After a long, cold winter, it's so great to get outside and work in the yard. In our case, since it's just the two of us, "yard work" takes on a whole new meaning. We have a couple of acres of yard to manage, not something a lot of people our age would take on, [...]
Knees, ankles and elbows are areas on our bodies that can be neglected when it comes to wrinkles, also referred to as "ninkles". (The old expression "the bees knees" is meant to be a positive reinforcement - a compliment meaning something really great or special. But the fact is, bees legs are uber hairy, so [...]
Steak knives for grilling season, a Grandparents memory-making book, high quality skin care , products to make your kitchen rock, and more than a dozen other items for your browsing pleasure. We know something about products baby boomers love, because most of these I have used myself! Only share the stuff I like. (Just so [...]
Finally! I had feared the entire winter would limp by without a single worthwhile snowstorm. I need not have feared…we're getting a whopper today here in the Upstate New York. The forecast is for 18 to 24 inches of snow where I am located, along with some hardy winds and very cold temperatures that started [...]
~by Pam Sissons A fashion powerhouse, AARP editor and an expert on dressing after 50...meet Lois Joy Johnson! Formerly Ladies' Home Journal beauty and fashion editor, founding editor of More magazine and currently AARP beauty and fashion expert, Johnson has long been recognized as the go-to fashion resource for a glittering array of top models, [...]
It surely sounds like an odd thing to write about, but every time I make dinner in my crock pot, I get so happy 'cause it's so easy. I keep telling myself to write about why I love my slow cooker and I never do it, so finally, here goes. When I was a young [...]
Here are 10 Valentine’s Day gifts for her under $100 that won’t break the bank! Surprise her and make her day extra special with a unique or luxury gift. Browse our list…with prices ranging from $14.99 to $96.00, there’s something for everyone! […]
Menopause snoring is a frustrating and often unaddressed issue for women. After menopause, snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia and other sleep disorders become far more commonplace for post-menopausal women. Fact: Post menopausal women are less satisfied with the quality of their sleep, and as many as 61% report insomnia symptoms.* For women who struggle with hot [...]
My family has one shared experience over the holidays: sitting down over an amazing dinner together. We eat, we talk, we laugh, we share stories. The food is spectacular. Holiday meals are one area where I don't spend a lot of time being careful about my spending. This year, I decided to check out a [...]
Our house is uber casual...built from 100+ year old barns, it's warm, comfortable, and cozy to a fault...literally. All of us agree that the livingroom sucks you in like a vortex. If you make the mistake of plopping on the sofa mid-day, you risk losing an entire workday to the simple luxury that only antique [...]
GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HARD TO BUY FOR MEN IN YOUR LIFE! It can be hard to find just the right gift that blends thoughtful with cool. Here are some gift ideas for guaranteed to bring a smile to his face...they include fun, educational, and cool items for the hard to buy for man in [...]
Each year as winter approaches I like to move the coop so that the hens have fresh ground as the winter cold and wet descends upon us. The coop my son built is uber sturdy, and we keep it inside a 10 x 10' chain link fence safe from the foxes, coyotes and owls. The [...]
In the Upstate NY North Country where I live, the growing season is short but sweet! For those who have the gift of the green thumb, having fresh fruits and vegetables during summer and fall is a priceless gift of health. So, when winter rolls around, what's in season? Root vegetables are at their peak [...]
One of the things about middle age is that you can pursue interests that you didn't have time, money or energy for when the house was full of kids and jobs were paramount. I always loved to cook...and I was a fairly prolific baker when my kids were young, but today love to cook all kinds [...]
We have been in Heidenheim an der Brenz since Sunday. This little Bavarian city is nestled in a valley beneath the shadow of Schloss Helenstein, a castle originally dating back several centuries. Heidenheim is a mix of old and new; a number of thriving anchor industries are firmly rooted here. Voith (an industrial company specializing [...]
