The buds had barely formed on trees when we were overcome with a desire to be enrobed in flowers. Bu…
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Who doesn’t want beautiful skin? Every woman we know does. By the time we reach our sixties, h…
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Women over 60 are avid gardeners. We dig happily in dirt, slosh through mud, and get soaked while wa…
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Spring brings light, and joy, and desserts. Refreshing, colorful desserts that shout with joy for th…
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What exactly is “clean makeup” and “clean beauty”? Does using “clean&#…
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Do you wonder why you feel an uncontrollable urge to take a nap lately? It’s no mystery. As we…
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If you find yourself coveting the gorgeous arrangement of summer flowers on your neighbor’s d…
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One thing hasn’t changed much over the years–shopping for a swimsuit that makes us feel attractive and confident is not something we look forward to. Especially since the bodies we had in ...
Sometimes using a t-shirt as your beach coverup is just the right thing, swimming at a state park, for instance. But imagine walking from your hotel to the pool, or to the restaurant for lunch, even t...
Summer is coming and more of our skin will be on display very soon. As a woman over 60 your skin may be looking particularly gray and tired (like ours) because it hasn’t shed old skin cells. For...
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 imp...
Once we reach 60, we’ve heard all the common claims about keeping fit. There’s “no pain, no gain” (not true); “feel the burn” (not necessary); “al...
Jeans that not only look great but flatter women over 60 started to appear in stores a year ago and have only become more popular. The new jeans styles have a higher rise, wider legs, and boot cuts th...
They appear so briefly—sweet local strawberries. Even though they can be hideously overpriced we surrender to the dream of lavishing them with cream, as their juices saturate buttery shortcakes...
There are many different types of foundation on the market these days, from powders to creams, even serums. But BB creams–what are they? And are they good for women over 60? Let’s st...
Spring is an odd time for salads. We’re tired of the bitter greens (looking at you, spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts) that have carried us through winter but we’re still weeks away from t...
One of the pleasures of working from home is taking a break at 4 p.m. for a cup of tea and a tidbit. Most of the time the snack is store bought, a cookie or other sweet biscuit. But when friends come ...
Each spring avid horse lovers and casual observers alike wait with bated breath for another Triple Crown winner. Magnificent horses from around the world will soon converge on Louisville for the Kentu...
London is always awe-inspiring but, after a few days in the city, you may want to get out and take a day trip into the countryside. There are endless possible destinations, but if you have not been to...
