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How Women 50 + are Becoming Successful Bloggers and Influencers

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Older woman online influencer

When you think about social media influencers or bloggers making money online, you probably envision someone who is young, cute, attractive, or quirky. There are also a substantial number of women over 50 who have tapped into the potential of the online world and are thriving monetarily. Many senior ladies are using the internet to supplement their retirement income by … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Bourbon

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Pumpkin soup with bourbon

I made this pumpkin soup with apple and bourbon recipe for Halloween using sweet baby pumpkins. Enjoy this Recipe! How to roast a pumpkin to make pumpkin soup Pumpkin is a superfood and healthy in so many ways. This was the first time I ever roasted a pumpkin. It's actually pretty easy, especially because I used small "sugar" pumpkins.  All you … [Read more...]

Diane Campbell Green Writes Boomer-Inspired Children’s Books

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 13 Comments

The Sparkling Adventures of Becky and Friends

Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book? Diane Campbell Green did but what is unique about it is that it’s written about childhood memories that most of us Baby Boomers can relate to. Goats and Ginger Ale Floats is an endearing set of vignettes that centers on the life of an 8-year-old child named Becky Ann Chalmers. She lives in a small town in Pennsylvania … [Read more...]

World Menopause Day – A New Podcast for Menopausal Women

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Podcast - Hello Menopause

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Menopause Society officially designated October 18th as World Menopause Day and the month of October Menopause month. If you are a woman over 50, you've dealt with it in some way or another. I spoke to Donna Klassen who is the founder of a website called LetsTalkMenopause.org. She, along with Christine Maginnis and … [Read more...]

Best of Boomer Blogs: October Thoughts

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 5 Comments

October thoughts Pumpkins

I love October. The heat of the summer has lessened as much as it can in Los Angeles, and funny as well as scary decorations are appearing on people’s lawns. It’s also a time to celebrate the harvest whether it’s wine, pumpkins, or corn stalks. I'll drink to that. Our Baby Boomer Bloggers are reflecting on what's happening around them and how they are feeling these days. You … [Read more...]

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