Shopping is my favourite type of meditation

Sitting still and contemplating my navel has never been high on my to-do list. Yes, I understand that meditation is meant to be life-changing. I’ve even dabbled in it, felt the benefits, and acknowledged the wisdom of clearing the mind. And yet, the idea of sitting cross-legged, focusing on my breath, and thinking of nothing … Read more

Embracing Sweet Slumber: Navigating Sleep Changes and Reclaiming Restful Nights in Your 55+ Years

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 that once graced us may now be a tune of intermittent insomnia or restless nights. But this blog is your lighthearted guide to understanding sleep changes as we age and (hopefully) rediscovering the bliss of a good night’s sleep.

Calories and Dealing with Stress by Changing Your Diet!

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 women who will never see 55 again, we’re more than aware that we have to be careful about what we say and do for fear of giving offence. To somebody. Somewhere. Which appears to have led to a loss of humour in everyday life.

Younger or Better … still deciding?

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 it’s best to look younger or better? In my experience, which is vast and which involves working with women even older than I am, the minute they start the better approach, they just look younger.

Creating a fabulous eco-friendly Christmas Table

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 the preparations for The Big Day. My mother, who was always incredibly well-organised, had everything out ready to be used about a month beforehand! We didn’t worry whether it was eco-friendly or not … because it was!