Scandinavian women have a beauty mystique about them: perfect skin, minimalist makeup, and healthy b…
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With its long nights and fleeting days, the peoples of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have tur…
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Baby, it’s cold outside. The temperature here in the Northeast has dipped to frigid levels. But rath…
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Deep breathing, called “diaphragmatic breathing,” maximizes the circulation of oxygen to our body’s …
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Winter lips need their own routine. The common cold, the flu, low humidity, frigid weather–all…
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When nights are long and temperatures are chilly, we long for something piping hot to eat and good c…
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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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Ugly snowman in snow covered park, closeup. Winter outdoors activities fow children Much as we want …
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There may be nothing more comforting on a cold snowy day than a pot of beef stew simmering on the st…
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Valentine’s Day is all about love, and who deserves to feel loved and special more than you? Flowers are one of life’s simplest but most beautiful joys, and they shouldn’t be reserved only for gifts o...
Should you wear red lipstick when you’re over 60? The firm jawlines and plump lips of our youth lent themselves to the perfect red lip. But as we age our lips lose their collagen and become thi...
Several years ago, I was looking for somewhere unusual to spend New Year’s Eve when I came upon an event at the 4-star Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat, Greenland. Ilulissat is located on Greenland’s west co...
Do luxury skincare products justify their significantly higher prices? In some cases, quite possibly. As high-priced skincare goes, The House of Dior has the crème of the crop. The brand’s Dior’s L’...
We’ve heard a lot about the Danish lifestyle concept of hygge for several years now. Comfy blankets and woolens, warming hot chocolate and apple cider, candles and a blazing fire, low key games with f...
There’s a delicious secret shared by women who understand that elegance doesn’t end at bedtime: the transformative power of beautiful nightwear. Gone are the days of reaching for th...
As we age, our skin becomes thinner and less plump and smooth as it loses fat. One wrinkle appears, then dozens. Legs, elbows, and arms feel rough and scaly. Then winter arrives and heaps more abuse&...
It’s winter. It’s cold. And we’re thrilled. Why? Because winter is the time for winter sports, and there are plenty of options for women over 60. You can skate, or ski, or fly down a hill on a sled....
French women have their own approach to skincare that gives them a seemingly ageless beauty. They eat a high fat diet—one that can include croissants or mille feuilles or triple cream cheeses–an...
Looking for an easy appetizer for your cocktail party or pre-dinner drinks? Caviar on potato chips is a simple yet elegant bite that perfectly sets the stage, especially if a meal is to follow. Or it ...
Champagne has become synonymous with holiday celebrations, particularly during New Year’s Eve and Christmas. We gather around, holding our breath until the cork pops, then race to pour it into s...
Every country, each region, each family has its own unique Christmas traditions. How did they develop, we wondered? What are the backstories behind some of the familiar and truly bizarre customs that ...
