Valentines
Dating
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Do You Know the History of Valentines Day?

Love is in the air! The season of love is just around the corner. Every February 14, people all over the world show their affection for one another by giving gifts such as flowers, chocolates, and cards with messages of love. Even if it is not a public holiday in

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It’s About the Valentine, not the Day
Faith & Relationships
LivingBetter50

It’s About the Valentine, not the Day

Appreciating the love you have, while you still have the chance…It’s About the Valentine, not the Day When I was younger and still working, I lived by the calendar on my desk. Every year, right around the tenth of February, I’d roll my eyes at the “holiday” coming up, Valentines

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Youth
Grandparenting
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Find Your Youth—It’s Not Too Late

What is youth? Most often we refer to it simply as the period between childhood and adulthood when we transition from dependence to independence. Others define it as a feeling, appearance, energy, vitality, or another characteristic that is associated with being young, like being hopeful and optimistic.             Is it

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Love
Faith & Relationships
LivingBetter50

Love and the Art of Give and Take

One day my 9-year-old was playing violin outside a small shopping plaza. She’s done this before and it’s common for people to watch for a while and then throw some money in her violin case. But this time, using her words “Daddy, a man who smelled like alcohol and didn’t look

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Love
Marriage & Love
LivingBetter50

Love—Just in Time

My husband of 23 years announced he was leaving. And he did. I tumbled down, down shock shattered dreams heart-break fear. In the ensuing months, snippets of his actions leaked to me from one of our teenagers or someone in the rumor-mill who relished being in the know. And now, today, he

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Self Esteem
Divorce
LivingBetter50

How to Boost Your Confidence After Divorce

Divorce really has a way of wrecking our lives. Not only are we learning to be single again, we are also forced to adapt to new realities of a change in lifestyle, schedules, and retirement plans. As if these challenges are not overwhelming enough, there’s another struggle we must endure

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Seed
Faith
Amy Layne Litzelman

You Were Created to Plant Seed, Not Build Monuments

One seed planted in the ground is worth far more than a bushel forever in the barn. “Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.” Ecclesiastes 11:6 This thought has been ringing

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TushBaby
Featured Articles
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Carry Your Grandchild Easily, Comfortably, and Pain-Free

Grandchildren are a blessing. But carrying them can be a big ol’ pain in the back, neck, arms, and hips. Carry your grandchild comfortably and pain free. We often find ourselves picking up our grandkids (which can put a strain on our backs), and having to switch them from side to

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Dominican Republic Wedding
Dating
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All You Need To Know About a Wedding In The Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is undoubtedly the world leader in the wedding industry. And this is quite natural because of the extraordinary nature of the country, its magical beaches, and mild climate. Every year, both demand and supply for this type of service grow, and now it is popular not only

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Family Matters
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Grooming Tips for Older Men

As men approach their sunset years, a substantial number tend to give up on their appearance. With crow’s feet, sagging skin and graying hair, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought that soon you will start looking like your father. Be that as it may, being 50+

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rivet revolution
Beauty & Fashion
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Creating a Revolution – One Bracelet at a Time

Let’s face it mid-life, middle aged, whatever you call it – can be daunting. In most cases our houses are a bit more quiet as we adjust to being empty nesters. Our jobs are transitioning or wrapping up and retirement is lurking over the horizon. As women we are facing

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Entertainment
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Living Better 50’s Favorite Christmas Gifts

Living Better 50 has found our favorite gifts to help you with your Christmas shopping! Whether you are shopping for your significant other, your best friend, children & grandchildren, or even the mailman, we can help! Let’s start with the “high-tech” and electronics enthusiasts in your life: Fire T.V. Stick

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Faith & Relationships
Allegra Gallian

6 Holiday Crafts to Make with Grandchildren

The holidays are a time of celebration, giving thanks, and spending time with loved ones. As grandparents, you want to make the most of these times with your grandchildren.There are many ways to enjoy these special times, so why not plan an activity that everyone can enjoy for years to

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Faith
LivingBetter50

Grateful for Grace

My pastor joked this week that when children have a birthday, their mothers should get all the presents! After all, it’s the mom that does all the hard work of carrying them, birthing them, and caring for them. In total fairness, the child doesn’t do anything except show up, so

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Faith & Relationships
lb50

We Gravitate Towards What We Contemplate

Ever glance off at a pretty sunset only to feel your car tires jarring along the roadside? Truth is, if we focus exclusively on driving between the yellow lines, we avoid veering. We can apply this principle to our life and marriage as well. Napoleon Hill once wrote, “Every man

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Crossing the Broken Bridge
Family Matters
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How Does Burial Insurance Work?

Your children are grown and your debts are little to none. You might even be retired and living comfortably with your spouse. You most likely don’t need a term life insurance policy anymore. Still, you want to make sure that your family is taken care of following your death. You don’t

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When Love Hurts
Daily Devotions
Girl Friends in God

November 9, 2018-This is Real Love

Today’s Truth God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away

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Faith
LivingBetter50

The Secret of Praying Like Jesus

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”   Mark 1:35 In a world where there are so many different kinds of prayer and meditation, what is the right way to pray? Should

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Faith & Relationships
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