Why I Started Volunteering In Midlife
A lot of us midlife women feel like there isn’t a lot to celebrate once we’re over 40 but for me, the opposite is true.…
But What If You Don’t Like Christmas? Become A House Sitter!
Maybe you don't celebrate it for religious reasons. Maybe you just can't stand the carols or you don’t care about decorations, trees or sending cards…
Gift Guide: 12 Christmas Presents On A Budget
Giving gifts is an expression of love, but nowadays it would be wise for us to rethink the way we do our Christmas shopping. According…
CELEBS | Annie Lennox: “We Don’t Have To Become Invisible”
She doesn’t try and disguise her age, she simply lets her glorious ageless aura speak for herself. The former Eurythmics vocalist, who will turn 65…
A Playful Christmas – Special Festive Edition
There are as many traditions for Christmas as there are those who observe it, but a common thread is the time spent with loved ones…
Festive Drinks: Spice Up Your Party With Finnish Glögi
The Finnish saying "a beloved child has many names" is right on the spot when it comes to one of the tastiest and wide-spread holiday…
Easy ‘Go-To’ Decorating Ideas For A Happy Holiday
Interior designer Jane Ashton likes creating a cosy and rustic atmosphere by bringing the outside in with a variety of greenery, adding soft fur textures,…
The Funky, The Greeny And The Traditional: A Christmas Tree Challenge
Before getting the traditional plastic Christmas tree from the attic or hauling a living fir in your living room this year, stop for a minute…
Getting Over the Hump
Ageing is like climbing a mountain but, despite what we’re led to believe, getting to your peak is not the best part. Once you’re over…
5 Ways To Volunteer For Festive Holidays
As we approach midlife, many of us are making conscious decisions to declutter and stop accumulating 'stuff' we don’t need. Decluttering Queen, Marie Kondo advises…
The Best Christmas Family Getaways In Scandinavia
If the thought of stuffing the turkey, making the Christmas pudding, cleaning the house or hosting your spouse’s relatives makes you sigh, it’s time to…
Are You A Spendthrift? Save Money With Kakeibo
It's that time of the year when you start thinking about how to make your pounds stretch that little bit further. Whether you are a…
Dents, A Treasure Of Gloves
They are the last thing you pull on before stepping outside and facing whatever the weather is throwing at you. But gloves are more than…
A Pinch Of Salt: How To Choose The Right One
It’s a staple in every kitchen. It can easily improve the taste and texture of your dishes with just a pinch. And even though experts…
Can We Exercise Ethically?
Opting to run a race for a charity is a popular and rewarding experience. Every year, a lot of people not only get fit but…
The Best Returning To Work Programs For Women Over 40
If you would like to completely change the course of your professional path at 50-something, we’ve got good news. Giving up your career in midlife…
Do Collagen Drinks Really Improve Mature Skin?
They claim to re-plump our skin with every sip but do they really keep signs of skin ageing at bay? Collagen drinks are very popular…
Single Mum, Giuditta Pasotto: “How I Started My Life Over With GenGle.it”
Life can be lonely when all your friends are coupled up and you find yourself a single parent. But Giuditta Pasotto, the creator and founder…
Kindness Vs Politeness
For the American environmentalist and Professor David W. Orr, "the planet does not need more successful people. But it does desperately needs people of moral…
Mindful Mending: Where To Rescue Your Pre-Loved Items
Not so long ago, people used to learn basic sewing skills in order to repair and make their clothes last as long as possible. As…