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12 Fabulous Every Day Walking Sneakers For Summer!

Katie HandlmaierJune 5, 2020

The Trendy Fanny Packs for Summer 2020

Katie HandlmaierJune 5, 2020

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BA50 Blogging Workshop: The Surprising Silver Lining of Quarantine

Ellen LevensonJune 1, 2020

Accept the Limitations/Embrace the Happy

Liz Kurkjian-HenryJune 1, 2020

Beginner Blogger Workshop

4PM EST May 4, 6 and 7 - Only 12 Spots Available!

You will write two 600 word blogs and have the opportunity to be published. Host: Felice Shapiro, Publisher of Betterafter50.com.

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What’s It Take To Be Really Great?

Karen PhilipJune 1, 2020

I've always dreamed of being great. I’ve never played much basketball – in fact I scored 6 points my entire freshman season of high school basketball. But I just finished watching The Last Dance – the documentary about Michael Jordan’s last season with the Chicago Bulls – and I wonder what it’s like to be so great at something....

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The Lost Art of Agreeing to Disagree

Leslie ConwayJune 1, 2020

I met the man that would eventually become my husband two months after arriving on campus for my freshman year at college. About two months after that, over Chr...

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Unusual & Useful Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Andrea KramerMay 29, 2020

The most famous percussive massager is the Theragun-pro priced at around $600. However, we found a highly rated percussive massager -the Sportneer on Amazon.com for the far more down-to-earth price of $135.99....

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Work From Home Hip Outfits

Katie HandlmaierMay 29, 2020

There does exist the perfect medium between sweatpants and business attire for home. Whether your zoom calling with colleagues or cuddled up on the couch with your computer, here are our best work from home outfits to have a productive & fashionably confident day!...

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10 Easy Slip On Sneakers For Summer

Katie HandlmaierMay 29, 2020

Easy and effortless slip on sneakers for summer! These are on the trend for our everyday go-to shoe. ...

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Favorite Face Routines For Hydrating and Looking Even

BA50 TalkersMay 29, 2020

We really do love these particular Beauty Counter products. The creams, sunscreen and serums offer great hydration, a lovely smell and I keep re-ordering them. These are some of our favorites...

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Flat Belly Juices

BA50 TalkersMay 25, 2020

Here are a few Belly Flattening Drink options that are healthy and cleansing from one of BA50’s favorite healthy sites. DHerbs.com. Flat Belly Juice This juic...

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Vanity Lessons from a Playboy

Sherri PierceMay 25, 2020

“Please, can we keep him, please? He’s so Good on Paper! Please!” my best friend whined at me through the telephone, sounding like my children hoping to keep a ...

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People are stocking up toilet paper for home quarantine from coronavirus.

How I Didn’t Cope with the Coronavirus

Karla AraujoMay 25, 2020

I’m not going to be awarded the Medal of Honor for my behavior during the global pandemic. As the media issued dire warnings about massive, inevitable deaths f...

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Can An Extrovert Become Socially Lazy? Yes!

feliceMay 25, 2020

I never thought this would happen to me. Anyone who has met me for 5 minutes or known me for a lifetime would never hesitate to call me an extrovert. And, I would agree. I thrive on social interaction and my brain synapses shift into full gear when around other people. At least that's been my experience for 99% of my life until now....

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How to Reduce Your Risk of PTSD in a Post-Covid-19 World

BA50 TalkersMay 24, 2020

It's normal to feel a sense of hopelessness and loneliness in these times. But there are proven and proactive ways for you to get through it. Great articl...

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My Hair Journey with Hair Biology

feliceMay 22, 2020

This post is sponsored by Hair Biology. All opinions are my own. I have been hair challenged most of my life. I have wavy, sometimes curly and often friz...

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Fresh Looking Masks For Summer From Echo

BA50 TalkersMay 22, 2020

Our machine washable masks have 3 layers of fabric and a pocket that fits a PM 2.5 filter (or a folded coffee filter!). A pleated construction and adjustable ea...

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Set Up Your Bar For Life Beyond The Quarantini

Andrea KramerMay 22, 2020

The socially distant situation in which we find ourselves can make even a teetotaler crave a drink, so with moderation in mind, let’s give in and have some fun ...

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12 Outdoor Cozy Wraps & Scarves for Your Outdoor Safe Social Gatherings!

Katie HandlmaierMay 22, 2020

Outdoor wraps and scarves to stave off the chill when you're meeting up for safe outdoor social gatherings starting now....

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White Blouses, Pants, Dresses Just In Time For Memorial

Katie HandlmaierMay 22, 2020

It's Memorial Day weekend and while you may not be attending your traditional parties and soirees, you can still dress up in everything white...from fresh white blouses to beachy white wide leg pants to flowy sundresses. ...

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10 Summer Essentials for Relaxing Outside

Katie HandlmaierMay 22, 2020

10 great essentials for the sun...

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Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Vanish

Sandy WeinerMay 18, 2020

Is it me? Did I say or do something to turn him off? Was I a bad kisser?...

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Forty Days and Forty Nights

Leslie ConwayMay 18, 2020

Like the bunch of animals on Noah’s ark forced to partner up and race to save ourselves from some impending doom we didn’t understand, it’s been 40 days and 40 nights of sheltering in place. With very little time to gather necessities, we grabbed what we had and hoped for the best,...

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The Almost Great First Third Date

Ginny PolemanMay 18, 2020

It was the first Third Date I had been on since my separation. He was cute, younger, and funny. But I knew with the third date, there were expectations, especially after that Uber ride with him at the end of our last date—hands groping, tongues entwining....

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Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Vanish

Sandy WeinerMay 18, 2020

Is it me? Did I say or do something to turn him off? Was I a bad kisser?...

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The Almost Great First Third Date

Ginny PolemanMay 18, 2020

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Dear Kids: It’s Your Turn To Pivot

feliceMay 10, 2020

Reflections in the time of Covid for our children, single, newly married, and those becoming new parents. Your life can change in an instant. Did you know that? If you didn't now you do? ...

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My Marriage- B.C. and A.C. (Before Covid-19 and After Covid-19)

Andrea KramerMay 4, 2020

The most oddly satisfying, and truly weird part of our isolation together is that we are doing each other’s hair. (No braiding involved.) My husband very kindly and ably assisted in my overwhelmingly messy, awkward first attempt at dying my hair. Nowhere in our marriage vows had the strangeness of my husband acting as hairdresser been even vaguely anticipated....

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I’m Terrified for My Kids

Lisa FosterApril 6, 2020

I need to stop giving into my fears and start being a good mom again. My adult children don’t need me to tell them to come home. They need me to be confident in them so they can be confident in themselves. Their resilience comes in part from knowing that I believe in them ...

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