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At the end of November I wrote about my countdown to confidence at 60 and why I wanted to reboot my health and wellness journey in 2026. At the time, I felt a little lost, tired and very aware that 60 was no longer somewhere in the distance. It was coming towards me rather quickly! On 15th June it will be exactly six months until my 60th birthday! And as I have a winter birthday and I love summer, it makes complete sense to me (maybe not everyone else) to start celebrating now - and continuing into 2027 too! When I wrote that blog post back in November, I was actually a bit anxious about turning 60 but I am feeling much more positive now. My HRT is working and my mood is better. So instead of dreading it, I am embracing it. And you know what? I look and feel pretty damn good for nearly 60 so I am making the most of it! I don’t want to spend the next decade waiting for the perfect time to start living properly. So I am planning to make the most of right now. No one is guaranteed tomorrow, my mother has been living with advanced Alzheimer's (she is now 82) for over 10 years, I am very aware of the fact her diagnosis was around 70. A close friend passed very suddenly a few weeks ago, he was only 67, but the overriding feeling at the celebration of his life was that he'd had a life well lived which I hope bought his family some reassurance. But also made me appreciate what a good motto that is!  I will be 60 in December - it is time to start the countdown!
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Our visit to Homewood Grove in Chertsey: a review of Rangeford Villages retirement properties21/4/2026 We were recently invited to visit a retirement village in Chertsey and we had no idea what to expect. But we loved every moment of our 24-hour stay. In this post, I’m sharing what life in a retirement village can really be like, a few thoughts on when and how to make such an important decision, and an overview of the facilities on offer at Homewood Grove. As you know, I’ll be 60 later this year and my husband will be 62 in the summer, so we’re right at the beginning of our own retirement journey. Rangeford Villages retirement properties are available to buy for anyone aged 60+ and there’s no sense of being ‘too young’ or ‘too old’. In fact, we met a lovely lady in her early 60s who’s still working and running her own business and she absolutely loves the lifestyle it gives her (more on that later). So if you’ve ever wondered what retirement village living might look like in real life, read on. This is a sponsored blog post with Rangeford Villages.  One of the gardens at Homewood Grove with pergola seating and well-kept lawns I've been selling my unwanted clothes and other household items on Vinted for a couple of years now so I am a fairly confident and successful Vinted seller. I like to keep my wardrobe clutter free and avoid too many 'nothing to wear' moments and if my wardrobe is overflowing with things I don't love then I get overwhelmed. I have tried to adopt (mostly) a one in one out policy and I keep a dedicated box handy - my 'sell on Vinted' box as well as another bag for 'donate to charity' items. I then upload a small batch and wait for them to sell. Some go really quickly, others I need to change the price or the description but the biggest tip - make sure your clothing is clean and freshly ironed then include good quality, clear photos. If you want my tips for how to sell on Vinted without the faff, then read on to learn exactly what works for me. You can find me on Vinted here, I am fifty_andfab.  I like to keep my wardrobe uncluttered and regularly sell on Vinted Overheating at night isn't just a midlife challenge, everyone wants to sleep under a comfortable, cosy duvet and know that they won't get too hot, toss and turn all night and feel miserable in the morning Midlife sleep changes are very common in perimenopause and menopause and choosing the right duvet can make a massive difference. It is also very common to get too cold at night, some menopausal women report 'cold flushes' so read on for my ultimate duvet guide in midlife, the good news is that choosing the right duvet isn't complicated once you understand the basics! In this guide I’m breaking down the most common duvet fillings - wool, feather/down, other natural fibres and polyester - plus why hybrid duvets (like the Simba Hybrid Duvet I’ve been testing) can be a great modern option if you overheat. Remember the tog rating is how warm it feels and the filling defines how it handles heat, moisture and weight on the body ... This is a gifted blog post.  Choose the right duvet in midlife to get the best sleep! My dressing gown is from British Boxers - get 20% off using my code FIFTYANDFAB20
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