The old adage, you get what you pay for, may be true for appliances but it often doesn’t apply to co…
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When it’s hot and humid we want salads and dishes that are light, healthy, and easy to prepare. Wher…
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You may have had granita before—a crunchy frozen dessert that also can be served as a palate cleanse…
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Why are lip stains so perfect for women over 60? Unlike most lipsticks and glosses, they don’t blee…
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Can you, a woman over 60, join the Birkenstock craze wirhout looking frumpy? Yes, and we show you …
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If you read only one book this summer let it be 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go by Marcia…
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Coastal grandma style, the fashion concept that consists of, for the most part, breezy linens and soft, neutral colors, is the perfect look for women over 60. It’s light, it’s cool, itR...
There is probably no beverage that entices the palate on a hot summer day as much as a cool glass of sweet-tart lemonade. It is the drink of fair grounds, carnivals, porch swings, southern hospitalit...
As an American who grew up during the Vietnam War, the cities of Hanoi, Danang and Saigon evoke images of combat troops, Vietcong tunnels, and Henry Kissinger trying to broker a peace agreement. For w...
Many sixty-plus women don’t travel by themselves because they’re worried about safety, costs, or feeling lonely. I’ve been a solo traveler ever since my college backpacking companion wanted to leave ...
There’s something about summer that is so conducive to reading a book. Whether you are on the porch or on a towel on the sand, a book is the perfect summer treat—and one that you probably haven’t indu...
It’s hot out there. How do we put our best face forward with the temperatures at record highs and the humidity soaring? It’s the rare beauty product that works effectively at this time of year....
Mastering coffee culture in Italy can be a bit daunting. There are more unspoken rules than, let’s say, strolling into your local coffee bar and ordering a part-skim double-shot grande latte. An...
Do you yearn to sit in a Roman trattoria, twirling some pasta around your fork, capturing the delectable sauce with each turn? Or on a terrace overlooking the Bay of Naples, savoring the spicy tomato ...
Italian women have a bold, smoldering beauty that is very much a product of southern Europe and so different from their cool French cousins. Their secret? They revel in their country’s homegrow...
Rome. The city is vibrant and inviting. Archeological sites, breathtaking art, pasta perfection, gelatos and coffee bars. Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Pilgrimage sites. In Rome, you satisfy the...
If we can agree on one thing, it’s that finding a swimsuit that makes us feel attractive and confident is a dreaded task. Now we’re over 60 and the anxiety over finding the best swimsuit is even highe...
Choosing the right sunscreen is a big factor in our enjoyment of the sun, but how do we find the best one for women over 60? While most sunscreens are promoted for fun in the sun, it’s also important ...
