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Best of Boomer Blogs: Worried About the State of the World

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 3 Comments

Arlington Garden in Pasadena, California during Spring

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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 1 Comment

Seniors getting their steps in at a park.

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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Thrive Causemetics self defense class with Peace over Violence members.

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...]

Best of Boomer Blogs: We Made it to New Year 2024

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 3 Comments

Happy New Year 2024 Baby Boomer Bloggers

Our Baby Boomer bloggers are grateful for thriving in the year 2024. I celebrated my milestone birthday of 70 in December and many other Boomers have also reached their 7th decade. It’s hard to believe sometimes because I don’t feel old in any way unless I overdo something and feel the pain. Our bloggers have been writing this week about how they feel entering the New Year. … [Read more...]

Do You Agree With These Styling Tips for Women Over 60?

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Styling tips for women over 60

An article popped up in my newsfeed that intrigued me. It’s called “Here are 40+ Outfit & Styling Tips to Keep You in Style if You’re Over 70.” Surprisingly, it was written by a man. It had some good ideas, but my concern was that it included photos of several over-50 women bloggers I know. I’m not sure if their images were credited or if they gave the author … [Read more...]

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