Elsa’s Organic Skincare Once upon a time a young woman called Henrietta decided to have a go at making her own natural deodorant. Henrietta’s Mum’s name is Elsa. Like many women, Elsa’s daughter knew about the various risks associated with…
James T. Abbott and His Affair with UFOs
Who is James T. Abbott? James T. Abbott was born in England back when the most sophisticated technology was a valve-based, ten-inch, grey and grey TV, when few people had a telephone in their home and when the hottest news…
June Top Picks
We all love a bit of pampering, don't we?! The Rose Tree products below are the perfect place to start when it comes to treating yourself. The scent of the Restore Travel Candle is simply divine. And the best thing…
A Short Break at Talland Bay Hotel in Cornwall
Down a narrow, hedgerow-lined lane and really off the beaten track between Looe and Polperro you can find one of the jewels in Cornwall’s crown – Talland Bay Hotel. The hotel perches high above Talland Bay, a rugged and almost deserted,…
Budock Vean – Luxury Hotel in Cornwall
Why exactly do we go on mini-breaks? If it’s to completely switch off, relax, spend quality time with people and eat good food in new places, then our stay in Budock Vean Hotel ticked all the boxes. Budock Vean is…
Easy Vegan Casserole
Perfect for a slow-cooker, Tanya’s Easy Vegan Casserole or Tanya’s Throw It In The Pot Recipe is below … It’s super easy to make and I swear anyone could make it. Most women who are peri-menopause, post-menopause or menopausal will…
Summer Berry Trifle
We all love a trifle, don’t we?! And what’s better in the Summer than a Summer Berry Trifle! This recipe from ‘In The Kitchen With Kate‘ is so easy to follow – you really can’t go wrong. And it looks…
Who Is The Quintastic Sharon Trotter?
Mrs 50 Plus spoke to mother of five Sharon Trotter about her family and why she became a Midwife, Parenting Consultant and founder of TIPS Ltd. Who exactly is Sharon Trotter and what do you do? Before I answer that…
Over 55s Have a More Balanced Life
Apparently if you are over 55 you are more likely to lead a balanced life than your younger counterparts. New research from Viking Cruises reveals that surprisingly the over 55s are leading happier, healthier lives than those aged 18-34. The…
Home Sitting is Helping Us Make The Most Out Of Early Retirement
Why becoming homesitters and home sitting all over the world, is helping us make the most out of early retirement by Karen and Neil Oddy … New research has found that over half of Britons long to change their job…