Betty White reflects on Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, and being a woman in comedy. Betty White was born January 17, 1922. She celebrated her 98th birthday in January. Vanity Fair quips, “when the star turned 96 she attributed to her long life to cold hot dogs and vodka.”
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Quick, Easy to Prepare (Healthy) Recipes
Here is a useful collection of delicious and easy-to-make recipes collected from various sources. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner—doesn’t matter which meal it is, you need it fast, and you don’t want to sacrifice nutrition. Whether you’re cooking for a big household or your numbers have dwindled to two, there are…
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Fashionable Jeans – Update Your Look After 50
There’s something about the right pair of jeans that makes a woman look modern, confident, collected and cool. Jeans that fit just right in a flattering style should be considered a must for every woman over 50. Of course this does not mean that throwing on any old jeans in the closet will…
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Fashionable in Denim – At My Age?
What denim styles should you look for after 50?
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Caftans & Long Dresses – Perfect for Women Over 50
We love these long dresses and caftans for their casual but elegant glamor. They project a relaxed and enjoyable feeling. They're easy to wear, with a flattering loose, comfortable fit for any body shape. Caftans and long dresses are also often a dramatic backdrop for interesting jewelry.
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How to Avoid The Top Diseases for Women Over 50
Coco Chanel once said, “Nature gives you the face you have at twenty, but it’s up to you to merit the face you have at fifty,” – the same applies to your health. You can remain in good standing with your health by becoming aware of diseases that affect women…
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How to Make Bare Legs Prettier After 50
Bare legs are in fashion, but they can be a challenge for women over 50. Here are tips to help.
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Best Exercise Wear for Women Over 50
I think it's time I bought some new workout clothes! My standards are looking a bit dingy and definitely not inspiring. New fabrics and styles have been invented especially designed for support, maximum flexibility and strong wash-ability. The styles look fashionable (in that girl jock kind of way) which makes me…
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Remember These Top Models from the 1960’s – 1980’s?
These 10 models set the look and attitude for the 1960's-1980's. See where they are now.
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Tunics: The Perfect Fashion For Women Over 50
Tunics: A style trend that flatters the figure; comfortable and a little dramatic. Reasonable prices, too.
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Relax & Enjoy These New Travel Coloring Books
This inspiring new theme has developed in adult coloring books. Travel the world in your mind while you relax and express your creativity by coloring in these charming scenes. SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP You may also enjoy… Coloring Books for Adults – Wonderful or…
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You Can Help Government Shutdown Employees – It’s Easy
No matter your political viewpoint, the government shutdown is undeniably painful for the many government employees who depend on salaries to support themselves and their families. Often these employees are women who are the sole provider for their children. We all hope this will end soon. However, in the meantime,…
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Refresh Your Life – Join This Woman’s Retreat
See Old Friends and Meet New Ones For those of you who have “Woodstock in your bones” and would love to gather with other like-minded women over 50 for workshops, conversation, evening wine salons, yoga, walks, delicious food, a grand mastermind session, and new friendships with women from all over…
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“The Lovers” – A Movie Loved by Women Over 50
Here’s a comedy to love. It’s about sex and relationships for a long-married couple over 50 – it’s not as predictable as you might expect, and there’s quite a bit of humor. Rotten Tomatoes, Rolling Stone and Roger Ebert all gave it 4 1/2 stars out of 5. It’s also great to…
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“3 Generations” – Susan Sarandon’s Latest Movie For Your Watch List
I’m alway interested in the movies featuring Susan Sarandon. For one thing, she’s an accomplished , emotionally believable actress. But in addition, she chooses such interesting films which so often speak to women’s lives. She’s been taking us through the years, from our teenage days to now. Her latest is…
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Women Can Celebrate Important Birthdays!
Confidence and joy may be the new approach.
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BOOM! by Cindy Joseph: Beauty for Women Over 50
Cindy Joseph – was a model, makeup artist. She celebrated the 6th anniversary of her cosmetics company, BOOM! by Cindy Joseph. The photo above is Cindy in the BOOM! Development Lab in Hawaii. “The world does not need another tube of lipstick,” she says. “The whole world was making cosmetics, but every single line…
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Get Inspired! Go to the Women at Woodstock Event
Here’s an event which really inspires me. Women At Woodstock, the annual gathering in Woodstock, NY for women over 50 who are going after all the “zest” that life has to offer, is happening soon. I’ve attended this event several times and I can say that it’s truly an excellent…
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15 Causes of Poor Sleep For Women Over 50
None of us like having poor sleep. Over 50 it makes us feel slow, dreary, and low on energy all day. We want to feel vibrant and rested. Sleep helps improve concentration and memory formation. It helps repair cell damage, and refreshes the immune system, which helps to prevent disease. Yet poor sleep is a major problem for women…
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New Adult Coloring Books – More Relaxation and Fun
Since we first reported on this adult trend last year, the choices of themes and art styles in the coloring book world have really grown. Coloring in the intricate designs seems to be very effective in relieving stress or boredom, and people report feeling calmer and happier. Choosing colors and organizing…
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Hemingway in Cuba – Here’s the Movie Trailer
What an enjoyable idea! We all know his novels. We’ve read the articles about the romantic ideas surrounding his memorable life. An important part of his legend is the time he spent in Cuba. Now that it’s opening up to Americans, this is just the right moment for this exciting new film. In it, a…