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I’ve been fighting acne on-and-off throughout my life, but it came back in a big way a few years ago. Washing my face with my hands never seemed to make my skin feel very clean. I started to get frustrated that I wasn’t seeing a difference in my skin despite adapting to a 7-step skincare routine. Then, as a holiday gift, my mom bought me the FOREO Luna Mini 2 (AKA the device that celebs like Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, and Cindy Crawford have all gone on record praising), and let me tell you, it’s been a game-changer.

After two months of using this cleansing brush twice a day, my skin finally started to clear. The breakouts almost completely stopped (aside from the occasional blemish here and there), my skin feels more elastic and it feels like my cleanser is actually getting rid of dirt, oil and dead skin cells.

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So, I’m obviously more than excited to say that this wondrous gadget is 40% off right now, as part of Amazon’s Prime Day early deals. Here, you can shop hair and skincare essentials for huge discounts right before the holidays hit full swing.

As my family and friends can attest, it’s difficult for me to change my routine, but I religiously use this silicone brush twice a day—no matter how tired I am. To use it, I put my cleanser on my face, wet the cleanser and move it in a circular motion around my skin for one minute, then I rinse. I usually just use the basic setting and don’t play around with the other seven vibration levels. I’ve been using it since December and haven’t had to recharge it once.

Even though this brush is a little pricey, usually retailing at $119, it’s worth adding to your cart. The aquamarine cleansing brush is only $84 today, so you’ll be saving $55 on it. I don’t know how long it will last though, so you should shop it now.

Courtesy of FOREO.

Aquamarine Foreo LUNA mini 2

This bright blue silicone cleanser won’t be hard to find in your purse, backpack or suitcase. It’s a whopping 40 percent off, so definitely worth adding to cart if you’ve been lusting after this tool.

Buy: Foreo LUNA mini 2 $83.40

Courtesy of FOREO.

Pearl Pink Foreo LUNA mini 2

You can’t go wrong with this light pink cleansing device. It’s one of the more popular color options out there. And this colorway is also 40% off.

Buy: Foreo LUNA mini 2 $83.40

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I’ve been fighting acne on-and-off throughout my life, but it came back in a big way a few years ago. Washing my face with my hands never seemed to make my skin feel very clean. I started to get frustrated that I wasn’t seeing a difference in my skin despite adapting to a 7-step skincare routine. Then, as a holiday gift, my mom bought me the FOREO Luna Mini 2 (AKA the device that celebs like Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, and Cindy Crawford have all gone on record praising), and let me tell you, it’s been a game-changer.

After two months of using this cleansing brush twice a day, my skin finally started to clear. The breakouts almost completely stopped (aside from the occasional blemish here and there), my skin feels more elastic and it feels like my cleanser is actually getting rid of dirt, oil and dead skin cells.

RELATED: This Does-It-All Skin Tint Has Been Sold More Than A Million Times — What’s The Deal?

So, I’m obviously more than excited to say that this wondrous gadget is 40% off right now, as part of Amazon’s Prime Day early deals. Here, you can shop hair and skincare essentials for huge discounts right before the holidays hit full swing.

As my family and friends can attest, it’s difficult for me to change my routine, but I religiously use this silicone brush twice a day—no matter how tired I am. To use it, I put my cleanser on my face, wet the cleanser and move it in a circular motion around my skin for one minute, then I rinse. I usually just use the basic setting and don’t play around with the other seven vibration levels. I’ve been using it since December and haven’t had to recharge it once.

Even though this brush is a little pricey, usually retailing at $119, it’s worth adding to your cart. The aquamarine cleansing brush is only $84 today, so you’ll be saving $55 on it. I don’t know how long it will last though, so you should shop it now.

Courtesy of FOREO.

Aquamarine Foreo LUNA mini 2

This bright blue silicone cleanser won’t be hard to find in your purse, backpack or suitcase. It’s a whopping 40 percent off, so definitely worth adding to cart if you’ve been lusting after this tool.

Buy: Foreo LUNA mini 2 $83.40

Courtesy of FOREO.

Pearl Pink Foreo LUNA mini 2

You can’t go wrong with this light pink cleansing device. It’s one of the more popular color options out there. And this colorway is also 40% off.

Buy: Foreo LUNA mini 2 $83.40

It is 97 degrees out today, and a girlfriend and I are getting on the river. I am blessed to live in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, with outdoor amenities at my fingertips.

It is her first time on the river, and she is a bit apprehensive of getting into a plastic blow up kayak – called a duck – and trusting me to get her to our destination.

I see so many parallels of my time on the river and our financial lives – especially for women. Money may not be something you are comfortable with – there is a lot of emotion involved.

Don’t dip your toes in the water of monetary maneuverings with fear! As you glean understanding of tools and techniques, you will gain confidence and maximize your experience. If you don’t want to go it alone, who do you trust to do the best job possible in an uncertain environment?

Here are a few tips for a successful financial trip through your fall season of life.

Plan for the Unexpected

One of my goals when we first started in our ‘ducks’ was to keep the boat upright, with my body and gear safely planted inside.

After a particularly grueling spring runoff adventure, a dear friend with many rafting trips under his belt shared that getting ‘dumped’ is part of the experience. You must plan on it and be prepared for what you need to do to recover.

There are economic, life and financial winters – if you anticipate and plan, you will be more resilient. Plan and prepare for the unexpected. Have you reviewed your insurances, investments and other financial tools to make sure you can withstand and recover from various financial shocks?

Reading the river is not easy, and neither is reading life. We pick our run and get into our boats with a destination take-out downstream. We anticipate a pleasant journey, then hit an unexpected rock, flip, and lose our paddle.

Likewise, we head into retirement, look down the road with enthusiastic anticipation of what we have planned. Then, life plays out and we get slammed with economic uncertainty, tax law changes, health challenges and family dynamics.

Having your financial house in order does not prevent these things from happening, but it will help to keep your head above the water until you can eddy out and catch your breath.

Acclimate to Life Changes

Adaptability is just as important as preparation. It has as much to do with your attitudes as it does with your financial tools.

The same way you want to have the right gear for whichever river expedition you have planned, you want to have the proper financial tools for your journey into and through your financial fall of life.

You need to know how these tools work for you when things are going smoothly. When life happens and changes course, how can they be evaluated, refined, reworked or replaced?

You also need to be adept at adjusting your attitude to whatever lies around the bend. I have witnessed many women wrapped in the unpleasant coverings of victimhood. They blame the economy, their circumstances, their ex-spouses.

You can don the royal wrap of victor! Take charge of your financial life, do the best you can with what you have in this exciting new season of life.

Hire the Right Guide

If you don’t want to embark on this journey alone, do your homework and find someone that will come alongside you as your guide, advocate and cheerleader.

Understand the different ways financial advisors can assist you, how they get paid and know what type of experience you want to have.

On the river of your twilight years, gather family, faith, friends and a fiduciary in your boat. Put on an attitude of gratitude as your PFD (personal flotation device).

Hold tight to perseverance as your paddle, equip yourself with the financial tools to sustain you on your ride, embrace the adventure and enjoy the journey!

How are you navigating your financial life in your 60s? Are you in control and taking charge of your financial life or feeling vulnerable and unprepared? Please share any advice you have found helpful on your financial journey.

Ever think about how much time you spend sitting each and every day? Right now, as I am on yet another airplane flying to yet another consulting gig, I am trapped in my seat, belted in for the three-hour flight, like it or not.

Well, OK, I took one trip to the restroom, but that’s it. And before that, I spent an hour sitting in the waiting area; before that, another hour and a half driving to the airport – you get the gist.

Most of us spend much of our day sitting: at computers, in cars or buses, at desks or workstations. And most of us come home at the end of the day, wanting nothing more than to veg in front of Netflix, Amazon, the TV or with a good book.

Even if we’ve been home all day, we still tend to flop on the couch at the end of the day.

Want to Stay Healthy After 60? Stop the Sitting

Yet all that sitting is most definitely not good for us. Especially not good for our happy healthy longevity. Studies have shown that chronic sitting, in and of itself, is a highly significant risk factor for ill health and early death.

Among the studies, a 2012 metanalysis reviewed the findings of 18 studies with a total of 794,577 participants. It found that people who sat for the longest periods of time on a daily basis were twice as likely to have diabetes or heart disease, compared to those who sat for the least amount of time.

Another study found that those who sat more than eight hours a day raised their risk of Type 2 diabetes by an astonishing 90 percent!

No, this is not yet another call to “Exercise!” Although exercise certainly benefits our well-being and long-term health. This is simply a reminder to stand up and move! For every hour you sit, stand up for at least 5 – 10 minutes, and walk around if possible.

Walking is a fantastic way of engaging your cardiovascular system. It helps get your blood flowing throughout your body and puts your muscular and cellular systems – that process your blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol – in gear, which are critical to keeping your insulin levels healthy.

Benefits of Moving More

Research undertaken by Oslo University Hospital studied a group of some 5,700 older men over a period of 12 years. The study showed that even those who only did some light walking 30 minutes a day, six days a week, reduced their risk of death by about 40 percent. That’s huge!

If you think about it, 30 minutes a day is not that big a deal. Don’t assume walking only means “walking around the block,” though.

Instead, think of it as the walking you do from one room to the next as you prepare meals, do the laundry, walk the dog, chase the grandchildren around the house or spend some of your lunch hour walking the halls, around a patio or wherever else your fancy takes you.

How much walking per day do you think Monica Bulman, age 83, does as a nurse at the Torbay Hospital in South Devon, UK? Up and down and all around with patient care for the past 64+ years, Monica’s sitting is rarely more than a few moments to input a patient’s chart notes into the computer.

Adding that to the grandchildren she plays with when not on duty, Monica is up on her feet and moving most of the time. All that walking is terrific for her health, which combined with her love of her job, makes for one happy woman. She has no plans to retire.

So get up! Stand up! Move around! Give your body a break. Your heart will thank you, your overall well-being will improve, and with that, your happiness quotient will definitely be on the rise.

Do you count your steps each day with your phone or a fitness tracker? How many steps do you average a day? What specific health benefits have you enjoyed because you increased your amount of walking? What benefits or advantages do you think walking can give you health-wise that other types of exercise can’t? Please share your walking routine in the comments below!

Shoulders are having their day in the fashion world right now. If you’ve been shopping recently, I’m sure you’ve seen many off the shoulder shirts and dresses. Let’s talk about how this trend relates to summer fashion for women over 60.

As this may not be the easiest style to wear for most of us, there is another option that fits the bill. Open shoulder shirts, sometimes referred to as cold shoulder shirts, are a wonderful blouse for women of any age.

Of course, you’ve probably been seeing these types of shirts on the younger girls, but I came to the conclusion that this is truly an ageless fashion item.

What Are Open Shoulder Shirts?

Open shoulder shirts have a cut-out along the top portion of the shoulder. It is not a full “off the shoulder” style, but almost like it. It’s also more than a tank top because there is a sleeve portion to these blouses.

What Variations and Styles Are Available?

There is a large variety of materials used for these open shoulder shirts. The most popular right now is the knit type which is basically a T-shirt. However, I’ve seen them in sweater material, a silky polyester and even rayon and spandex version.

Of course, you can find these in any color solids or prints. I’ve seen the open shoulder shirts designed to look like your ordinary button down blouse and some even have lace, ruffles or many other types of embellishments.

Like any shirts and blouses, there are a multitude of lengths available. This means you could get a long one and consider it a tunic. There are styles that have the hi-lo hem, which means the front hem of the shirt is shorter than the back hem.

If you’re thinking of wearing this style shirt with your normal pants and jeans, I would suggest that the front hem be no longer than the crotch area.

Another option to consider with these shirts is the width of the straps. For the majority of us, the inch wide band or larger will be the most functional, since we can hide our bra straps under it.

How Does the Open Shoulder Shirt Feel?

The first time you encounter this type of shirt you may think “this is for the younger kids.” In my opinion, this is only because the stores and advertisements have shown them on the younger than 60 age group. We definitely need more older models, but, that’s another article!

In any case, I would ask that you be open to this new style and try it before you rule it out.

One of the reasons I’m so sure that this look can be great for us older females is because I bought one for my mother. My mom is in her late 70s and she thought that I was being ridiculous. As soon as she wore it, she loved it. She is the modeling the olive green shirt!

The first time I wore my open shoulder shirt, I was surprised at how nice it was to have my shoulders exposed. I rarely wear strapless dresses or shirts, so this was an unexpected positive feeling for me. It reminded me that an exposed shoulder could be a little sexy!

Why Do I Love This Look?

I know I’ve said it before, but let me say it again.

I think it behooves us to look modern and contemporary. I do not believe every trend that comes along is great for us older women, but I do consider this open shoulder shirt to be superb for any age! It certainly adds pizzazz to your ordinary t-shirt!

Are you still hesitant that this is right for you? Then let’s examine the pros and cons of wearing an open shoulder shirt.

Pros of the Open Shoulder Shirt

The absolute best reason that 60+ women can wear this style is the fact that you can still wear your supportive bra with these shirts.

As any woman knows, the foundation of a building may not be visible, but it’s the most important component for the building to be secure. It is no different with our undergarments. So any shirt or dress that you put on, will look 100% better with a proper fitting brassiere. And, the fact, that you can still wear your bra with this shirt, makes the shirt quite functional in my thinking.

The next benefit is many 60+ women are ashamed and embarrassed by the under portion of their upper arms. They constantly feel the need to cover their upper arms so the underarm skin is not exposed.

While I believe in body love and wish we could embrace all of the changes that our bodies go through with contentment, I understand that this will not be the case for everyone. Thus, these open shoulder shirts will cover the portion that many older women do not like, yet leave the shoulders bare. And, since the shoulder area still looks fabulous at every age, most of us should feel comfortable showing them off.

This shirt is a perfect way to keep cooler in the warmer weather. A little shoulder exposure feels great when a breeze comes along! It also seems more summery than being completly covered up.

It’s a perfect look to transition from modest to sexy. One can easily cover the shoulders with a cardigan or jacket for the reserved occasion and then remove it to be more lively. You wouldn’t even know it wasn’t a normal blouse.

Cons of the Open Shoulder Shirt

Since most of us don’t usually go bare shouldered, it is important to remember you will need sunscreen on this body part when you wear this type of shirt.

As I stated in one of the pros about this shirt – it does keep you cooler. I was amazed that I was downright cold at times, just because my shoulders were exposed!

Some of the placement of the straps of this shirt do not coincide with your bra straps perfectly. If you find this to be the case, you could sew a bra strap holder to the underneath side of the shirt bands.

Do It Yourself Opportunity

Do you want to try this out before you invest any money into another shirt? You could certainly take an old or thrifted shirt and cut out the shoulders with scissors. Of course, unless you are a sewer, the seams will be unfinished, but you could certainly wear it around the house to see if you’d like it!

Do you own an open shoulder shirt? Do you like wearing it? How would you describe your summer look? What do you think is the essence of summer fashion for women over 60? Please join the conversation.