A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
I distinctly remember when my five-year-old daughter Channing started developing her mind. 1992, she celebrated her fifth birthday with a sleepover at our new home. The gifts she received from the party were typical little girl presents, mostly Barbie dolls. I have strong recollections of my millennial never embracing Barbie dolls.
As I live this lockdown life, I’m finding ways to stay productive, like sprucing up my backyard patio. Gardening happens to be my great escape. This year, I discovered Amish Greenhouse Shopping for All My Gardening Needs.
I would be remiss if I didn’t commend the beauty and fashion industries for rethinking their manufacturing capabilities for the Coronavirus pandemic. Why? because of personal protection equipment shortages. But did you know Christian Siriano Put Fashion on the Frontline by heeding Governor Cuomo’s plea for much-needed medical masks and gowns for healthcare heroes? How […]
I’m not sweating the small stuff in Pennsylvania with no clear end to Coronavirus quarantine measures. What am I doing more of during my sheltering at home? One consideration I’m asking is whether antiperspirants and deodorants are toxic to women’s health. It’s not just guilty pleasures binge-watching Netflix’s Grace and Frankie this week. Amid COVID-19, […]
What glittering extravaganza is missing this first Monday in May in New York City? Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, there is no Met Gala today. Me, I’m celebrating with my sheltering-at-home pajamas. Also, I thought now would be a great time to explore the history of the awards ceremony red carpet. Where did this tradition […]
This week’s post is my quarterly linkup with the Magnificent Eight blogger group. The agreed-upon theme is a naturally inspired outfit reflecting a garden. I chose to wear a floral design representing flowers. Why? According to the 2020 Global Fashion Report, blues, orange, and florals are hot trends for warmer weather. Understandably, the color blue […]
The Coronavirus continues to spread globally, and there are no signs of slowing down in Central Pennsylvania. Now’s the time to have an optimally functioning immune system. Here are simple ways to boost your immune system naturally. Before exploring natural ways to boost your defenses, one question to ask is: What is the function of […]
The Prevention Centers for Disease Control (CDC) changed its guidelines for protection against the Coronavirus. The CDC now recommends that everyone wear a non-medical face mask in public. The center is now advising everyone whether or not they have symptoms of COVID-19 to cover their face with a covering or cloth accessory. Check out my […]
The social distancing and quarantine orders are helping all of us to stay Coronavirus free. Being homebound doesn’t have to be bothersome, especially since it’s the most sacred of holy holidays, Passover and Easter. How about checking my list? I complied with historic sites, museums, and attractions for free virtual experiences. Hopefully, during this unprecedented […]
These days, safety, health, and wellness seem to be on everyone’s mind because of the Coronavirus outbreak—rightly so! COVID-19 has mostly everyone on house arrest. How are you embracing your new normal? I hope you are navigating through the pandemic emergency. Why? Because quarantine boredom can lead to anxiety and mindless eating.