I always imagined growing older with a book in my hands. But when reading became harder on my eyes in my 60s, audiobooks opened an unexpected new chapter—bringing me back to books, Japanese mysteries, new friendships, and even memories of my mother.
After six years of loving my Dyson Airwrap, it started shutting off. Here’s what happened when I tried to save it—and whether I still think it was worth the price.
After more than 10 years of shopping at SHEIN, I rarely return anything. Here’s how I check measurements, reviews, customer photos and prices before I buy.
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I first discovered SHEIN around 2015. More than 10 years later, some of those early clothes are still in my closet. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way.
After six years of loving my Dyson Airwrap, it started shutting off. Here’s what happened when I tried to save it—and whether I still think it was worth the price.
Lip liner has always been more important to me than lipstick. Here’s why I’ve used NYX Mechanical Lip Liner in Nude for about 10 years — and how I use it to give my lips a little more definition and fullness.
I didn't know how much setting spray could change the way my makeup lasted until a friend introduced me to it. More than 10 years later, e.l.f. setting spray has become one of the beauty products I rarely go without.
After nearly 40 years in America, I've watched Korean skincare go from difficult to find to a global beauty phenomenon. From curious Uber passengers to today's K-Beauty shelves, here's what I've seen.
ive friends, more than 40 years of friendship, and a trip to Korea's beautiful east coast. Our Gangneung getaway was filled with ocean views, coffee, food, laughter and the joy of traveling together in our 60s.
Geoje was already a place close to my heart. My husband is from the Geoje–Tongyeong area, and after visiting several times over the years, I had often thought I could happily live here someday. This time, I returned for a different reason — to share one of my favorite places in Korea with my longtime friends.
After our unforgettable first trip to Yeosu, five longtime friends chose Gijang for our next adventure — a slower journey filled with ocean views, bamboo forests, good food, and long conversations by the sea.
We met in the same middle school classroom more than 45 years ago. After marriage, children, work, and all the busy years in between, five of us finally took our first trip together — to beautiful Yeosu.
We bought an older one-bedroom home and remodeled it into a bright, peaceful space of our own. Here’s what we changed, what we spent, and one important Leisure World remodeling rule we learned the hard way.
From swimming under the stars and Tuesday farmers market trips to rabbits outside my door and Fourth of July golf cart parades, these are the little things that make life in Leisure World Seal Beach so much fun.
Buying a home here isn't only about having the purchase money. Here's what I learned about financial qualifications — and why I think it's worth researching them before you fully retire.
