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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Today’s post was written by Ann Richardson, who is a frequent and popular contributor to international sites, as well as the author of the book, The Granny Who Stands on Her Head: Reflections of growing older. Enjoy, darlings! It seems to be human nature to think about what is coming ahead, but not too much. […]

Looking Forward: What Is Coming Down the Line?

Advice

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Today’s post on ‘being ready’ was contributed by Merry Lynch Pavlak, an ex-pat living in Poland. I love her fascinating point of view! Enjoy, darlings. Sometimes we are placed in situations and we have no idea how got there. But there we are, feeling overwhelmed and wondering if we actually are “ready.” It’s been a […]

How You Can ‘Be Ready’ Even When You’re Not

Travel

going grey, grey hair after 50

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Author and style expert Andrea Pflaumer wrote today’s post on how to build the perfect wardrobe for you! Enjoy, darlings!   Have you ever walked into a room of people you’ve never met and felt, “I’ve got this, I feel great”. Or maybe you’ve had one of those awkward, “Oh-my-God-I’m-underdressed” (or over-dressed, or inappropriately dressed) […]

Creating a Wardrobe to Build Confidence Over 50

Style

Honey Good holds Gucci jacket

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By Dr. Margo Jacquot Are your holidays with family neither merry nor bright? This time of year tickles our expectations for tidings of great joy celebrating holidays with family. But what happens when your family brings you feelings that are quite the opposite? What happens when you just don’t like or can’t get along with your […]

Holidays With Family: 5 Tips for Survival

Relationships

survive holidays family

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Charlie Fletcher wrote today’s post on the value of remaining body positive through aging. Enjoy, darlings! As you age, you’re likely to face various challenges. One of the most common of these can be how you feel about your body as you transition into later life. After the age of 50, many women start to […]

The Value of Remaining Body Positive Through Aging

beauty

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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