Let’s get chatting, because menopause should not be a mystery!

Normally we just talk fashion here, but how can you think about looking fab when your having “one of those days”..

E is the author of a new book on M (menopause) called Shmirshsky, Think Inside the Box.

We came across this quick read and it had us chuckling out loud, as well as helping to demystify common symptoms of PM and M (e.g. Hot Flash Hell and  Am I the only one that can’t remember things anymore?) without making it all so serious!

“Don’t hide your shmirshky under a bush!

Shmirshky empowers women to take charge of this often mysterious topic.

Do you know what some of the symptoms of PM and M are?

E helps her readers learn how to interpret the symptoms of PM&M, research and interview doctors, understand the necessary tests, and reach out to loved ones for support.

How can you treat them?

Treating the symptoms of PM&M is not a one-size-fits-all situation. As E says, “Too bad they can’t administer hormone therapy through a pair of heels.”

Hey, E. that is not a bad idea!!!

We know that this whole M. thing is no laughing matter, but E. has a “take charge” attitude with a nice touch of humor!

If you know of any other books you liked on the M. subject, please comment below!

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Over 40 menopausal brain fog, can be a good thing

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Do you ever get brain fog?

Oh goody goody… it’s so refreshing to read that my brain, which has been feeling more like “soup” lately,  is really not a bad thing.

Just read the best article on how to turn some of those menopausal symptoms like “mushy mind” into a creative brainstorming session! Dina over at This Marriage Thing has the right attitude and hutspa to at least have you giggling about it all, and you can even add some of your ideas to the pot!

And, just to make sure we ARE stretching our brain muscles a little, we’d like to send you over to visit some all our Boomer buddies who are out there asking some interesting questions and blogging about them!

This week Anne from Contemporary Retirement is hosting our Blogging Boomer’s Carnival were you will find more great articles like these on a variety of Boomer topics!

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Herbs for Menopause?

herbs-for-menopauseLooking for a natural way to control  the bloating, hot flashes and crabbiness that comes with menopause… in other words, those annoying symptoms that make you NOT so Fabulous after 40?

Then check out this week’s Blogging Boomer’s Carnival . There’s a great post over there about how herbs can help you breeze through menopause naturally. 

This week the Carnival (which is round-up of  posts from some of the top over 40 bloggers ) is  being hosted by Don’t  Gel Too Soon.

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Tips on Mid-Life Dating, and Are Multi-Vitamins Worth It? Find Out More…

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Every week we bring you the latest  boomer lifestyle tips from our friends at the Blogging Boomer’s Carnival.  This week we’re hosting the carnival, and we’d like to give you an up close look at everyone in our talented group! 

Topics this week range from midlife dating, to menopause, to finding your life purpose.  Please meet:

1. So Baby Boomer:

Actress Suzanne Somers, age 62, sympathizes with women suffering from what she calls “The Seven Dwarfs of Menopause: Itchy, Bitchy, Sleepy, Sweaty, Bloated, Forgetful and All Dried Up.”  These women of a certain age have the choice of restoration versus deterioration.

2.  Life Two:

Midlife dating is like shopping for a new house, so says Life Two’s Dating Goddess who dated over 91 men in a 3.5 year period as she compiled stories and tips for her new book, “Wait or Date”.

3. Hole In the Donut

Barbara at Hole In The Donut compares her experience as a freelance writer to comments made by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the best-selling “Eat, Pray, Love.” In the video of her speech, Gilbert proposes that we need to look at genius in a different way.

4.The Midlife Crisis Queen

So many people are losing their jobs lately!  What to do?  The Midlife Crisis Queen suggests a different way to respond to this crisis in your life.

5. Contemporary Retirement

Ever wondered what your life purpose is? Ann at Contemporary Retirement has a great quote that may help you decide:”Becoming YOU is your purpose.”

6. I Remember JFK

The neighborhood movie theater was a welcome spot for rainy and/or swelteringly hot summer afternoons in the 50’s. The drive-in theater was likewise a fond destination that many of us remember.  One of the most amazing innovations that were enjoyed by the older members of the Boomer generation were 3D movies and comic books.

7. This Marriage Thing

Who said older isn’t better?  Dina interviews Maggie Scarf, author of September Songs, about the U principle and why the very best in marriage is yet to come.

8. Gen Plus

Janet Wendy at Gen Plus, usually the optimist, looks at the challenging week behind us and hopes for the week ahead.

9. Menopause The Blog

Wendy Lawson at Menopause The Blog writes about a new report showing that multivitamins might be a waste of money for post-menopausal women.

10. The Boomer Chronicles

Getting older means having new and more complicated medical tests.

Enjoy our week!

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Hot Flash Fashions

hot-mama Is it just us, or is it hot in here? This week, we found the “coolest” product ever.

Finally someone has come up with an idea to help all of us “red hot momma’s” sleep better.

(You know the feeling… it’s the middle of the night and you’re ripping off your p.j.s because you are dripping in menopausal sweat!)

It’s a new kind of sleepwear for the “hormonally challenged” designed to combat hot flashes called Red Hot Momma’s.

What makes these nighties and p.j.’s so special? It’s the unique fabric that wicks away moisture, and keeps you feeling relaxed and cool.

“Cool comfort for hot bodies!”

Nothing like an innovative product with a sense of humor!

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