This week our Best of Boomer Blogs writers and bloggers have been inspired to write about things that cause them to think and react. It's what we do every day. Life gives us a situation that requires an action and we respond to it or not. It's simple. What gives you the impetus to get off the couch and do something? Does it take a mouse to get you to jump or do words or … [Read more...]
2026 Hair Care Trends for Women Over 50
During the COVID lockdown, my hair turned half gray and I faced what many women do as they age: "Should I keep coloring my hair or let it go natural?" I contemplated it for a while because getting my hair dyed is not something I enjoy. I am inept at doing it myself without destroying the bathroom. Sitting in a hair salon waiting for the dye to take is torture for me, but … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Worried About the State of the World
It’s that time again! This week the Best of Boomer Blogs Blog posts are hosted on BabyBoomster.com. We rotate to each other's blogs once a week and have been doing so for years. It’s wonderful that our group has persisted while others have fallen off and gone on to do other things. This week a few of our members are experiencing stress about what is going on in the world … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Steps in Without Trying Hard for Women Over 50
We have all heard that taking 10,000 steps daily is important for our health. It’s true that the more you move, the longer you can move. That’s become a motto for me. However, 10,000 steps may be more suited to people under 50. That’s not to say you shouldn't make that your goal. Many seniors do that many and more. Even a minimal number of steps can make a difference in … [Read more...]
Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month| Thrive Causemetics Sheer Strength
January is Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month, and I was invited to attend a self-defense class given by Thrive Causemetics at their offices in Los Angeles. We enjoyed a lovely lunch, got to try some of Thrive’s newest Sheer Strength™ Lip Plumping peptide gloss and hydrating lip tints, and were given tips on how to defend ourselves if we are accosted. The company works … [Read more...]