The makeup routine that made us look fabulous in your 30s and 40s actually may be making us look old…
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Your mother was right when she told you to drink lots of fluids when you’re sick. But just what is t…
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Several years ago, I was looking for somewhere unusual to spend New Year’s Eve when I came upon an e…
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We’ve heard a lot about the Danish lifestyle concept of hygge for several years now. Comfy blankets …
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It’s winter. It’s cold. And we’re thrilled. Why? Because winter is the time for winter sports, and…
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Winter lips need their own routine. The common cold, the flu, low humidity, frigid weather–all…
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If you are craving thick, glorious, four-star hot chocolate, we have a special treat for you. You m…
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By the time we reach our 60s, we know the drill. We’ve joined enough gyms we never visited, bought enough planners we never filled, and made enough vague promises to ‘get healthier’ ...
The holidays are almost here. We’ll be going to parties and entertaining. We’ll be seeing people we may not have seen in years. While we are confident in our age and where we are in life, we still w...
We know. We’re difficult to buy for. By the age of 60, we have almost everything we need. Yet we love to receive gifts. Here’s a hint for anyone shopping for our gift: make it thoughtful, ...
The holidays are a wonderful season of gift-giving—but they also come with the pressure to find something meaningful for multiple people all at once, without spending a fortune. And let’s be honest: a...
Old-European style Christmas markets in cities that line the Rhine and Danube are well known. River cruise lines offer lovely trips down rivers with stops in Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and other places...
Holidays, birthdays, friendly get-togethers. Entertaining at our age should be joyful, not exhausting—so here’s a wonderfully easy appetizer that still feels special. My sister-in-law introduced me to...
Looking for a fun, easy game to spark conversation and a few good-natured groans at your next gathering? One Must Go is a game of excruciating choices. You get three favorites—say pizza, chocolate, an...
There’s nothing quite like the feel of cashmere on your skin on a cold day. It’s a splurge on the best of days; as a gift, it rivals diamonds and pearls. Cashmere has long been synonymous ...
You survived Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday travel. Now you deserve a bit of pampering. So, take a break and enjoy a deep soak in a comforting, warm bath. Not only will you get some quiet alo...
Now that we are in our sixties, our immune systems aren’t what they used to be. We (and it) need outside help in the form of vaccinations to ward off some serious diseases. This isn’t scaremongering. ...
As if hot flashes in our 40s and 50s weren’t enough. Now there are wave after wave of 90-plus heatwaves. And as we age, our body’s innate ability to cool us during these heatwaves declines as well. We...
Kisir is Turkey’s answer to Lebanon’s tabbouleh. They’re both built on a base of bulgur, but it’s lighter on the herbs and fuller in flavor courtesy of the savory-tart addition...
