Thrive Solo Seniors! Simple and Frugal Living Starts Here
I am so glad you stopped by today for a little bit of positive encouragement for women over 60. Grab your favorite mug and beverage of choice (no judgement here!) and join me for a few reminders that I hope will lift you up. You are loved and liked here. You’re somebody special. Yes, you…
Hey friends, the older we get, the more we realize life is about being grateful for the things that matter. We trade expensive trends for the simple life joys that bring moments of pleasure. We’re mindful of our budgets, a bit choosier, less materialistic, and more aware of the things that bring value to our…
As we age, we realize life isn’t about expensive material things. It’s about simple life joys and being grateful for the things that matter to us. We swap buying expensive items for simple things that bring moments of pleasure. We’re mindful of our budgets, choose wisely, and are less materialistic to make life richer. Senior…
Why I Wrote This Ode to My Gray Hair Hey, friends! Today, I’m sharing something simple but meaningful to me. Below is an ode I wrote to my gray hair five years ago during a writing challenge. At the time I was not feeling very good about myself, and I wanted to send a little…
Hey, what do you want to watch? It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., and I’m sharing our Thanksgiving weekend tv for seniors. We keep things simple and quiet without stress of shopping, cooking, or overeating. Grab a cup of coffee, (mine is right here). Let’s go! And since I’m not an entertainment critic…
It’s 24 hours before your pension money is in the bank, your SNAP benefits refill, or the food bank opens, and you’re looking at a nearly empty pantry. We’ve all been there. And now you’re here you need to stretch your pantry food to get you through until payday. This situation is too familiar for…
In today’s world is it possible for seniors to stop complaining and live simply with gratitude? Life is uncertain, and it’s easy to fall into the habit of complaining about things that are happening in our lives and around us that are not in our control. When we concentrate only on what’s wrong, we get…
Have you ever reached for a baguette only to find it has become rock-hard? Don’t worry; learning how to revive a stale baguette is simpler than you might think, and I’ll show you exactly how to do it in just minutes. Whether you use your oven or microwave, these proven methods will transform that hard-as-a-rock…
Preface: Hey seniors, have you ever thought about strengthening your brain through reading? Just 30 minutes a day of reading, whether it’s a novel, a magazine, or even the back of a cereal box, can give your brain a workout. Whether you prefer fiction, non-fiction, a tablet, or an audiobook, adaily reading benefits for seniors…
Welcome to Starting New Starting Fresh, a community for thriving single women seniors. This blog is all about living our best simple life (within our means) and on our own terms. We’re rediscovering ourselves after 60. Peace. JoAnn