Are you surprised to be looking for ways to fall back in love with your spouse and wondering how you got here? Most of us remember how the butterflies swirled on our wedding day, as a new life with our partner brought hope for a “happily ever after.” Looking into their eyes, we promised to …
Summer is my favorite time of year, which is partly why autumn makes me sad. I love all that summer has to offer, including the long days, cooking outside, and weekend excursions like hiking and trips to the beach. But as August draws to a close, the leaves begin to fall and the sun is …
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As summer draws to an end, it’s time to find the perfect outfits to transition from summer to fall! Dressing for the summer to fall transition can be tricky. The days can be warm and the nights chilly. It’s not quite time for full sweater mode, but it’s also past time for sundresses and tank …
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Frizzy and thinning menopause hair was not what I expected when I yearned for a period-free life. Watching my mother go through perimenopause and menopause, I was familiar with the unwanted side-effects of estrogen’s rude departure. I thought I could handle the hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and a growing waistline in exchange for …
Note: Please consult a doctor before beginning any new exercise program. What can prevent injury, improve posture, increase bone density, AND give you a cuter backside? You guessed it, butt exercises, or as the professionals say, working the glutes! These 5 best butt exercises for women over 50 offer many benefits, not the least of …
Most people think of ways to avoid a midlife crisis rather than ways to have a midlife reinvention. Wikipedia defines a “midlife crisis” as “a transition of identity and self-confidence that can occur in middle-aged individuals, typically 45 to 55 years old. The phenomenon is described as a psychological crisis brought about by events that highlight a …
Photo by Shutterstock Although Botox, fillers and surgery are effective ways to look younger, surgery and injectables aren’t for everyone. There are a variety of other less expensive and natural ways to look younger without surgery or injectables breaking the skin or the bank. First, let’s talk about what causes our skin to age prematurely. …
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Photo by Shutterstock Cancer in my thirties was not my master plan. When I was young, I assumed I would live forever, or at least until I was old and ready to say goodbye. I would relax into retirement bliss with my husband at my side, enjoying the bounty of the nest egg that we …
These five best ab exercises for women over 50 will help you deal with one of the most unwelcome side effects of perimenopause and menopause – belly fat. According to webmd.com, when estrogen levels drop, our body fat leaves our hips, thighs and butt and heads for our bellies. Seemingly overnight, the muffin top appears, and we go from wearing …
Photo by Kong Jun on Unsplash I have so many summer faves, it’s hard to pick which ones to share. Summer has always been my favorite time of year! When I was a little girl, I loved the smell of Coppertone suntan oil, long days, and the delicious juiciness of fresh tomatoes from the garden. …