The Power of Journaling – Article 8 in a Series: Journaling Equipment (addenda), Creating a Ritual, Methods By Erica Miner NABBW’s Journaling Expert Greetings, Boomers! [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-right]]] As promised in last month\’s article, we\’ll discuss creating a journaling ritual. Instead of proposing specific exercises this time around, I will instead delineate some of my favorite journaling […]

Summer Parties By Regina Leeds, The Zen Organizer NABBW’s Organizational Skills Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-left]]] After Memorial Day Weekend the weather cooperates and we all dream about an outdoor party. We\’ve been cooped up all winter and it feels like time to release \’ye olde BBQ\’ from its winter slumber. You know me: I need a plan. […]

Bulgur Pilaf with Dried Apricots By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-left]]] For me, the best meals in the summer start with juicy grilled chicken, pork or seafood. To complete these easy meals, prepare a simple summer side dish made with bulgur. Bulgur, a nutritious whole grain, is often found in the organic […]

Things That Go Boom in the Night By Leigh Anne Jasheway NABBW’s Boomer Humor Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-right]]] The fireworks stands are up now and I can\’t wait… to strangle somebody. For the past week, we\’ve had fireworks going offat the schoolyard down the street and it\’s only the middle of June. If this doesn\’t stop, I\’m […]

Get Real and Get Moving… Now! By Lisa Byrne, B.S Exercise Sciences | Certified Pilates Instructor NABBW’s Boomer Women\’s Fitness Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-right]]] When the New York Times showcases a health and fitness article I like to skim the comments. No matter how brilliant, mind changing, eye opening or informational the article seems, comments tell the […]

Tips & Tricks to Shopping Thrift By Barb Tobias NABBW’s Thrifting Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-left]]] Ahhh, the “thrifting season” is in full swing! What a glorious time of year for the ardent thrift shopper. Now is the time for those serious about treasure hunting to pull up their bootstraps, hone their tracking skills and beseech the garage […]

Living Well with Chronic Illness: Small Choices Make a Big Difference By Mary J. Yerkes NABBW’s Living with Chronic Illness Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-left]]] Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of most common chronic diseases by 80 percent, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. By eating nutritionally balanced meals, maintaining a […]

Make Your Own Chrysanthemums – and Use Them Too! By Deborah Clark NABBW’s Gardening Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-left]]] The garden mum C. morifolium is one of the easiest perennials to grow and propagate.  It emerges in April or May and after a couple weeks it should be six inches high, with several pairs of lateral leaves. It\’s […]

How Being “Tolerant” Can Ruin Your Health: Eliminate These Common Energy-Drainers By Mary J. Yerkes NABBW’s Living with Chronic Illness Expert [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-left]]] Life coaches agree that people zap their energy and increase their stress by putting up with a multitude of things that bug them, what life coaches call “tolerations.” And for the chronically ill, […]

Who Says Younger is Sexier? By  Dr. Dorree Lynn, Ph.D. NABBW’s Expert on Boomer Women Sexuality [[[PublishToolbox-ExpertPhoto-left]]] Just about everyone, that’s who!  Gazillions of messages every day try to convince us that young—and only young—is sexy.  Sure, the media throws us a politically correct nod, showing attractive seniors supposedly shining our way through our golden […]