Body Midlife Hacks
Renpho Deep Tissue Massager Review
Last year I did an unboxing and review of the Theragun I got for Christmas. I still love my machine! But when my kids were using it more than I was, I realized a deep tissue massage gun would be a great gift for a lucky someone. Renpho Deep Tissue Massager to the...
5 Dumb Defenses of J.Lo & Shakira in the Super Bowl Halftime Show + BONUS
Was the Super Bowl halftime show empowering or objectifying? Did you love Jennifer Lopez pole dancing and crotch flashing while Shakira popped her hips while binding herself with a rope? Or did you prefer the big booty twerk off while little girls were crowding the...
Can You Lose Weight After Menopause? How I Lost 50 Pounds at 55!
Yes. In one word, the answer is a resounding YES! But…not without some changes in your lifestyle and some effort. If you aren't willing to do those things, just head back to the fridge and enjoy yourself! Eat massive quantities of chocolate for me!...
Can You Whiten Your Yellow Teeth at Home?
Do you have yellow middle-aged teeth? Do your teeth make you look older than you are? When I first got on Instagram, I noticed a marked difference between many of my fellow midlifers and all the young social media influencers. I'm not talking about our amazing wisdom...
Peloton Exercise Bike Commercial Outrage!
The new Peloton exercise bicycle commercial is, apparently, the most sexist, body-shaming thing to hit the airwaves since Harvey Weinstein did the Harvey Weinstein. Or something. https://youtu.be/Yi06BnlwZzM After watching the offending advertisement, I wracked my...
My Favorite Airplane Travel Clothes for a Long Flight
If you're going on a long airplane flight—and you're not trying to make a fashion statement—I'm sharing my super comfy travel wardrobe from a recent trip to Prague in this week's vlog. I referenced a few items in the vlog, so below are the promised links to the RFID...
How to Look 10 Years Younger Today
While I could link you to all the popular lotions and potions and procedures guaranteed to make you younger immediately (or sooner!), instead I'll give you my two surefire and totally free secrets! Success is guaranteed! And for those who asked, I got my gorgeous...
Midlife Makeover Year 1 Complete
You are not too old to start over and make the second half the better half! I'm one full year into the midlife makeover. I've come a long way but have so far to go. And that's just fine! https://youtu.be/kldLeNSSGkQ What are you working toward in your life?
Lame Life Hacks: Shower Edition
If you hate, hate, hate getting out of the shower because you are hit by a wall of frozen air, you've come to the right place. I've solved this most serious of inconveniences for you forever. https://youtu.be/RM2hPwiUbYM Please share your lamest life hacks!
High Heels Are Stupid – Change My Mind
Sometimes we women do really dumb things in the name of fashion. Crippling heels are just one of them. https://youtu.be/Bg1Y4JStKYU Here's my take on this fashion inanity. What is yours? Send me your no heels fashion tips, pronto. I need help!
Fat to Fit Clothes: When You Hate Shopping During Weight Loss
Shopping has never been my bag. (Heh.) Clothes and fashion have never been my forte. My high point for fashion was in college when I intentionally refused to wear jeans (because that's all anyone wore) and sought out the most eclectic thing I could find—including 40s...
How to Use a Curling Iron for Dummies
It's been many decades since I used the daily blow dyer/curling iron combo to create my big 80s hair. But for an event last week, I thought it would be fun to spiff up my hairdo with some curl. I bought a 1-1/4" Conair Infinitipro and did my best to create a nice...