As we age and our bodies are not as tight and fit as we were when we were younger, it’s easy to get sloppy about our appearance. We may also collect and horde items that don’t fit or we never wear that cram up our closets. I’ve always been a fan of minimalism. Classic and timeless wardrobe pieces are essential to looking stylish without taking up much space. I have listed … [Read more...]
About Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski
Best of Boomer Blogs: The Holiday Season Has Begun
Thanksgiving is over. I hope you had an amazing one! My daughter had a baby on Halloween, so I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for her and her husband. I forgot how hard it was to prepare an entire holiday meal because I have either been to someone else’s house or we did a potluck in recent years. It all came out fantastic though and I had plenty of baby and doggie time. I’ve … [Read more...]
Support Small Business Owners Locally and on Etsy for Gift Giving
I strongly believe in supporting local business owners whenever possible. Corporations have taken over so many mom-and-pop establishments, which is sad. However, if you are looking for unique gifts, especially handcrafted ones, you will find amazing ones locally or on Etsy. Gifts you buy online can sometimes be low quality especially if they come from countries with lax … [Read more...]
After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
Thanksgiving can be hazardous to our waistlines but I have found that eating soup regularly is amazing for losing weight. I love to make my favorite Herb Marinated and Roasted Turkey Recipe, and eat it until all that's left is the carcass. Instead of throwing the bones away, I make a fabulous after-Thanksgiving turkey soup using the carcass to flavor the broth. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Falls at Home for People Over 50
When we think of falling, we often associate it with being outside where a sidewalk isn’t even, or for other reasons we can’t control. But falling at home is common and can mess you up if you are older. I face-planted twice in two weeks. The first time was outside while I was walking. I tripped on a dried seed pod and fell forward. I was lucky that I only scratched my elbow … [Read more...]
