What My Husband Let Go of After 60 (He Made the List Himself)
The best decluttering in our house this fall wasn’t mine. It was my husband’s. One Sunday evening in October, he came out of his den with a yellow legal pad. …
Less Stuff, Faster Chores: How Decluttering Cut My Cleaning Time
My Saturday dusting used to take an hour and forty minutes. Last Saturday, it took thirty-five. I didn’t buy a fancy duster. I didn’t learn a new trick. I just …
How to Divide a Parent’s Things Between Siblings Without Hurt Feelings
I almost gave away the one thing my sister wanted most from our mother’s house. It was a wooden spoon. The handle was worn thin, and the tip was stained …
10 Things in Your Wardrobe You Should Never Buy Again (And What to Buy Instead)
10 things in your wardrobe you should never buy again, why they end up unworn, and what to buy instead.
What I’m Clearing Now So This House Still Works When I’m 85
“I haven’t made soup all winter,” my mother told me the year she turned 85. She loved making soup. But her big soup pot lived on the bottom shelf of …
Plus Size Tops: 7 Pretty Styles That Fit and Flatter
What to look for in plus size tops, plus 7 pretty top styles shown in full outfits you can copy.
Airport Outfits Over 60: 7 Comfy Travel Looks You’ll Love to Wear
What to wear to the airport after 60, plus 7 comfy, pretty travel outfits and simple security tips.
30 Things to Clear Now So Your Kids Don’t Have To
The box on the shelf in my mother’s basement said “Misc” in black marker, and nothing else. Inside, I found a bag of old keys, a church directory from 1979 …
Rainy Day Outfits For Women Over 50: 7 Cheerful Looks That Keep You Dry
What to wear on rainy days to stay dry, plus 7 cheerful rainy day outfits for women over 50.
Wedding Guest Dresses Over 60: 7 Pretty Picks For Every Dress Code
What each wedding dress code means, simple guest rules, and 7 pretty wedding guest dresses for women over 60.