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By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
July 20, 2020
THIS WEEK
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The Not-So-Happy Happy Hour
By Kelly K. James
, July 28, 2020
When drinking to de-stress during a time of crisis gets out of hand.
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6 Exotic Vacations You Can Take From Your Own Home
By Sacha Cohen
, July 28, 2020
So important now that summer vacation is but a distant memory.
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Sweaty Workout Hair To Professional Hair In 5 Minutes
By Danielle Braff
, July 28, 2020
No time to shower and don't want to look like a hot mess? Here's what you should do.
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How My Blemishes Taught Me To Love My Skin
By Sandra Ebejer
, July 28, 2020
Initially, I stared at my reflection, on the verge of tears.
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SPOTLIGHT
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The Endearing Habit That Could Be The Key To A Happy Relationship
Who knew????
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5 Things You Should Know About Sex By 40
By Mara Reinstein
, September 5, 2017
Hint: Since 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' nothing is taboo.
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5 Things To Know About Your Period By 40
By Mara Reinstein
, September 19, 2017
Don't sweat the small (or smelly) stuff.
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What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know About Money
By Kate Rockwood
, October 10, 2017
Face it. The buck stops with you.
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I've Given Up On Making New Friends
Why I'm living in a permanent state of loneliness.
By Sarene Leeds
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5 Beauty Tips We Wish We'd Known Years Ago
By Barbara Hannah Grufferman
, January 30, 2018
From the department of "better late than never."
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OMG! Where Did All My Hair Go?
By Leslie Goldman
, October 16, 2018
We’ve got answers for you. (P.S. There’s hope!)
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8 Secrets For Updating Your Style After 45
By Andrea Barbalich
, December 23, 2019
What worked in your 20s and 30s may not work for you now.
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Below-The-Belt Beauty Tips You Should Try Right Now
By Leslie Goldman
, January 15, 2019
Give your lady parts some tender loving care.
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Why I'm Thrilled My Daughter Won't Finish College
By Lorraine Duffy Merkl
, November 12, 2019
My husband is also relieved.
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The Girlfriend's Guide To Mocktails
By Samantha Lande
, April 23, 2019
Farewell hangover, hello flavor.
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7 Things You Can Do Right This Minute To Live A Longer, Healthier Life
By E.L. Peck
, July 31, 2018
Your future self will forever thank you.
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5 Women Sound Off On Their Sexless Marriages
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
, January 14, 2020
If you struggle to recall the last time you had sex with your spouse, you're not alone.
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It's The New Peri-Midlife Crisis. And You're In It
By Julie Dam
, November 7, 2017
And it doesn't involve buying a sports car or trading your partner in for a newer model.
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