For women, our clothes are inextricably tied to the events in our lives. It is true, if you ask us about our clothes, we will tell you about our lives.
Author: Lauren Briggs
Did You Know Cranberries Float?
Mary Clare, my oldest granddaughter who is now 9 and has been making cranberry relish for years, recently reflected: “Oh yes, that’s the best part of making cranberries because they float even though you don’t expect them to.”
When Too Much Really is Too Much
I’ve counted it up and my clothing went to more than 10 different people and causes. From fellow speakers, family members, single moms, friends, and women in need. This was neither a fast nor simple process, but, as my sister said, “I know I am always happier to give my treasured items away when I see them going to someone who will love and appreciate them.”
The Legacy Continues
The legacy continues! What my husband and I experienced in our youth, we passed on to our children. We supported and participated in their musical endeavors and now, today, we see that carried on in the lives of our grandchildren.
What Does Mother’s Day Look Like for You?
As I asked other mothers what their ideal Mother’s Day looks like, it unanimously came down to one thing: TIME. We just want to spend time with our children. It may not even be on the specific day, but we want time to be with them. We’d like a day that is stress free, and relaxing.
Including Gold & Silver In Your Retirement Portfolio
Our money has no intrinsic value. It used to represent gold or silver, but now it just has value because we have all agreed to trade goods for it. Gold and Silver are both an investment and asset protection.
Coins of the Bible – Holding History in your Hand
Having just returned from a tour of the Holy Land, (more on this later) I literally saw Biblical history come to life. We saw a reclaimed first century fishing boat from the Sea of Galilee, stood at the headwaters of the Jordan River where Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” and walked the…
Do You Look Like You are Living Your Best Life?
When we reach this sweet spot in life, we get to choose how we want to look and what effort we wish to expend to get there. We will have additional blogs with more specifics, but for now, I offer a general overview of what Looking Our Best at 60+ might mean for you.
Comforting Our Friends in a Time of Loss
There really isn’t a manual or timetable for how to handle loss. Let your friend know that you have no expectation of how much time it should take or how they should behave. Assure them that whatever it takes, you will be there with them.
Cooking for Two
I found my interest in cooking was gone. I only knew how to cook large meals to meet the demands of three growing sons. All of a sudden, there were only two of us. I didn’t want to mess up my clean kitchen and I’d much rather go out to eat.