For most of my early life I could eat whatever I wanted to without a problem, But, as I got older, my stomach became more sensitive to certain foods. It grumbles, churns, and sometimes passes involuntary wind, especially in the evening when I’m watching TV. You know what I mean, right? My doctors checked me out left and right and couldn’t find anything wrong. I’ve also been … [Read more...]
How to Play Trip Chaser: An Engaging Card Game for Travel Lovers
Are you an avid traveler who loves to play games? You may enjoy a game called Trip Chaser. It’s a card game small enough to take with you when you travel that you can play with 2 to 6 of your like-minded friends. There are no pieces to lose other than playing cards that fit in a handy box. The instructions are available via a QR code you access on your phone, tablet, or … [Read more...]
Malibu Boho Style: California Dressing for a Cause
I was invited to a private home (mansion) in the Malibu Hills to cover a charity event for Operation Smile. It helps children all over the world who have cleft lips and palates. I wrote a post about the organization on my Los Angeles blog here. The invitation specifically asked that we dress in Malibu Boho. I wasn’t exactly sure what that meant, but I found out after I got … [Read more...]
98-Year-Old Elaine LaLanne’s Jumping Jack Challenge | Interview
I had the privilege of interviewing 98-year-old Elaine LaLanne. If you are a Baby Boomer, you will remember watching her and her husband Jack LaLanne on television for 34 years. He was one of America’s first fitness exercise gurus, and he always started his show doing jumping jacks. Elaine is still going strong at almost 100. Watch our delightful and super-inspiring … [Read more...]
Beauty Product Brands Made Exclusively for Women Over 50
Department stores, Amazon, online sites, and direct marketing companies offer cosmetic solutions for beauty problems by the thousands, but what brands work best for older women? It’s hard to say. Each woman is an individual, so use whatever works best for you. However, several brands design skincare and makeup products exclusively for women over 50. They deal directly with … [Read more...]