Wednesday, February 28
When your pet has a bad hair day
Keep shedding under control.
Get moving to ward off osteoporosis
Weight bearing exercise, like walking and lifting weights, can help maintain bone mass and even increase it. The process is called bone loading.
Tube B or not tube B
Husband has a new dental plan
As a man who has been living in wedded bliss for almost three decades, I am keenly aware that half of all marriages end in divorce. That is why I prefer to look on the bright side: The others end in death.
Here's what's new on the site this Wednesday!
We've got blogs and stories from all over the world plus a new Fitness feature on the site today. Read on to get previews and quick links to whatever lights your fire.
Saving too much? Read on ...
You don't hear this one every day: Americans are saving TOO much for retirement! Well, not all Americans, but some.
Driving on the left
One of my main concerns about our trip to New Zealand was learning to drive on the left side of the road. It seemed it might be about as easy as starting to speak sentences backward.
Tuesday, February 27
The eBay Queen dispenses advice
I am the eBay Queen. It started four years ago when I was researching an article. Within minutes of getting a user ID I took a break from my research and began bidding on Japanese egg cups, vintage aprons and oil paintings.
Still in love with Mr. Darcy
Jane Austen's creation is strong and silent, but his character speaks (and sells) volumes
We're literate women, and we're kind of iffy on "happily ever after." With one exception.
Don't be a creature of habit
Take yourself off automatic pilot.
Study: Patch better than pill for helping with menopause
For women who have struggled with the symptoms of menopause but are fearful of taking risky hormone pills, there is at last a bit of hope.
Kathy’s long journey
Despite battling cancer for more than two years with few lucky breaks, this mother lost neither her sense of humor nor her competitive spirit
“I wouldn’t trade that experience of Kathy getting sick for anything,” Kathy Jardon's mother said. “It showed us how you can hurt so bad and be so sick, smile more than you want to and still keep your head above water.”
Here's what's new on the site this Tuesday
We've got four great stories and a tantalizing food blog for you today on BoomerGirl.com. Read on to get previews and links to whatever you're interested in reading.
Flashback of the day
Follow the dotted line all around the neighborhood ...
Monday, February 26
Nice rack!
(And by that we mean MAGAZINE rack)
Keys to power decision making
Making decisions can be difficult, stress inducing and create a sense of insecurity. Even the most confident individuals may occasionally suffer from a brief bout of decidophobia: the fear of making serious decisions.
Around the world in 5,976 days
It was a dream Michael and Nancy Morrell shared, to one day sail around the world. They just didn't realize it would take 16 1/2 years to complete their circumnavigation.
Here's what's fresh on the site this Monday
What could beat the Monday blues better than three new stories and two new blogs on BoomerGirl?! Read on to get previews and links to whatever strikes your fancy.
How do you intend to spend your retirement?
Nearly 80 million baby boomers will reach retirement age over the next 20 years. But are they ready?
Sunday, February 25
Here's what's new on the site today
It's finally the weekend and we're celebrating by giving you five new stories and a new blog. Read on for a sneak peak and direct links to whatever you want to read.
Saturday, February 24
Lure birds to your backyard like a pro
When it comes to backyard birdwatching, experts wrestle with the same challenges as the rest of us, including neighborhood cats, seed-stealing squirrels and aggressive starlings.
Breathe freely, wherever you are
Could your home or workplace use a little fresh air? Don’t reach for a can of artificial air freshener.
Wine labels are risqué business
Call them rude, crass, even offensive: novelty wines. The premise is simple. Start with an attention-grabbing name, add a loud, colorful label, and customers will be drawn to your wine.
Get ready for $6 chocolate bars, tasting parties
In specialty boutiques in San Francisco, it's not unusual to see customers tasting, examining labels, and discussing the fruity undertones or the vintage year. But it's not the latest California wines that have captured their attention: it's chocolate.
Online scrapbook fair: Creating long memories for those short on time
Cheryl Mankoff has an undying love of scrapbooking, hordes of photos of her young family and mountains of the assorted supplies —papers, glues, glitters, ribbons —associated with her favorite pastime.
Friday, February 23
Keep your legs wrinkle free
(the legs of your trousers, that is)
Daily aspirin debate continues
Nearly all American women are in danger of heart disease or stroke and should be more aggressive about lowering their risk — including asking their doctors about daily aspirin use, the American Heart Association said Monday in new guidelines.
More families building, adapting in-law suites
Jeremy Anderson resisted at first. She wasn't ready yet. Sure, she was in her 60s, but she wasn't that old and she was still in good health. But still, her adult children and their families would ask her when she was going to move in with one of them
'Love really does conquer all'
Why women are drawn to satisfying, 'primal' stories of romance
Are you a repressed romance fiction fan?
In defense of women who really would rather eat chocolate
Joan Sewell has written a book about a subject that might be the last great sexual taboo. It's about her low libido.
Here's what's new on the site today
TGIF, everybody! We're gearing up for a (relatively) warm weekend with great new stories, a new blog and a new addition to our photo gallery. Read on to get sneak previews and links to whatever you want to read.
Flashback of the day
And I'm gonna make him mine, If it takes me forever ...
Thursday, February 22
Take initiative to develop office relationships
Dear Christine: I actually admire and respect my boss. But I don't interact much with him. I'm not sure I have his respect. What if your boss doesn't give you any eye contact when walking down the hall?
Answers for beating fatigue can rest with you
Dear Crabby: I just don't know what my problem is. I have no energy. Even a killer shoe sale isn't enough to get me out of the house. For my last birthday, the kids got me a lapblanket! What's happening to me?
Repainting interior wood
Do it right the first time so there'll be no second time.
After nasty flights, passengers want a bill of rights
It's been six weeks since Kate Hanni, her family and several thousand other fliers were stranded on the ground on American Airlines planes for up to eight hours — forced to endure foul restrooms and stale air and given little food and water. Six weeks, and they're still angry.
Opening the heart, Part one.
I don’t know about you, but I find it easy to take the gift of my body for granted. As I come to terms with the aging process, I am learning to appreciate my body’s deep wisdom and its connection to my spirit, overall health, and wholeness.
Flashback of the day
I never knew me a better time, and I guess I never will.
Here's what's new on the site this Thursday
Wowza! We've got great new stories, an Acadamy Awards blog and a brand new columnist debuting on BoomerGirl.com today. Read on for highlights and links to the fresh material.
Wednesday, February 21
Think Big when you buy shampoo
Save money and help save the planet, while your hair shines!
How to stop eating to soothe stress, loneliness and other emotions
Stress, sadness, anxiety, boredom and guilt are some of the common feelings that can trigger emotional eating. Many emotional eaters don't binge, but even if you're not consuming large amounts of food, feeding feelings instead of hunger can become an unhealthy habit.
Flashback of the day
What a way to make a livin' ...
All my ancient twisted karma ...
Trying to pretend that everything is rosy and that I can be perfect is exhausting. Avowing our twisted karma allows us to deal with it, face it head on, and maybe even change it.
Here's what's new on the site this Wednesday!
We're celebrating hump day with new Home and Health stories, a fresh Spirituality column and an intergenerational blog! Read on to get previews and direct links to whatever flips your switch.
Ugly wallpaper and other odd decor
What were they thinking?
It's a good thing some people have vision. Otherwise, there'd be homes languishing on the market for years - decades, maybe. They're the houses with metallic wallpaper and painted surfaces in headache-inducing color combinations.
Set room tone with a papered wall
Wallpaper is back. But with all the new options, choosing the right one can seem overwhelming.
Tuesday, February 20
Flashback of the day
"I Got You Babe" is never the same again
Cheap and easy toilet bowl cleaner
Raid your pantry for an effective solution
Good morning, New Zealand
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, and the main entrance available for international flights. More than 1.3 million people live in the Auckland area, and despite the usual urban sprawl and dependence on automobile transportation, the air is remarkably clean and clear. This city has a sparkle to it that I haven’t seen anywhere else in a city of this size.
Does work drive you to tears?
Is it OK to cry at work? Under what circumstances? Of course, there is no simple yes or no answer.
Seeds, They Are A Changin'
Seeds, glorious seeds! This is the time of year when seed catalogues arrive in the mailbox and propel the hortiholic on a spending spree that is off the hook, baby!
Here's what's fresh on the site this Tuesday
We've got hot new stories, blogs and a new columnist premiering today on BoomerGirl.com. Read on to get previews and links to what you're most interested in.
Retreat from stress at this Ozark resort
The entrance to Big Cedar was designed to build your anticipation slowly. A steep one-way road switches back and forth through the trees as you descend toward the lake. Soon, our car was fording a mountain stream, which slowed us to a crawl and allowed us to drink in the view of rolling hills and various buildings that make up the resort.
Monday, February 19
Disinfect that dirty sponge
Zap the bacteria right out of it
Easy menu, drink ideas help set scene for fab at-home Oscar party
Even the most dedicated movie buffs probably won’t find their mailboxes jammed with invites to hip Hollywood parties. So the trick to hosting your own buzz-worthy Academy Awards party is to make your home and guests feel as glam as the real thing. A little planning and a few simple recipes and party tips from Oscar party veterans are all that’s required.
Maybe we're good enough already
Are advice books worth their weight?
On one hand, it's nice to have all this advice available. On the other hand, do authors think women have nothing better to do than read all day long?
Mirror, mirror on the walls — and the floor
Glass tiles are the new jewelry for the home. They're colorful, reflect light and add an artful sophistication to the trophy kitchen, spa bathroom and any area that cries out for attention.
How to spruce up that old suit
You probably have one, lurking there in the back of your closet: The "nice suit" you'd wear if only it were, well, stylish.
Welcome to middle age — here are your glasses
You're holding menus at arm's length and squinting. You've had difficulty reading items on your computer. Sound familiar? Welcome to middle age.
Here's what's fresh on the site today
We have plenty of new stories to take your mind off those Monday blues. Read on to get previews and direct links to whatever you're interested in reading.
Women saying 'yes' to Botox
To be or not to be, that is the question. And if the “B” stands for Botox, many boomer-aged women are saying "yes," choosing to go under the needle for a more youthful appearance. Increasing numbers of women, and men, think they've found the fountain of youth in a tiny bottle.
Saturday, February 17
Hotel booking sites abound; here's how to choose
The online hunt for hotel deals shouldn't stop with the top sites. Several dozen Internet sites promise sharp reductions off hotel rack rates; any of them might offer a deal.
Mole patrol
Pesky rodents sink hearts, yards of gardeners
Pesky moles and voles have eluded innocent gardeners for decades. Here we are, just trying to beautify our little place on earth and — wham! — suddenly the lawn looks like a dirt bike track.
Collections an intriguing reflection of interests
There's just no telling what will catch a person's eye. One person's treasure, another's trash. What some see as useless junk, another sees as precious art.
How to fight back when dry skin sets in
Of course you follow the winter rules: Drink lots of water. Moisturize. Moisturize again. Still, despite your best mammalian care, scaly, alligator-like skin sets in for the long winter.
The vacation-rental property game has never been easier
A condominium in Manhattan. A six-bedroom house with private pool and hot tub overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A cozy cottage nestled in the mountains of Colorado.
Here's what's new on the site this weekend
On subjects from beauty to travel to collecting, we've got five new stories for your leisurely weekend reading. Read on to get previews and direct links to what you're interested in.
Friday, February 16
Glossy magazine puts positive spin on breast cancer
What would a woman's magazine be without sex on the cover? Julie Tynion knows this is something a magazine must have if it wants her as a reader. Then she spots a piece with a woman draped in black, her head bowed and her arms wrapped in an embrace around her bald head.
‘Birdscapers’ design the avian-friendliest yard
This birdscaping is the latest wrinkle in America's obsession with feeding the birds. For a price, folks in the know about birds will schedule a house call (or would that be a bird call?)
How green is your dollar?
Checking companies' true colors
About four decades ago, environmentalists hit on an idea: People could help save Earth through their purchases - from recycled paper to organic food.
Flirtations a-brewing at coffeehouses
Coffee dates aren't new. But the proliferation of dating dot-coms, coupled with coffeehouses on practically every corner, have taken the quaint concept to new heights.
Here's what's new on the site this Friday!
We've got four new stories and two new blogs on BoomerGirl today. Read on to get previews and links to what you want to read right now!
Flashback of the day
This program was a Mark Goodson/Bill Todman Production.
Thursday, February 15
Aromatherapy on the cheap
Create a sumptuous citrus bath
Spandex-free, fun exercise not an impossibility
Dear Crabby: I know I need to start taking better care of my health. What sort of exercise do you recommend for a mid-life woman? P.S.: I hate spandex.
Here's what's new on the site this Thursday
Need a cure for your Valentine's Day hype hangover? Check out today's new stories and blogs. Read on to get previews and links to what you want to read.
Wanted: Women ready to renew their lives
She didn't look like a drug abuser. That's why Patrice Gaines said she was concealing heroin for her addicted boyfriend at a Steppenwolf concert in Charlotte, N.C., in the summer of 1970.
Which cruise is for you? Tips for the first-timer
With the height of the Caribbean cruise season upon us, legions of would-be vacationers will weigh whether or not to opt for anchors aweigh.
Drawn-out settlements complicate dividing assets
My wife and I are in the second year of our divorce proceedings. Our children are grown, but the major problem seems to be that the lawyers can't agree on the value of our assets or the date on which our assets should be valued. We have our business (in which we both worked), a stock portfolio, my 401 (k), her IRAs, our home and some savings. We have been married for 37 years and each of us is 62 years old.
Flashback of the day
Put 'em together and what have you got? Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
Wednesday, February 14
Chat about Valentine's Day relationship issues with Susan Kraus
It's hard to keep things like when we first met ... because we know so much more about each other and that initial thrill of lust is tempered with reality. And it is work (unfortunately) to keep romance going. I've sort of talked about some things above so I'll try another angle. I believe that doing new things together ... having small adventures ... helps keep us "fresh."
The souffle: Passion in a puff
In my book, there is no more romantic dish than a souffle. Rising like magic in the oven, light and airy with a custardy center, it's a sensuous offering that begs to be shared.
Take your lover around the world in a few words
When in Rome, do as the Romans do and call your love a little potato.
Later that same life
Few events spur me on to finishing up projects and tying up loose ends the way a looming trip-departure date does.
Flashback of the day
The best thing to happen to Ravel since the movie "10."
Here's what's new on the site this Wednesday
It's Valentine's Day and BoomerGirl is bursting with new stories and blogs to love - some related to the occasion; others, not so much. Read on for previews and links to whatever turns you on.
Sexual revolution still booming
Baby boomers are becoming more inquisitive and experimental. They are using books, music, yoga, erotica, massage, and videos to help them reach a heightened sensuality.
Tuesday, February 13
Pepper ground catcher
First, you get to eat the chips!
Thoughtfulness for Dummies (I mean, Men)
Email this one to the men in your life (husband, boyfriend, son, friend.) You may not get a gift, but they'll thank you for it.
Here's what's new on the site today
It's Tuesday and we've got three new stories and two new blogs for you to enjoy. Read on for previews and direct links to what you want to read.
The empress' new coat
The husband has an announcement: "I will never shop with you again," he says. That's nice, dear, I think, wondering why he always says this.
Monday, February 12
If you've got the skills for romance, use 'em!
Dear Susan : It may be too late to get advice but Valentine’s Day is here again, and it is a sore spot in my life. My husband is a good guy, works hard, takes time with the kids (they’re 6 and 8), helps with chores and grocery shopping, all of that, but he doesn’t have a romantic bone in his body. I know he loves me, and we can talk about anything. I think he is almost scared to be romantic, like it’s stupid. So every year I get my hopes up, think that this will be the year he finally “gets it” and does something really romantic … only to be let down. Then I get mad and he gets hurt and distant and we go to bed not talking. How can I get him to be the romantic husband I want? Disappointed Wife
No, thank you!
Valentine's gifts that make it hard to accept with a smile
Think you've had a bad Valentine's Day? Compare your horror stories to these, and even your worst V-Day may not seem so bad after all.
Wine and chocolate: think sweet on Valentine's Day
Life is like a box of chocolates; it's better with a glass of wine. What? You don't sip wine with chocolate?
My chemical romance
Mysteries of love may boil down to science
A young man gazes at his date across the dinner table and starts a conversation with himself. I’m falling for her, he thinks. She’s beautiful. Kind and thoughtful. Incredibly intelligent. I can’t get her out of my head. It must be love.
Sink into a piece of chocolate heaven
I can’t be sure but I may have found a piece of heaven. A chocolate spa. The spa at the Hotel Hershey combines every woman’s desire to be massaged, pampered, treated like a queen … and chocolate.
Here's what's fresh and delicious on the site today
It's Chocolate Day on BoomerGirl.com! Read on for previews of all of our yummy new stories and get direct links to whatever interests you.
Doctor says women don't know their risk when it comes to heart disease
Linda Strole was 54 years old when she had her heart attack. She's fine now, but three years ago, she didn't see it coming.
Sunday, February 11
Here's what's new on the site this weekend
We've got a full slate of stories and blogs for your leisure reading this weekend. Read on for a preview and direct links to whatever strikes your fancy.
Saturday, February 10
Clever reader defies tomato-free winter
If vegetable gardening has a downside, it’s that eating vine-ripened tomatoes ruins us for lesser specimens. Having tasted the real thing, we can never truly enjoy a tomato that was picked before its prime.
Paste and putty: getting in thick with hair treatments
There's something a little disconcerting about putting thick, gooey hair product on freshly washed hair. Flashes of Eddie Munster come to mind.
After the wedding, where is the gown?
Weddings mean wedding gowns. That got me to thinking what kind of responses I would get if I asked women, "Where's your wedding dress?"
Plan a great party, by the book
Starting a book club? It's about much more than just talking about a book. Here are some novel ideas for your next meeting.
Friday, February 9
Don't sweat the wet stuff
Etiquette at the gym is a must!
Lodge offers a refuge against winter blahs
February is the bleakest month, no question. Makes a girl (or a girl and boy) want to run away. For a weekend. An affordable escape.
Here's what's fresh on the site this Friday!
We've got lighting ideas, a travel destination, chocolate and seven angry men on BoomerGirl today. What more could a girl want? Read more for previews and direct links to stories.
Added lighting makes home safer as well as brighter
Adding lighting to your home can make it safer and brighter, and can also make it easier to accomplish everyday chores and projects in the kitchen and many other areas.
British-developed alternative to hip replacement aimed at younger boomers
Doctors are beginning to offer a new alternative to hip replacement — one aimed at younger, athletic baby boomers who have worn out their joints too soon.
Buy 'green' chocolate for Valentine's Day
If you’re looking for delicious chocolate to give to your loved ones (or yourself) on Valentine’s Day, “green” options abound.
Thursday, February 8
Here's what's new on the site this Thursday
BoomerGirl is brimming with new stories on everything from fitness at 50 to hearty, "multi-layered" soups. Read on to get previews and hot links to what you want to read right now!
Stuck on you, and not in a good way
How to get rid of stepped-on gum
Is 50 really the new 30?
Boomers should act their age ... as they age
For decades, being older than 50 hasn't meant retiring to a rocking chair, but it does mean it's time to live intelligently within your limitations.
'A change is gonna come'
Are you ready for it? BoomerGirl contributor Kathleen Ames-Oliver says how we perceive inevitable change is critical to how we live the rest of our lives.
Making good soups requires building one flavor after another
Soupmaking can be the most deceiving of all the kitchen arts, some say, because there is a perception that you can just throw everything into the pot and let the hours pass. Then, voila! It's superb.
Minimal scientific evidence that herbal cold remedies work, but go ahead and believe
Herbal remedies have been used to treat illness and promote health for thousands of years — and that's enough evidence for some people during cold and flu season.
Quitting smoking a good idea at any age
Dear Crabby: My kids are after me to quit smoking. I’ve smoked since I was a teenager and I am in good health. Why should I quit now? After all, we all gotta die of something, right?
Wednesday, February 7
Anti-aging treatments going skin deep
That facelift that leaves you looking as if you're standing on the prow of a ship in a stiff breeze is so 20th century.
Clueless no more about BFFs
Do you have a BFF? I don't know that I do. Until last week, I'd never heard of a BFF. This betrays my distance from current popular culture.
Aluminum foil no-nos
A quickie clean just isn’t worth it.
Here's what's fresh on the site today ...
There are more new stories and blogs than you can shake a stick at on BoomerGirl today. Read on for previews and hot links to whatever interests you.
Flashback of the day
Let the Mania begin!
Tuesday, February 6
Eat less, more often
A tip to keep your metabolism revved up
Here's what's new on the site this Tuesday ...
Today's new stories and features on BoomerGirl run the gamut of subject matter. Click through and get previews and direct links to whatever interests you.
Sale sweetens stuffed pepper recipe
The stuffed bell pepper may be something of an artifact. It certainly was ensconced in the repertoire of 1960s family meals — back in the day when mothers prepared casseroles for dinner instead of microwaving frozen entrees. The stuffed bell pepper may have developed a bad rep by keeping company with the tuna casserole, but it easily can be updated, particularly if you have red and yellow bells available.
Good skin is in with men
Tim Fisk is a 61-year-old farmer and probably one of the last men you'd expect to find looking for skin-care products made by L'Oreal Paris, maker of Endless Kissable lipstick, Volume Shocking mascara and Feria shimmering hair color.
Winter gives us incentive to do something
Why do the dark depths of winter unleash spring-like nesting instincts? Maybe it's plain old cabin fever: There's nothing to do — let's rearrange the furniture!
Reduced cancer risk has a price
Drugs developed in the past decade can dramatically cut the chances that breast cancer will return. But as many as one-third of women stop taking the drugs before the end of the recommended five-year course of therapy, often because of the side effects.
A vintage rose: Essence of love
Rose is Mother Nature’s flower goddess or spirit messenger for true love, devotion, commitment and spiritual beauty. Rose calls forth the divinity that lives within each of us, the essence of love.
Monday, February 5
Boomer-aged women increasingly on singles scene
A look at the ever-increasing number of boomer-aged women on the single scene and how they are finding love.
The pros and cons of ventilation fans
How to keep the warm air inside your house where it belongs
Some health issues are no longer secret
You've seen the woman on television. An outcast, wearing a billboard announcing she has no bladder control. She can't enjoy a party. She can't go shopping. She can't even dance with her husband. Urinary incontinence has been accepted as a normal part of aging for most women until recently.
Novelist inspired by travels in Arab world
Jean Grant writes while she swims. She keeps a leisurely pace, letting the liquid cradle her as her mind wanders.
Living recipes
Taking a bite out of history, two women find recipes in all sorts of places
They didn't intend to be recipe detectives. Or culinary anthropolgists. They were simply two antique collectors who were particularly interested in old food equipment, the kind of items that crop up like weeds in yard sales and estate sales everywhere.
Dinner, a movie ... and a background check
Online daters hook up with security industry to weed out bad seeds
Kimberly Hall was twice betrayed by men she met dating online. Both turned out to be married.
Mediation from an unequal position doomed to failure
After 24 years of verbal abuse, I left my husband and filed for divorce. My lawyer said before I could get to court, my husband and I would be required to go to a mediator.
Here's what's new on the site this Monday
We've got five — count 'em — five new stories on BoomerGirl today. Read on for previews and direct links.
Sunday, February 4
Here's what's new on the website this weekend
Not into all that Super Bowl hype? Even if you are, check out the brand new stories and blogs on BoomerGirl.com for some great weekend reading.
Saturday, February 3
Banana nut bread perfect comfort food for bum knee
It's cold outside. I look out of my kitchen window and watch big fluffy flakes of snow covering the pasture in a soft white blanket. I am just finishing my warm cup of hot chocolate when my husband walks in, kisses my cheek and asks, "Is that banana nut bread I smell?" ... Ok, I am dreaming.
Heart health for women
After three weeks of accompanying my mom in and out of emergency rooms and hospitals, my sisters and I know more about echocardiograms, blood thinners and irregular heartbeats than we ever thought we'd need to know.
Get smart about heart disease
February is American Heart Month, and it serves as an important reminder of the need to address the effect of heart disease on women.
Kiss your parched lips goodbye with these inexpensive moisturizers
Cold weather, combined with desert-drying indoor heating systems, has wreaked havoc on our kissers. Normally luscious lips have become chapped and dehydrated, made worse with running, driving, even sleeping. How to return our perfect pouts? Lip conditioners formulated to bring back the moisture.
Buddha watches over emerging new life in Nepal
The all-seeing eyes of Buddha stare blankly over Katmandu's Palace Square from a massive, wooden portal. The door is shut tight. But standing here on the very day in November when Maoist rebels signed a peace accord ending 10 years of turmoil in Nepal, I could almost hear the giant door open, bidding visitors back.
The Queens' new realm
Sweet Potato author extends her reign of humor into fiction with `1st ... Novel'
If you don't know that "Chocolate Stuff" is the material for soul rejuvenation, this article is not for you. Likewise if you have not at least once described a man as "in need of killin'."
A table for two
Recipes for romance
My husband Frank and I rarely go out for dinner on Valentine's Day. We prefer to stay at home and cook. What could be more romantic for two people who fell in love over their first soufflé? We enjoy cooking meals together and think those who haven't tried it are missing out.
Friday, February 2
Check your outlets for drafts
A cheap and easy way to keep your house warm
Here's what's new on the site this Friday!
BoomerGirl.com is celebrating another Friday with a slew of new stories and blogs. Read on for previews and links.
The secret to loss: Motivation
Jennifer Morganstern and Tone Benestad floundered for years struggling with obesity, looking for the secret formula to help them lose weight. Depression and stress had dragged them into obesity as they used food to suppress negative emotions.
Telecommuting won’t help your career, executive survey says
You may be surprised to learn that most executives say those who work from home for an employer are less likely to get promoted than their desk-tethered counterparts.
Support groups help, if you can find one
If she had diabetes, or heart disease, or weight-loss surgery, Mary Briggs would know where to turn for support. All those conditions have their own local support groups. But Briggs’ condition? Nothing.
Hot chocolate: pure & simple
Some days, when the weather is frigid and the sky is grey, and everything on the opposite side of the window pane is white with snow and glittery with ice, nothing satisfies me more than a warm, frothy cup of hot chocolate.
Flashback of the day
Feather that hair!
Thursday, February 1
Do the penguin shuffle
How to stay on your feet while walking on ice
Tanning booth no solution for age spots
Dear Crabby: I’m getting these dark places on my skin — you know, around my cheekbones and a couple on my chest. Someone told me they’re “age spots.” I was thinking of going to a tanning booth to even things out a little. What do you think?
Here's what's new on the site this Thursday ...
There's a new blog in the Men's Room and five new stories on BoomerGirl.com today. Read on to get previews and links.
Solid faith
Scientist balances her career as a chemist with her career serving God
Medicinal chemist Dinah Dutta says even though her family represents two different religions, that has never presented any conflict. Likewise, she doesn’t see the conflict between science and religion that some Christians do.