How to Stop Enabling Your Grown Child
Enabling your grown child is something that many parents unwittingly do, often through well-meaning gestures that simply have gone too far for too long. Breakin...
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Migraine and Headache Awareness
This post originally appeared on ellendolgen.com
It is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and time to understand hormonal migraines.
I reached...
OLLY and L-Theanine: Benefits, Risks, Sources, and Dosage
Sometimes it just happens when I have alot on my mind and the thoughts are thrumming through my brain and I can neither quiet them nor tuck them into a compartment. The mind chatters incessantly and I wake each morning exhausted.
Normally, I'm pretty chill and believe that whatever sleep I get is enough but these past few weeks have tested me and I've been pooped. I asked a friend who is going through some tough stuff how she was sleeping and she told me that she sleeps just fine. Her cocktail of choice is a gummy and melotonin.
My last visit to Boston I tried to find those gummies but couldn't so on I popped into Whole Foods and asked about sleep supplements with melatonin. I was shown the many shelves and many options of sleep aids and selected one that I knew nothing about but it was a gummy and I mostly understood the ingredients. It's been a game changer....
5 Minute Toned Arm Workout To Get Rid Of Batwings | No Weights!
Bat Wing Workout. Just 5 minutes. How can we not try this which was created for women over 50.
This 5 minute toned arm workout to get rid of batwings without...
DIY Summer Hair Styles For Short To Medium Length
This is DIY hair video is wild with over 7 million views somebody was able to pull this off. We were mesmerized watching these braided DIY hair styles. Who can ...
Watch Natural Gray Haired Over 60 Caroline Get A Mesmerizing Make-Over With Hindash
Less is more and this video is inspiring because we BA50s can relate. Of course we would all love Hindash working our faces but truly this is a natural look tha...
BA50 Loves These Comfort And Styling Flip Flops and Wedge Sandals For Summer 2022
There are only two types of footwear that make my feet happy these days and those are winter boots and sandals. So here we are in sandal season and I couldn't be happier with the selections of comfort and look. The colors are vibrant and even the fanciest Prada have gone slightly Birk. Take a look at these offerings and freshen up your closet and put a spring in your step....
Healthy Aging with Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique | Cynthia Thurlow
So here's what you need to know about Intermittent Fasting:
Breakfast being the most important meal of the day is wrong;
It is more important when you eat than what you eat;
Exercise more and eat less doesn’t work. Calorie counting doesn’t work. Healthy aging is all about Intermittent Fasting. Listen to this Ted Talk by Cynthia Thurlow and see if this is for you....
How Not to Sell a Dress
Unlike bathing suit or bra shopping, who doesn’t like shopping for a new dress? You get to try on numerous pretty creations and fantasize yourself at fun parti...
Is sex painful????
You can’t outsource menopause – it is a total brain and body event and YES it can affect your sex life.
Are you are experiencing physical pain with intercou...
Learning to be an Adult Daughter’s Mom
It was just our regular Sunday morning chat. The one she has more time for vs her weekday calls from the Starbucks line before catching the subway to her job in...
Oscar Worthy Emma Thompson: Sex After 60 and Body Acceptance in Leo Grande
Last night my husband and I were mesmerized by Emma Thompson's performance as Nancy, a 63 year old retired schoolteacher and widow who has never had an orgasm in the new Hulu film GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE ...
Nancy hires Leo Grande, a much-younger sex worker (Daryl McCormack) for a series of encounters in a hotel room. We meet her in the hotel room as she nervously awaits her first encounter and from that moment we watch Nancy find her way sexually and emotionally at this later stage of life.
There is so much to discuss about this film and I recommend every BA50 see it. What was most remarkable about the film.......
Caire Cosmetics Hyaluronic Acid Products…What We Need To Know and Why Caire?
Celeste Lee, Co-Founder of Caire Cosmetics and I had a coffee the other day in NYC. We laughed and brainstormed for almost 2 hours about Betterafter50 women and Caire's mission of providing consciously created skincare to empower women. Celeste is one of us -- she walks the walk.
I love these products and have the face mask and serum. They are onto something big in terms of their formula using Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acid is like a glass of water for your face. It’s a molecule that works to draw + lock in moisture, supports elasticity, and boosts overall collagen production in your skin. In this way, Hyaluronic Acid contributes to a youthful complexion that looks plump, smooth, and filled....
Update Your Summer Whites Now: Tops, Pants and Blouses Under $120
nce we turn to summer, it's time to start lightening up our wardrobes to celebrate the sunshine. This beautiful, sophisticated color instantly brightens up an outfit, and the shade looks good on most skin tones. Achieve that beach house chic Hamptons vibe in all white pieces for the season!...
Cute Skorts, Easy Tops & Dresses for Everyday Summer Style & Outdoor Activities
Here are our favorite skorts & cool tops for summer style and outdoor activities! Shop our top picks here......
Brighter, Lighter & Bolder: How to Stand Out this Summer!
Summer is in full swing and its time to say goodbye to those boring neutrals and bulky fabrics! Get into gear for the summer season by feeling fresh & energized by some of the trendiest, lightweight & vibrant clothing to date from light pastels to fun colors and prints. ...
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Reunion
“There’s the infamous statue.” Kathy pointed, as we strolled around the college campus I had not visited in 40 years. It was an impressive bronze statue of a ma...
My New Trick For Turning The Dreaded Unpacking And Clothes Purging Job Into Joy
I cannot look at another suitcase. Finally 2 weeks of packing and unpacking we are finally settled into our island home for the next 5 months and excited to be here. But, the transition was brutal. I seemed to have developed packing narcolepsy. If it's not a "thing" it should be. Too much to do and no gusto to do it makes me sleepy. My 4 day window to get it all done was crammed into 2 days.
Exhausted, somehow the prize was the 4 hour road trip to the ferry and then the crossing . It was a delicious passage and I cherished the limbo.
But, as we pulled up to our house, the thought of lugging the suitcases and unpacking seemed even more brutal -- so I didn't do it. I just left those bags and once again I was happily snoozing pretending that this was perfectly fine behavior.
"Hey honey, I tripped over your shoe bin on the way to the bathroom and I was thinking, those suitcases haven't seen any action ... what's going on?"
"No worries, I'll get to it -- the Celtics are on tonight so maybe I will do it then."...
5 Reasons You Are Drinking Water the Wrong Way And How To Fix For Maximum Hydration
Drink more water! That's what we are told for maximum health and hydration but it turns out we may be drinking water the wrong way. Here's 5 reasons we are drinking water the wrong way and how to fix it.
You may be diluting the ability to digest food which creates bloating. (Watch for what is better).
Drinking /gulping water too fast can flush nutrients out. (Better way is to sip slower )
Drinking chilled water....nope not ok! It can shrink the blood vessels and can solidify fats and increase joint pain.
Drinking too much water. This excess can backfire. Bad for sodium and brain cells.
Drinking water in standing position is bad for the kidneys.
Learn how much water to drink, and when to drink and other pearls from this video that has over 9 million views....
Oil Pulling For Skin Detox and A Cure For Everything
"I took the call on my cell. “I have the next big thing for you,“ my friend informed me. “It’s big,” she said, “and it’s fantastic. There’s already a Facebook page on it. Everyone is talking about it. Oil pulling. Have you heard of it?”
“Huh?” I responded. I had never heard of oil pulling.
Oil Pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique and has incredible health benefits. Ronna wrote about this years ago but we wanted to remind everyone as we remove our masks and move into the world, that this is a great practice to free up our immune system and help with weight loss and over all health (including tooth aches)..
Watch this you tube video which has over 1.5 million views and learn how to detox the skin. It's simple and takes just a few minutes a
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Featured on Relationship Thursday
Are You Married? Stop Saying These Things to Me about Dating
There’s a scene in the Sex in the City reboot, And Just Like That, where Carrie and her new, career-driven, 50+, single friend, Seema talk about dating. Carrie says, “I think it’s great that you’re still putting yourself out there.”
Ugh.
Seema points out the insensitivity by saying, “you found the love of your life and had him for many years. And in my eyes, that is something worth still putting myself out there.”
Like Seema, since my divorce, well-meaning but oblivious married friends and family say things that make me want to say, “f##k off.”...
Call Your Mother
My mother has been gone more than fifteen years. She died at 73 on the family room sofa, where she wanted to be. Surrounded by her boo...
The Ever Changing Mom Role
“All the world's a stage” And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; ·And one man ...
Relationship Therapy: 6 Best Apps to Strengthen Sexual Relationships And More
According to People.com ....Dating apps are de rigueur for finding potential partners now, but using apps once you're in a relationship hasn't been quite as commonplace. Usually, we'd be thrilled about that — more face time, less FaceTime, please — but then came 2020.
Dr. Britney Blair, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of sexual wellness app Lover, isn’t surprised by the transition. “Everything is digitized, and especially [during the pandemic] it saves you a trip to the doctor’s office,” says Blair, who adds, “Sex therapy, especially, can be time-consuming and expensive.”
Read more on People.com...
Confessions of a People-Pleasing Addict From Trauma Therapist Rythea Lee
Giving up the addiction of people-pleasing creates a crisis. Severe childhood trauma cannot be stuffed forever, can it? Not in my case.My entire sense of self is undergoing a massive renovation and the new look is ugly. My Father was so violent, my Mother so absent, that I was born a workaholic. Watch, listen, and learn; that took every bit of my brain power. I did not let down. Did not rest. Did not “get to know myself.” I got to know them endlessly, and that was my very best strategy. It wasn’t just about observation; it was also about fixing the problem. ...
I Want a Dating Refund From Match.com
“I haven’t met too many women who I want to see again. But you…” he wiggled his stubby little forefinger across the white cafe table..”you are special.” It could have been a Crossing Delancey moment, except he was not the dashing Pickle Man and I was no Amy Irving. While I do dream about her curls and that cowboy hat, he was my exceedingly schleppy Match.com date and I was me.
“You are a nice guy but I’m not sure there is a fit here for us.“ I said with unusual bravado. I was really trying to save time....
Featured on Fashion Friday
Summer 2022 Silk Scarves and Bandanas Are The Rage For Head and Neck
The season's hottest accessory is here! Here are 12 beautifully bold bandanas with fun & fashionable prints for summer! ...
Dress Up Wedding and Party Summer Sandals
Theres nothing better than a statement summer sandal to really bring an outfit to life. ere are our favorite fun and fashionable, must-have summer sandals! Shop the very best here!...
Carry-Ons: Stylish and Practical Travel Companions
Read on for our top picks to have that jet setter style locked in and ready for your summer destination! Shop the hottest items here! ...
12 Flattering, Light & Sexy Blouses For Summer
These free flowing tops will flatter your figure and keep your tummy covered for a slimming look. Whether you're running errands in town or hosting friends at the house for dinner, these tops are effortlessly trendy and allow for maximum comfort and ease. These sun loving styles are essential to up your style despite the heat. Get into our casual, cute, comfortable and versatile picks for cool tops on the hottest of days this season!...
Update Your Summer Whites Now: Tops, Pants and Blouses Under $120
nce we turn to summer, it's time to start lightening up our wardrobes to celebrate the sunshine. This beautiful, sophisticated color instantly brightens up an outfit, and the shade looks good on most skin tones. Achieve that beach house chic Hamptons vibe in all white pieces for the season!...
Brighter, Lighter & Bolder: How to Stand Out this Summer!
Summer is in full swing and its time to say goodbye to those boring neutrals and bulky fabrics! Get into gear for the summer season by feeling fresh & energized by some of the trendiest, lightweight & vibrant clothing to date from light pastels to fun colors and prints. ...