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...]
ZIIP Halo: The Beauty Device That Elevates Your Skincare Routine
I wanted to find a way to smooth out my crow’s feet, smile lines, and other signs of aging that I’ve garnered over my 70+ years. That’s a pretty big task for an at-home treatment, so I needed a high-tech way to improve my skin and got to try out the ZIIP Halo beauty device. It is a microcurrent device combined with nanocurrent technology to lift, tone, and rejuvenate the … [Read more...]
2026 Fashion Trends for Active Women Over 60
Women over 60 have earned the right to be themselves, including what they wear. Many of us lean toward comfortable and casual, while others prefer more formality. It’s easy to look shabby, especially if our bodies are imperfect. Several trends for older women are popular, for both preferences. Below are some of those trends. Classic style, quality materials, and updated … [Read more...]
Dealing With Displacement After a Catastrophe
If you thought I fell off the planet because I hadn’t written in my blog for a while it was because I was dealing with a major disaster. You never think a catastrophe will happen to you until it does. I remember feeling sick when I heard about the Lahaina fire because I had visited Maui years ago. On January 7, 2025, Los Angeles erupted in flames because of high winds and … [Read more...]