Baby Boomer Trends
Baby Boomers Have Always Been Trendsetters. As We Grew Up, We: Caused our parents to move to the suburbs Marched for equal rights for blacks, women, gays Rallied for peace – beginning with Viet Nam and continuing today Entered college in droves Fought against the corporate “glass ceiling” Gave birth to fewer children Bought mini-vans and chauffeured our kids to play dates and activities Started the exercise craze – remember Jane Fonda? Today, We Boomers Still Power Trends. Among The New Ones: Health, Vitality & Wellness – ... Read More
Baby Boomer Facts
Just How Many Baby Boomer Are There? Press accounts give various numbers, with 79 million a popular choice. There were actually 76 million births in the United States from 1946 to 1964, inclusive, the 19 years usually called the “baby boom.” (By contrast, there were only 66 million births, in a larger U.S. population, during the 19 years following the baby boom, which included the baby bust of the 1970s.) Of the 76 million born, about 4 million had died by April 1, 2000 (when Census 2000 was taken), leaving some 72 million survivors. Census 2000 counted 79.6 million U.S. residents born... Read More
Free Resources
NABBW Freebies Teleseminars: The recordings below — free to download — are typical of the SEVENTY-PLUS teleseminar recordings that are available for you to listen FREE as a member of the NABBW. How to Land the Job You Love – Even if You\’re Over 50 and Worried That You\’re Too Old to Compete – with guest Mary Eileen Williams, author of a book by the same title, and host of the popular blog and radio show, “Feisty Side of Fifty.” The Stressed Out Women\’s Guide to Letting Go with Laughter – with guest Leigh Anne Jasheway, M.P.H., founder... Read More
Join Us Now!
Our goal with the NABBW is to benefit you and help you live a better life. We\’re here to engage you, inspire you, make you think, and help you feel your best – physically, mentally, spiritually and financially. Our goal is to encourage you – not just to dream of what your future might be — but to share “networking opportunities” that will help you fulfill your dreams. In that spirit, we\’ve just introduced a major site redesign intended to make the site easier to use – and to put your favorite topics where they’re easier for you to find. We hope... Read More
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Visit our many forums on our sister site at: Boomer Women Speak Adult Education Alcohol/Drugs Arts & Crafts Blessings Books/Movies Book Club Bragging Writes Caring for Our Parents Children Current Events Diet & Exercise Divorce Domestic Violence Empty Nest Fashion First Favorite Bible Verse Favorite Recipes Featured Author Finances Fine Whine For Sale Forum Contests Girlfriends Going Green Grandchildren Helpful Hints, Tips and Freebies Hobbies Homemaker Illness Kitchen Mishaps Laughter Loss Marriage Menopause Mental Illness Our Bodies Pets Prayer Requests Professional Life Polite Political... Read More
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Testimonials
Here\’s what NABBW members had to say when asked: “What do you enjoy most about NABBW?” The camaraderie of so many accomplished professional women and their willingness to offer their services to help others. This is a rare commodity in today\’s world. Functionality of the site and the level of professionalism offered by those who are associated with NABBW. The friendly atmosphere and networking opportunities. Opportunity to be mentioned in the newsletter. The fellowship and encouragement. Taking advantage of the advice on finances and retirement benefits, etc. And yes,... Read More
FAQ
Who founded the National Association of Baby Boomer Women and how is NABBW associated with Boomer Women Speak? Dotsie Bregel was the original founder, starting it all in 2002 to give baby boomer women a voice. She quickly learned that her generation of women desires to feel educated and empowered. A seed was planted through prayer to launch an association dedicated to inspiring women to explore their passions and live life to the fullest. In early 2010 Dotsie sold the two sister sites, www.BoomerWomenSpeak.com and www.NABBW.com to current “Boomer in Chief,” Anne Holmes, and her husband... Read More