Hobart Book Village Trip Notes

I was surprised to learn that there is an actual book village in NY state! Hobart Book Village in NY is a tiny town in Delaware County, nestled in a rural agricultural region where small farms, mom and pop stores and local diners are the fabric of the community and surrounding region. Village of Hobart

Copycat Starbucks Keto Pink Drink Recipe

Copycat Low Carb Pink Drink Recipe Going to a low carb diet, or a full-on Keto Diet lifestyle can help you lose weight, ramp up your energy level and increase your overall feeling of well being. But if you're a lover of sweets (like me), especially anything cold and creamy, the Starbucks Pink Drink is,

How To Choose The Right Eyelash Curler (Attention Women Over 50!)

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,

Murphy’s Oil Soap To Wash Your Dog?

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

Spring on the Homestead…Let the Work Begin!

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

Aldi vs. Hannaford Grocery Store Price Comparison

Grocery Store Price Comparison 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

2021-04-29T20:03:12-04:00Life After 50|

Holiday Gift Ideas For The Guy Who Has Everything

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

Women Turning 50 In 2015: Who’s On The List?

Who are the women turning 50 in 2015 who have been visible, made a difference, or influenced our lives in some way? Today there are more women in powerful, influential and highly visible positions than ever before... who are committed to excellence for themselves and others and who also give back in a huge

2021-04-29T20:27:49-04:00Life After 50|

Fifty Is The New Forty: Not Just For Baby Boomers Any More!

So...here I am blogging for the first time in quite a while. The truth is that I have been struggling with this website for some time now. I started it to vent about my own frustrations and experiences when I turned 50 in 2007, and for a while I just loved it. It was

2021-04-29T21:05:49-04:00Life After 50|

9 Positive Life Changing Strategies For Baby Boomers

As midlife beckons, life continues to require chores and routines. You sense that maybe you're missing something, or sometimes you might find yourself just going through the motions of day to day living without even realizing it. It's normal and natural to experience changes as we age. These 9 positive life changing strategies can

2021-04-03T10:02:58-04:00Life After 50|

Thoughtful, Simple Giving Gifts: Baby Boomers Giving Back

Mission: thoughtful, simple giving gifts this holiday season. For baby boomers, giving back is, well, a given. Baby boomers are givers at heart. As a matter of fact, baby boomers are responsible for the largest share of charitable donations. According to one study, we make up only 34% of all donors, but give 43% of

2021-04-22T20:32:24-04:00Life After 50|

Recipe for Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Herbs

Eggplant is one of those vegetables that often gets overlooked. It's kind of weird looking, doesn't really feel like a typical vegetable. The fact is that eggplant is low in calories, high in vitamins and minerals, and offers fiber and essential B-complex groups of vitamins perfect for staying healthy. It is also a good

2021-04-22T20:41:14-04:00Life After 50|
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