Spring has sprung and it’s a time for renewal. While many are cleaning out their homes, others are cleaning our brains. We have all been through a lot in the last few months. Sometimes, we need a good SCREAM to release tension. I was given a very funny SCREAM pillow to try. It's called The Shoutlet. It has noise suppression so whenever you feel the urge, you can SCREAM as … [Read more...]
About Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski
The Best Hiking Gear for Women Over 50 2025
During my trip to the Canadian Rockies, I went on an Alpine day hike at gorgeous Lake Louise with my daughter. Our hike wasn’t Everest but was challenging for me as a Baby Boomer. Our guide gave us tips and turned us on to hiking gear that made our day hike much easier. Train beforehand I walk most days but there’s a difference between walking on flat ground and climbing … [Read more...]
Surviving the Job of Nanny Grandmother in Your 70s
I am four months into being a grandmother at the age of 71. Mothering was my hardest job even though I enjoyed every minute of it. No one warns you how intense it can be. I always assumed someday I would be a grandma but never imagined becoming a nanny grandmother. My daughter has an excellent and well-paying job. Even though it has been hard to tear herself away from her … [Read more...]
The Best Cocktail Dresses and Evening Clothes for Women Over 50 in 2025
Cocktail dresses or evening clothes are essential items in your wardrobe for parties, weddings, or other special occasions. But, if you are a woman over 50, it isn't always easy to find an outfit that is attractive and fits, especially if your figure isn't perfect, like most of us. We have bulges, flabby arms, and other imperfections to cover up. Most dresses in stores are … [Read more...]
How to Dress if You Are a Petite Apple Shape Over 50
An apple-shaped body is a body type where weight is primarily carried around the midsection, with a fuller abdomen, waist, and upper body. People with this shape often have broader shoulders, a larger bust, and slimmer hips and legs. Apple shapes store fat around the stomach rather than the hips and thighs. Think of Catherine Zeta-Jones or Drew Barrymore. In my younger days, … [Read more...]
