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Lifestyle
25 Mementos From The ’90s You Should Finally Toss
Buh-bye Beanie Baby collection.
By Mara Reinstein
February 23, 2021
THIS WEEK
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Relationships
Wanted: One Best Friend Who Won’t Break My Heart
By Elizabeth Mack
, February 23, 2021
Is that too much to ask??
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Money
15 Beauty Freebies You Can Snag Right Now
By Danielle Manion
, February 23, 2021
Here's how to score some great products — for nothing!!
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Lifestyle
The Bald And The Beautiful: How Old Is Too Old For A Brazilian?
By Elizabeth Mack
, February 23, 2021
Here's where I draw the line.
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SPOTLIGHT
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Lifestyle
Check Out The Winners Of The AARP Movies For Grownups Awards
Congratulations are in order!!
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Relationships
The Day I Stopped Being Attractive To Men
By Kristan Higgins
, August 20, 2019
And the day they started noticing me again.
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Health
The Perimenopausal Side Effect That Blindsided Me
By Melissa Fenton
, January 7, 2020
A changing body I was prepared for, but not this.
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The Compliment I No Longer Want To Hear
By Rachel Kramer Bussel
, July 7, 2020
It all started when I was in my mid 40s.
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College in the 90s was the best
Relationships
Why Attending College In The ’90s Was The Absolute Best
Scheduling classes around "Days of Our Lives" is just one reason.
By Christine Burke
LET'S TALK ABOUT .... ALL THINGS BEAUTY!!
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Money
4 Best Beauty Products To Snag At The Grocery Store
By Michelle Rostamian
, January 15, 2021
Plus, they’re all under $10.
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Lifestyle
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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Lifestyle
The 7 Beauty Products Our Over-40 Girlfriends Can't Live Without
By Erin Leigh Peck
, December 12, 2017
Girlfriend-tested and guaranteed to work!
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Lifestyle
All Your Crazy, Beauty-Related Questions Answered!
By Suzanne Hayes
, April 28, 2020
These 5 tips will get you through the crisis.
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40 Things That Women Over 40 Secretly Google
By Mara Reinstein
, September 10, 2019
Admit it. We know you do!
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6 Ways AARP Is Fighting For You
November 5, 2019
You may be surprised.
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Relationships
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My Friend’s Husband Came On To Me
February 19, 2019
I was definitely not prepared for what popped up on my screen.
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4 Biggest Turn-Ons For Men Over 40
April 3, 2018
It’s definitely NOT women under 40!
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6 Tips To Help You Save A Boatload Of Money In A Year
April 6, 2020
Put your expectations in the plus column — starting today.
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