turning 50 can save your life

Turning 50 threw me for a loop. It felt as though everything changed overnight. 
In my 20s, 30s and 40s, I charged ahead with life, first throwing myself into my career — I worked as a magazine publisher — and then, in my late 30s, meeting my husband, getting married and having children. 
Those busy … Continue Reading

trending: tidy up the japanese way!

There’s no better way to kick off a brand new year (other than having a glass of bubbly rose’) than to rid your home and life of stuff you no longer need or want. After all, an uncluttered home will reward you with a calmer mind. It’s true! Don’t you get stressed out every time … Continue Reading

finding the perfect glasses for your perfect face!

Who said reading glasses had to be frumpy? Since entering my 50′s, I’ve had to keep a 6x magnifying mirror adhered to my bathroom mirror so I don’t end up putting mascara on my lips.Presbyopia (an age-related condition whereby eyes have trouble focusing on objects that are close) is a natural byproduct of getting older, and … Continue Reading