(If you're interested in becoming a host after you read this post, visit my referral link to get started!) What's It Like To Be An Airbnb Host? With no background in hospitality and no real expectations, we started hosting Airbnb guests 4 years ago. We had a lot of questions and concerns when we
Eyelash Curlers for Older Women: How To Use & Choose Eyelash curling has been a beauty staple for many decades! In their simplest form, eyelash curlers are a hand-held crimping tool with a rubber strip that you use to surround your upper eyelashes and squeeze until they curl. Sure, with the earlier eyelash curlers or crimpers,
Is Murphy's Oil Soap Safe For Pets? Owning a dog comes with a lot of fun, lots of responsibility, one of which is bathing and grooming. Some years ago I learned that using Murphy's Oil Soap to wash your dog is a super idea. But is Murphy's Oil Soap safe for pets? Sometimes I forget
With an autumn as gray and we as this one, especially 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 create a flavorful, delicious
Flattering Swimwear For Mature Figures The search for sexy, flattering bathing suits for over 50 doesn't have to be a challenge. The simple quest: how to find 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, 30’s or even 40’s, but we’re
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 it in stride as
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 or so. It's a great
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 out there, I suspect. Our
Sunshine, rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow. All in one week. When it comes to weather in the Southern Adirondacks, we experienced it all at Nature's whim. One of the best things about winter is being cozy. One of the best ways to be cozy, is with comfort food, something I actually excel at. My
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 ideas for making it as
Long Hair Extensions for Women Over 50 It's a fact. As we age, our hair can become thinner, finer, or both. Hair extensions for older women make it possible to enjoy having longer, thicker hair. It was long a preconceived notion that the trend of older women with long hair was just, well, not "seemly".
Best Mascara For Women Over 50 - 60 Note: This post has been updated in February 2021 Endless brands of mascara claim to be smudge-proof, water-proof, run or streak-free. I think I have probably tried most of them over the years. As a contact lens wearer, I can tend to rub my eyes a bit
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 much enjoy being together.
Moles digging up your yard? Here's one way to curb the problem! We have a beautiful yard (at least we think so), and never more so than when it is newly mown. Last week I finished mowing after a few days of rain. The yard looked green and lush and gorgeous with the exception of the
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
