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How to Travel Light and Nifty When You’re Over 50

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 10 Comments

travel light 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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 18 Comments

Madison Reed 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...]

Gift Ideas that Women Over 50 Will Love Year Round

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 65 Comments

Gift Ideas for Older Women

If you've hit a brick wall on special-occasion or holiday gift ideas for your mom, grandma, or older female friends, you'll enjoy this gift guide. It can be a challenging task because older women often have accumulated too much stuff over the years and are looking for practical things they can truly use. The gifts I have picked out below will work for any occasion, including … [Read more...]

Comfortable and Stylish Casual Dresses for Women Over 50 in 2026

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

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We all remember our mothers' comfy, casual dresses when we were young, before pants became popular. Some even wore poofy mu-mus to cover up their middle-aged bellies. With more women working from home, including women over 50, it’s not always easy to find comfortable dresses that do not look frumpy. I have a few dresses I love to wear around the house because they're cool … [Read more...]

How to Dress with French Style Over 50 in 2026

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 12 Comments

French chic

I love the way French women dress. They always look so put together, classic, and elegant, even in a casual environment. My wardrobe was getting frumpy, so I wanted to upgrade my look by adapting some of the French style rules I learned from Parisian fashion mavens. Most of the clothing in my closet was chosen randomly. There were old blouses that no longer fit, leggings, … [Read more...]

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