We all want to stay young and healthy and health marketers are keenly aware of it. They try to sell us products that will make us slimmer, stronger, sexier, and ageless. This is particularly true for the Baby Boomer demographic that spends big bucks on snake oil that doesn't live up to its claims. It's important to avoid health … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: August Summer Daze
We’re in the lazy summer daze and August is already here! Two of our bloggers, Jennifer and Tom are taking a short break but we have a brand-new Boomer blogger to add to our roundups. I’ll let her introduce herself. Meet Diane Hello everyone! My name is Diane Stringam Tolley and my blog, On the Border, and I are breathlessly happy to be joining this amazing group … [Read more...]
Knock Out Granny Dresses For Modern-Day Grannies for 2026
Do you remember when we wore granny dresses? They were countryfied and prudish long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and ruffles. They may have been a counter to our daring mid-thigh mini-skirts. Granny dresses haven’t exactly gone away, but are now much sexier. They’re also an attractive and comfortable clothing item now that many of us are grannies. Go, calico … [Read more...]
The CEO of Albertini Int. Skincare Talks About Hydration During Menopause
Do you look at your skin nowadays and think to yourself . . . Mom, is that you? Is it dry, blotchy, and saggy? That's what happens when we get older unless we’re super diligent. I asked the CEO of Albertini International for her thoughts about hydration over 50 and how menopause affects our skin. Valorie Albertini has been deeply involved in the beauty business … [Read more...]
Do You Look for Ethical Brands When You Shop for Clothes?
Who doesn't love glamorous clothes? But while you're stocking your closet with chic knee-high boots and timelessly classic leather jackets, have you ever thought about how those items were made? It is no secret that clothing manufacturing has done damage to the environment, even though it's a highly profitable business. Currently valued at a humongous 2 trillion dollars, the … [Read more...]