Tips from a consummate party pro. There’s only one thing that event planning pro Renee Patrone Rhinehart loves more than a good party. And that’s helping other hosts across the country throw the best ones. Now that parties are back in full force again, she’s seeing a trend toward super festive milestone birthday parties. Here, she offers ways to make a 50th, 75th, and … [Read more...]
Gabby Giffords: Inspiring Art to End Gun Violence
March is Women’s History Month so I wanted to highlight Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. She was shot and gravely injured on January 8, 2011, in a supermarket parking lot while holding a meeting with her constituents. Six other people were killed, and many others were wounded. The bullet went through her head at point-blank range, which took her on a long road to … [Read more...]
Asparagus and Artichoke Heart Salad
The coming of Spring means fresh asparagus is in season and bunches of the herbaceous stalks will start showing up in stores and farmer's markets. The Asparagus and Artichoke Heart Salad featured below is a delightful way to celebrate the season. Enjoy this recipe! This salad recipe is dressed in walnut oil and sweetened with fresh orange juice. Freshness is important … [Read more...]
Alembika: Creative Women’s Urban Clothing
Israeli designer Hagar Alembik has created an urban line of clothing for her company Alembika. It caters to women of all ages and sizes who truly want to be themselves. I was gifted a tunic from the Rose Collection along with a pair of Jess Crinkle Punto pants to try out. Punto pants poof out at the bottom, giving them an Aladdin-style shape. I was concerned a large tunic … [Read more...]
How Women Over 50 Can Have Fun with Exercise
Have you ever taken an exercise class and felt like you were being tortured? Do deep knee lunges and lifting heavy weights make you want to scream? We all know moving our bodies is essential to our well-being, but there is no reason it needs to be excruciating. It’s much more fun when you can enjoy what you are doing. It’s time to forget about “feeling the burn” because as … [Read more...]