The night’s embrace—the time for dreams, rest, and rejuvenation. As women 55+ or 55++ and then some, we’ve danced through decades, embracing life’s adventures and challenges. But the nocturnal rhythm…
So, you’ve probably heard about this thing called “Male Menopause” Yes? But let’s get real – it’s a bit of a misnomer, isn’t it? I mean, just the word “menopause”…
Are you a fabulous 55+ woman who’s tired of society’s constraints, and ready to embrace life with unbridled passion? If the answer was yes, it’s time to kick those societal…
I have learned this is a very vexing question which can create huge emotional swings in people. If you’re a woman who is 55Plus, a very specific demographic, do you…
Your self-belief is one of your greatest assets, whether in business or home life or relationships, or anything in your world. Self-belief is the way you feel about yourself regardless…
Have you noticed how many courses there are about writing blogs? Most of them extol the virtues of blogging (of course they do … they want you to buy the…
I’m going to start by saying sweats, flushes, flashes, whatever you want to call these side-effects of menopause can last through to your 80s. You didn’t want to hear that,…
It seems to me that one of our major problems today is that we take ourselves too seriously. Particularly when it comes to calories and the counting thereof … As…
A little about menopause, perimenopause and even post-menopause. Some of this you will know but I hope there are a few take-aways for you to help with the experience of…
Last week I wrote an article about feeling tired after meals. If you’re a blogger you will know there are a lot of things you’re supposed to do to attract…
None of us realises, until we reach a certain age (no, not that certain age), how old our mothers are which has nothing to do with their actual age. Just…
Looking better in beige? I don’t think so! Gloomy, depressing, negative. UNLESS you have tawny skin and wear a slash of red lipstick.
This is PART II of younger or better … If you’re still on the fence on this one I hope you’re not getting splinters! Have you still not decided whether…
How often do you read or hear about Journalling nowadays? A lot, I bet. When even Forbes magazine devotes entire articles to journaling, you know it has achieved a certain…
Last week, a lovely lady (who shall remain nameless), asked me how I am able to be so happy all the time. I’m not! I’ve learned to keep the not-so-good…
Well, here we are, it’s almost Christmas and here in the UK we’re back in the realm of masks, social distancing and everything else. Although we don’t have to go…
Keeping a journal about our beauty products isn’t something we think about doing. Not for skin care or makeup. I have certainly never done so but in review it seems…
I don’t know how you feel about the way things look at Christmas but for me, and the rest of my family, the décor and table look were paramount in…
In today’s culture we seem to be constantly inundated with anti-aging advice, along with ideas on how to stop the aging process. Let’s be clear about this … you cannot…
If I were to sum up the overall emotions of 2020/2021 that seemed to affect us all, I would have to say the loudest scream of anguish was reserved for frustration … the sheer…
There’s a plethora of unhappiness in the world today. Or is it a plethora of disappointed people who don’t have what they want or think they deserve, which is to…
Is it just physical activity that keeps us young, or is there something else too? I personally don’t believe it’s physicality alone that keeps us young.
There have been a couple of occasions in my life when I have been what I consider to be fat and have gone on a Did-I-Eat-That? diet. The three diets…
Outside supermarkets these days, in the time of pandemic, you regularly see Shop Alone on a large-ish placard. This is a great idea for several reasons …
I’m wondering if the title of this little blog seems patronising, sexist, and the type of thing a woman of 50 (and then some), would not look for! It does…
I’m going to get the ball rolling on this one very quickly by saying there is no such thing as male menopause. But we girls will let our men have…
This article has been lying in my Temp box for some time, and after last week’s German pronouncement, it seems appropriate. As does this article on women becoming agents of…
I’ve just finished reading an article about society’s extraordinary, generous and open acceptance of Women of a Certain Age. Baby Boomer women. Half-way through the reading, I began to wonder where in…
If we’re being kind to ourselves, and why wouldn’t we? we should, in truth, run a stocktake at the end of every week. One of the keys to doing that…
If you can’t remember when you last cleaned your makeup brushes and sponges, then now might be a good time to give them a bit of a spring clean.
As we grow older we seem to require less sleep; we think so and everyone else does too! Is it true or is it yet another Urban Myth? Amongst researchers and…
You know, I frequently find all things PC to be too OTT and I’m not alone. but occasionally I wonder if it’s due to my age. I have now decided…
“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future”. Only Coco Chanel would say that … and she did. I’m inclined to agree with her. Surely wearing perfume is as…
Right now, as we all face another few weeks of being locked in, it seems the greatest scream of anguish is caused by frustration … the frustration of empty shelves…
As we age, most of us seem to naturally cut back on the amount of alcohol we consume. We simply can’t drink as much as we could and stay upright.…
Today, and probably for many more days or months to come, we are facing a deadly pandemic caused by Covid-19. We are being forced to adopt a whole new way…
Creating a mid-life style transformation is always a plus, but in order to make it a truly positive experience, you must understand the importance of good underwear and especially shapewear.…
I’m confident that like me, you have finally learned how silly it is to drag around a huge bag containing everything but a truck. It probably needs a truck to…
Whether you have a dog, a cat, a rabbit with long floppy ears, a tortoise with a great smile or even a budgerigar who helps with the ironing, the benefits…
Ever wondered about the shelf life of your lipsticks? How about the shelf-life of the rest of your make up? Do you hang onto things in the hope they last…
If you’re experiencing low self-esteem issues, which affect women of all ages, you may be challenged in your ability to receive; gratefully and graciously. Gracious. Such an old-fashioned word for…
We all know the necessity of supplements in our diets and especially as we age and our energy levels fall (slightly). We need to ensure we have the full complement…
If you’re a not-getting-any-younger woman, you’re told to keep weight off and exercise more … the message is take control of your diet sooner rather than later, for the sake…
I can only speak for myself but this aging business has given me what is called very mature dry skin … thanks a lot! I am constantly trying new moisturisers…
One of the most popular words used in almost every alternative health discipline is mindfulness. It seems to have replaced awareness which is probably thought to be old-fashioned. I suppose it is!
“I’m on a diet” you say, and there you are, suddenly faced with every diet myth in existence! “Don’t eat after 6 p.m.” “Drink lots of water.” “Eat six small…
If you are one of those people who think a Visions Board is woo-woo perhaps you should think again. Why? Because they not only work, they work well.
Me First: put yourself at the top of your to-do-list One of the things I’ve struggled with, and I’m sure you have too, is putting myself on the top of…
It’s time we saw midlife women for exactly what they are … agents of change. If we don’t we should because, being honest, we have wit, wisdom, experience and acres…
Alcohol and aging … what you can do to prevent this dangerous combination having a damaging effect.