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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Women over 60 are avid gardeners. We dig happily in dirt, slosh through mud, and get soaked while watering our flora-babies. And we couldn’t be happier. If that describes your mother (or yoursel...
Beauty gifts are the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for older (but not old) moms. They are easy to buy, they are definitely a ‘treat’ to receive, and most of all, they say “you des...
“You’ve had every age. Now you have this age, and it’s exciting.” That is how Olivia de Haviland responded to an interview question by photographer Ellen Warner for her new boo...
Spring is a time of renewed optimism and regrowth. It’s the time of year when we can’t wait to open the windows wide and let in all that fresh air. Spring is also when we tend to do our deepest, most...
Serums are having a moment—a long moment. However, while most of them contain impressive ingredients, many of them are no more effective than a moisturizer. That’s because the molecules they contain...
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...
Spring brings light, and joy, and desserts. Refreshing, colorful desserts that shout with joy for the new season. New season maybe. But for this spring we wanted classic, elegant desserts that are tri...
Let’s talk about shapewear for women like us, that is to say, for women over 60. Shapewear quality and style has evolved tremendously in the past few years. No, wearing shapewear will not make u...
After a long year and a long winter our souls are crying out for color and beauty. Yet we are weeks away from reaping blooms from our gardens or the farmers market. Is there an immediate remedy for wh...
It’s no secret that our lips become thinner, dryer, and lose their color as we age. Our lip line fades to the point that it can be difficult to see where our facial skin ends and our lips begin....
The old adage, you get what you pay for, may be true for appliances but it often doesn’t apply to cosmetics. More than ever we are mindful of how and where we spend money, so as women over 60, afforda...
One might think the Easter bunny was a ubiquitous being, and indeed a rabbit brings eggs to good children at Easter in Germany, England, the United States and other countries. But in Switzerland treat...
