Oatmeal is touted as one of the best breakfast foods but can sometimes be inconvenient to make unless you use instant. You must wait for the oats to cook and then clean up a sticky pot. However, I prefer cooked oatmeal rather than microwave. I found a German video on YouTube with a recipe for Oatmeal balls and loved that idea. I tried it out and it was yummy, but I made a … [Read more...]
Stop Dieting and Practice Portion Control for Weight Loss Over 50
As older women, we keep finding things to blame for weight gain. Many of us hold menopause responsible and get sucked into every diet program out there. Health marketers love us and bombard us with diet pills and supplements meant to melt fat in less than 6 weeks. The drug Ozempic is all the rage. Oprah lost a ton of weight using it but it still doesn’t solve the main … [Read more...]
Experience Serenity With Japanese Skincare Products in 2026
I was given some impressive Japanese skincare products to try. What I loved is that they tend to use ingredients that come from nature, contain antioxidants, and are hydrating. Scents are often derived from organic sources such as Hinoki, a forest oil. It reduces inflammation and heals irritated skin. Embracing the philosophy of Kirei MyKirei by Kao offers a collection of … [Read more...]
San Jose Del Cabo | What a Perfect Place for a Wedding!
Both of my children got married within three months of each other, and each had a destination wedding. My son celebrated his nuptials under majestic redwood trees in Santa Cruz, and my daughter in San Jose Del Cabo, at the end of Baja California in Mexico. They are in their mid-thirties and doing well in their careers, so, as a single mom, I only had to come along for the … [Read more...]
How Can You NOT Feel Luxurious in a Silky Kimono? | Ulivary Kimonos
I’ve always loved the exotic allure of a Japanese-style Kimono. They can be worn as robes, as a jacket with pants or a skirt, as a dress, as lingerie, or as wedding attire. I was thrilled to receive a gorgeous blooming anemone kimono robe from Ulivary to try on and review. It comes in one size fits all (S to 2XL), which I like because I’m not exactly skinny. Each silk … [Read more...]