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Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

mac116 — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:53:50 GMT

Does anyone read a lifestyle/coaching newletter or blog aimed at women over 55? I have subsribed to Cheryl Richardson's weekly newsletter for years. Over time, it seems to have evolved into an "ALL ABOUT ME" newsletter.

I rarely relate anymore.

I would love an uplifting newsletter/blog that would be encouraging, positive, and maybe even lighthearted. I've tried 55+ style newsletters, which are great, but I am looking for something more.

Any ideas?

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

Mz iMac — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:56:19 GMT

AARP has a magazine, newsletter & a message board.

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tansy — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:35:53 GMT

Try searching for Satisying Retirement, @mac116. That author has retired his blog but it is archived. On the right hand side, he lists a number of blogs. When you go to one of those, there is usually even more blogs listed. Worth a try.

ETA: https://satisfyingretirement.blogspot.com/

I don't think this breaks any rules here 🤷🏼‍♀️

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

RoughDraft — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:18:24 GMT

I've never been able to relate to anyone else's life style or coaching blogs. I've blazed (or stumbled) my own trails through life.

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Drythe — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:02:07 GMT

@RoughDraft wrote:
I've never been able to relate to anyone else's life style or coaching blogs. I've blazed (or stumbled) my own trails through life.

@RoughDraft

🎶 I did it my way.🎶

Stubborn to the end.

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

GingerPeach — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:58:59 GMT

@mac116

I don't have advice on exactly what you're looking for, but I do like homeiswheretheboatis dot net.

The photos are gorgeous, she has two adored bichons, and some interesting ideas, decor, food, styling. I don't actually do anything she features, but love the photos.
If you're a visual person, you may want to check it out.

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

mac116 — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:44:33 GMT

Thanks to those who have responded. I will post if something turns out to be wonderful. I often want/need inspiration, a gentle push, or a new idea to get me moving from the chaise or chair and the latest book.

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Cats3000 — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:09:42 GMT

Rather than reading blogs and vlogs and newsletters and other stuff, why not just live your life as it fits you?

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springers — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:41:30 GMT

I find it interesting when someone ask for suggestions people respond with “do your own thing”
I can relate; just when I was younger and looked at magazines which I still do to get information and then choose to do my own thing
I have found many YouTube videos for 55 plus
Hot and Flashy
Palm Springs Cindy
Rxmom
Life over 60 with Sandra
(interesting note she was the Romper Room children’s show teacher. I loved Romper Room

Let me know your findings

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

mac116 — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:09:46 GMT

@springers

THANK YOU! You've given me a great group of things to check out.

Believe it or not, I DO live my own life...sheesh!

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

patbz — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:17:50 GMT

Susan after 60

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Cakers3 — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:26:04 GMT

@RoughDraft wrote:
I've never been able to relate to anyone else's life style or coaching blogs. I've blazed (or stumbled) my own trails through life.

@RoughDraft Oh good grief. That is not the point. LOL

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GingerPeach — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:29:24 GMT

@mac116 wrote:
Thanks to those who have responded. I will post if something turns out to be wonderful. I often want/need inspiration, a gentle push, or a new idea to get me moving from the chaise or chair and the latest book.

@mac116 I look forward to what you discover!

Life is non-stop learning, appreciation, enjoyment, and "all the feels," as the expression goes. Inspiration is uplifting. Inspiration can come from any direction. Good for you.

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

GingerPeach — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:51:55 GMT

@GingerPeach wrote:
@mac116 wrote:
Thanks to those who have responded. I will post if something turns out to be wonderful. I often want/need inspiration, a gentle push, or a new idea to get me moving from the chaise or chair and the latest book.
@mac116 I look forward to what you discover!

Life is non-stop learning, appreciation, enjoyment, and "all the feels," as the expression goes. Inspiration is uplifting. Inspiration can come from any direction. Good for you.

@mac116

Our inimitable @oznell just posted about a designer in the Home forum (downsized master bedroom). Her name is Cindy Hattersley and I just discovered she has not only home design in her world but a whole lifestyle blog.

cindyhattersleydesign DOT com

She writes for women over 50 and I'm excited to read what she has to say (as I only learned of her today). I thought I'd better let you know before I forget.

This isn't a recommendation, per se, but more of an "I just found this and thought about you" kind of thing.

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

CelticCrafter — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:50:23 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
AARP has a magazine, newsletter & a message board.

Nothing to do with the original topic but I just realized that we haven't received any kind of krap from AARP in a really long time!

I probably shouldn't have poked that bear!

Re: Over 55 lifestyle blog or newsletter??

mac116 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:08:58 GMT

@GingerPeach

Thanks for posting!