’t think of a better way to spend our time than curled up on the sofa watching a good movie. But, the question is… what should we watch? This is where you come in. Today, I’d love to create a list of our favorite heart-warming movies of all time. Hopefully, these films will keep us positive through the long winter months ahead. To get us started, here are 6 of my favorite films. 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 Controversial Life Lessons from the Creator of the Dilbert Comic Strip
Scott Adams, successful author and entrepreneur, is best known for his highly popular daily cartoon strip, Dilbert, chronicling the workplace ups and downs of this nicely nerdy engineer and his odd work fellows, which include a pointy-haired boss and colleagues who make an art of work-shirking. Read More
A Heartfelt Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen died this November at the age of 82. He recorded his final album from a special chair in his living room two weeks before his death despite his body being wracked with cancer and suffering from severe back pain. Read More
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
The Importance of Random Acts of Kindness
Does it ever feel like, socially speaking, the world is becoming a colder place. Maybe it’s my imagination, but, a few decades ago, I remember people saying hi to each other on the streets more often. Now, people can barely look up from their phones to order their Starbucks lattes. Well, today, I want to tell you about one way that I am fighting back against social isolation – random acts of kindness. Offering a compliment, helping a neighbor or volunteering your time can create a virtuous cycle. Let’s talk about some of the many benefits of random acts of kindness. 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
Margaret and Ariane’s Top 10 Makeup for Older Women Products
There are millions of makeup for older women products out there… and we all have our favorites! Well, today, Ariane and I would like to share ours! Join us as we share our top 10 makeup products for women over 60. Some of them may be familiar to you. Others will be completely new! Enjoy the show! Read More
Are There Any Rules When it Comes to Fashion After 50?
A few weeks ago, I asked the members of our community whether, when it comes to fashion after 50, it is more important to “look good” or “feel good.” Perhaps somewhat predictably, many women commented that they didn’t feel like this was a fair choice. They said that they always selected clothes that look great AND feel great. Read More