Mom’s Deserve The Best – Don’t Wait for the Gift – DIY Gifts That You Want
Dear BA50s
Hey, I love my kids , I do. But they have lives, they have wives and everyone is busy. But I'm pretty proud of being a Mom, it’s one of my most fa...
Felice Shapiro
A Glimpse of Paris Part One… Just Looking!
I am still on a trip with a girlfriend to Paris and London so I can’t write much for now.
For the first time I traveled without my computer so I’m having a h...
Joan Lunden talks to Felice and Betterafter50 about her new book Why Did I Come Into This Room
Joan is a breath of fresh air and filled with positivity. You can’t help but feel good listening to her talk about aging. Please enjoy this interview between BA...
Hair Styles Over 50
When your hairdresser asks you if you have a "look" in mind....what do you say? ...
Maye Musk: Mother of Elon, Quite A Story
Not only does Maye Musk, Elon Musk's mom have 261K followers on instagram. she is an author, a fashionista, a coach and a dietician. She has reinvented herself over and over again and for many woman she is an inspiration....
Tummy Flattening Fashion and More by Lysse
Get 15% off your first order of Lysse fashion. Plus BA50 subscribers get an additional 20% off with promo code: BETTERAFTER50. These discounts cannot be stacked. Happy shopping!...
7 Strategies For 7 Hours Of Sleep
Redefining what makes for a good night's sleep is the first step......
Stepped-up Step Dad
Although I wrote about Bill being an amazing step-dad 7 years ago , this piece still rings true. For all those in second marriages, this guys approach to step-parenting is forever inspiring....
Call Me Mom: 2 Weddings and A Kayak Ride
Reflecting on this past year’s events that had taken me out of the familiar and into new territory. It appears this kayak ride is the perfect metaphor for this past year....
Jeans, Jeans and More Jeans
Hey, what about these jeans for the summer! Do they come in a bigger size? Do they make me look fat? I have 2 top favs from this group...and you?...
A Better Looking Skin Routine
Someone asked me if I had a facelift! Nope! It was this stuff. Rejuvenating Eye Cream Resurfacing Peel Rejuvenating Toner Pads ...
11 Things We Love About Sisters: #sisterlove
#sisterlove is the best and the older we get the better at it we are....
Baby Sussex & Us: Why We Need Mother’s Day More Than Ever
It's almost Mother's Day and I can't think of a better gift for a Mom than a new baby....even if it's not ours. And in these unsettling times, I find myself having some new Mom thoughts....
Dear Kids: This Is Why We’re So Happy In Our Empty Nest
For a guilt free mother’s day, to guarantee you will not be disappointed, read this......
The Clean Beauty Movement: Beautycounter
The other morning I was watching CBS This Morning and listened attentively to how toxic beauty products have been our got to products unsupervised by the FDA...
Summer Beach Book For The Kids: Bella The Wildlife Ambassador: Protecting Piping Plovers
The books will have something for all ages: adorable animals and great stories for kids, fun illustrations, neat facts about animals, and specific suggestions for helping wildlife....
Florida: A Marital Negotiation
As an empty nester, the topic of where we like to spend our free time and things we love to do is a key topic from the outset. But sometimes what you discussed initially isn't always how it plays out. ...
Just For US: Where Over 50’s Prefer to Eat From NYTs
Frank Bruni we invite you to become an honorary member of our BA50 community. Loved your New York Times editorial this week....The Best Restaurant if You’re Over 50. ...
Pushing CBD On My Mom
The truth is, I didn't have to push my mom to try a CBD tincture or cream. She heard about it from her 86 year old friend who had been using it for a while. ...
Valentine’s Day Favorite Husband Training Modern Love Story
This story makes me laugh, is clever and loving and has to do with husband training inspired by animal training... Have I piqued your interest?...
Felice Shapiro
Felice Shapiro loves figuring out what's next. Felice writes with honesty and humor about real life events, romance, tragedy, reinvention and family not to mention — fashion, beauty & travel. As a serial entrepreneur in the publishing space, she launched Betterafter50.com to meet the needs of women entering their next phase at 50. Inspired and armed with her love of publishing, writing, start-ups and women’s issues, Shapiro launched an online magazine for 50-something women to share personal stories, successes and relevant issues. She is proud of BA50 which is in its 6th year and has over 7 million unique visitors.