Expert Columns
Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Island National Park: Power-packed outdoor days restore the soul, rejuvenate the body, and clear the mind.
By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate About an hour north of Los Angeles a spectacular day trip to the Island of Santa Cruz awaits you. Turn up at the Island Packer dock in... Read More
What Women Shouldn't Retire Without: A practical financial checklist for the future.
Provided by Pamela J. Sams, CRPC, NABBW's Retirement Planning Associate When our parents retired, living to 75 amounted to a nice long life, and Social Security was often supplemented by a... Read More
Widowhood - Will We Boomers Find a Way to Reshape It, As We Have Already Done With Funerals?
I've recently read three excellent books - one a novel - by two NABBW members, both dealing with the topic of widowhood. Life as a widow is not a scenario I've ever given much thought to, despite... Read More
5 Key Reasons Why Fashion Designers Should Be Excited to Design for Women over 50
By Karen Mathis for the NABBW Just because women hit 50+ years, doesn’t mean they (we) should no longer be targeted as fashion consumers. Why? There are millions of women 50+ in need of great... Read More
Whether or Not You Can Join Us in Paris for the Holidays, Don't Miss These Great Tips for Seniors Traveling on a Tight Budget
By Phyllis Stoller, NABBW's Group Travel Associate I've some exciting news for you: The Women’s Travel Group is offering a fabulous ‘Paris for the Holidays Tour’ December 21-28. We'd love... Read More
Seasons Change and So Do You
By Ann Leach, NABBW's Associate for Loss and Change I saw this meme on Facebook the other day: I got the point and immediately began to do a life scan of what in me and around me needs to... Read More
Your Responsibilities for Paying Credit Card Debt as Trustee
By Liza Weiman Hanks NABBW's Estate Planning Associate Dear Liza, My father passed away recently, and all of his and my mom’s assets are held in a living trust (except an individual... Read More
7 Simple Writing Hacks to Improve Your Skills
By Ronda del Boccio NABBW's Associate for Entrepreneurial Authoring I came across this outstanding, to-the-point article guest-written by Ray Edwards on Michael Hyatt's blog, Your Virtual... Read More
In Your Kitchen Making You Fat? Feng Shui to the Rescue!
By Janice Taylor NABBW’s Expert on Weight Loss and Hypnotism According to the ancient Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui, your kitchen is the central part of your home that provides nourishment and... Read More
Invading My Space
By Leigh Anne Jasheway NABBW's Associate for Boomer Humor I’ll admit that I’m lousy at setting boundaries. Words come out of my mouth that in my mind make my desires or lack thereof clear, but... Read More
Neighborhood Potluck Ahead? How About Taking Butterscotch Cashew Blondies - A Nice Change from Traditional Brownies
By Pat Sinclair NABBW's Cooking for Two Associate Here's another easy bar cookie recipe. I often take these bars to potlucks because there are always lots of plain brownies. This gives an... Read More
"I'm Not You In Love With You Anymore" ~~ How Many Spouses Have Heard That Statement? (And What to Do When It Happens)
By Jed Diamond PhD, LSCW, NABBW’s Associate for Male Menopause The beginning of the end or the first step toward real, lasting love? ––– Marcia was devastated when her husband of... Read More
Confused About How to Be An Earth-friendly Consumer? Eco Labels Make Green Shopping Easier
By Diane MacEachern NABBW's Going Green Associate We read food labels to avoid trans fats, sugar, and salt. Why not look for eco labels on the cleansers, personal care products, furniture,... Read More
Where Do the Retirement Gurus "Retire?"
By Jan Cullinane and John Brady for the NABBW Most of us know that one size cannot fit all when it comes to choosing our best place to retire. Just look at the tons of books, magazine articles and... Read More
Don’t Give Up on Love: Six Things to Consider When Your Relationship is in Crisis
By Jed Diamond, PhD, for the NABBW Let’s face it, we all want to have a joyful relationship that lasts through time, but many of us despair at having what we so desperately need. Many of us... Read More
News Flash: It's Time to Learn to Accept Compliments and Receive Praise ~ This WON'T Make You “Big-Headed” (Promise!)
By Judith Sherven, PhD NABBW’s Associate for Healthy Relationships Hear Yea! Hear Yea! Let it be known across the land: Receiving Praise and Compliments for Your Excellence Does NOT Make You... Read More
Stunning Vistas: Your Great Trip to the Swiss & Italian Lakes & Alps
By Carolee CameronNABBW's Associate for Independent Travel [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-right]]] Are you ready for another “Trip of a Lifetime”? For now, sit back in your favorite chair and... Read More
What’s on Your Career “Bucket List”? Don't Have One Yet? It's Not Too Late to Start, Even for Baby Boomer Women
By Kathleen Winsor-GamesNABBW's Associate for Women and Work [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-right]]] What are some meaningful accomplishments that you would like to check off your career bucket list... Read More
