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Don't Exercise to Lose Weight!

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Women over 60 need to change their mindset about exercising and weight loss. Can exercise help you lose weight? Yes, if you do the proper type of exercise and follow a healthy diet. So why should you stop thinking about exercise as a way to lose weight? Keep reading to find out...

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6 No-Fail Tips to End Procrastination

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Procrastination! Just think what your life would look like if you didn't put off getting things done.

Just because you are a woman over 60 doesn't mean you have given up on long-term goals or things you want to do. 

As a wise crone, you know what you need to do, so why aren't you reaching your goals?

Does this sound familiar to you? 

Do you put off tasks and activities that you want or need to complete?

Do unfinished tasks stress your life and keep you from moving forward with fun projects …

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5 Tips for Traveling Abroad

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We are leaving soon for our first overseas trip in over four years. 

I am not the savviest world traveler, but this isn't my first trip abroad either.

However, since it has been a long time since we've traveled anywhere, I've been researching travel tips from the pros. 

I thought there might be others in the Crone Community planning trips abroad this year that might be interested in the tips I found.

So here we go:

Tip 1: Pack Light! 

Every article starts with this tip for a reason. Heed t…

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Self-Care Practices That Benefit Your Mind, Body & Soul

Self-Care Practices That Benefit Your Mind, Body & Soul

No one will ever take care of you, as well as you can take care of yourself!

On our way to becoming wise crones, we spent most of our lives looking after families & friends and building careers. We need to learn to care for ourselves and become more self-focused. 

That doesn't mean you stop doing all the things that are important to you or caring for others. But, instead, it means that if you don't look after your own needs, you won't have the strength and energy to live your best life!

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2 Days in Barcelona

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Wondering if a quick stop in Barcelona is worth it? Keep reading to learn how much you can see in just 2 days in Barcelona.

In 2018, we were visiting Terrance's family in southern France when we decided to take the train to Barcelona for a quick 2-day-2-night visit.

I was impressed by how much we were able to see in such a short time, and I completely fell in love with Barcelona!

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Best time to visit

If you are planning your trip ahead of time (unlike us), A…

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Online Dating for Women Over 60

Online dating for women over 60 has become the new way to meet a life-partner!

My Story

How did this small-town girl from Upper Michigan meet a French man born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco? Online, of course!

Terrance and me on one of our earlier dates in San Francisco.

I was 48 years old when my 28-year marriage to my high school sweetheart ended.

We had a very good marriage until it wasn't.

We raised two wonderful daughters that were both in college and our interests changed. As …

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