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Just Because I’m A Single Grandma Doesn’t Mean I’m A Nanny

There was a time when the idea of being a “grandma” conjured images of soft cardigans and a calendar revolving around everyone else’s plans. Perhaps, more often than not, being “single” was also whispered with a slight tilt of the head—pity masquerading as politeness. But those days are over.  For a growing number of mature…

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Just Because I’m A Single Grandma Doesn’t Mean I’m A Nanny

There was a time when the idea of being a “grandma” conjured images of soft cardigans and a calendar revolving around everyone else’s plans. Perhaps, more often than not, being “single” was also whispered with a slight tilt of the head—pity masquerading as politeness. But those days are over.  For a growing number of mature…

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Feeling Stuck After 50? Midlife Circles Could Be the Missing Link

Midlife can be a sacred turning point — a time of awakening to what truly matters, of rediscovering forgotten passions, and of reinventing what it means to live well. But for many women, this season is also marked by silent, often unseen struggles — the grief that accompanies change, the weight of responsibilities that go…

8 Everyday Foods to Naturally Strengthen Brittle Nails During Menopause

From glazed nails to the resurgence of minimalist manicures, 2025’s nail trends are bold, beautiful—and everywhere. But as many women over 50 know, how your nails look is only half the story. The more important question: how are they actually doing? If your nails have started to feel more brittle, prone to peeling or simply…

Are You Rootbound? A Midlife Woman’s Story of Courage and Change

Do you have houseplants? Then you probably know the look of tired, leggy leaves after a few years—stretching desperately toward the light yet never quite thriving. No matter how much you water or reposition them, nothing seems to change. Finally, you tip the plant out of its tiny pot and confirm what you suspected: a…

9 Tips to Make Your Hair Colour Last Longer After 50

If you’ve ever glimpsed your reflection a mere two weeks after a pricey salon session and thought, “Already?”, you’re far from alone. For many of us over 50, our relationship with hair color can feel like an endless (and expensive) game of catch-up. Grey roots seem to reappear overnight, vibrancy fades too soon, and suddenly,…

7 Life Skills Boomers Have Mastered That Younger Generations Are Starting to Lose

Somewhere around my 62nd birthday, I noticed something interesting. I could thread a needle without a YouTube tutorial, roast a whole chicken without a recipe, and make small talk with anyone in line at the post office — skills that seem increasingly rare in today’s digital-first world. This isn’t a “kids these days” kind of…

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