It's often hard to find trendy clothes for women over 50 in shops which actually cater for older women. Then again, I think a lot of Lifestyle Fifty readers are turned off by fashion tips and trends as portrayed by skinny nubile nymphets in high fashion magazines. Most of us know that a) we can …
News, Views and Useful Shenanigans Part 5
I've had a very sad couple of weeks as I had to make an unplanned trip to England. My poor darling Mum isn't well, and her partner is in hospital. Things are rum, and it's times like this when Western Australia feels a verrrry long way away from England. There have been tears and frustrations, …
Women Over 50 Who Blog – Debbie from Debs World
Today we welcome Debbie from Debs World who joins us in the series "Women over 50 who blog." Debbie lives in a rural town in New South Wales, Australia, and she's sharing her story about how she came to start her blog and what blogging means to her. Over to Debbie! What's it all …
The Long and Winding Road to Blogging.
A big thank you to our guest writer today, Jan Wild, who chats aout how she began blogging later in life, and why blogging means so much to her. Blogging into Retirement. I guess I could say that words have always been incredibly important to me, so maybe it isn’t surprising that in my 60s I …
News Views and Useful Shenanigans – Part 4
Hello Lifestylers, If it's Thursday then it's Lovin Life day. We bring you news, views, and useful shenanigans that have brightened our week, and which we hope will brighten yours too. Bite Sip Slam Who loves a good dunking biscuit with your tea or coffee? I know I do (as a …
Fitness and Exercise after the age of 50
Regular exercise after the age of 50 is one of the best ways to maintain good health and independence - and this should be one of the most compelling reasons to maintain our fitness, and exercise as we get older. Today's post looks at not only the best ways to maintain fitness and exercise after …
Top Motivational Books and Inspiring Ideas
Today's post is about top motivational books, a trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, and ideas that offer sparks of hope and energy when we’re feeling a little down. Motivational Books Sometimes we can all feel a little ‘bleuh’ about life. Sometimes we wake with little enthusiasm for the day …
Island Hopping in Croatia on a Cycle Cruise Holiday.
Looking for an interesting and active vacation? Then an island hopping holiday in Croatia that combines a cycle cruise is a fabulous way to explore, get some exercise and discover the Croatian islands. Dalmation Islands and Coastline We really enjoyed a cruise in Croatia that took in the …
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How to Stop Worrying, and Start Living.
I keep telling myself that I'm not superwoman, nor am I a cavewoman being pursued by a woolly mammoth, but it doesn't help. I'm a worrier, not a warrior, and I'm always on the look out for advice about how to stop worrying, and tips for understanding anxiety better. Stop Worrying. As I've got …
Thoughtful Thursday – How to Help Someone Today.
Today I'm having a bit of a Thoughtful Thursday and how to help someone today is on my mind. When I started Lifestyle Fifty, I didn't really know what it would all be about. I had a vague intention to document life after 50 and in doing so uncover challenges, problems and desires of my own which …