Why Getting A Tattoo In Your 50 Is The New Rite Of Passage
It can be your little secret or can make a personal statement to the world about your values and beliefs. Women's motivations for getting a…
What’s Happened To Our Digital Detox?
The time spent on the computer and mobile screens has soared dramatically all over the world as we all stay inside to combat the pandemic. We…
8 Essential Movies To Binge Watch In Your 50s
If a picture may be worth a thousand words, how about a movie? Maybe even more than that. It could be a powerful, transformative catalyst.…
My Sober Epiphany
I'm a single parent to a 13-year-old daughter, a nutritional therapist, and a former alcohol addict. I’d always liked alcohol a bit too much, right…
Dancing Priest Sanna Kauppinen: “Change Is Not Easy, But Necessary”
The joyful, transformational thought of Eternal Life has always kept Sanna Kauppinen - the dancing priest- going through thick and thin. In her job as…
Gardening With Kids: How To Keep Little Fingers Busy
Growing our own food is a rewarding experience, especially for kids. Seeing a seed slowly transform into their favourite fruit or vegetable is a fun…
Pantry Essentials: Top Tips For A Well Stocked Kitchen
Whether you are furnishing your college-aged son’s kitchen for the upcoming school week, your elderly father’s pantry for a holiday weekend or filling up your…
Are You A Dandelion Or An Orchid?
Why do some people go on to lead successful lives despite coming from tough backgrounds while others struggle to climb out of the rabbit hole?…
6 Best Hand Sanitisers For Gentlewomen On The Go
They are not on top of our favourite beauty products list. However, it's becoming quite useful and trendy to carry hand sanitisers with us to…
Nothing can stop the midlife revolution! | Midlife Confidential – Episode 1
Enjoy the first episode of Midlife Confidential, the Virtual Parlour for Women Over 40. Join our chief editor, Michela Di Carlo, for a lovely chat with such a fantastic bunch of…
Train Your Brain: Cross-Word Puzzles To The Rescue
Whether you are experiencing problems with your short-term memory or just want to find alternative ways to spend your free time, doing crossword puzzles and other…
8 Creative Ideas For A Family Staycation
Taking a holiday at home isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t go about it intentionally. However, in these unsettling times, being able to appreciate…
Self Isolation: What Astronauts Can Teach Us
In 2016, at the age of 56, the American Peggy Whitson rocketed off the planet becoming the oldest woman in space ever. Now retired, she…
Ditching the Dirt: 8 DIY Green Products To Clean Your House
Cleaning, deodorising, disinfecting, and removing stains don’t have to be an expensive, boring process. With a few household items and a bit of elbow grease,…
How To Decode A Wine List Like A Pro
Reading a wine list can be sometimes intimidating. While it's clear that ordering a bottle can be a much better deal than by-the-glass options, the…
How To Reduce Anxiety At Home
Experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings…
9 Steps To Get Over The Empty Nest Grief
You've spent most of your adult life focused on the care and raising of your children, and now they're leaving for university or working away from…
How Motherhood Changed My View Of Mental Health
My greatest achievement to date was becoming a mum. Having my children has changed me. I found a new inner strength that I had never…
The Importance Of Time Regained
"If you're not busy being born, you're busy dying." There is nothing more appropriate than this famous quote by Bob Dylan to help us face…
Silver Bikers: Mastering Midlife On Two Wheels
Everyone has their own personal reasons for wanting to ride a motorbike. Whether it's for freedom, adventure, independence or a new sense of belonging, middle-aged…