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...]
Alembika: Creative Women’s Urban Clothing
Israeli designer Hagar Alembik has created an urban line of clothing for her company Alembika. It caters to women of all ages and sizes who truly want to be themselves. I was gifted a tunic from the Rose Collection along with a pair of Jess Crinkle Punto pants to try out. Punto pants poof out at the bottom, giving them an Aladdin-style shape. I was concerned a large tunic … [Read more...]
How Women Over 50 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...]
Why do Women Have Affairs? Interview with Susan Shapiro Barash
Did you know that 70% of women will have an affair at some point in their marriage? It’s a stunning statistic. Author Susan Shapiro Barash has written a book about it called “A Passion for More: Affairs That Make or Break Us” about this phenomenon. I interviewed her. Watch our video interview! Click on the player below. Susan Shapiro Barish is the author of thirteen … [Read more...]
Over 50 Fitness for Women: Why it Should be Fun!
I have always enjoyed working out. When I was in my 20s, I was obsessed with aerobic exercise and attended classes practically every day. The thrill of competing with other women in the class spurred me to keep going. I also learned how to do somersaults and 10 different headstands in my acting class. Now that I’m older, I still enjoy a good workout, but I believe over 50 … [Read more...]