Let’s face it. We live in a world that tries to tell us that by the time we hit midlife, we are worthless and irrelevant. Some people believe we are invisible; that we have no influence; and that the best part of our lives is behind us. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Read MoreSo now that fall is pretty much here, and winter isn’t far off, and if you enjoy a cozy night; you’ll be thrilled. There are plenty of ways that the colder seasons can bring joy and happiness; even if you’re mourning the loss of summer, you can still do the little things that will make the most out of the colder days and long, chilly nights.
Read MoreWhen you think about being ready for any emergency, most people will consider issues like making sure they have a first aid kit in the cupboard, fire blankets readily at hand, and, if you live in a flood area, sandbags at the ready. However, most people tend to forget the aftermath of emergencies. No matter what happens, you can pretty much guarantee it will cost money to repair or replace.
Read MoreOur senses help us to understand and navigate the world. While each holds an important survival-based premise, we have also learned to use each of our senses to endow ourselves with a sense of pleasure. This is why maintaining good senses is extremely important. Not only do they allow us to live a safe and healthy life, but they can help us to live a full life too! Let’s take a look at a few of our senses, their purposes, and how to maintain them!
Read MoreIt’s true to say that as you age, your body changes. Some of the health issues that you’re likely to experience you will already be aware of. Alzheimer’s disease, for instance, is now a common topic in various types of media. Others though may be a little more unexpected and you could be unprepared for these issues. Let’s look at a few and make sure you are aware of health changes that can impact you as you age.
Read MoreIt’s often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder–and it’s mostly true. However, we have to recognize that sometimes objectivity prevails, and standards of beauty should be observed. And that includes fashion. A good example of this is pattern clash. While some fashion bloggers will argue that clashing patterns looks fantastic, there still has to be some method to the madness.
Read MoreWhen we think of nightwear, we tend to skip to one of two extremes. On the one hand, we have lacy or silky numbers that are relatively scant. They look impressive, but don’t offer much coverage and aren’t exactly the coziest clothing to nod off to sleep in. On the other hand, we have long nightgowns or pajama tops and trousers that do no favors for the figure, but are extremely comfortable. The good news is that you don’t necessarily have to choose either one of these two extremes. There are comfortable and aesthetically pleasing options out there. Here are just a few to consider.
Read MoreAs a woman in midlife, I embrace my aging face and aging body. It has served me well and will continue to do so. I encourage you to be proud of every wrinkle and every stretch mark as I’m sure, like me, you have earned every single one. But that doesn’t mean you can’t work hard to always look your best. Face creams and anti-wrinkle serums, for example, can help your skin look its best. But what you wear has a huge impact on how youthful you appear. Wearing the wrong clothing can add years to your appearance, just as the right ones will keep you looking younger.
Read MoreYour skin goes through a lot each day - from the burning hot sun into air-conditioned shade to bright sunlight to cold rain and that’s just the weather! But keeping your skin soft and smooth doesn’t have to be impossible. The key is to figure out what your skin needs throughout the year to stay beautiful.
Though some problems might persist throughout the year, others are definitely attached to particular seasons. As the weather changes, the needs of your skin change too and so your skincare routine should step up to prevent as well as cure.
Read MoreAre you a self-confessed creature of habit? Are you used to a routine, or have you been doing the same job or living in the same place for as long as you can remember? There’s nothing wrong with the familiar, but sometimes, it’s beneficial to embrace change. If you feel like you’re in a rut, or you’d like to be a little more adventurous, here are some suggestions you may find helpful.
Read MoreWhenever you visit a new country for the very first time, you want to get the most out of it. You want it to be the kind of place that you fall in love with and head back to time and time again. Of course, it doesn’t always go that way. Sometimes you don’t fall in love with the country. That can be because the country simply isn’t the right fit for you and what you’re looking for. But other times, it can be because you don’t experience it properly.
Read MoreTraveling is something a lot of us take for granted. We grab our passports, throw everything in a suitcase, get some money exchanged, and haul ourselves off to the airport for a week or so away at a sunny landscape and margaritas every hour, and have a fabulous time. But travelling is more of a privilege than anything else, so you should treat it like one!
And that means you should do everything you can to make your next holiday as luxurious as possible! Getting a taste of the high life whenever you can is easily done when you’re staying in a hotel or on a resort after all, so take advantage of all that’s on offer with ideas like those below.
It’s easy to assume that it’s just your late teens and early twenties that are all about experimenting with your style. However later down the line, when you reach your forth and fifth decade in life, it’s excellent time to start switching things up again and getting creative with your look. It’s a time when you’ve had your children and they’ve all grown up, and you have chance to find yourself and develop your own identity again. As well as taking up new hobbies and exploring new interests, you get to reinvent yourself and have a lot of fun in the process. Here are some of the ways you can feel fabulous in your forties, fifties and beyond.
Read MoreAs the saying goes, age is a privilege denied to many; getting older most certainly doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. As a mature person, you tend to be settled in your career and financially stable, you know yourself well and don’t tend to feel the pressures from things like peers or media telling us we need to be this or that. Getting older is a fantastic thing, and our mid and later decades can be a fantastic time to have fun and do everything we’ve always wanted. However, it does come with downsides too, and the following are common things that most of us have to face at one time or another. Here’s how you can deal with them.
Read MoreTravelling is all about doing things that are out of the ordinary for you. It’s about escaping your day to day life and doing things that will show you a different side to the world and help you to have experiences that’ll teach you something important. It should also be about doing things that will create memories that’ll last for the rest of your life. Here are just some experiences that you’ll never forget once you’ve tried them.
Read MoreWhen you’re young and relatively healthy, it doesn’t do much harm to neglect certain areas of your health. Of course, it is important that you take care of your mental and physical wellbeing from a young age, but, you can generally bounce back from whatever troubles come your way. Unfortunately, the same can’t always be said when you get a little older. Although ill health doesn’t always come with aging, you are left at a heightened risk, which means you need to be a bit more careful. With that in mind, here are five health mistakes you shouldn’t make.
Read MoreHave you ever taken a good look around your home and wondered what it says about you? Your personality can be expressed in many ways. For some, a tattoo shows the creativity of a person. For others, a sharp suit and a starched collar show power and confidence. The way you decorate your home is going to vary depending on elements of your personality, and while you don’t always imagine that the color that you paint your living room is going to show the world who you are, it absolutely does.
Read MoreWhy is it that many people believe their fitness must decline as they age? The fact is, you don’t just have to get older and wiser. If you want to become the best version of yourself, it’s totally possibly to become older and fitter, too.
Each person will have a different starting point, but whether you’re a total beginner in fitness or you’ve been doing bits for a while doesn’t matter. You can become fitter if you challenge yourself as you age. How? Read on for some tricks and suggestions!
Read MoreFor a parent, living with an empty nest is a continual challenge. While there are undoubtedly benefits to be enjoyed, the disconnect from the everyday occurrences of your children's lives can be concerning - even if you are incredibly proud of the people your children have grown to be.
Read MoreWe are at the forefront of a new generation. A generation for whom life begins not at 40 but at 50. A generation who refuse to consign themselves to a life of servitude and subjugation. A generation that isn’t quite ready to get out of the way and let the younger people have all the fun. As society awakens to the fact that, hey, perhaps women over 50 can still be a formidable force to be reckoned with, many of us struggle when it comes to reconciling our beliefs and our attitudes to the way in which our bodies are changing.
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