A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
I truly relish my off (from work as a pharmaceutical sales specialist) between Christmas and the new year. It’s a great time for me to recharge and refresh before the new year, readying my goals for 2016. My holiday officially starts once my home is decorated festively and I’ve purchased all of my Christmas gifts. […]
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 […]
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, which wasn’t just a dirty wall. Little did I know that the […]
‘Tis the season for all the trimmings to make my home festive. The mild December weather made it easy to get outside this weekend and finish my Colonial DIY Williamsburg-style 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 […]
When my daughter still lived at home for years, we traveled nearly 100 miles southeast to the nearest Nordstrom. 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. Lately, I’ve found beauty items that are […]
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 […]
Be in the know About Diabetes Type II. 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 aware of your blood sugar and glucose levels? Are you aware that an uncontrolled blood glucose […]
I don’t follow professional or college football until a significant game or the Super Bowl. I realize that when a player stands on the sidelines or sits on the bench, they are not involved in the football game. I see many men standing on the sidelines regarding their health. According to the Centers for Disease […]