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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…