Paint Party! Have Fun and get those Creative Juices Flowing
Hey Awesome over 50's, The other day my daughter suggested we have a paint party. Being a creative person and always interested in an evening that has the word "party" in it I was up for the challenge. First we picked an idea for a painting that would interest us. ...
Do You have Something you Wear Everyday that is so “YOU”
Hey Awesome over 50's, My go-to item that is so "me" is my Mickey Mouse watch that I bought for myself on Mother's Day the year after my 1st child was born. It was bought as a celebration of my beautiful baby girl and also to remind me not to take things so...
Wonderful Winter Festivals
Hey Awesome over 50's, who says Winter's are just long and boring? If you think festivals and fun are just for Summer, I've got a list of some great things to do when it's cold out there... Winter festivals are becoming very popular so bundle up, make sure you have...
Awesome Pot-Luck Style Get-Togethers
Hey Awesome over 50's, Pot Luck parties aren't just for the young or budget conscious anymore. If you want to have an awesome get together go ahead and say "we're having a pot-luck ". I've found that attending pot-lucks and hosting them is fun all-round. From the...
My Top 10 Valentine’s Ideas, Bring back that Lov’in Feeling
Hey Awesome over 50’s, Valentine's Day is just around the corner, will you make it awesome? Here are my Top 10 gift ideas... #1. Chocolate Truffles and a “Love” CD …Pick out a box of high-end chocolate truffles and wrap them up with a soulful CD (or download them...
I love a Convertible, Top 10 things I think about before I buy one
Hey Awesome over 50's, have you ever wished you could trade in your current car for a convertible? I have had a convertible for 17 out of the last 20 years and it really is a treat! However, here are my top 10 concerns for buying a convertible... #1. If you live...
Going for “Color” in my Wardrobe Now
Hey "Awesome over 50's" , I looked at my wardrobe a while ago and it was mostly dark colors and boring. "That's so not me anymore!", I shirked as I scanned my dismal looking clothing. If I want to feel awesome I want to zoom past the basic black clothes in a store...
Start your own Personal Cafe and Smoothie Shop at Home
Hey "Awesome over 50's", it doesn't take much to set aside an area in your home for your own personal beverage stand. If you're like me you need that "wake me up" jolt of caffeine in the morning and then again around 2:30 p.m. I'm also trying to eat healthier so a...
Write the Rest of your Story… Make it “Awesome”
There's an old saying that "tomorrow is the 1st day of the rest of your life"... and I believe it's true! Many of our youthful dreams we once had can be sparked today with a new outlook. Remember when you were in your 20's and you had big plans that you were going...
Let your Light Shine, Starting with your Hair
Hey Awesome over 50's... My hair is getting lighter, or truth is... silvery-whiter. I've actually made the decision to let my silver locks shine. It wasn't an easy decision and I admit it was a bit of a process but I'm almost there. We're lucky that the new look...
Winter… Keep Calm and Trudge On
Hey Awesome over 50's... For all of us who are experiencing a Winter of snow, sleet, freezing rain and blizzards I say "Keep Calm and Trudge On"! When I look at my little dog dancing in the snow (even though he looks kind of miserable in this photo) it inspires me...
Ready for a New Dining Experience this Weekend?
Hey Awesome over 50's, Have you planned your weekend yet? Hopefully it's not just filled with a to-do list of laundry, grocery shopping and cleaning. There are so many amazing new dining experiences waiting for you. Why not find your new favorite? I realize that...