Do you ever feel like you didn’t reach your full potential in life or maybe had a few successes but didn’t hit it out of the ballpark? As we age, we begin to think of what we could have done to achieve success. It’s never too late to make a difference and just because you are older doesn't mean you are relegated to working as a greeter at Walmart. Just look at Norman Lear … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 50: Is it For You?
I kept hearing about the benefits of intermittent fasting as it’s become a buzzword. Even my brother suggested that I try it, but I always resisted because I’m a big foodie and thought it would be torture. I finally decided to give it a go because both of my kids are getting married at the end of the year and I don’t want my belly fat ruining the wedding photos. Intermittent … [Read more...]
JulieMay: Lingerie for Sensitive Skin and Menopausal Heat
Finding lingerie that is designed for women who have allergies to synthetics or experience hot flashes is not always easy. JulieMay is a U.K based company that sells undergarments and nightwear made with silk and organic Pima cotton. I tried the brand's Valentina full-cup non-wire bra with matching full-size panties. Its soothing light green floral design is elegant and … [Read more...]
How to Celebrate a Milestone Birthday in Style
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...]
How Older Women 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...]
