Weekend Musings: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About CBD, Why Friendship Matters More Over 50, Body Washes That Invigorate & Refresh, 5 Must-Have Spring Survival Fashions, Defining Your Relationship with Money

Whether it’s an outing with girlfriends, a romantic getaway, family visiting, or having your grandkids for an overnight stay, the options can be loads of fun, my darlings!

Unplugging with my best girls calls for a trip that allows us to recharge, reconnect and remember how much we’ve always enjoyed each other. From simple beach getaways, to bustling urban centers, to adventures only tackled once in a lifetime, these are some of the locations on my wishlist that are  perfect girlfriend escapes.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. Incorporating just one product, a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher into your everyday regimen, can reduce your risk by 24%. Thankfully, we have lots of options! Here are a few of my favorites.

Dipping your toe in the over 50 dating pool is like any other adventure: Scary, bewildering and exhilarating! To feel prepared, you need to prep: do you look your best, feel your best and sound your best? We’re so lucky, we have so many more resources available to us to find like-minded partners!

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 is the responsibility? Where is the discipline? Where is the leadership? Where are the standards?

When I married my husband, I wanted to be the best possible grandmother to his brood of nine blended grandchildren. Now that more than 20 years have passed, I have developed some thoughts on the art of bonding with grandchildren in a blended family.

Weekend Musings: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About CBD, Why Friendship Matters More Over 50, Body Washes That Invigorate & Refresh, 5 Must-Have Spring Survival Fashions, Defining Your Relationship with Money

When my editor suggested I try to better define the relationship between women after 50 and money, my thoughts were all over the place because money holds so much power over our lives.

Spring survival fashions are all about being ready for the unexpected – Adopting a carpe diem attitude, but with a sensible coat! Here are my favorite recommendations for the season