What Are the Best New Grandma Gifts? You May Be Surprised!
As a new grandmother (for the second time), I have had the opportunity to think about some of the things that were missing in my “Baba Bag” or “Grandmother Survival Kit!” Of course, I was happy to receive helpful books…
Read MoreDiscovering Creativity in the Practice of “Quiet Time”
Towards the end of each year, I find myself thinking about how I want to improve or refocus my life for the New Year. Yes, I recognize that the timing is purely arbitrary: you don’t have to wait for a new year to make a decision to change. And not everyone’s…
Read MoreFun Hair Options for Older Women During Covid (VIDEO)
During this crazy and unpredictable time of the pandemic, it’s an understatement to say that our lives have changed in many ways – both large and small. Today I want to focus on something I thought might be a little more light-hearted…
Read MoreNo Money for Gifts? Be Mindful Instead
The holidays always seem to come around when thy bank account is low. It never fails, extra bills make their way into my mailbox around November. I’m not claiming this from a negative position, I’m actually a fairly positive human being…
Read MoreOwning Your Gift, Every Day
Tis the season for gift giving. While most of us enjoy receiving gifts, there is nothing quite like giving a gift to others and watching them light up with delight. The type of gift I want to share with you today is NOT necessarily the kind you wrap and place…
Read More2 Reasons and 1 Ritual for Honoring the Solstice
2020 has given us many challenges and some blessings in disguise. I am certainly grateful for the lessons I’ve learned this year which forced me out of my comfort zone and made me stronger. That said, I’m hopeful that next year’s lessons…
Read MoreCreate a Personal Altar for Inspiration and Self-Care
For thousands of years, altars have been a physical and spiritual focus of religious sites and holy places. Today, though, many people are embracing and benefitting from personal altars in the home for their own inspiration and self-care…
Read MoreWould We Like to be Young Again?
I want to start with a large thank you to the readers of Sixty and Me who, albeit unknowingly, helped hugely with the book I recently published, The Granny Who Stands on Her Head. My book is about liking being old, which I do, but I posted an article…
Read MoreThe Epic Life: Or, Are You Aging Gracefully?
The phrase “aging gracefully” implies that there is a way to age disgracefully. If you’ll pardon my badly-disguised chuckle, I’m so happy to be aging in the first place, given our times, that the idea that there is a way to mess…
Read More5 Thoughtful 60th Birthday Gift Ideas for Women
Choosing a 60th birthday gift for a special woman in your life is tough. After all, older women often say, “Please don’t buy me a gift. I don’t need any more stuff!” The truth is that everyone, especially women over 60, secretly love to receive thoughtful…
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