For her 50th, my father rented a beautiful room at a hotel for a sit down dinner. We surprised her with friends and family from out of town, who stayed at the hotel, and made a weekend out of it.

For her 60th, we rented the most gorgeous casino suite and and invited a lot of people who came for the day and night, again with many out of towners staying overnight. This was a fabulous party, as the suite was over the top and amazing.

Now, it is her 65th birthday in a few months. My sister and I are sort of perplexed as to what to do.

Do we throw another big party, or is it too soon after the last one? Do we wait until her 70th? Or is life just too short, and because she loves parties and surprises so much, we spoil her with another one?

I usually do not get too personal here, well – maybe I do now and again, but I need help from those not involved to see how you feel.

My thoughts go toward the family and friends from a far. I hate to put a strain on them, as many are getting older as well, and travel may not be feasible. Do we just do up a big soiree and hope many decide to come, or do we throw a little extra special party at home with just family and friends that are local.

I would love your thoughts! If it were you, what party would you like?

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At 48 years old, Marie danced circles around most of the other girl’s in the competition. I can only wish that I look half as good and be as in good shape as she is in 8 more years.

Well, Marie. Here is your trophy, as I am officially naming you our Aging Fab Gal of the Year!

Congratulations!

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With dark blue nail shades one of the hottest trends this season, I decided to take the plunge and painted my fingernails with MAC’s Nail Lacquer in Whirlwind. I have worn darker shades on my toes before, but not on my fingernails, so it is definitely something new.

Whirlwind is a frosted metallic royal blue with green, blue and purple pearl. And I really like it more than I thought I would.

To those dozen or so of you who negatively commented on my blue nails over the last few days. Too bad – I like it! Keep your opinions to yourself. I like to try the trends, and do not need to be classically refined as you think that a 40 something mother of four should be. While trends are good, following the crowd that thinks they are all that when they are not, just to be considered “in” is not. Definitely, not!

What do you think?

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I am a skeptic, as I always am. I do not know how much credit I put into the report as it is a bit biased. I would feel better and maybe worry more if the study were produced by the FDA or a medical community. My thoughts are that most, MOST, of the lipsticks that were tested, actually contained smaller amounts of lead that are allowed by the FDA in candy. Now, candy is often eaten by children, is it not? Nah, I am not very worried. I do not eat my lipstick even though I know a bit of it must get ingested.

I have heard that this could be a PR nightmare, but as I have not heard one thing from any of the PR people I work with, they are not worried. I have worked with many of the brands that were mentioned in the report, and I am sure they are aware of it.

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Michelle celebrated her 49th birthday just a few months ago.

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The product I have been slathering on my legs when baring my gams is LORAC TANtalizer. This is a Body Bronzing Luminizer, that smoothes on over my legs, leaving them beautifully bronzed and toned, with a hint of shimmer. And I say just a hint, because it is not an obvious one, just a beautiful, almost sheen-like finish. It has a very enjoyable light pina colada scent, not overpowering at all.

TANtalizer dries completely in just a few minutes, and is pretty much streak and transfer free.

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I l-o-v-e it! It is a FAT RANT by Joy Nash.

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So far, only 1 comment in my Comments For a Cure Campaign.

I really want to reach my goal of 50, and you only have until tomorrow at midnight to leave a comment. Remember, that for each comment I receive on June 4 – 6 I will doante $1 to The National Brain Tumor Foundation in support of my brother.

Please, please, please! Leave a comment to show your support. It won’t cost you a thing – only a few seconds of time!

Thank You!

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I should be excited, jumping for joy. I know that there is a party in the works. I just don’t know if it is tonight or tomorrow. I should be on top of the world.

Instead, I feel uneasy. Perhaps, a bit depressed over the fact that I am entering into a new era of life. I usually think that when you get to a certain point in life, that age is just a number.

So why is it bothering me so much?

Have you had this happen when reaching a milestone birthday, and if so, how did you deal with it?

I am feeling O-L-D!!!

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So I am on a mission to schedule in time for myself each and every day. And my goal is to have a bit of *me* time at least twice a day, every day – to keep me sane. Even if it is for a short time, I need it.

This is how I am (trying) doing this.

1. Mark a space of time out for myself for at least 10 minutes, twice a day. Putting myself on the schedule along with everything else makes me realize that my *me* time is important.

2. Get up half an hour earlier than any one else in the house. This is such a peaceful, quite time of the day. The computer is off, tv off, no music, no phones, no kids. Just the birds chirping and me!

3. When all is chaotic in the house, try to get out for a short walk. This is just a few minutes of take a breath, enjoy the things around me time. You can’t believe how much of a difference these short few minutes for *me* make.

4. Once in a while, schedule a few hours of *me* time in one block. Be it every few weeks, once or month or so, I treat myself to a pedicure or an easy shopping trip. It is sometimes just great to be all alone, on my own time, and not rushed.

5. Take a few extra deep breaths and enjoy the things around me. It is easy to have a few minutes of escape time, if only in my head.

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