Starting Skiing at 50: Everything You Need to Know to Begin
Are you in your 50s and considering starting a new adventure? Look no further than skiing! Contrary to popular belief, age is just a number…
I’ve Joined an Audiobook Club: Here’s What I’ve Learned
The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to try something new, break free from routine, and add some excitement to our lives.…
The Best Video Games from the 80s to Rediscover This Summer
Let's face it, life after 50 can sometimes feel like a side-scrolling platformer: repetitive, with occasional pits of frustration. But lately, I've discovered a surprising…
5 Books to Spice Up Your Summer 2024
Summer sighs with the promise of long, lazy days and evenings spent curled up with a good book. But for women in midlife, that perfect…
Don’t Stop Me Now! Becoming A Dancing Queen At Any Age
My first ballet lesson was at the age of four, and that’s when my dream to be a ballerina began. Ongoing lessons three times a…
Rocking Out At 60: My Journey Into A Girls Band
Let's face it, rock and roll isn't exactly known for its embrace of AARP-eligible members. But here I am, a proud 62-year-old woman, living proof…
My Winter Sun Adventure: Exploring The Top Birdwatching Spots in Belize
When Laura, my best friend, told me she’d recently gotten into birding, I laughed. I never saw myself as someone who would enjoy such a…
Cosplay Over 40: All You Need To Know To Unleash Your Inner Superhero
In a society where age often dictates what we can and cannot do, there is a vibrant community of individuals breaking free from societal norms…
How To Reclaim Your Creativity And Find New Hobbies In Midlife
For some women at the midpoint of their lives, feeling they’ve hit a mundane patch and longing for some excitement or an infusion of creativity…
The Rise of Knitting Podcasts
Gone are those days when knitting was considered a hobby for grannies only. If you're a crafter, you know that the joy of knitting goes…
The Great Spring Bucket List For Women Over 40
With the longer evenings and warmer weather upon us, Spring can be a great boost when it comes to mental well-being. To make the most…
The Gift Of Calligraphy
A few weeks ago I had an appointment with my Doctor and at the end of the consultation, she tried to print out some advice…
Why Table Tennis Is The New Midlifers’ Obsession
It's the most popular sport in the world after football. No longer just a game for kids, table tennis has become a real mania: easy…
6 Inspiring Tv Shows A Midlife Woman Should Watch Now
Due to the current COVID climate, women in midlife and beyond are turning more to the television screen and online services for entertainment and inspiration…
Am I Too Old For TikTok? How Midlife Bloomers Use The New Social Media
If you are tired of picture-perfect Instagram feeds or the lamenting tones of your friends’ Facebook posts, TikTok might just be the app to try…
Daring To Podcast: How Ladies Make Their Voice Heard
So, you want to launch a podcast? You are not the only one. More people are listening to them than ever before, and that creates…
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…
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…