When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women. 

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Darlings, I have a secret to tell you. I’ve been sneaking around. Earlier this year I started a brand-new project, I started recording a podcast. I never would have ever imagined starting a podcast, I mean think about it, when I was 50, podcasts didn’t even exist. What a fascinating world we live in. Recording […]

The Secret Behind My Smile: My Newest Announcement

Podcast

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Guest post by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein I have so many memories of my mother making my life cozy. Some of her efforts happened when I was sick: I was allowed to spend the day in my parent’s double bed rather than my bed; my mother got out all her jewelry and we played jewelry […]

As Moms and Grandmas We Spend a Great Deal Time Making Others Feel Cozy – Don’t Stop!

Relationships

Barbara Becker Holstein

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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” — Helen Keller A Single Day Adventure Can Feel Like a Vacation Whether it’s an outing with girlfriends, a romantic getaway, family visiting, or having your grandkids for an overnight stay, the options for Day Trips Over 50 can be loads of fun, my darlings! […]

Why Day Trips Are The New Vacation

Passages After 50

Day Trips Over 50

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  There are days that I turn on the TV and I am appalled at what is going on in our society. Every day the news shows us another story where someone did something awful. It seems many people have lost the values that many of us were brought up with. I have to wonder—where […]

Don’t Forget Your Manners: “Peas and Tank You”

Relationships

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Darlings, Spring has sprung and I’m feeling ferocious! The arrival of more daylight and warmth this week has me inspired to check in on my relationship to health, friends and money. A little inspiration goes a long way lovelies and I hope my musings give you what you need this find Spring day.   Please […]

Weekend Musings: Spring Has Sprung

Advice

Myths About Sleep

Many women over 50 do. I have found, the key to feeling relevant, important, and VISIBLE lies within you. I hope my free eBook will help you rediscover your purpose, and see the value that I so clearly see in you. 

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