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Top Over 50 Fashion Influencers Whose Style Will Inspire You to Find Your Inner Fashionista This Holiday Season
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Over 50 Fashion Influencers Whose Style Will Inspire You to Find Your Inner Fashionista This Holiday Season

Top Over 50 Fashion Influencers Whose Style Will Inspire You to Find Your Inner Fashionista This Holiday Season December 1st marks the beginning of the holiday season. As the air turns crisp and the streets glow with twinkling lights, whether attending small intimate gatherings hosted by close friends and family, dancing the night away at your company’s holiday party, or a glamorous New Year’s Eve bash, the festive season is upon us! Amidst the sparkle of lights and

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Understanding and Addressing Feelings of Jealousy When Parenting Young Adult Children
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Understanding and Addressing Feelings of Jealousy When Parenting Young Adult Children

Understanding and Addressing Feelings of Jealousy When Parenting Young Adult Children Can you see us? she texted. We arrived fifteen minutes before start time. We took the closest seats we could find, the stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the city. The seating tiers ascend in multiple levels, providing unobstructed views of the event from virtually every angle. It was noted that her graduating class was the largest of its kind and the first to graduate

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8 Tips for Coping With Difficult Family Dynamics During the Holidays
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

7 Tips for Coping With Difficult Family Dynamics During the Holidays

7 Tips for Coping With Difficult Family Dynamics During the Holidays. Autumn is my favorite time of the year. It is in Autumn that we begin to feel a shift in the air, a change in weather, and our mood. Autumn reminds us that the holiday season is upon us. The holiday season is often painted as a time of warmth, joy, and cherished family moments. However, for many, the reality can be starkly different. When faced with

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18 Tips forEmpty Nesters Looking to Relocating Abroad in 2024
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

18 Tips for Empty Nesters Looking to Relocate Abroad in 2024

18 Tips for Relocating Abroad in 2023 After having dedicated years to nurturing and guiding their children, empty nesters often find themselves standing at the threshold of change once their children have flown from the familial nest. With a newfound abundance of time, freedom, and liberation from the day-to-day demands of parenting, it is not uncommon for empty nesters to yearn for change and exploration. This transitional phase becomes an opportune moment for self-discovery and redefinition, where we

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Alexis M. Bordeaux

A Conversation with Grey Hair Beauty Elisa Berrini Gomez

Single and Ready to Mingle in Your fifties and Beyond Society’s attitude towards women embracing their grey hair often reflects deeply ingrained standards of beauty and age-related biases. Historically, societal norms have perpetuated the notion that youthfulness equates to beauty, leading to the stigmatization of natural signs of aging, particularly in women. Lack of representation of grey-haired women in media and advertising reinforces hurtful stereotypes, contributing to the pressure on women to conform to youthful standards of beauty.

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Share your story with Carla Rockmore
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

A Conversation With Designer Carla Rockmore

A converstation With the real-life Carrie Bradshaw, Carla Rockmore. It is no secret that society has an extremely linear view of the role of women when they become ” a woman of a certain age”, a term that is both outdated and offensive. To push past the many limiting beliefs and unrealistic expectations attached to life in midlife to redefine aging on your term is both revolutionary and requires a sisterhood that will stand in the many gaps

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Have You Tried These Castor Oil Trends: Effective or Hype
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Have You Tried These Castor Oil Trends: Effective or Hype

Have You Tried These Castor Oil Trends? No matter which side of TikTok you are on, you probably have seen hundreds of videos shared by people who live and breathe castor oil. Castor oil may not be the new kid on the block, but it’s definitely on the list of top five most talked about natural remedies for just about any and everything. I am very familiar with the use and benefits of castor oil. I grew up

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Who Went Home on the First Ever Season of 'The Golden Bachelor'?
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Who Went Home on the First Ever Season of ‘The Golden Bachelor’?

Redefining dating in your sixties and beyond. Who went home on the first-ever season of ‘The Golden Bachelor’? We are in the beginning stages of a major demographic shift, where consumers over the age of 50 are reshaping the cultural landscape. As they live longer and demand new ways to entertain them, one-sided narratives and stories depicting them as after-thoughts and undesirable, along with outdated stereotypes, will no longer cut it. With more than 36 percent of the

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How to Compliment a Woman Without Mentioning Age
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

How to Compliment a Woman Without Mentioning Age

Compliments have the remarkable ability to uplift, encourage, and connect us with each other. When it comes to complimenting a woman, it’s essential to focus on qualities that reflect her unique character and accomplishments, rather than resorting to age-related remarks. We’ve been so conditioned to connect a woman’s worth and desirability to her age, that age unintentionally becomes the first thing we think about when complimenting a woman. Especially when it comes to how well she is aging,

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How to Build Meaningful Relationships with Adult Children
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

How to Build Meaningful Relationships with Adult Children

Do you remember the days when you would tell your children, “I am not your friend!” and would place great emphasis on friend, to ensure they understood that a very thick line exists between your parental responsibilities, vs. who you would be if you were their friend? The parent-child relationship is a complex and evolving dynamic that changes as children grow into adulthood. Building and maintaining a strong relationship with adult children is a delicate balance of respect,

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Body Neutrality And Our Aging Bodies
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Body Neutrality And Our Aging Bodies

Two things happen to women once they pass society’s acceptable age for being thought youthful and desirable, some are bombarded with comments complimenting their ability to look young for their age, while others receive unsolicited advice on best ways to look young and desirable for their age. As a society, we’ve taught women that no matter their accomplishments, internal struggles, or contributions to society, their entire existence is tied to their ability to maintain a physically desirable and

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What Does it Mean to Be Akiosexual and Other Terms to Know When Dating in 2023
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Akiosexual and Other Sexual Orientation Terms to Know When Dating in 2023

As we continue our series for women over 45, who are single, and ready to mingle (you can read our previous post where we defined terms commonly used to describe one’s status on dating sites), in this post we share terms you should know when getting back into the dating scene after a long term relationship or 10-15+ year marriage. For those returning to the dating scene after 10 -15+ years of marriage or long-term relationship, it’s natural

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Is Summer 2023 Your Caftan Girl Summer?Is Summer 2023 Your Caftan Girl Summer?
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Is Summer 2023 Your Caftan Girl Summer?

Today, June 21st is the first official day of summer. Summer in the Northern Hemisphere begins on the day of summer solstice. Summer solstice occurs when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year (longest “day,” meaning the longest period of sunlight hours). We couldn’t let the season begin without making sure we are

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Best Natural Supplements for Perimenopause & Menopause
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Best Natural Supplements for Perimenopause & Menopause

Recently we answered some of your most googled questions about perimenopause and menopause, take a read here, if you haven’t already. In this article, we share some of the best natural supplements for women navigating the rollercoaster that is perimenopause & menopause. While symptoms vary from woman to woman, some women may not experience any noticeable symptoms, while others may feel as if they are experiencing every listed symptom of perimenopause & menopause.  Symptoms most reported by women

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Dating tips for women over 45
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Best Dating Advice for Finding Love this Summer When You’re Over 45

June 21st is the official start of Summer, which many are calling the season for finding and possibly maintaining a long-term love. We couldn’t let the season begin without sharing our tips and tricks for dating when you’re over forty-five and a bit rusty when it comes to the do’s and don’ts of dating in 2023. According to a newly released Google trends study, searches related to dating, relationships, and sex are significantly higher in Summer than in

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Best books to read summer 2023
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

5 Must Read Books This Summer 2023

These are the page turners that must accompany you on your next vacay, or day at the beach. Whether vacationing overseas, or relaxing at your local beach, these summer reads, will not disappoint.

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Dating Lingo to Know When dating in 2023
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

Internet Dating Terms You Need to Know in 2023

Dating after divorce or breakup from a long-term relationship is never easy. For those coming out of 15 or 20 year relationships, the dating landscape is not only unrecognizable, but extremely overwhelming.  Changes in how we meet potential partners, how we treat and speak to them, and describe our who and why, is ever changing. Whether you’re re-entering the dating scene or a seasoned dater, we’ve compiled a list of terms you should know to better navigate dating in

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We Answer Your Most Googled Questions on Perimenopause
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Alexis M. Bordeaux

We Answer Your Most Googled Questions on Perimenopause

Some call it “the changes”, while others don’t speak about it at all. As a woman in my late forties, I am no stranger to the roller coaster that is perimenopause. Perimenopause came early for me. I remember broaching the conversation with my mother in hopes of learning tips and tricks for taking back control of my body during what felt like the most uncertain time of my life. But like most women of her generation, perimenopause was

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