I don’t know about you, but, all this sitting around the house (necessary as it may be) has me feeling a bit stiff and out of touch with my body! I know that you are probably feeling the same!

So, today, I thought that it would be useful to share a few ways that you can pamper your body… even if you are stuck at home. Best of all, these ideas are completely free. I hope they help you to feel at home in your body again.

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What are you doing to pamper and take care of your body these days? Are there any new positive habits that you have developed since you were asked to stay at home?

Even while we’re all working from home and only going out for the very essential, there’s something nice about at least having your brows and skin looking groomed and put together. If you’re starting to run out of your everyday beauty products, Benefit’s Friends and Family sale for 2020 is almost here to save the day. Stock up on every eyebrow pencil you could ever want, plus natural-looking foundation, mascara, lip tints, bronzer and more at 20 percent off.

From April 13 to April 16, use code BENEBABE on anything on the Benefit site. Seriously, there are no exclusions here, which is really rare. The discount even applies to value sets, tools and cute Benefit merch. Plus, you get free shipping on orders of more than $50. It’s hard to pick favorites when it comes to a brand like Benefit but we chose some must-haves below to get you started on shopping. Come back here on April 13 to shop and fill your cart with what you need while physical distancing and what you’ll need when you finally get out and about again.

Benefit Cosmetics.

Hoola Matte Bronzer

This shimmer-free bronzer comes in four skin-flattering shades, including the new Caramel (medium–deep) and Toasted (deep).

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Badgal Bang! Volumizing Mascara

You’re not getting lash extensions anytime soon but this mascara is the next best thing.

Benefit Cosmetics.

Brow Styler Eyebrow Pencil & Powder Duo

In 12 waterproof shades, the dual-ended pencil and powder fakes naturally full brows.

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Love, Lips & Tints Full-Size Lip Stain Trio

Benefit’s iconic lip and cheek tint now comes in three pretty shades and you can try them all in this affordable set.

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Hello Happy Flawless Brightening Foundation

This medium-coverage foundation contains SPF 15.

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If you look up “jobs for seniors” on Google, you are likely to find dozens of articles with jobs that require no experience are easy to do part-time and that you can do at home. While there is no doubt that these attributes are appealing to some retirees, overall, I believe that the entire idea of “jobs for seniors” is misplaced… and even a little dangerous. Here’s the reason…

Older adults already face negative stereotypes everywhere that we look. In movies, we are portrayed as slow to adopt technology, grumpy, week, mentally slow and boring. In the workplace, we are looked at as if we are “on the way out,” even if we would like to work for years to come.

It’s the same thing with the concept of “jobs for seniors.” When we imply that there are certain jobs that are acceptable for older adults, we reinforce society’s negative stereotypes.

We Aren’t Our Parents… and We Are Ready to Rock Retirement

An argument could be made that the concept of “jobs for seniors” applied to our parents’ generation. For starters, they faced different economic realities. Their job experience wasn’t necessarily translatable to part-time work. In addition, they didn’t expect to have 20-30 years of life in retirement to learn new skills and start new careers or businesses.

Our generation is different. Most of us have acquired skills (writing, customer service, business, finance, teaching, marketing, accounting and many others) over the course of our four decades in the workplace. Those of us haven’t acquired tangible skills in the past are more than capable of doing so now – especially with sites like Udemy, Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

So, What Are the Best Jobs for Seniors?

The short answer to this question is that there are no best jobs for seniors. There is only the best job for you as an individual. Here are a few questions that you can use to get started on your search for the perfect job:

• How many hours do you want to work? Is “part-time” really your goal?
• What are your hobbies? Could you make money from them?
• What jobs have always fascinated you, even if you don’t (yet) meet the requirements?
• What smaller jobs are related to your ultimate career aspiration?
• Who do you know who is already working in your dream job? Talk to them!
• Have you looked at all of the websites that offer online training?

These are just a few of the hundreds of questions that could help you to get started on your search for the perfect job in retirement.

A Few Words About Ageism and the Practicality of Starting Something New in Retirement

At this point, I’m sure that quite a few of you are thinking something along the lines of: “This all sounds great in theory, but, no-one is going to let me start over as a [Insert your dream here] at my age. All the training in the world won’t help me to overcome ageism.”

There is certainly some truth to this. And, I’m not saying that you won’t face barriers as an older adult.

There may be compromises involved. For example, going to vet school may not be possible (unless you are very lucky, quite rich and uniquely talented.) But, if you want to work with animals, why not train as a vet assistant? Seriously, have a chat with your local vets and see what they say.

Is it likely that a PR firm will hire you with only book knowledge in your 60s? Probably not… but, could you start writing about PR, become an expert, and start your own PR business? Absolutely.

There are no free lunches in life. Life isn’t fair. And, as older adults, we face significant work-related challenges and discrimination.

At the same time, with the growth of the Internet and the acceptance of remote work, it has never been easier to go around gatekeepers. We just need to have the bravery and grit to stick with it until we succeed.

What Do You Want Your Retirement to Stand for?

If you found this article by searching for “best jobs for seniors” in Google, I hope that you will take a few minutes to reconsider your definition of productive work in retirement.

There’s nothing wrong with looking for work that is easy to do at home or that you can do part-time. But, you are so much more than your age. You are a vibrant and dynamic person who is capable of taking on new challenges. So, decide what interests you, even if you don’t yet know how to do it, and step boldly into the future! You can do this!

Do you agree or disagree that the concept of “jobs for seniors” is outdated? How have you gone about making extra money in retirement? Or, if you are still working, what do you plan on doing for extra money when you finally do retire? Let’s have a conversation!

For anyone, really, but particularly for those of us over 60, wearing a beautiful scarf is a fabulous and very effective way to brighten up, freshen up, and liven up any outfit. It can also complete a look.

That’s the thing about good accessories – they provide the finishing touch, demonstrating that we still care about and put thought into what we wear.

On a practical level, a cozy knit scarf can keep us warm and also serves to camouflage any skin around the neck that we’d rather not show off.

In the warmer months, a less dense scarf, such as a lovely silky floral or sheer textile can serve as a light shawl when you’re subjected to the blast of cold air in air conditioned rooms and restaurants.

For a jaunty and elegant look you can also tie it loosely on the handles of a handbag, which is a very popular thing to do among fashionable European ladies these days.

And of course, if you’re heading out to warmer climes for the winter, a larger scarf will serve double duty as a sarong to wear over your swimsuit by the pool or on the beach!

Make It Intentional

The key to making a scarf an artistic statement, as part of your whole look, is simply to not make it seem haphazard. You may be wearing it primarily to protect your neck but try to avoid making it look as though you just threw it on for only that purpose.

Of course, if it’s in a beautiful print, you can just wear it draped over your shoulders to show off the pattern. In that case, make it the centerpiece by wearing it over something plain that doesn’t have much adornment or competing details or pattern.

Whether you wear a thick, bulky knit, a large pashmina-type, or a print in a finer material, all scarves cry out for a bit of shape. This is especially true for knits, otherwise they can just look overwhelming.

One, Think of Your Laundry: Fluff and Fold

That means that if you’re wearing a large scarf, it’s a great idea to add some drape and shape to the end. Or, if you’re wearing a moderate-sized scarf, after you wrap and fold the ends over or knot them into a pleasing shape, fluff out the edges and the knots themselves a bit. That gives them volume.

Two, Think Geometry

Look to a man’s tie as an example of how to create geometric shapes with a scarf.

You can affect something similar by experimenting with various knots, and then loosening up the knot a bit so that it has a softer shape. Then try draping the ends forward, or one over your shoulder instead of just hanging straight down.

Scarf Instead of a Necklace

If you want a no-hassle, very feminine look that can replace a necklace, try one with ruffled edges. This kind of presentation is almost impossible to mess up and doesn’t require much more than tying the ends loosely or wrapping them around your neck and then draping them.

Another necklace-like replacement is the bib. It works for everything from bulky knits to silky scarves. It involves folding a square scarf into a triangle, tying the two widest ends together, placing the knot at the back of your neck, and then draping the pointed end across the front of your chest.

France vs. Asia

It’s pretty much universally accepted that French women have taken the gold in the scarf-tying competition (although the Asian market is giving them some serious competition.) The artful ways that they tie their scarves is enviable.

There are numerous YouTube videos demonstrating how to create those different ties, knots, and drapes. Here is one of my favorites with charming designer Justine Leconte.

It’s well worth practicing with some of these ideas. After a while, they become super easy to do, and people will start asking you, “How did you tie that pretty scarf?”

What is your favorite accessory? Do you wear scarves? Which types do you prefer and how have you worn them to best effect? Please share below!