Fabulous Indoor Picnic Decor Ideas For An Intimate Valentine’s Day
I miss celebrating Valentine’s Day at a fancy restaurant and the opera. As a couple and parents, we always include our only child when planning something for V Day because…
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A source of health and wellness for women over 40. We bring you tips and advice on how you can manage your weight, diet, mental health during perimenopause and menopause.
Five Healthy Coping Mechanisms For Working Moms
When it comes to coping with stressful times, I switch lifestyle gears and intend on doing more of the things that improve my mood and keep me healthy. Here are some of the coping mechanisms I have been using to manage my sanity in the past 12 months.
The Essential Gear You Need For Hiking In Winter
I am a compulsive hiker! For over 11 years, not a week passes without venturing into the woods regardless of how hot or cold it is – as long as…
Why The Midlife Crisis Are Harder For The MTV Generation.
There’s no shortage of articles written about the midlife crisis. If you search it on the internet, you’ll find a slew of expert opinions and topics debating different aspects of this life stage. You can spend hours reading views that question if midlife is a natural process engraved in our DNA or just a phrase, a theory, or an idea.
Everything You Need To Know About Protective Face Masks In 2021
People with sensitive skin can experience breakouts and irritations, such as Rosacea, at the slightest change in routine. I’ve had breakouts around the chin area and tenderness around my nose, which I suppose are a result of friction with mask fabric. To manage this problem, I’ve been giving my skin extra daily TLC and have shared my routine tips in the Maskne section below.
Oops! I leaked myself.
According to an article published by NCBI, urinary incontinence affects women in any age group. It could occur in 20-30% of young women, 30-40% in middle age, and up to 50% of old age women.
How These Six Female Entrepreneurs Plan To Celebrates The Holiday Season During The Pandemic
It’s October, the time when we gear up for the Holiday season. However, this year, 2020, we are faced with challenges of a global pandemic affecting the way we celebrate this festive time of the year.
5 Creative Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving In Pandemic Times
I struggle to write about Thanksgiving this year amid this never-ending pandemic. Not only that, I even couldn’t decide how to celebrate one of our beloved traditional holidays. Here we are in the last few days of September 2020, and we are still stuck in a pandemic and possibly nearing another quarantine.
Here’s Why I Wear Perfume At Home During Quarantine
To wear perfume at home is an unusual thing to do in normal times! Right? We are living amid an abnormal state and are spending most of our time at home. The pandemic affected our lives, and, like many, I find myself clasping to routine in any form.
Body Serums For Aging Skin: Because Every Part Of You Deserves Attention
Recently I began to notice the signs of aging on my chest, arms, and thighs. The creases are getting more profound, and skin is sagging everywhere. And those skin problems cost so much more to fix with botox or fillers and could require more invasive procedures such as skin tightening surgeries.
Should We Teach Children These 10 Traditional Workplace Values?
The world of business is changing and new values are emerging. Some are fundamentally important to embrace. Values such as gender equality and ethnic diversity are relevant and welcome. But there is some great traditional workplace value worth teaching our children and future generations.
Wash Your Pajamas Frequently To Avoid These Common Problems
So it’s been fun working from home in pajamas. But do you know what could happen if you don’t wash your jammies frequently? The habit of wearing pajamas all day…
Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens And How To Fight It
Weight gain at menopause is typical. According to research, it is estimated that women gain between 2 to 5 pounds during perimenopause. Some even gain more weight, particularly women who are overweight.
Black Business Matters!
20 Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support Can you name three blacked-owned businesses besides the celebrity-owned ones? If not, don’t feel bad. Black-owned businesses receive proportionately less finance and publicity than…
How I Fight Menopause Weight Gain
Menopause weight gain is a hard reality many women, including myself, struggle with. This weight gain seems to prefer our waistline, hips, and thighs gifting us with the “middle-age spread”! But this doesn’t mean we should accept it as a predetermined condition.
I Regret Not Wearing Sunscreen! Here’s Why
When I was a teenager, sun tanning was the most refreshing summer look we used to brag about. Hey, we used to place our arms next to one another and see who had the darkest tan. I remember applying sun oil and spending hours basking in the sun, hoping to achieve the perfect golden tan.
Traditional Fattouch Salad Recipe
The secret to a zestful Fattouch Salad is in the two authentic ingredients: Pomegranate molasses and Sumac. You can find them in Middle Eastern stores, or online. And to make the most flavourful salad, make sure to use the freshest vegetables and herbs (Mint) for the best mixture.
5 Menopause Symptoms Elevated By Crisis
It’s April 2020 and we are in the midst of a crisis that has nothing to do with midlife! And even though middle-aged women endure stress due to hormone fluctuation, adding a pandemic on top of this is impacting the way we respond to stress physically and emotionally.
Pamper Your Face With The 8 Best Masks For Women Over 40
The most important thing to consider when shopping for a face mask is the ingredients. As our skin matures, it becomes more sensitive. Therefore, it’s important to know what we put on our face to avoid skin problems like inflammation, wrinkles, and dryness.
Your DIY Guide To Shellac Polish & Gel Nail Removal
If you have gel and shellac nails, you are wondering if you should take this matter into your hands. The good news is that you can remove shellac nail polish and gel nails yourself.