Family Tension Around Holidays: Advice from Colleen Saidman Yee of Yoga Shanti
My friend Lizzy and I went to Tribeca to take a class with one of our favorite yoga teachers, Colleen Saidman Yee in her new yoga studio in NYC. Their main stud...
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It Could Have Been Your Kids!
Those kids were line-dancing at a bar on a college night...It could have been our kids! And what about the fires!...
Kristen Blake Jacket: Most Popular Coat Sold On BA50 This Week
Just wanted to let you know before they sell out....
Would You Wear These Shoes Even If You Could?
Even if my foot, arch and fat toe would fit into it, I just can't imagine...
SAD: Sleep Deprivation Despite The Time Change And Tips To FIx It
"Spare me from your darkness oh cruel November." That was not Lady MacBeth that's little ole me whining about my least favorite time of year. It's when my Seaso...
Favorite Work Out Gear You Can Wear All Day
I have literally shredded my spin and yoga tights and they are totally frayed. Actually it feels like quite an accomplishment....
Confession Of An iPhone Addict: My Son Just Put Me In iPhone Rehab
I failed my iPhone screen time test. Need to curb iPhone addiction or force yourself to focus? Here's how to do it or avoid it....
Snapping Into Creativity: The Challenge of Learning Something New
I had been thinking about taking a photography workshop for years with one of my favorite photographers on Martha’s Vineyard...
Creative Confidence: Becoming A Key Influencer In The Over 50 Women’s Market
BA50's instagram has grown from 2,500 followers at this time last year to over 31,000 and climbing. Here's how......
Pre-Wedding 5-pound Weight Loss Diet
You thought you'd have shed those last few nuggets by the deadline but alas...you haven't....
Summer Fashion: Sexy and Hip Over 50
Throw away the magnifiers, stay loose, chill out and dress in what makes you feel good and hip....
How About A Summer Sabbatical?
Starting this week I’m giving myself a Sabbatical....
Plantar Fasciitis: How The Hell Do I Get Rid of This?
How can I heal my heel? It's like groundhog day every morning and professionals disagree on treatment. ...
Setting A Happiness Intention For This Summer: Try This
I'm dialing in for happiness. I encourage you all to try this exercise I just made up. The result will put a smile on your face....I promise. It's a cocktail of mindfulness meets gratitude meets......
Second Marriage: Make Sure Your Ask Each Other These Questions
There are definitely some rules of the road that couples need to address before committing. ...
7 Top 2018 Summer Books For BA50’s
I've been on a reading frenzy and am trolling for more! Surveyed my buddies and added some of their favorite reads to my list and wanted to share if you are looking for a good read....
Home Spending: Is It Worth It?
According to LightStream, an online lending division of SunTrust Bank, homeowners across every age category are fixing up their homes and staying put and I’m one of them......
The Royal Wedding: The World Has Changed
First there was THE CROWN's opener of Season 2 and now Bishop Curry... the message is clear. The World Has Changed!...
Bruce Springsteen On Broadway: The Best!
Bruce said, “In art, one plus one equals three.” And that’s exactly what happened during his one-man intimate spoken word performance on Broadway. He spoke, he sang and that combination had a magical multiplier effect....
More On Sicily from the New York Times
After such an amazing trip to Sicily, it was great fun to read, this very same week, that the New York Times writer Lucas Peterson was also singing its praises....
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.