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Now's the Time to Enjoy Traveling to Mexico's Non-Beach Locales
phyllisstoller
By Phyllis Stoller, NABBW's Group Travel Associate If you've previously traveled to Mexico for the beaches, you've missed out on a lot of the pleasures of this country, which is an inexpensive... Read More
Aloha Rx
Linda Ballou
By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate Floating face up in the Watsu pool at the Kalani Ocean Retreat that is tucked into a remote corner of the Big Island in Hawaii, I... Read More
Widowhood - Will We Boomers Find a Way to Reshape It, As We Have Already Done With Funerals?
Anne Holmes
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
Karen Mathis
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
Why Math is An Aging Woman’s Friend
Leigh Anne Jashaway-Bryant
By Leigh Anne Jasheway, NABBW's Associate for Boomer Humor I’ll be 59 next month and it’s got me thinking about math. That’s right, MATH, that subject near and dear to the hearts of so many…... Read More
Seasons Change and So Do You
Ann Leach
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
Let’s Make Money, Honey: the Couple’s Guide to Starting a Service Business
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Let’s Make Money, Honey: the Couple’s Guide to Starting a Service Business Author: Barry Silverstein and Sharon Wood Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes If you and your Baby Boomer aged... Read More
Your Responsibilities for Paying Credit Card Debt as Trustee
Liza Weiman Hanks
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
Ronda Del Boccio
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!
Janice Taylor
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
The Rich History of the Mesquita of Cordoba
Teresa Roberts
By Teresa Roberts, NABBW's Associate for Living Abroad There is something about old buildings that captures my undivided attention. I suspect that I’m not alone. People from all over the world... 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)
Jed Diamond, PhD, LCSW
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
Diane MacEachern
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?"
Jan Cullinane
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
Medicare: Even Rocket Scientists Can Find Understanding It Convoluted and Confusing. To the Rescue: "Medicare 101"
Becky Feola
By Becky Feola NABBW’s Associate for Assisted Living and Caregiving The program Medicare is easily one of the most recognized senior benefits in our nation. However, it can be confusing and many... Read More
News Flash: It's Time to Learn to Accept Compliments and Receive Praise ~ This WON'T Make You “Big-Headed” (Promise!)
Judith Sherven
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
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Book Reviews

Sammy's Broken Leg (Oh No!) and The Amazing Cast That Fixed it
Title: Sammy's Broken Leg (Oh No!) and the Amazing Cast That Fixed It Author: Judith Wolf Mandell Reviewed by: Anne Holmes For the NABBW "Sammy's Broken Leg" is an amazing book! Perfect gift... Read More
Games of Make Believe Delivers Believability
Title: Games of Make-Believe Author: Julie Ann Wambach Reviewed by: Anne Holmes For the NABBW Given the book's title, it makes sense that it opens with a "once upon a time" fairy-tale format.... Read More
Europe: Chained by History: What Force Can Break the Chain?
Title: Europe: Chained by History: What Force Can Break the Chain? (Available in both paperback and Kindle formats) Author: Larry J. Hilton Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes I didn't enjoy... Read More
Lessons from Zachary: Turning Disability into Possibility
Title: Lessons from Zachary: Turning Disability into Possibility Available in both paperback and Kindle formats Author: Sandy Scott Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes I was so delighted... Read More
The Chameleon
I wish I'd had access to Merrick Rosenberg's book, The Chameleon, Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone with a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does, about 30 years ago, when I worked as a trainer for a... Read More
Friends of the Wigwam: A Civil War Story
Friends of the Wigwam: A Civil War Story John William Huelskamp Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne L. Holmes Given that I live in Galena, Illinois, one of the main settings of this book and the home... Read More
Second Honeymoons Can Be Murder
Second Honeymoons Can Be Murder: Every Wife Has a Story (A Baby Boomer Mystery Book 6) Susan Santangelo http://babyboomermysteries.com Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes Susan Santangelo’s... Read More
The Spirituality of Age: A Seeker’s Guide to Growing Older
Title: The Spirituality of Age: A Seeker’s Guide to Growing Older Author: Robert L. Weber, Ph.D. and Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. Review by: Anne L. Holmes for the... Read More
The Eldercare Consultant: Your Guide to Making the Best Choices Possible
The Eldercare Consultant: Your Guide to Making the Best Choices Possible Author: Becky Feola Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes This book is primarily for you if you are or are about to... Read More
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Member Articles

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
For Everyone Who's Ever Wondered: What’s In My Skin Care Products?
By Gretchen Asher, Special for the NABBW As owner of BeFab Skin Care, I have a passion not only for creating stellar products, but also to educate women about anti-aging products, ingredients,... Read More
Anti-Age the Brain by Learning a New Language
By Kerry Baker for the NABBW Learning a second language has the same benefits to the brain as programs for purchase, such as Lumosity. New, often free tools make learning a new language easier and... Read More
What You Learn in Your 60s
By Claude Forthomme (Nougat) for the NABBW Starting in 2014, there was a rash of Baby Boomer celebrations, from the Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show to President Kennedy's... Read More
Emerging With Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, And the LOVE That Heals
Emerging With Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, And the LOVE That Heals Danielle Bernock http://emergingwithwings.com/ Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW No doubt each and every person... Read More
Why Namibia? Why Now?
By Sandra Colony for the NABBW When a co-worker first told me in 2000 that he was traveling to Namibia, I admit it was not on my radar. In fact I didn’t know how to pronounce it. But upon his... Read More
My Date with Danger: A Cautionary, True-life Tale of Date Rape
by Mel Currier for the NABBW When I was seventeen, I moved to New York City to attend secretarial school and lived at The Barbizon Hotel for Women. Men weren’t allowed past the lobby, so that... Read More
How to Put Passion Back into Your Career and Personal Life -- Have an Adventure!
By Bonnie MichaelsFor the NABBW Are you lacking excitement and passion in your life? Do you feel stuck in your career plan and want to reinvent it? Boomers who are in transition looking for a way... Read More
Aging Boomers: Is 50 Really the New 30?
By Meryl AinFor the NABBWThe weeklong celebration of Hoda Kotb’s 50th birthday on the Today Show culminated with a congratulatory video message from First Lady Michelle Obama to a surprised and... Read More
Happiness and the American Dream
Happiness and the American Dream By Bonnie MichaelsFor the NABBW “Will I Ever Be Happy Again,” was a topic discussed at a boomer workshop and many attendees had a variety of losses... Read More
Navigating Your Future: Thoughts From The Wisdom Keepers To Help You Minimize Obstacles & Maximize Opportunities In This Brave New World
Navigating Your Future: Thoughts From The Wisdom Keepers To Help You Minimize Obstacles & Maximize Opportunities In This Brave New World By George and Sedena CappannelliFor the NABBWThose... Read More
Milestones Are Not Set in Stone
Milestones Are Not Set in Stone By Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. and Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D.For the NABBWIf you\'ve recently celebrated a landmark birthday, you may be thinking about the milestones in... Read More
No Need to Hibernate All Winter
No Need to Hibernate All Winter By Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. and Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D.For the NABBWWere you too busy on Super Bowl Sunday watching the commercials to notice that groundhog... Read More
Three Positive Predictions You Need to Hear About Retirement
Three Positive Predictions You Need to Hear About Retirement By Dr. Carolee DuckworthFor the NABBW Retirement is not, and probably will never be, a neutral topic. Every retirement story is... Read More
God Isn't Looking for Superstars
God Isn\'t Looking for Superstars By Chloe JonPaulfor the NABBWSome of you may remember Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s top-selling album and hit stage production and film, Jesus Christ... Read More
Feeling Abandoned? You Can Overcome It!
Feeling Abandoned? You Can Overcome It! By Chloe JonPaulfor the NABBWThis feeling can occur at any time in our lives and will always be one of the most challenging events we must face. Quite often... Read More
Feeling Derailed by Failure? Take a Closer Look!
Feeling Derailed by Failure? Take a Closer Look! By Chloe Jon PaulFor the NABBWFailure is another F-word nobody likes but it actually is a great teacher if we make an effort to learn the lessons it... Read More
From Zero to Seventy without Brakes
“Getting older is no problem. You just have to live long enough.” Groucho Marx From Zero to Seventy without Brakes By Sheryl Letzgus McGinnisFor the NABBWI’ve recently turned seventy and... Read More
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