Grammy Pammy’s Grilled Cheese Recipe
With an autumn as gray and we as this one, especilly on a weekend, grilled cheese and soup is just the ticket for cozy comfort on a rainy day. Grilled cheese is one of my favorites, but it can we, well, boring. This grilled cheese recipe uses simple ingredients to
Swimwear For Women Over 50
Tips For Finding the Right Bathing Suit! Perhaps one of the most difficult fashion related adjustments as we get older is in buying swimwear. Women over 50 often struggle with what works and what doesn't...sure, we all want to think we’re built like we were when we were in out 20’s,
Upstate NY Cemetery Reclamation Project
When we purchased our home several years ago, there was a lot about it that was...different. One of the most unique features was the small cemetery that was tucked back into the trees not far from the house. We weren't ever anticipating a cemetery reclamation project. We were intrigued,and took
Why Isn’t This Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Like, A Thing?
Yes, I am writing about a cleaning product. Go figure. I have been cleaning bathrooms and kitchens my whole life. I have used popular cleaners, cheap cleaners, harsh cleaners, natural cleaners, and cleaners design to strip off whatever it touched. I have been in my current home about 6 years
Fast, Healthy, Easy Winter Treats For Hens
It has been a long, cold winter on the homestead this year for our chickens. Today the temperature is moderate, so I put together a treat for our girls. We do provide some heat for them during the coldest days below zero, but it still isn't exactly chicken nirvana
Pam’s Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
Sunshine, rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow. All in one week. When it comes to weather in the Southern Adirondacks, we experienced it all in just the last five days. One of the best things about winter is being cozy. One of the best ways to be cozy, is with comfort food,
Eat Smart After 50! Going Organic The Easy Way
Learning to eat smart after 50 - is it too late? Absolutely not! The benefits of fresh, organic produce can't be overstated, and yes - you can do it right at home! I invited Jess Elwert Peters of Jessecology - an experienced organic gardening expert - to share her best
Long Hair Extensions for Women Over 50
It's a fact. As we age, our hair can become thinner, finer, or both. Long hair for women over 50 doesn't need to be an impossibility, though. There are some people who think older women with long hair is just, well, not "seemly". The fact is, it's all in your
Anti-aging Makeup Tips: Mascara
Best Mascara For Women Over 50 Anti-aging makeup tips for women over 50 definitely needs to include how to choose the right mascara. There is nothing more aging than dark circles under the eyes, so walking around looking like Rocky Raccoon from smudged mascara is a #1 no-no. It doesn't matter
Simple Signs of the Season: Eggnog & Gratitude
Today was the first of the simple signs of the season that make this month my favorite. Thanksgiving is my absolute best day of the year. Our family is very nuclear… It is just myself, my husband our kids and grandkids. Together, a total of about nine people who very