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I’m going to bet that you didn’t know quinoa brings an excellent source of nutrients to the skin; the grain is full of healthy omega fatty acids and vitamins that improve concerns like skin texture, firmness and overall tone when applied topically. Luckily, one skincare brand has tapped into its benefits full force, offering an entire line of products dedicated to the “golden grain.” 

While NativaSpa’s hero seller is the Quinoa Firming Body Lotion, its runner up, the Quinoa Firming Body Oil, is not to be overlooked. It brings many of the same positives as its partner-in-crime, but in a super smooth, non-greasy oil formula. Plus, it’s currently on sale for under $19.

NativaSpa

NativaSpa Quinoa Firming Body Oil

Per the brand’s research, quinoa is a healthy source of plant protein, meaning its nutrition profile is unique and robust—you stand to benefit from more than just implementing it into your diet. NativaSpa used a patented extraction process to pull the best qualities from the grain and transform it into a 100 percent pure quinoa oil, which is twice as nutrient-rich as argan oil and almond oil. 

The potent oil is extremely comforting to the skin; it brightens areas of dullness, adds a hydrating layer of protection and even minimizes the appearance of stretch marks, But, perhaps best of all, it claims to improve skin firmness within a month of use. According to reviewers, it also leaves a lingering scent that “everyone will ask about.” It’s described as “warm, floral, with the perfect amount of sweetness, followed by notes of peony and a touch of comforting vanilla,” by the brand itself.

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Speaking of reviewers, one customer had plenty of things to say about the body oil, including that it feels “luxurious” on the skin. “It isn’t a heavy oil, feels light and soaks in fairly quickly, especially compared to other oils that rest on top of your skin and feel slimy/greasy. I’ve actually used it on my face a few times and noticed an improvement in my skin’s texture and acne scars,” they wrote.

“This oil is heavenly,” shared a second shopper. “Don’t know about the skin tightening yet, because I haven’t used it long enough. However, I use it when I am done showering and it leaves my skin feeling like silk.”

Winter may be on its way out the door, but that doesn’t mean body care isn’t a year-round effort. Scoop this lightweight oil that will make your skin glowing and smooth for less than $19.

The global wellness economy is estimated to be worth $4 trillion.

You read that right – $4 trillion!

We are on an endless quest for vitality and youth. Yet many of us drink alcohol, a known toxin.

We start drinking at college just to fit in, then we find ourselves at work entertaining clients or just letting our hair down with colleagues on a Friday night as part of the “work hard play hard” culture.

As we get older, we switch to using a glass (or two) or wine in the evening to relax or to relieve stress. The evolution from “socialising” to “self-medicating” is complete.

Seven Reasons to Take a Break

Here’s the thing:

Alcohol is a toxin, and we owe it to our amazing bodies and brains to take a break now and then. To boost our general health and check our dependence – especially as we get older. Below is a list of seven valid reasons to take a 66-day break from drinking alcohol.

To Check Your Dependence

Alcohol is a drug, and we need to take regular breaks to ensure that we are not becoming dependent. 20% of social drinkers will become dependent over the years. Alcohol is insidious and sneaks up on us which is why an annual “dependence check” makes so much sense.

It’s Long Enough to Get Real Benefits

Most of us have white-knuckled our way through Dry January but 30 days is just not long enough to experience the benefits of sobriety. In my experience, 66 days of sobriety will boost your health, improve your looks and give you a glimpse of just how awesome alcohol-free living can be!

To Lose Weight!

66 alcohol-free days will certainly have an impact on your waistline. Of course, wine is full of sugar, and it also leads to unhealthy snacking. Even more important to know is that because alcohol is a toxin your body will focus on metabolising it first, before it turns to burning those calories in your food.

Improving Your Looks!

A break from booze will have a positive impact on your looks. You will lose that puffiness in your face, your skin will clear and your eyes will sparkle. The average US woman spends $300 a month on beauty treatments. Ditching alcohol is the best beauty treatment of all – who knew!?

No More Peer Pressure

“Alcohol is the only drug we have to justify not taking” – harsh but true. If you tell your family and friends that you have given up drinking they may well ask you why on earth would you do such a crazy thing. Whereas, if you them you are doing a 66-day alcohol-free challenge as a health kick, they will probably leave you in peace.

Improve the Quality of Your Sleep

To feel rested we need seven cycles of REM sleep. Drinkers usually get two at most. The resulting fatigue builds up over the years, especially if you drink a glass (or two) of wine every evening. Ditch the drink for 66 days, and you will sleep like a baby and begin to feel fabulous.

Strengthen Your Immune System

Alcohol is a toxin and our immune system will fire up to protect us from it. Our immune system gets weaker as we age, and we need it to remain focussed on its job, which it to protect us from disease. Taking a break from booze will reduce your blood pressure, bring down your cholesterol levels and boost your general health.

It Could Change Your Life!

After 66 alcohol free days, you will experience the “Domino Effect.” Your mind will clear and your energy and motivation will come flooding back. You may well start reviewing and changing other parts of your life – your eating plan, your exercise program, your career and even your relationships.

Why 66 Days?

66 days give enough time to change a habit and build a new neural pathway. If you are thinking about making alcohol-free living a permanent lifestyle then you will find it SO much easier after 66 days.

Even if you are just looking to cut down, then take a 66-day break and you will find it much easier to drink within the low-risk levels of one bottle of wine a week.

Need Some Support?

If you’d like a bit of support to get through the 66 days then join the Tribe Sober #Sober66 Challenge and get online, community and audio support for 66 days from the day you sign up. The Challenge begins on the 20^th March so sign up today!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What habits have you adopted to help you lead a healthier lifestyle? Do you take regular breaks from alcohol? Did you find support in friends and family?

Are you planning a trip soon? Are you going somewhere new or returning to a familiar place? No matter where you are going, some prepping will be required.

Read BEST DESTINATIONS TO TRAVEL TO IN 2023.

It has never been easier to get ready for a trip as it is now with access to all the information we need right in the palm of our hands. Mobile apps are continuously being launched and the travel industry (and travelers) benefit immensely from these apps.

Here are our best 10 essential travel apps for women over 60:

1. Booking.com
2. Tripadvisor
3. Packpoint
4. TripCase
5. Expedia
6. Hopper
7. Wanderu
8. Google Flights
9. Google Maps
10. Waze

From the apps that help you book a room in a hotel, to the apps that keep you organized before and during the trip, there’s an app for practically everything. Many apps are free to use and contain in-app advertisements. Some apps have paid versions and offer more features.

As a solo female traveler, I can say that having access to travel apps on my phone has made traveling a lot easier. I remember the days with the folded-up paper map in my backpack, getting lost, looking for pay phones and mailboxes, and getting lost some more. I feel safer and better prepared now that I can use Google Maps to look up the area beforehand.

Travel Apps for Planning and Organizing

Booking flights, accommodations, car rentals, tours, attractions, and experiences is super easy with these apps.

Booking.com

Booking.com is an aggregator app that puts together lists of accommodations, flights, car rentals, tours, and more according to your travel details. It will help you find the best deals and you can book directly through the app.

Booking.com for Android

Booking.com for Apple

Trip Advisor

Trip advisor is an excellent app to research and find anything you need in your destination. You can read reviews from fellow travelers and also book through the app.

Tripadvisor for Android

Tripadvisor for Apple

PackPoint

PackPoint will help you sort and organize what you need to pack in your luggage. It will give you suggestions depending on the weather at your destination.

PackPoint for Android

PackPoint for Apple

TripCase

TripCase is an app that will gather all your travel information (flight times, hotel reservations, car rentals, etc.) and put it all in one neat place.

TripCase for Android

TripCase for Apple

Expedia

Expedia is a pioneer in the travel app industry. It is an aggregator app that helps you find the best prices for flights, accommodations, car rentals, and more.

Expedia for Android

Expedia for Apple

Hopper

Hopper is a price tracker and predictor that will keep you informed on price fluctuations for flights and hotels.

Hopper for Android

Hopper for Apple

Wanderu

Wanderu is the app you need to search for and book bus and train tickets. It also offers flights and other means of transportation, but the app specializes in buses and trains.

Wanderu for Android

Wanderu for Apple

There are many more apps to help with travel planning, like Travelocity, Trivago, Hotwire.com, Orbitz, Kayak, Priceline, etc.

Travel Apps for Flights

I always download the app for the carrier that I am flying with. That way I can purchase my tickets, do my self-check-in, get my boarding pass QR code, and keep up to date on my flights. Here is a short list of airline apps that I have used in the past and have had great experiences with:

Air Canada Android

Air Canada Apple

Alaska Airlines Android

Alaska Airlines Apple

American Airlines Android

American Airlines Apple

Delta Android

Delta Apple

Google Flights

You can use Google Flights to do research about flight schedules and pricing. They aggregate the various airlines and offer up the best options for you depending on the request you provided. I then typically book directly with the airlines and try not to go through a third party for plane tickets.

Google Flights for Android

Google Flights website

FlightTracker24

This app is a live flight tracker that lets you see planes around the world move in real-time on a detailed map.

FlightTracker24 for Android

FlightTracker24 for Apple

Travel Apps When on the Ground

Google Maps

One of the greatest apps, in my opinion, is Google Maps. The whole planet has almost completely been mapped out, street by street, by Google photographers. It’s also a GPS and will give you alternative routes and ETAs (by car, motorcycle, bus, walking, bicycle, or plane).

Google Maps for Android

Google Maps for Apple

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic

Another great GPS app is Waze. It lets you know, in real-time, what’s happening on the road while you are driving. Waze notifies you about traffic, construction, police, crashes, potholes, and more. Waze is a user-built app, meaning that the users input information as things are happening.

Waze for Android

Waze for Apple

My Currency Converter

My Currency Converter app will quickly and easily convert over 150 currencies for you.

My Currency Converter for Android

My Currency Converter for Apple

Google Translate

Don’t speak the language? Install the Google Translate app to communicate and understand the local language.

Google Translate for Android

Google Translate for Apple

Say Hi

Say Hi is another translation app that I like to use when traveling. It translates in real-time and lets you have a conversation in two different languages. Just tap the button and start speaking.

Say Hi for Android

Say Hi for Apple

Culture Trip

Culture Trip is great to learn about the destinations you are visiting. It has curated articles to read, and it also offers multi-day trip packages all over the world.

Culture Trip for Android

Culture Trip for Apple

Uber

Uber is a way to request rides wherever you are in the world. It’s great when traveling because you don’t have to deal with the local currency (the payment is processed with your debit or credit card), and the trip info is typed in so you don’t have to worry about communication issues with the driver.

Uber for Android

Uber for Apple

Happy Cow

Happy Cow is the app that will help you find vegetarian and vegan options in your area.

Happy Cow for Android

Happy Cow for Apple

Yelp

Yelp is a crowd-sourced app where travelers leave their honest reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, stores, services, and more.

Yelp for Android

Yelp for Apple

Travel Apps to Keep You Safe

Smart Traveler

The Smart Traveler app is for traveling US citizens. The app keeps you informed on international news, travel advisories, U.S. embassy locations, and more.

Smart Traveler for Android

Smart Traveler for Apple

Trip Whistle

Trip Whistle has a database of emergency numbers in over 200 countries. It lets you dial local police, fire, and ambulance in one touch.

Trip Whistle for Apple

Read SOLO TRAVEL OFF THE BEATEN PATH AFTER 60 – 6 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO KNOW.

Also read 6 AMAZING VACATIONS FOR SINGLE WOMEN OVER 60  

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you use travel apps? Which ones are your favorites? Will you try any that are on my list? What has been your experience with travel apps? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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Around a year ago, I made the conscious decision to primarily use hair masks instead of regular, run-of-the-mill conditioner. Heftier formulas offer more in the way of reviving split ends, shine and softness on my bleached hair—and let me tell you, the difference this switch has made is astonishing. I’m always trying out new formulas to keep my locks in check, which is why I was wholly surprised to find I had yet to use one of the most revered out there: Coco & Eve’s Like a Virgin Hair Mask. And right now, the brand is running a rare birthday sale, offering 20 percent off orders of $50+ and 30 percent off on orders $100+. 

First off, this product has so many glowing reviews, it took me who knows how long to sift through a majority of them. But as a beauty editor, I’m here to serve you the facts, which are as follows: This 5-in-1 treatment is capable of so much more than your average conditioner, and can transform the most brittle strands with each 10 minute application. It can be utilized a few different ways: Left on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing in the shower, or applying to dry hair and leaving on for up to 20 minutes (or even overnight) for added hydration. Whichever avenue you opt for, make sure to use the included tangle tamer brush to evenly distribute the product. 

Coco & Eve

Coco & Eve’s Like a Virgin Hair Mask

“Immediately after the first use I noticed a difference in my hair,” raved one shopper. “And as someone who is very insecure in my hair, I love that I could see instant results. My hair was very soft, had little to no frizz, and it even helped with oiliness. I went four days oil-free, and my hair never looked ‘flat.’ Absolutely LOVE this product and will be buying again.” 

The “multi-award winning” formula only delivers game-changing results. Ingredients like coconut oil, fig extract, shea butter, linseed, argan oil and probiotic extract restore dry, damaged hair to a shiny, glossy state, define natural texture and curls, revive split ends, tame frizz and flyaways, and last but not least, deeply condition tangles. It’s the perfect addition to a year-round routine, since it protects against the effects of environmental aggressors, such as humidity.

The mask has already made waves across the Internet, racking up thousands of eyeballs on dedicated TikTok videos. Plenty of the before-and-after’s showcase just how easily the mask can take dull strands to visibly new heights, especially when it comes to softness and shine. See here and here.

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“Hair was silky soft and full of life after one use. Couldn’t believe it,” raved another fan, while a third wrote, “I have very thick, frizz prone wavy/curly hair that I’ve always struggled with. This masque smells divine and also made my hair so soft and defined my waves and curls by diminishing frizz.”

For an even more noticeable hair transformation, use the hair mask alongside the Coco & Eve Miracle Hair Elixir, a multi-tasking hair oil that aids in quenching dry strands and keeping frizz at bay. 

Ready to take your hair care regimen to the next level? Start by making the dedicated switch to hair masks with Coco & Eve’s bestseller. 

Jenn Fessler’s Blue and Brown Printed Top

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 13 Episode 4 Fashion

On last night’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, Jen Fessler greets Rachel Fuda at lunch with “I find this whole thing annoying …. you, your body, your whole thing,”. Instead of wine throwing ensuing, it comes across and hilarious and endearing. And so far that seems to sum up Jen. She’s relatable and her sense of humor and honestly are a total breath of fresh in the world of Real Housewives. My only issue so far is that her affordable blue and brown printed top is sold out. Even so, in the words of Rachel “I f*cking love Jen Fessler.”

The Realest Housewife,

Big Blonde Hair

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