February 10th, 2011
Thrifting
Fifteen Reasons to Fall in Love with Thrift… Cheap Doesn’t Need to be Chintzy By Barb Tobias NABBW’s Thrifting Expert I’ve been gleefully shopping thrift for over 30 years. But, I’ve been wearing thrift since I grew from toddler to teen … from the proverbial hand-me-downs to the secondhand gown my mother bought me when […]
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February 10th, 2011
Gardening
The Garden in Snow By Deborah Clark NABBW’s Gardening Expert Looking out at my yard covered with a 10-inch thick snow blanket, it’s hard to imagine it popping with green life. The winter palette is subtle and today it’s predominantly white, with various branches showing their earth tones – grays, ochers, siennas, umbers. It’s now […]
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February 10th, 2011
Boomer Women Sexuality
Good Food for Good Sex By Dr. Dorree Lynn NABBW’s Boomer Women Sexuality Expert We are not going to tell you what foods to eat. We believe green is good. However, some who live long never touch the stuff and there are plenty of cultures that eat, drink, and be merry and somehow stay healthy […]
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January 25th, 2011
Events
NABBW Teleseminar with Dr. Diana Kirschner ~ “Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor’s Guide to Lasting Love” Teleseminar Topic: “Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor’s Guide to Lasting Love” Hosted by: NABBW With Guest presenter: Dr. Diana Kirschner When: Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time (7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, 5 […]
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January 24th, 2011
Philanthropy
What is your Philanthropic Footprint? By Margaret May Damen, CFP, CLU, ChFC NABBW’s Philanthropy Expert Without going to the extreme of “wearing my heart on my sleeve,” I believe philanthropy shapes the ethics and morals of our society. America, once a county of the young, is fast graying. The number of Boomers ready to pass […]
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January 22nd, 2011
Events
Teleseminar Topic: “How to Get Back Your Sexual Mojo and Reignite Your Passion” Hosted by: NABBW With Guest presenter: Rabbi Dr. Ed Weinsberg, the “Prostate Pro” When: Tuesday, February 8, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time (7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, 5 PM Pacific) Register now: This complimentary online workshop, presented by Rabbi Dr. Ed […]
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January 17th, 2011
Books
Confessions of a Semi-Natural Woman: Mostly True Tales of a Woman under the Influence of Laughter By Leigh Anne Jasheway http://www.accidentalcomic.com/books/confessions.php Reviewed by Anne L. Holmes for the NABBW Leigh Anne Jasheway, winner of the Erma Bombeck Award for Humor Writing has done it again. Her latest book, a compilation of over 90 of her […]
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January 17th, 2011
Books
Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life That Matters After 50 By Kathleen Vestal Logan and E.L. (Betsy) Smith, Ph.D. http://www.secondbloomingforwomen.com/ Reviewed by Anne Holmes for the NABBW As a plus 50 woman, do you find yourself asking questions like: Am I making a difference? Does my life matter? What do I want to do […]
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January 17th, 2011
Books
Conquer Prostate Cancer: How Medicine, Faith, Love and Sex Can Renew Your Life By Rabbi Ed Weinsberg with Dr. Robert Carey http://www.ConquerProstateCancerNow.com, and http://www.ConquerProstateCancer.com Reviewed by Anne L. Holmes for the NABBW This book, an account of Rabbi Ed’s — and his wife Yvonne\’s — experiences with Prostate Cancer and the options they chose for […]
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January 14th, 2011
Aging
Nora Ephron Hates Me By Jaki Scarcello Nora Ephron hates me. I feel badly about that I really do. She seems to be an amazing woman, smart, funny and so talented. Nora, for those of you who thought she was just a film director, producer, screenwriter and journalist, is also the author of I Feel […]
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