Why we can’t sleep? Women’s New Midlife Crisis
When Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with…
Runner Nikki Love: “My Endurance Ability Has Come With Age”
“Chase Your Extraordinary” was the motivational phrase British personal trainer Nikki Love used a lot in the past when working with her clients. She’d ask…
7 Savvy Savings Ideas for the New Year
Saving money can be difficult at any stage of your life. But as you age, saving for the future becomes crucial, especially as you get…
Codilia Gapare: “Every revolution starts with re-learning behaviours”
She has revolutionised the beauty industry by creating the first-ever false eye lashes range for chemotherapy patients. Codilia Gapare, mother-of-two from Northwich, was diagnosed with…
6 Family Board Games To Play Not Just For Christmas
Love them or hate them, there is always a good reason for playing board games. They reduce stress, improve memory, logic, and creativity as well…
Happy Birthday CrunchyTales!
One year can bring about changes to last for a lifetime. One year has been enough for me to explore new avenues, trust my guts,…
5 Christmas Cookbooks For Food Voyeurs
If you buy recipe books not necessarily to cook but to drool at the pictures or if you go from website to website to look…
How To Jazz Up Your Old Christmas Jumper
The quirkier, the better. Once considered a bit of an eyesore, somehow Christmas sweaters have become more acceptable. A popular purchase among Brits and Americans…
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…