Over 50s Lifestyle

Do you try to Mix & Match to maximise your Wardrobe? I’m not an expert in fashion and I don’t write about fashion often on the blog (although that might change because feeling good about ourselves is important to living well) but mixing and…

While I am taking a break from the Podcast which will resume in 2024, I’m occasionally sharing some of the more popular episodes which you may have missed. Ageing Upwards – A mindfulness-based approach to the longevity revolution Congratulations! You have been given about…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo from And Anways. Remember to check out what has been…

We are off to Amsterdam, a Rhine River Cruise and a week in Milan and I’m excited! We haven’t travelled internationally since pre-pandemic so looking forward to discovering new places. Whilst I’m not taking just ‘carry-on’, I do intend to pack lightly as I…

Dopamine Dressing – bringing colour to my fashion world As I’m ageing I’m wearing brighter colours that lift my mood and look great. Gone are my ‘corporate’ clothes of black and grey. These are replaced with bright, zesty colours which bring fun and happiness…

On Saturday we fly from Brisbane to Amsterdam and I’m in countdown mode and beyond excited for our Viking River Cruise and our independent travel. It will be our first River Cruise and we are looking forward to a change of cruising at a…

Happy Friday everyone! How is your week going? Have you been running around doing things for everyone and forgetting to take time for yourself? As women we have been programmed to be nurturers, supporters and cheerleaders. I saw this statement in my facebook feed…

After some time I finally reintroduced our Home Restaurant Date nights. I had started earlier in the year but holidays and ill health interrupted my plans. I had been chatting with my son who has discovered a love of cooking and enjoys trying out…

Last week, Min from Write of the Middle launched her Wednesday Words & Whimsey a weekly link up. I love the word Whimsey. It is a light-hearted word, a word that makes you want to step out of the ordinary and do something different.…