A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Christmas to me — blame my childhood — isn’t officially here until I hear Nat King Cole sing Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire, watch A Charlie Brown Christmas and It’s A Wonderful Life. Now as an adult, I am forging new memories: Visiting New York City for the past two years to take in all of the Christmas lights, and most […]
When my children were very young, I was a member of the African American mother’s group Jack & Jill of America, One year, I organized an art auction to raise money for the community. The event not only donated funds for a local charity but it gave the children and parents an opportunity learn about […]
If you light one candle this holiday season, let it be a Bijou candle. I’ll tell you why. Years ago when our kitchen was remodeled, my husband and I noticed a soot-like film on the walls. We quickly ruled out a gas leak and it wasn’t just a dirty wall. Little did I know that the candles that […]
‘Tis the season for all the trimmings to make my home festive. The mild December weather made it very easy to get outside this weekend and finish up my Colonial Williamsburg swag.
This time of the year nearly everyone takes time to celebrate Thanksgiving by counting their blessings and having a grateful heart. What would our lives look like if we develop an attitude of gratitude everyday in everything? A positive attitude is linked to a number of health benefits both psychological and physical. Gratitude has the […]
For years when my daughter still lived at home, we would travel nearly 100 miles southeast to the nearest Nordstrom’s. The destination shopping trip was our girl bonding time to discover the latest beauty products. Especially when we would attend the bi-annual Beauty Trend shows in the spring and fall. However, lately I’ve discovered right […]
Thursday, November 19 is the Great American Smokeout. It’s a prefect opportunity to leave the pack behind. A cigarette pack that is. I recently read that for the first time in years, American smoke more. As you know by now, I am committed to educate more women about the need to take control of their […]
Today at the Age of Grace, Diabetes is in the spotlight for health awareness and prevention! My post is perfect timing, since Saturday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Are you in the know regarding your blood sugar glucose level? Are you aware that an uncontrolled blood glucose level can lead to type 2 diabetes? […]
I don’t really follow professional or college football, only until a major game or the Super Bowl. I realize that when a player is standing on the sidelines or sitting on the bench, they are not involved in the football game. I see many men are standing on the sidelines when it comes to their […]
Ever at a loss to find the perfect shade of lipstick? Are you growing tired of the same old same old selections to add a pop of color to your lips? Looking for more natural options? As fifty-plus boomers wanting to keep up our beauty game. BFF Cynthia and I traveled to Manhattan recently to […]