Want to try a new hobby that aligns with your love of style and fashion? Consider DIY jewelry making. This is a popular pastime among retirees since it's engaging and accessible, and it boosts mental well-being while improving physical dexterity. It's also a great way to make one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones or fun accessories for yourself. One study shows that 61 percent … [Read more...]
I’m Worried About the State of the World and You Should Be Too
Just a note, I keep adding to this post whenever more insanity happens, so my thoughts may appear to be scattered in places. It has been challenging for me lately to write about topics like fashion, beauty, and travel, especially when our world is in chaos. I will freely admit it has me in a state of horror. They are all topics I thoroughly enjoy, but … [Read more...]
Favorite Family Thanksgiving Recipes
Do you have Thanksgiving recipes you make year after year? I do! I've collected several favorites that I have shared with family and friends over the years and want to share them with you as well. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday whether it's filled with family members or it's just a few people. That's because it's all about giving rather than receiving. Life … [Read more...]
Huge Bouquet of Flowers, Huge Mood Shift: The Secret to a Happier Space
Flowers have the power to transform the atmosphere of your home or office completely. Discover the soothing power of flowers such as roses, tulips, orchids, hydrangeas, and sunflowers to enhance your relaxation, boost your focus, and elevate your mood. Also, learn how easy it is to get flowers sent online. Let’s Talk Flowers — and Why Your Home (and Desk) Needs Them In … [Read more...]
My Story, Our Story: Navigating Menopause Together
To all women in your 50s and 60s, this is about you! My Story: Lost in Perimenopause I’m 58 years old, and I spent more than a decade suffering through symptoms I didn’t even realize were perimenopause. I was told it was “normal” to lose hair, gain 10 pounds overnight (or at least that’s what it felt like!), have sleepless nights, lose my sex drive, lose a tooth, and feel … [Read more...]