It's hard to believe that summer is almost over. Do the days go by faster now that we're older? Our Best of Boomer Bloggers have been mulling over family issues good and bad and things that are close to home. Let's start with what can go on in a family Something different and thought-provoking over at Carol's blog this week...a thought provoking discussion of justice and … [Read more...]
Skincare Products That Mature Women Really Don’t Need
If you are a woman over 50, the skincare industry wants to sell you lots of women's beauty products, but some may not be as necessary as you think. They come up with systems or steps to convince you to purchase multiple items. This is especially true for women looking for products in the "anti-aging" category. Most of the time, less is more, and there are several items you can … [Read more...]
How to Travel Light and Nifty When You’re Over 50
One of my biggest passions is travel, and if I could, I’d do it all year long. But traveling can be taxing for those of us over 50. We have to maneuver through crowded airports, squeeze ourselves into seats like sardines, and haul our luggage from planes into trains, buses, and automobiles. The actual “travel” part of traveling is what takes a toll on our heads, shoulders, … [Read more...]
Madison Reed Haircare Review | Non Toxic Hair Color
Many of us who are older struggle with the question, "Should I go gray or keep dying my hair?" It's a very individual decision. If you are not ready to go natural, you may be concerned with what chemicals are seeping into your head when you go to the salon or dye your hair at home. Madison Reed makes non-toxic hair color that nourishes your hair and helps keep it shiny and … [Read more...]
Still on Fire: A Memoir – Book Excerpt by Renee Linnell
From Still on Fire: A Memoir by Renee Linnell. Published by Pink Skeleton Publishing. Copyright © 2022 by Renee Linnell. Chapter 1: Slow Down I have a confession to make: I’m not very good at being human. I still can’t figure it out. For the life of me, I cannot figure out other people, and even after all these years of trying, I can’t figure out myself. And maybe that’s … [Read more...]