Encouraging words from the guru of motivation
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Anthony Robbins offered a healthy dose of consolation and encouragement this morning on the Today show. One of his recommendations for coping in a crisis: Get out and help someone less fortunate.
Take ten years off your face
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Here are five great tips from TotalBeauty.com to help you put your best face forward this week. First tip: Give up the shimmering eye shadow!
Why sweat the small stuff when the BIG stuff is so much more fun?
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
And to think I used to spend time worrying about the pack rat that lives in my garage.
Dinner with friends: Cheaper than therapy
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
I enjoyed dinner with a group of high school (and grade school!) chums last night. It reminded me how important it is to stay connected, especially in hard times.
"I pimped for my 80-year-old father."
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
It's not EXACTLY what you think...but close. Bob Morris' book, "Assisted Loving: True Tales of Double Dating with My Dad," chronicles his "year of dating dangerously" with his recently-widowed father. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll lock your parents in their rooms until they're 95.
Cell phones and the new pop culture
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
In honor of National Popcorn Month (and you thought October was just about breast cancer), here's a novel - yet frightening - way of making popcorn.
New stock market terminology
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
These just in from a friend whose sense of humor seems to be still intact, unlike her portfolio. 'Hope they bring a little levity to your Friday....
The skinny on skinny spirits
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Not that I condone alcohol consumption as a healthy antidote to stress, but if your weekend plans include a therapeutic libation or two, might as well not break the diet. Here's a re-post from the summer on "skinny cocktails."
Humor for the similarly afflicted
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Times are bad enough. Throw menopause into the mix and it's a wonder we all aren't imploding, literally. This hilarious little book promises a brief reprieve for anyone feeling the heat.
Shop pink for Christmas
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Here's a way to get some of your holiday shopping done, support breast cancer research and make a pink lover happy....all at the same time.
Find out what the candidates really said
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
With all the spin doctors, pundits and negative ads out there, who can be sure what the candidates really said on any given stump? Enter Google in Quotes to set the record straight, sort of.
Galoshes even Carrie Bradshaw could love
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
These one-of-a-kind galoshes called "City Slippers" by SWIMS are a brilliant example of the "find a need and fill it" marketing approach. And if I still wore high heels, I'd snap up a couple of pairs in a second!
How breast health changes through the decades
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
More magazine has an excellent article on breast care in your 40s, 50s and 60s. The 50s are a particularly critical time to be vigilante and get regular check-ups. Read why.
Women and worry: Why we're so darn good at it
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Show me a person who isn't worried right now and I'll show you someone on heavy-duty medication. The rest of us are stressed out (thank goodness for Saturday Night Live) and females are twice as likely to suffer from significant anxiety than men.
Apples on the barbie
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Bought a few too many apples over the weekend? Why not consider cooking them on the grill with your pork tenderloin tonight? Recipe follows.
Love-hate relationship with dolls reborn
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Of all the horrifying reports I saw on “The Today Show” this week (and there was a veritable cornucopia of horror to choose from), perhaps the most shocking was the one about grown women playing with dolls.
Not getting enough in the bedroom?
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Sleep, that is. According to a new survey conducted by the Better Sleep Council (now THERE'S a job I'd like to have), Boomers would give up their cell phones, chocolate or, yes, even sex for a better night's sleep.
Read this before you "buy pink"
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Buying a product that helps the fight against breast cancer feels good. But beware. There are unscrupulous marketers out there using the pink ribbon to boost profits.
Age and breast cancer
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Did you know that almost 80% of breast cancer cases occur in women over the age of 50? Here are some other ways age factors into the risk of developing the disease.
The great debate: Who won?
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
The much anticipated and ballyhooed vice-presidential debate is finally over. You've slept on it. Now, weigh in. Was there a clear winner? Will it change anyone's mind?
50% off outlet prices!
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
I know. You're so worried about your retirement, you can't even THINK of spending money at a time like this. Don't worry. I've got your back, and a 50% off discount code at one of my favorite online stores...just for the necessities.
Dr. Susan Love wants YOU!
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
The extraordinary Dr. Love has launched a revolutionary campaign to stop breast cancer once and for all, and she needs our help to do it. Find out how to volunteer in this unprecedented research project.
Do fake babies freak you out?
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Apparently, there are grown women in this world who play with eerily real-looking fake babies. They're called "Reborns," and the women dress, care for, even talk to them. There's a documentary on this weird phenomenon tonight on BBC America. Here's a preview from the Today show this morning.
We've got a winner!
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Congratulations to Roe Regan of Western Springs, Illinois, winner of our BoomerGirl "You Deserve It" giveaway for September. If you didn't win last month, don't despair. This month's prize is just as exciting! Check it out!
I Heart Ranch Dressing
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
I don't know if it's the title, the hilarious photos, or the knee-slapping truisms contained this book by attorney/comedy writer C.L.Freie, that make me laugh till I cry, but who cares? I need to laugh and "I Love Ranch Dressing And Other Stuff White Midwesterners LIke" does the trick!
Help for anxiety-prone travelers
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Ticket prices, flight delays, long lines at check-in, airlines on the brink of bankruptcy, it's all stressful enough. Fortunately, there's a new Web site that promised to make the journey a little less bumpy.
Shake out stress with sexy Latin moves
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Exercise is a great stress reliever and, heaven knows, we could all use some relief today! Here's a fun way to burn calories, shrink your waistline AND expend nervous energy while learning the Salsa, Samba and Merengue.
How safe is your money?
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Admittedly, I was tempted to spend the weekend stuffing my mattress with whatever cash I have left. (Bad idea, for lots of reasons.) That's why I was heartened to hear Suzy Orman's reassurring words on the Today show this morning.
Facing the sins of my past
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Lately, it’s gotten so bad, I could connect the dots on my mug with a Sharpie and show you exactly where to find the Capricornus constellation in the September night sky.
Favorite Paul Newman moments
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Everyone has their favorite Paul Newman memories. Here are mine, and a beautiful tribute video by another fan, found on YouTube. What are yours?
Win, lose or draw?
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
I'd be hard pressed to declare a winner of last night's presidential debate at Ole Miss. What say you?
Stoke your debate fever
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Now that the first presidential debate is officially back on for tonight (and, don't worry, those are only McCain and Obama stand-ins pictured above), I've found a nostalgic and educational way to get primed for the dialogue.
Start your holiday shopping; save the forests
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
I've shopped from Plow & Hearth for years, so I was happy to hear about their new partnership with the National Forest Foundation. (And they have great fleece socks...now on sale!)
Perspective
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
The email, from a friend, said, "This will either make you feel young....or very old." I took a chance and opened the photo anyway.
If you're in need of inspiration today...
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Had enough doom and gloom for one week, if not a lifetime? Check out this online movie for heartening quotes by some of our greatest leaders.
Where do real women like YOU shop for clothes?
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
It's Fashion Week in Milan. Who cares?!? I want to know where I can find stylish, modern and age-appropriate clothes here in mainstream America. Do you have any suggestions for me?
We need a little Christmas
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
It used to drive me crazy to see Christmas merchandise in the stores before Halloween. Not this year. Holiday cheer? I say, bring it on, baby. We need it and we need it now!
How big of a deal is menopause?
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
It's been a couple years since I was in the throes of "the change." Sure, there was a little drama - physical and emotional - but today, as symptoms have subsided, it didn't seem all that bad. Was it? Or do I have a selective memory?
The cow goes "Meh-meh"??
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
If I had grandkids, I'd be all over Bzzzpeek, the Web site that lets children from around the world share their favorite animal (or vehicle) sounds with others.
Congrats to our friend, Bryan!
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Well, he's not REALLY my friend. But a good pal of BoomerGirl's own Showbiz Kid won an Emmy last night, and that's good enough for me.
Happy Autumnal Equinox!
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Fall is finally here (sweater weather! maple leaves! pumpkin pie!) and, if you ask my wardrobe, it didn't come a moment too soon!
Celebrity fantasy confessions
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
Oh, the agony of a heart divided! The guilt of immoral thoughts! But — bless me Father, I have sinned — I just can’t help myself. I’m in love with Don Draper.
Ellen a CoverGirl?
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
I love Ellen Degeneres, always have. I don't give a flip about her sexual orientation; to me, she's our generation's answer to Lucille Ball. She's that funny, but warmer and more approachable. But, yesterday, while watching her show, I did notice something a little odd.
Elizabeth Edwards' grace under pressure
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Elizabeth Edwards broke her silence and spoke to the Detroit Free Press this week about her husband's affair, her ongoing battle with cancer, and the legacy she wants to leave her children. Her courage never ceases to impress me.
Alaska's "Old Believers" a fascinating lot
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
There's been a slew of stories on small Alaskan towns lately, but this one really caught my attention. The residents of Nikolaevsk have done a great job of living their own way out of the spotlight....until now.
These boots are made for walkin'
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
After a long and exhaustive search, I finally found the perfect pair of black knee-high boots. They were "Born" to be on my feet.
I'm running for President!
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
My fellow Americans, the people have spoken. And, as a servant of the people, I'm throwing my hat in the ring. Check out the news on the next page....
Oh, it's time for some campaignin'
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
I'm sure this isn't what Bob Dylan had in mind, but this video made me laugh today (and given what's happening to the Dow, I sorely needed to laugh).
An alarm clock that actually gets him out of bed
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
If you know someone who has a hard time getting out of bed in the morning (a boomerang 20-something, perhaps?), this innovative alarm clock could be a godsend.
Cell phone for Grandma
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
When my 91-year-old mother-in-law stopped driving and moved into an assisted living facility, she started to rely on taxis to get around town. It was time to get her a cell phone. But which one?
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