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 2026
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
This page, which is a guide for petite apple shaped women over 50, has evolved since I first published it. I keep finding new ideas all the time. I myself am a 5"2" overweight apple shape, so I am my best experiment. What is an apple shape? Apple shapes are women who carry their weight in the midsection, with a fuller or apron belly. Our waists and hips are generally more … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Valentine’s Sweet Thoughts
I hope your week was filled with chocolate or flowers whether you have a Valentine or not. Even though the holiday is known for its commercial appeal, it does have a history. Valentine’s Day may have originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia celebrated in mid-February. It was a pagan fertility celebration dedicated to Faunus, the Roman God of agriculture, … [Read more...]