7 Strategies For 7 Hours Of Sleep

Felice ShapiroJuly 1, 2019

Redefining what makes for a good night's sleep is the first step......

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An Unhealthy Binge Obsession: I Can’t Turn This Off And I Don’t Want To

feliceJune 24, 2019

I have dark circles under my eyes, I can't concentrate as I'm sleep deprived and there's no sign that my behavior will improve because I have no intention of giving this up....

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Stepped-up Step Dad

Felice ShapiroJune 16, 2019

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....

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A Quick Brow Lift for $48

feliceJune 10, 2019

On a particularly bad hair day and wearing zero make-up (see shamelessly below), it was particularly fortuitous to stumble upon my favorite cosmetic store which had recently popped up....

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Call Me Mom: 2 Weddings and A Kayak Ride

Felice ShapiroJune 3, 2019

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....

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Jeans, Jeans and More Jeans

Felice ShapiroMay 24, 2019

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?...

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Art Inspired “Camp” Trip At The NY Met: Laugh & Play All Day

feliceMay 20, 2019

Camp was the perfect place to play with my girlfriend. We entered a magical fantasy world, and spent an afternoon of playing dress up in the world's best closet....

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11 Things We Love About Sisters: #sisterlove

Felice ShapiroMay 13, 2019

#sisterlove is the best and the older we get the better at it we are....

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Baby Sussex & Us: Why We Need Mother’s Day More Than Ever

Felice ShapiroMay 10, 2019

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....

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Dear Kids: This Is Why We’re So Happy In Our Empty Nest

Felice ShapiroMay 6, 2019

For a guilt free mother’s day, to guarantee you will not be disappointed, read this......

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Why I’m Converting To This Clean Beauty Line of Skin Care

feliceApril 29, 2019

I love the smell of this skin care line! Aromatherapy is my thing and when I get a whiff of lavender, ginger, lemon or grapefruit it relaxes me. So I am especially excited about this clean skin care line from Beauty Counter because it smells fantastic. ...

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The Clean Beauty Movement: Beautycounter

Felice ShapiroApril 26, 2019

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...

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Summer Beach Book For The Kids: Bella The Wildlife Ambassador: Protecting Piping Plovers

Felice ShapiroApril 22, 2019

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....

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10 Best Snacks For Weight Loss

BA50 TalkersApril 15, 2019

We love this article from Eating Well because the suggestions for snacking are diverse, clean and easy to prep. My favorite is the chickpeas, nuts and ...

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Musings On Minor Setbacks: Almost Stuck in Florida

feliceApril 15, 2019

The sweat was beading up on my lip and my back was damp. The 87 degrees with 90 % humidity felt heavy and I was thirsty and hungry breathing through a "hangry" emotion....

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Florida: A Marital Negotiation

Felice ShapiroApril 14, 2019

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. ...

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Everyday Jumpsuits for Spring

Katie HandlmaierApril 12, 2019

Jumpsuits are perfect for rocking a fierce outfit on any given occasion. Not to mention they are effortless and save you the stress of coordinating your clothes. Here are the trendiest jumpsuits for everyday wear this spring!...

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Just For US: Where Over 50’s Prefer to Eat From NYTs

Felice ShapiroApril 1, 2019

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. ...

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Visit Our New BA50 Shop For The Best Fashion: Cruise And Click

feliceMarch 29, 2019

We are so excited to share the launch of our NEW BA50 Shop on this site. For our regulars, every Friday on BA50 is Fashion Friday and as a subscriber you will be first to get our newsletter chock full of great stuff before it gets sold out. But now, in case you want to browse at your leisure, every day is Shop BA50 Day. ...

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Saying Goodbye to Our Pup Jazz

feliceMarch 25, 2019

I have known since last June that Jazz's cough wouldn't go away and I wasn’t sure how I would handle losing my 14 year old pup....

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