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How to Boost Confidence, Self-Respect and Self-Esteem for Older Women

I talk a lot about the fact that women over 50 are from generations where we were taught to have low confidence and poor self-esteem. That’s right girls, it isn’t your fault. Society taught us older women all the things we needed to know to have significant issues with our self-love when we were just […]

How to Boost Confidence, Self-Respect and Self-Esteem for Older Women

Self Care + Health

Cute Pixie Haircuts for Women Over

As an older woman, you probably aren’t (and probably shouldn’t be!) wearing the same hairstyle as in your 20’s. If you are looking for just the right one and you want something chic and easy to take care of, you may want to look at pixie cuts for women over 50. Whether your hair is […]

20 Cute Pixie Haircuts for Women Over 50

Style + Beauty

One of the things that I’ve learned about the changing skin of women over 50 is that it is just that…changing. It isn’t as smooth and elastic as it once was. And to create a wonderful makeup look, you have to start with a good base, and that means finding the best makeup primer for […]

Best Makeup Primer for Mature Skin (That Won’t Leave You Cakey and Crepey!)

Style + Beauty

Travel Packing List for Women Over 50+

Traveling is one of life’s greatest joys, and with a bit of planning, it can be a breeze. And this packing list for women is specifically for ladies over 50+! It took me years to realize that having a packing list to use every single time I travel meant I would never again suffer without […]

The Ultimate Travel Packing List for Women Over 50+ (With Printable Checklist!)

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If you are a woman over 50 or better, chances are you aren’t wearing the same makeup brand and formulas that you did in your 20s. When it comes to the best mascara for older women, there are great options. Older women tend to have thinning eyelashes that are more delicate and tolerate less pulling […]

Best Mascara for Older Women

Style + Beauty

So last week, my father died. And in between the traveling, the hospital, and the time spent with him and with other family members, I started to grieve. Now grieving is not the same for everyone… or anyone. We are all different which means how we grieve will also be different. But in spending time […]

30 Healing Grief Quotes: Comforting Words for Women

Self Care + Health

Hobbies for Women 50+

So ladies, if you are a woman 50+, chances are you’ve spent a good part of your life taking care of those around you. And maybe now you may even be looking at being a caretaker again, with aging parents. But here’s the thing. We are now wise enough to know that WE COUNT TOO. […]

20 Hobbies for Women: From Art to Adventure, Find Your Joy Over 50+

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40+ Fun Things to Do Outside This Summer!

Warm (or hot!) weather is here, and I don’t know about you, but I need to think of some fun things to do outside this summer! Before this season hurries by, make sure you are making a mindful effort to take advantage of getting outdoors. Why? Outdoor activities are proven to help with depression and […]

40+ Fun Things to Do Outside This Summer!

Self Care + Health

So as I sit here and wonder about teaching women over 50+ about resilience, overcoming obstacles, and inner strength, my oldest daughter is waiting to deliver her third baby, my sixth grandbaby. I mean, literally down to days here. And my eight-year-old grandson is feeling a lot of anxiety over what comes next. There is […]

Find the Inner Strength to Bounce Back from Life’s Challenges

Self Care + Health

I agree with the old saying, “The shoes make the outfit.” But for those of you who have been following TMG for a while, you know I have several autoimmune chronic pain conditions. One of them is inflammatory arthritis which also affects my feet. Now, I was never a stiletto girl. I wore heels when […]

Over 50? Comfortable Shoes That Look Super Cute!

Style + Beauty