Tips from a consummate party pro. There’s only one thing that event planning pro Renee Patrone Rhinehart loves more than a good party. And that’s helping other hosts across the country throw the best ones. Now that parties are back in full force again, she’s seeing a trend toward super festive milestone birthday parties. Here, she offers ways to make a 50th, 75th, and … [Read more...]
Four Reasons Why Older Women Should Curb Their Drinking Habits
If you are an older woman who enjoys a daily cocktail or two you may want to consider either curbing your drinking habits or cutting out alcohol completely. The reason is that the health benefits of doing so are extensive. What stops some women from giving up alcohol are common misconceptions such as hearing in the news how drinking is beneficial or how challenging it is to cut … [Read more...]
Still on Fire: A Memoir – Book Excerpt by Renee Linnell
From Still on Fire: A Memoir by Renee Linnell. Published by Pink Skeleton Publishing. Copyright © 2022 by Renee Linnell. Chapter 1: Slow Down I have a confession to make: I’m not very good at being human. I still can’t figure it out. For the life of me, I cannot figure out other people, and even after all these years of trying, I can’t figure out myself. And maybe that’s … [Read more...]
Elizabeth A Gould, Author of “The Well of Truth” Talks About Menopause
“So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time, and talent.” ~Oprah Winfrey The word ‘menopause’ has the power to strike fear in the … [Read more...]
Best Home-Based Small Business Ideas for New Retirees
Most working women and men look forward to retirement the way a kid can’t wait for Christmas. Some people even count the days by X’ing them off on their calendars. Once that day to officially retire comes along, you may suddenly realize you don't have enough savings and investments to keep up the lifestyle you’ve enjoyed for so long. You can get a reverse mortgage Your … [Read more...]