The Fab 50s – Managing the new Chapter of your Life
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Article by Carole Spiers Being over 50 can be the beginning of a new chapter in your life; a time of growth and a period of regeneration. Middle age may be upon you but you have the experience and possibly the lines on your face that go with it! Of course, you might wish that they weren’t there but that is another story! However, they are there and each one tells the tale of your life’s experience. The post 50’s chapter brings not only experience but also brings you greater influence. This is a time when reality starts biting and the dreams that you had when you were younger may now be drifting away into the mists of early romantic visions. Having now faced the hard realities of life and the work required to maintain relationships, you will probably have discarded many of the assumptions and illusions of your youth....
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Win a pair of tickets to see Sir Cliff Richard’s Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ summer tour thanks to eHarmony!
Article by Fabafterfifty We have teamed up with online dating expert’s eHarmony in order for one of our lucky readers to win a pair of tickets to see Sir Cliff Richard’s Midsummer Nights – Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ tour! Enter the competition below. He’s Britain’s most successful Artist with over 250 million record sales worldwide and over 120 top 40 hits. He’s gained millions of loyal fans, and has a place in the UK Music Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to British music. Cliff will be supported by The Military Wives Choirs, made up of the wives, girlfriends, mothers and daughters of our British forces- these ladies found fame on the hit BBC series The Choir. Sir Cliff Richard O.B.E. is returning to the UK in June 2013 for a spectacular Midsummer Nights series of shows, Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’, at some of the UK’s most-loved national treasures:...
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Can you cook a stress-free Sunday roast ? Your tips might win you a prize!
Article by Fabafterfifty A Sunday roast is, arguably, one of the more difficult dinners to make. If it’s not difficult, it’s certainly one of the more stressful. The sheer amount of elements involved means there’s more to focus on and plenty to do. As such, you wouldn’t be the only person who’s looking for some solution to make this much more stress free and relaxing. Fortunately, a current competition is gathering lots of such answers and solutions. Run by McCarthy and Stone, whom provide retirement flats and other services for pensioners and senior citizens, the competition is looking for the best secret tips and tricks for the best Sunday Roast. So, if you’re looking for a few methods to make your Sunday roast easier, or know a few lesser-known pieces of knowledge you want to pass on, you can find it all here. Enter with your own tips, and you...
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Fifty Shades of Grey
By eHarmony There comes a time in every man’s life when he must acknowledge his increasing years and alter his lifestyle. For some situations the correct course of action is clear – no man over the age of 30 should wear skinny jeans; a baby seat won’t fit into a two-seater sports car; and that third pint on Friday night will still be having an effect three days later. However, men are often in a quandary when the first flecks of grey start to show. Do they embrace their faded follicles or restore their locks with hair dye? This common dilemma can strike at any moment. All it takes is a careless remark by a close friend and suddenly each morning is spent counting those pesky silver strands. Wanting to maintain a youthful hair colour isn’t always about vanity. When gents are feeling vulnerable about their looks, the loss of...
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My Thousand Dollar Face
By Jan Hickman Last week, I was “treated” to more than $1500 worth of beauty products on my face (didn’t get to keep them – just try them out). They are supposed to change Life As I Know It. I eagerly await the transformation. This all started out so innocently. A few weeks ago I strolled up to a cosmetics counter in my local department store to buy a lipstick. That’s it. A pink product in a little tube. The Brand Representative (no such thing as a simple clerk, anymore) was enthused over the fact that as the highlight of an upcoming beauty event, SIX NATIONAL COSMETIC ARTISTS from her brand were flying in to do free makeup sessions in the store. She noted (looking at me critically – I was wearing concealer and ChapStick) that I might really benefit from this celestial event. So I let her make an...
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6 Online Dating Tips For Mature Daters
Article by Liz Looking for love at any age isn’t always easy, but it can be especially daunting when you’re fifty or over. You might not know where to start or how to meet people you’ll click with. This is particularly true when it comes to online dating, but don’t be quick to discard the idea of searching for love on the internet. It’s safe to say that by now you probably know someone who has found the love of their life online, so why shouldn’t it work for you too? Here are some online dating tips for mature daters to get you started. 1. Choose your online dating site wisely. There are hundreds of online dating sites on the internet, but it’s important to sign-up with one you feel best meets your needs. Are you looking for serious, long-term relationship or something more casual, like an activity partner? Are...
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Denise Welch shares her tips for being stylish over 50 when starting over
Interview with Denise Welch How do you bring your style up to date when starting over in your 50s? Denise Welch shares her style inspiration. Denise Welch hasn’t been a stranger to headlines of late. The 54-year-old actress and presenter has had what she herself professes “an eventful year”, and with new book ‘Starting Over’ lifting the lid on recent events for the star, it’s no surprise to find that Welch is looking for a bit more normality for the remainder of 2012. But to learn that such normality starts with a pair of pyjamas? This we must hear more about. “After everything that has happened recently, it’s nice to get back to basics, and I’m always aware that I’ve returned to normality when I do the school run,” she laughs. “I don’t dress for it; in fact I’ve gone as far as heading out in pyjamas. I don’t compete...
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Getting on with the in-laws! Lulu offers her tips on becoming a mother-in-law
Article by Lulu. While every newly married couple is warned about nightmare mother-in-laws (we’ve all heard the jokes), something that is not mentioned is the sudden change in the balance of the family as a whole when one of your children gets married. As well as gaining a daughter or son, you are gaining a whole other family who will become part of yours for ever. Their advice will be just as important as yours and their role just as key. You will all attend the same ‘big’ events. You will love and care about the same people. And if you are lucky enough, you will become co-grandparents – and both be quite sure no-one has loved this grandchild quite like you! Hoping my son’s wife would like his mother When my son Jordan met Alanna, I was thrilled for him to have found such a loving, kind and beautiful...
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Are you ready to start dating again after divorce, separation or partner loss?
Article by Teresa Welch How do you know if you are ready for dating again after relationship collapse? For some the thought of dating again fills them with dread, and for others they can’t wait to get back in the dating scene. Having suddenly become single myself after a 12 year marriage ended and with two very small children, dating was the last thing on my mind, and naively at only 34 I thought that when I was ready it would be easy. How wrong could I have been? No one tells you that your life will never be the same again. Different, but never the same. Through chance in the early day’s I did go on a couple of dates. I was going through a divorce & that was my main concern & affecting every area of my life. So of course the whole dating experience was me boring...
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ARK At Home Age Aware Skincare – what are the benefits?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon. We talked to founder of ARK Age Aware Skincare, Shula Starkey, about age targetted skincare and home based business opportunities: What do women over 50 need to consider when choosing a skincare product? Once we reach 50 the function of our skin immune cells deteriorates. We need to think about repairing the skin and boosting hydration to slow down the ageing process. Choose products that do not irritate or inflame the skin and that contain antioxidants and skin-brightening ingredients. The Age Repair range has been created specifically for skin aged 50 and over. The products are aimed at boosting collagen, maximising hydration, reducing inflammation and repairing cell damage. Can any one product be effective in combating all the signs of ageing? I don’t believe one product can combat the signs of ageing as both skincare and the ageing process are very personal to each individual....
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