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Changing Direction After 60: Always Have an Escape Plan!

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Changing Direction After 60: Always Have an Escape Plan!

I attended Columbia Business School for one week in 1983. I learned all I needed to know: Always have an escape plan. I promptly escaped and enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration Program (MPA), along with my Masters of Social Work Program (MSW) and set out to change the world. Somewhere along the way, however, I forgot that one business school lesson: Always have an escape plan. It’s an important lesson, especially as we move into a phase of life where every moment counts. We want to choose our path and not have it determined for us. Follow these...


The 75 Best Gifts for Mom, Who Is Probably Wishing You’d Call Her More

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The 75 Best Gifts for Mom, Who Is Probably Wishing You’d Call Her More

Some people like to shop for gifts months in advance, while others have mastered the art of procrastinating. No matter which camp you fall into, all that matters is that you get the best gifts for your mom when the occasion calls for it. And with Mother’s Day 2021 coming up on Sunday, May 9, it’s time to grab her something special so she knows how much you care. When it comes to shopping for the best gifts for her, not any old present will do. After all, who has given more to you than your own mother? Year after...


**TW: this post discusses sensitive topics such as weight gain and diet culture

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**TW: this post discusses sensitive topics such as weight gain and diet culture

When I pitched the idea for this post, I wanted to talk about clothes and sustainability but I also hoped the process would force me to come up with to some grand proclamation about body positivity and self-love. No pressure, right? But the truth is, I still struggle with my body image. I struggle with the fact that my body is not the size that society deems the most desirable. I struggle with letting go of the pile of clothes that haven’t fit me in years. I struggle with looking at my body as it is, as it is meant to...


The last few months have been a trying time for all of us, as we stay home and spend time working remotely, binge watching TV shows, cooking, cleaning and connecting with loved ones virtually.

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The last few months have been a trying time for all of us, as we stay home and spend time working remotely, binge watching TV shows, cooking, cleaning and connecting with loved ones virtually.

This period has also given us time to do all the things we have been postponing for a while. Cleaning and organizing is often the last thing we want to do. But let’s face it; even the most organised amongst us can have a messy closet, sometimes. As a result, we tend to repeat the same set of clothes and forget about the pieces that are stuck at the bottom. Use this time to master the art of decluttering your wardrobe with these simple tips and tricks from Flipkart Fashion. Declutter your closet Begin by emptying out your entire closet....


Washing Cashmere At Home

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Washing Cashmere At Home

With the weather beginning to warm up, you may be preparing to store winter clothes. With wool and cashmere pieces, it’s very important to be sure they’re clean before storing to avoid attracting moths. Tips for washing cashmere (and wool) sweaters For decades, I was told that we should always dry clean wool and cashmere pieces. For structured items like coats and jackets, that makes sense. But in the past few years I’ve begun washing my wool and cashmere sweaters at home with great results. And I’ve learned that cashmere actually gets better with washing, and will pill less over...

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