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Health & HappinessMay 18, 2012

Women in radio: Beryl, Betty and Sound Women

By Amanda

So it’s a great week for older women on the radio, what with the wonderful Beryl Renwick and Betty Smith winning a Sony Gold for their best entertainment programme on Radio Humberside (Saturday evenings, 6.00pm til 7.00pm if you want… Read More

Health & HappinessMay 5, 2012

More tips for married bliss: from Kenny and Selma married for 72 years

By Jane

Sent to the founder of the hilarious Awkward Family Photos blog on his wedding day, by his grandparents Kenny and Selma, who couldn’t make the long trip accross country to attend. Watch it right to the end – totes hilaire!… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 29, 2012

The secret of married bliss: who knows?

By Jane

Yesterday (in the side column of shame) Joan Collins shared what she thinks are the secrets to wedded bliss. Her current husband Percy is 46 and she will be 79 next month and when questioned on the ages gap, says… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 21, 2012

The Great Wall of Vagina and The Vagenda

By Jane

Ever since I watched a documentary on women who have labiaplasty to make their vaginas ‘look nicer’, I have been fascinated by the idea that some women think this is a cause for anxiety. Artist Jamie McCartney has addressed this… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 19, 2012

Do something good today: sign the international letter & petition to Asma al-Assad

By Jane

Asma Al-Assad, the first lady of Syria, has yet to speak out about the violence spreading through her own country. This video has been made in an attempt to garner the strength and resolve of women worldwide to try and… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 7, 2012

Something for the teens: cheap holidays

By Jane

As you know, we are not usually up for sponsored posts, and if we do, we choose them very carefully – if at all. But this one appealed to us, as it’s that time of year when the teens are… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 3, 2012

Inspiration for growing old: “stay positive and eat well”

By Jane

My neighbour Joyce was 78 on Sunday, and on Saturday night she invited us over to have drinks with her friends and family. I was tired and looking forward to a night in front of the tv, but I love… Read More

Health & Happiness, Health & Happiness, We Are ReadingApril 1, 2012

The Elegant Art of Falling Apart by Jessica Jones

By Jane

Just when Jessica Jones thought she had it all – a job she liked and a man who loved her, in a city she adored, – she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the help of friends and family, she… Read More

Health & HappinessMarch 18, 2012

Mums are cool – Happy Mothers Day x

By Jane

Health & HappinessMarch 13, 2012

Mother’s Day present ideas: a perfume and tea salon at Illuminum fragrances

By Amanda

Now THIS is what we call a good Mother’s Day present idea, a rare tea and perfume appreciation salon at Illuminum Fragrance Lounge in Dover Street., London For the last few weeks we’ve had PRs sending us ‘ideas’ for Mother’s… Read More

Health & HappinessMarch 8, 2012

International Womens Day: what do women’s rights mean to you?

By Jane

As it’s International Womens day today, we think it’s important to remind ourselves how vital it is for women all over the world to have equality, justice, empowerment and a voice. This moving film, reminds us that despite many peoples… Read More

Health & HappinessFebruary 9, 2012

MiddleagedSingle.com: And your time starts……NOW!

By Amanda

I have a DATE!! I know, how about that?! A date with a real man! The reason for this excitement – sorry about the row of exclamation marks, I don’t know of any other key that expresses written excitement, and… Read More

Health & HappinessFebruary 2, 2012

Teenage acne and how to treat it, thanks to For The Young Dude

By Amanda

It’s ALL about beauty products this week on TWR. As we all keenly await Jane’s review on NanoBlur (or Nan Blur as we’ve renamed it) and Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation from Maybelline, I’ve been researching help on teenage acne, as… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 28, 2012

Style Icon: Beatrice Wood

By Jane

Beatrice Wood moved to California In her early forties, after a succession of failed artistic careers (most notably as an actress) and an annulled marriage. After buying a pair of baroque plates with a luster glaze and trying to unsuccessfully… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 13, 2012

Philips RéAura skin laser: no pain, no gain

By Amanda

I have been using a laser on my skin as part of my beauty routine for the last few months, a proper, Philips super advanced, Fraxel technology laser, the sort you might find in a really serious dermatologists. I know… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 4, 2012

A feminist future?

By Jane

Yesterday over breakfast, while reading the paper, I said to teen daughter ‘you should be glad you’re not a 15 year old girl in Afganistan’, ‘why’ she replied, and I told her the hideous story of the young girl, tortured… Read More

Health & HappinessDecember 17, 2011

And another thing Santa!

By Jane

Dear Santa, While you are sorting out Amanda’s new gay son and private jet, I’d like you to consider consider a few fantasy gifts I have on my list? Mrs Doubtfire Not only would she cook and clean and nag… Read More

Health & HappinessDecember 16, 2011

Dear Santa, my fantasy Christmas wish list

By Amanda

Dear Santa, this year I’ve got everything I need thanks, but in case you are considering making my dreams really come true, here are a few fantasy ideas: Another son, but this one must be gay As you know Santa,… Read More

Health & HappinessDecember 13, 2011

Are women are born to be bitchy?

By Jane

A recent academic study has found that women can feel threatened by an attractive peer and as a result their reaction towards a woman they consider a threat, can range from a simple sneer and eyebrow raise, to horrible comments. … Read More

Health & HappinessDecember 4, 2011

Camila Batmanghelidjh from Kids Company talks to The Women’s Room

By Amanda

Remember when we wrote about Camila Batmanghelidjh after the riots? Well the nice people at American Express and the New West End Company asked if we’d like to meet her this week, mostly so we could ‘big up’ the American… Read More

Health & HappinessNovember 25, 2011

Scratch and Sniff: Adventures in Olfaction

By Jane

I recently met Odette Toilette, the perfume expert behind the Scratch and Sniff’ salons. She describes them as ‘a blend of literary soirée meets perfume sampling meets social club, and a way to raise our enjoyment of the very underappreciated… Read More

Health & HappinessNovember 24, 2011

Planet alert: Mercury is in retrograde

By Jane

*WARNING – this post may not make you feel good* I am not usually one for taking too much notice of my horoscope and have no time for people who go see mediums and have their tarot cards read. I… Read More

Health & HappinessNovember 9, 2011

MiddleagedSingle.com: Are you lonesome tonight?

By Jane

Despite much being written in the press about the increasing numbers of older single people, and the mainstream advertising of internet dating sites (the term ‘lonely hearts’ thankfully being so last century) becoming commonplace with TV adverts for Match.com sandwiched… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 18, 2011

Treat yourself: Aromatherapy Associates

By Jane

We are huge fans of Aromatherapy Associates products. I just love their Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil, when I am feeling stressed out and in need of a good nights sleep. So when we were told that they have… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 9, 2011

Thank you Easy Living!

By Amanda

It’s official, we are ‘ witty and stylish’, we know this because Easy Living said so! I know! Isn’t that nice of them? We are in the Gone Surfing section of the October copy, as one of their best blogs!… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 8, 2011

When good hair goes bad

By Jane

Isn’t getting older fabulous, not only are our waists get thicker, but our hair seems to be getting thinner! The weird and not so wonderful things that happen when we reach middle age can be a mine field to navigate… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 3, 2011

Menopausal weight gain: an actual fact

By Amanda

I learnt an actual fact about weight gain during the menopausal years of (approx) late 40s to mid 50s recently. It comes from a very good book by Debra Waterhouse called Menopause Without Weight Gain, and the fact is… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 2, 2011

Growing old: city or country?

By Jane

Apologies to anyone reading who hasn’t been basking in balmy summer temperatures this week, this post may be a little annoying! We have enjoyed the most beautiful sunny last week of September since the 80’s apparently (why do Brits love… Read More

Health & HappinessSeptember 28, 2011

Another idea for those old check shirts: The National Shirt Exchange

By Jane

Some time ago Amanda posted about the number of check shirts her boys had accumulated over the last few years. Being a crafty type, she ended up putting them to good use by incorporating them into a lovely patchwork quilt… Read More

Health & HappinessSeptember 8, 2011

MiddleagedSingle.com: WLTM SSM, GSOH

By Jane

So, I’ve agonised over my profile, downloaded some half-decent photographs, been approved by the web site’s administrator and am now sat in front of the screen, eagerly waiting to receive my first missive from Mr Right. Of course, his first… Read More