Margaret Josephs’ Bowie Tank

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 11 Episode 6 Fashion

I’ve always known that Margaret Josephs’ is a rock star, and she’s certainly proving it during this season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey with her wide array of rocker tees. And while you Bowie fans may be bummed that this tank is sold out, you totally have a chance to steal her star style down below.

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Jennifer Aydin’s Bronzer

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 11 Episode 6 Fashion

The bronzer we spotted Jennifer Aydin using while she was getting ready for dinner at the shore on this week’s RHONJ is a major Bravoleb fave. We’ve seen it being used by Dorit Kemsley, Naomie Olindo and almost all clients of MUA to the Bravolebs Priscilla DiStassio.

When we interviewed Priscilla she let us in on the shade she uses on all of her clients regardless of skin tone, Carmel. And since I love an expert tip I have to thank her for sharing, and to Jennifer for the reminder that there’s not time like the present to give myself the gift of bronze.

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Back in 2019, I purchased a condominium after renting for a year. Because of the short rent period I expected the move to be fairly simple as I’m not a big shopper or collector of things. Nonetheless, it was time-consuming and included the process of “letting go” as all moves do.

Good News on Buying an Older Condominium

As it happens, I made my home purchase based on an ideal location for me, not the aesthetics of the condominium. That left me with an opportunity to gut and redesign the kitchen, top to bottom.

I recycled all the materials and appliances I could and got to work. With cooking and nutrition as my top priority, here’s what I did:

Research Before Renovating Your Kitchen

I first thought about what was important to me as a health and nutrition coach, both personally and professionally. I viewed several magazine layouts, visited kitchen showrooms, and talked with cooks and contractors.

Final decisions:

Flooring

Kitchen flooring needs to be comfortable if you want to spend time cooking, since most often you’re standing on your feet. I chose a vinyl wood plank that has a cushiony layer and is easily cleaned with a damp mop.

Lighting

Being able to see ingredients and read recipes easily makes cooking a pleasure. To have optimal lighting, I had under cabinet lights installed along with recessed ceiling lights that are adjustable in intensity.

Countertops

You can’t really do much food prep unless you have good counter space. Counters were installed between the refrigerator and gas stove with a long corner one between the stove and sink, and again between the sink and dishwasher.

Refrigerator

When buying my refrigerator, I opted for a freezer under. Most of what I use is fresh food, so having that at eye level keeps me from growing unintended chemistry experiments in the fridge.

Grocery Storage

Getting a fresh start with a move and a new kitchen involves your grocery storage spaces. If you’ve been wanting to improve your food choices, now is the time to make thoughtful ones while you stock your cabinets.

I had a floor to ceiling pantry installed in the corner of the kitchen. One shelf holds my whole grains and nuts, another my oils and vinegars, and another holds broth, canned beans, varieties of canned tomatoes.

Another shelf holds my teas and coffee, since my mugs, coffee and tea dispenser are right beside the pantry. Dried herbs and spices? I lay them down in a drawer beside my stove for easy access when I’m cooking.

Cooking Implements

I like to limit the number of cooking tools to what I actually use. I store my cookware in a lazy Susan to the right of the stove.

One drawer close to the stove holds my glass storage bowls. Mixing bowls are on the top shelf of the pantry since I don’t bake very much. Another pantry shelf holds my blender, a Nutri-bullet emulsifier, a food processor, and a hand-held mixer.

Dishes

My plates are to the right of the stove, so if I’m not using serving dishes for guests, I can easily place my food right from pan to plate without moving very far.

I quickly got used to the new layout. For a while, I used to reach for things where they had been in my old kitchen. But I would smile to myself, knowing that adapting to the new space will somehow create a couple of new brain synapses. A hidden bonus!

If you’re curious to see the before and after, I put a few photos up on my blog . So far, it’s working well for me, and I’m sure as time passes I’ll be making some adjustments.

Have you renovated or reworked your kitchen lately? If so, what do you especially like about your layout? Would you lay down floor mats near the sink and stove or leave it as is? Are there any feng shui elements I’m missing? All of your comments will be greatly appreciated for sure.

If you’re a grandmother, what do your grandchildren call you? “Grandma?” “Nana?” “Mammy?” Some women over 60 feel strange being called “Grandma” or other titles because it reminds them of their own grandmothers, who were much “older” women than we are now.

Being called “Grandma” also brings up interesting feelings that remind us of our shifting roles, our changing identity, and time passing. Just like so many other aspects of life for women over 60, the concept of being a grandmother is changing. Maybe the word “Grandma” is changing as well.

Grandma Names Are Changing with Time

What’s in a name? It might seem like a small concern, but the word “grandmother” sounds ill-suited to many women over 60 today, who are more individualistic and independent than they used to be.

Today’s grandmothers often feel that traditional names sound too “old” and that they don’t want to sound like a stereotypical grandparent from past generations who led a quiet life. Many of today’s grandmothers don’t want to be defined solely as a grandmother; we still are doing many other things in life, in addition to building strong relationships with our grandchildren.

Would you like to embrace a new “job title” as a grandmother? Perhaps you can find some inspiration from different languages. Many different countries and cultures have their own unique names for “grandmother,” and perhaps some of these global ideas can give you a new appreciation for your life as “Grandma” or “Nana” or “Meema” or whatever you like.

Here are some ideas on how to find the right “grandmother name” for you:

Choose a Different Traditional Name

Even if you want a traditional name, you’re not limited to “Grandma” or “Granny” – why not think about a different grandmother name? Here are a few to think about which might stimulate some ideas:

• Gammi, Gammy, Gami
• Grammie, Grammy
• Grams
• Mammy, Mamie
• Mimi
• MeMa, Meema, Memaw
• Nan, Nana, Nanna
• Ona, Onna

Adopt an Ethnic Name

Want a cool new trendy name? Consider looking for inspiration from other languages and countries. For example, this article has a list of ethnic grandmother names like Oma (German), YaYa (Greek), or Savta (Hebrew).

Maybe you have a connection to some of these names through your own family history (even if you no longer speak those languages), or maybe you have a favorite country that you love to travel to – or if you’re learning a foreign language, using that language’s grandmother name could be a fun way to share the language with your grandchildren.

Even if some families are not highly cultural or religious, they may choose names that honor their culture or heritage. Or they choose them just to be different from the more common names. Some cultures see their specific names for grandparents as a mark of respect, and to call them anything else is disrespectful.

Here are a few popular grandmother names from different countries and languages – see if any of these are inspiring to you.

• Chinese: NaiNai
• Filipino: Lola
• Flemish: Bomma
• French Canadian: Mémé
• Italian: Nonna
• Spanish: Abuela
• Yiddish: Bubbe

Whatever name you go by, being a grandmother is one of the great joys of life for many women over 60. I hope that you’ll find this to be true in your life as well!

Take a Grandma Names Quiz

This site has a fun quiz on “which grandmother name is right for you,” which might give you some ideas. You can go through a list of questions that assess your personality, style, and favorite things to do, and as a result, you’ll see which grandmother name you should actually be using.

What do you think? Would you like to be called “Grandma” or does it sound too “old” for you? Are there any other traditional or ethnic grandma names that appeal to you? Please let us know in the comments.