The Elegance of The Japanese Alps: Travel To Matsumoto and Takayama
Crisp mountain air, beautiful wooden architecture, and alpine rivers and lakes so crystal clear they’re an almost otherworldly shade of blue characterize the mountain villages of Matsumoto and Takayama. Add a castle or two, charming little streets, and some regional delicacies and it’s more than worth the trip to the Japanese Alps. Matsumoto and Takayama …
The Best Barrel Jeans for Women Over 50 and How to Style Them
Love them or hate them, barrel jeans are still a “thing.” But barrel jeans are polarizing. They are the exact opposite of skinny jeans which millennials abhor. But I say, you do you. There is room in your closet for all styles, and if you are on the fence on barrel jeans, keep reading. Note: …
20 Delicious High-Protein Snack Ideas For Women In Midlife
As we navigate midlife, our bodies experience significant shifts—muscle mass declines, metabolism slows and energy levels fluctuate. These changes can make it harder to maintain strength, manage weight, and feel our best. That’s where protein becomes essential. Unlike carbs and fats, protein helps preserve muscle, boost metabolism and keep you full longer, making it a …
President’s Day Sales: Deals on Fashion for Now, Spring and Next Fall
President’s Day is here, bringing with it some of the best sales and discounts of the year. This time of year is perfect for refreshing your wardrobe. If you’re feeling ready to move on from fall fashion and dive into spring, now’s the ideal moment to take advantage of the President’s Day sales. We’re in …
Why You Need a Skin Barrier Repair Cream: 11 of The Best To Try
One subject that has dominated beauty recently is the skin barrier. Much of this new obsession can be attributed to social media, which has popularized barrier-friendly trends like “slugging” (slathering the face with petroleum jelly or Aquaphor overnight) probiotic skin care (for maintaining the surface-level microbiome) and skin-cycling routines (which alternate between active treatments and …
