My Daily Make Up Routine Over 50

My Daily Make Up Routine Over 50

Here it is….my morning makeup routine.  I know it’s a mess!   I spend the most time and money on my skincare and makeup in an effort to look my youthful and healthy best over 50.  I am honored to be someone who gets to test and write about products for all of you.  There are…

It’s World Stroke Day, So Pay Attention

It’s World Stroke Day, So Pay Attention

A Sponsored Post Today is World Stroke Day and it is a time to reflect on self-care for all of us.  Please let me share with you a story.  I taught high school journalism for 16 years and early in my teaching career, I received a wake-up call that strokes can happen to anyone.  One…

Good Health Spices I Use Every Day

Good Health Spices I Use Every Day

As long as we were discussing working out and our health this week, I thought I would share with you the three spices I eat every single day…and have for months.  They are cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric.I actually put a dash of cayenne pepper and cinnamon in my morning protein shake (Who doesn’t need…

A Lesson about Working Out and Osteoporosis

A Lesson about Working Out and Osteoporosis

Four years ago I was diagnosed with the beginning stages of Osteoporosis. It meant a change in diet, some medication, and work out plan with strength training.  The quick re-cap is I had not entered a gym at that point, for my own health, until I was sixty and again, I do not recommend that…

Beauty Over 50: Anti-Itch Lotion for Mature Skin

Beauty Over 50: Anti-Itch Lotion for Mature Skin

Last week, I told you about the DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula which really helped my skin on a bruised hand.  Today, I want to tell you about the DerMend Moisturizing Anti-Itch Lotion.  My husband and I both tried this one and it is the best anti-itch cream I have ever used. He also gave his…

My Life Over 50:  Bruises Now Have a Friend

My Life Over 50: Bruises Now Have a Friend

I am sent products regularly to test and, hopefully, blog about for you.  I do think it is an important way for readers to find out what is on the market.  Today’s product was sent to me and I set it aside because at that time I had no need for it…then the above happened. …

For An Active Life Over 50: Ted’s Pain Cream

For An Active Life Over 50: Ted’s Pain Cream

Sponsored PostSince I waited so long to begin to workout four years ago, I have experienced my share of aches and pains and I have tested many ways to deal with it!  I still experience some pain after a good workout and occasionally after an active day out and about, but pain management is in…